Why The “Closer To Fine” Song Is So Important In The Barbie Movie

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Barbie.The Barbie movie features both original and classic songs throughout the film, but “Closer To Fine” stands out amongst the rest as its most important song. The Barbie soundtrack includes original songs by Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Khalid, and more, as well as a score by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt who also wrote the showstopping number, “I’m Just Ken,” performed by Ryan Gosling. Yet, it was the Indigo Girls first hit song, 1989’s “Closer To Fine” that is Barbie’s true musical heartbeat. The folk rock song was featured in the Barbie trailer and numerous times throughout the movie, sharing an important message along with it.