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Merry Christmas Baby
James Brown Lyrics


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Merry Christmas, baby
You sure did treat me nice
Merry Christmas pretty, baby
You sure did treat me nice
Gave me a diamond ring for Christmas
Now I'm living in paradise

Well, I'm feeling mighty fine
Got good music on my radio
Well, I'm feeling mighty fine
Got good music on my radio
Well, I would have kissed you, baby
While you're standing beneath the mistletoe

Well, alright
Ain't that the truth now

Santa came down the chimney
About a half past three
He brought these pretty presents
That you see before me
Merry Christmas, baby
You sure been good to me

I haven't had a toddy this morning
But I'm all lit up like a Christmas tree

Well, I wanna, wanna bring it a little bit high
Well, I, well I wanna bring it a little bit high
Oh, I wanna bring it a little bit high, baby
No, wanna bring it a little high, baby
Little high

Haven't had a toddy this morning
But I'm all lit up, but I'm all lit up
But I'm all lit up, but I'm all lit up
Said I'm all lit up, I'm all lit up, baby

Merry Christmas, baby
Merry, merry, merry, merry
Merry Christmas, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Merry Christmas Baby" by James Brown (Holiday) is a classic holiday tune that celebrates the joy of Christmas and the love between two people. The lyrics describe how the singer was treated nicely by their lover and was given a diamond ring for Christmas, bringing them into paradise. The feel-good vibes continue as they mention the good music on their radio and how they would have kissed their lover underneath the mistletoe. The song takes a fun turn when they mention Santa coming down the chimney at half past three and bringing them pretty presents. The singer expresses their gratitude for their lover and how good they've been to them, ending the song with a repetitive "Merry Christmas, baby."


Overall, the song exudes positivity and holiday cheer, and celebrates the love and kindness that is often associated with the season. The repetitive refrain of "Merry Christmas, baby" gives listeners a catchy tune to sing along to, spreading the joy of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Merry Christmas, baby
Wishing a joyful Christmas to my beloved


You sure did treat me nice
You were kind and loving to me


Gave me a diamond ring for Christmas
You gave me an extravagant gift, which made me very happy


Now I'm living in paradise
Because of your generous gift, I feel like I'm in heaven


Well, I'm feeling mighty fine
I'm feeling great


Got good music on my radio
I'm enjoying listening to good music on my radio


Well, I would have kissed you, baby
I wish I could have kissed you, my love


While you're standing beneath the mistletoe
At the time of when we stand under a mistletoe plant is the right moment to have a kiss


Ain't that the truth now
That statement is absolutely true


Santa came down the chimney
Santa Claus came into my home through the chimney


About a half past three
It was around 3:30 am when Santa visited


He brought these pretty presents
He brought these beautiful gifts along with him


That you see before me
The gifts that you see in front of me


You sure been good to me
You have been exceptionally kind and lovely to me


I haven't had a toddy this morning
I haven't had an alcoholic drink this morning


But I'm all lit up like a Christmas tree
Despite not drinking alcohol, I still feel very excited and happy


Well, I wanna, wanna bring it a little bit high
I want to elevate the happiness and joy to an even higher level


No, wanna bring it a little high, baby
No, I want to bring it a little bit higher, my love


Merry, merry, merry, merry
Repeating my wishes of a Merry Christmas to you, my dear




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lou Baxter, Johnny Dudley Moore

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