Sam and Amanda Marchant, from Newcastle-Under-Lyme, became the first twins … Read Full Bio ↴Sam and Amanda Marchant, from Newcastle-Under-Lyme, became the first twins to enter the Big Brother UK house in 2007 and later qualifying as one housemate in order to win Big Brother UK. They came runner-up to Brian Belo.
After Big Brother UK they recorded a single, a cover of Aqua's Barbie Girl, under the name Samanda, a nickname coined by the British tabloids for the duo.

Barbie Girl
Samanda Lyrics

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(by Aqua)

Hi Barbie
Hi Ken!
Do you wanna go for a ride?
Sure Ken!
Jump In...

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation
Come on Barbie, let's go party!

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

I'm a blond bimbo girl, in the fantasy world
Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly
You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink,
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky...
You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"

(uu-oooh-u)

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(Ah-ah-ah-yeah)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(uu-oooh-u)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(Ah-ah-ah-yeah)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(uu-oooh-u)

Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please
I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees
Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again,
Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"
You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"

Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(Ah-ah-ah-yeah)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(uu-oooh-u)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(Ah-ah-ah-yeah)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(uu-oooh-u)

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(Ah-ah-ah-yeah)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(uu-oooh-u)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(Ah-ah-ah-yeah)
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
(uu-oooh-u)

Oh, I'm having so much fun!

Well Barbie, we're just getting started
Oh, I love you Ken!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Samanda's song Barbie Girl are playful and upbeat, with an obvious theme of living in a fantasy world. The song describes the experience of being a Barbie doll, and emphasizes the fun and carefree nature of the lifestyle. The lyrics are spoken from the perspective of a young girl, who is portraying the life of a Barbie doll. The girl invites her Ken doll companion on a ride and soon begins to describe in their voice how she's a Barbie girl living in a world of plastic where life is fantastic. She even invites Ken to a party.

The girl further describes how she can be brushed, undressed, and played with, encouraging Ken to take advantage of her willingness, which is represented in the song as a fun, innocent, and playful interaction between the two dolls. The lyrics use metaphors to express a lighthearted view of childhood innocence and frivolity. The song's chorus invites Ken to "come on Barbie, let's go party," which reinforces the idea that life is all about having fun and smiling while living the Barbie-doll lifestyle. Overall, Barbie Girl has a positive and fun energy, with playful lyrics conveying the joyful aspects of being an imaginary doll living in a world of imagination.

Line by Line Meaning

Hi Barbie
Samanda greets the imaginary figure of 'Barbie'

Hi Ken!
Samanda greets the imaginary figure of 'Ken', Barbie's companion

Do you wanna go for a ride?
Samanda invites Ken to go for a drive

Sure Ken!
Samanda agrees eagerly to the suggestion put forward by Ken

Jump In...
Samanda motions for Ken to get into the vehicle before they start their drive

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world Life in plastic, it's fantastic! You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere Imagination, life is your creation
Samanda associates herself with the popular children's doll, implying that she is living in a world that is plastic and fake, even though it is a fantastic one with numerous possibilities. She offers that anyone can imagine how they want their life to be.

Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Samanda insists that she and Barbie should have a party

I'm a blond bimbo girl, in the fantasy world Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink, Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky... You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"
Samanda indulges in sexual fantasies as she plays with the Barbie doll, dressing it up and presenting herself as a plaything to be used for whatever someone else may desire. She is willing to participate in sexual acts if they call her by the name 'Barbie'.

(uu-oooh-u)
Samanda makes a simple vocalization with no real meaning

Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again, Hit the town, fool around, let's go party You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours" You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"
Samanda offers herself as a plaything yet again, encouraging others to control her movements and actions, and request her to fulfill their every desire. She also proposes that they go out on the town and have fun, where she is still willing to participate in sexual acts if her partner says 'I'm always yours'.

Oh, I'm having so much fun!
Samanda expresses that she is enjoying herself immensely.

Well Barbie, we're just getting started
Samanda tells Barbie that the party has only just begun

Oh, I love you Ken!
Samanda expresses her love for Ken

Contributed by Nora B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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