Surprising Revelation: Barbie Was Destined to Feature Barbie Girl Song, Contrary to Band's Denial

The Barbie movie had always intended to include Aqua's "Barbie Girl" song, despite the band's previous denial. Aqua had stated over a year ago that their iconic 1997 song would not be featured in the highly-anticipated Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie. This news upset audiences who were looking forward to the collaboration. However, the movie will indeed include a remixed version of "Barbie Girl" called "Barbie World" by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, as briefly heard at the end of the trailer. Robbie, in an interview with Rolling Stone, revealed that Gerwig had always planned to incorporate the iconic song in the movie, and both she and many others had expressed their desire for it.

I said to Greta, "How can we include this song? We can't create a Barbie movie without acknowledging Aqua's 'Barbie Girl.' It has to be in there." Greta reassured me, saying, "Don't worry, we'll find a clever way to incorporate it." Then she revealed, "Guess who will be remixing Aqua's 'Barbie Girl'? Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice." I exclaimed, "Together? Are you kidding?!" Instantly, I knew all my girlfriends would go crazy.

The Barbie Movie –"Barbie Girl" Controversy Explained

The longstanding dispute between Mattel, the renowned toy company responsible for manufacturing fashion dolls and co-producing the upcoming film, and Aqua dates back to 1997 when the popular song "Barbie Girl" captured global attention. Expressing concerns that the song's provocative lyrics could potentially objectify the doll and negatively impact their esteemed Barbie brand, Mattel initiated legal action against Aqua for alleged trademark infringement. In response, Aqua filed a counterclaim. However, both cases ultimately failed to progress in court, resulting in an enduringly strained relationship between the two parties.

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A year ago, Aqua's lead singer Lene Nystrøm's manager Ulrich Møller-Jørgensen stated that their song "Barbie Girl" would not be included in the movie. However, it turns out that Gerwig had intended all along to incorporate this iconic song. This decision by the director is wise, as it is hard to envision a film adaptation of Barbie without the inclusion of "Barbie Girl." It is also clever to update the song with a modern remix, considering that the lyrics of the original song, which describe Barbie as a "blonde bimbo girl," do not align with the themes explored in Gerwig's movie. These themes delve into complex issues like existential malaise, imperfection, and identity.