The song uses "doll" imagery to subvert expectations of being passive or toy-like:
: Poarch has stated that the imagery of being controlled relates to her own childhood trauma and her journey to finding her voice after years of being "silent" on social media [ 1.2.1 , 1.2.12 ]. Bella Poarch - Dolls (Lyrics)
: It includes cameos from many popular influencers, including Madison Beer, Valkyrae, Ludwig, and Dream [1.2.17, 1.3.12 ]. The song uses "doll" imagery to subvert expectations
: Lyrics like "Might be pretty, but we're still / Bitter as much as we're sweet" and "Knife hidden under the sheets" warn against underestimating someone based on their looks [1.2.4, 1.2.17 ]. The cinematic Official Music Video continues the storyline
The cinematic Official Music Video continues the storyline from "Build a Bitch," where "dolls" escape a factory controlled by the male gaze [1.2.9, 1.3.4 ]:
: Lines such as "Heels made out of steel / How does it feel to be walked all over?" emphasize taking back power from those who previously oppressed or controlled others [ 1.1.6 , 1.2.9].
: The video features a high-stakes battle between Poarch and Grimes , who eventually "wakes up" from her programming to join the cause [1.2.9].
