Category: Aqua

Aqua’s infectious Eurodance anthem, ‘Doctor Jones,’ released in the waning years of the 20th century, quickly bubbled to the surface of pop culture with its catchy tunes and nonsensical lyrics. However, beneath the surface of this upbeat track lies a deep ocean of emotion and metaphor that extends far beyond its bubblegum beats.

When the quirky beats of ‘Barbie Girl’ first pulsated through the airwaves in 1997, the world couldn’t help but be entranced. The pop group Aqua fashioned a bubblegum hit that on the one hand seemed to glamorize the plastic and perfection-centric Barbie universe, while on another, it offered a sharp-witted take on consumerist culture and the objectification of women.