The song from 1997 has become a classic for many and always manages to bring back waves of nostalgia starting from the moment we hear “Hiya, Barbie”.
Just taking a moment to read through those lyrics will strip away any remnants of the fun, colorful world of Barbie brought back to life by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
“I’m a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world. Life in plastic, it’s fantastic.
When you stop to think about it, the implications of these lyrics can seem a bit unsettling, right?
However, it’s crucial to remember this is intended as a children’s song, and yet, Barbie is suggesting someone ‘undress her everywhere’.
Consider the millions of children worldwide singing ‘undress me everywhere’ – it’s a bit alarming, isn’t it?
Yet, this track has garnered over a billion views on YouTube and countless streams on Spotify.
“Dress me up, make it tight, I’m your dolly. Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky.”
Then Barbie continues: “Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please. I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees.”
For anyone who hasn’t figured it out, Barbie is essentially saying Ken can do whatever he wants with her.
And then Ken chimes in: “Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again. Hit the town, fool around, let’s go party.”
If this discussion has spoiled any of your fond childhood memories, we truly apologize.