Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto
James Brown Lyrics
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Hitch up your reindeer, uh!
And go straight to the ghetto
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
Fill every stocking you find
The kids are gonna love you so, uh!
Leave a toy for Johnny
Leave a doll for Mary
Leave something pretty for Donnie
And don't forget about Gary
Santa Claus, uh, go straight to the ghetto
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
Tell him James Brown sent you, huh
And go straight to the ghetto
You know that I know what you will see
'Cause that was once me
Hit it, hit it!
You see mothers
And soul brothers
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
Santa Claus, oh Lord, go straight to the ghetto
Fill every stocking you find
The kids are gonna love you so
Fill every stocking you find
You'll know that they need you so
I'm begging you Santa Claus
Go straight to the ghetto
If anyone wanna know
Tell him Hank Ballard told you so
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
Never thought I'd realize
I'd be singing a song with water in my eyes
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
Don't leave nothing for me
I've had my chance, you see?
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
Santa Claus, the soul brothers need you so
Santa Claus, tell him James Brown sent you
The song "Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto" by James Brown was released in 1968 as a way of bringing attention to the poverty-stricken neighborhoods of America. In the song, Brown urges Santa Claus to skip the rich neighborhoods and instead go straight to the ghetto, filling every stocking with toys for the children who are in need.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of giving back to those who may not have much, and it is clear that James Brown has a deep connection to these communities. He speaks of seeing mothers and soul brothers in the ghetto, underscoring his personal experience with poverty and discrimination. The song is both a call to action for individuals to help those in need and a hopeful message for those who may be struggling. Brown concludes the song by asking Santa Claus to tell everyone that James Brown sent him to the ghetto, underscoring his commitment to the cause he supports.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto
James Brown is urging Santa Claus to visit the ghetto
Hitch up your reindeer, uh!
Get ready to deliver the gifts and spread happiness
Fill every stocking you find
James Brown wants Santa Claus to make sure that every child in the ghetto receives a gift
The kids are gonna love you so, uh!
The children in the ghetto will appreciate the gifts and love Santa Claus for bringing them
Leave a toy for Johnny
James Brown is requesting Santa Claus to leave a toy for a child named Johnny
Leave a doll for Mary
James Brown wants Santa Claus to leave a doll for a girl named Mary
Leave something pretty for Donnie
James Brown is requesting Santa Claus to leave something attractive for a boy named Donnie
And don't forget about Gary
James Brown is reminding Santa Claus to not overlook any child, including a boy named Gary
Tell him James Brown sent you, huh
James Brown wants Santa Claus to mention his name when he visits the ghetto
You know that I know what you will see
James Brown is confident that Santa Claus will witness the poverty and struggles faced by the people in the ghetto, just as he did
Hit it, hit it!
James Brown is urging the music to start playing
You see mothers and soul brothers
James Brown is referring to the families and people residing in the ghetto
Never thought I'd realize
James Brown is surprised to be singing a song that evokes such emotions and memories
I'd be singing a song with water in my eyes
James Brown is emotional while singing this song
Don't leave nothing for me
James Brown doesn't need any gifts, he just wants Santa Claus to visit the ghetto
I've had my chance, you see?
James Brown believes that he has had enough opportunities and now it is time to help the less privileged
Santa Claus, the soul brothers need you so
James Brown believes that the people in the ghetto need Santa Claus to bring some joy and happiness in their lives
If anyone wanna know, tell him Hank Ballard told you so
James Brown wants Santa Claus to mention Hank Ballard's name if anyone asks about the origin of the song
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, HANK BALLARD, JAMES BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@catsmeow9025
Can't listen to this song without tears in my eyes and being humbly grateful! Thanks mama and daddy for making a dollar out of 15 cent. Now that I'm older and have my own family, I know how hard it was for you to provide for us, but the blessing is you made it look easy, presents, fruit, nuts, candy and all the suspense that went with Christmas morning. Thank you JESUS, for blessings them, to bless us, IN THE GHETTO!!! Let's remember the less fortunate, today and everyday and play our blessings forward. Remember, we are blessed, to be a blessing!!!
@manuginobilisbaldspot424
cats meow beautiful sentiments. Well said.
@derrickmyers5629
bless your heart
@patrickamos5463
from the amos family we wish all kids a very merrychristmas
@mattiepatton1383
This song will always remind me of my late Mother she absolutely loved it, and when I hear it it brings tears to my eyes.
@jamesthomas6448
I feel you the same over here in 2021
@xgray2012
I feel you, dog. My grandmother used to love this song. God, rest your soul, Granny. I miss u so much!!!😢😢😢😢
@valwardcreativebrandingman6094
My dad loved this song
@melindamarshall6968
My mom to
@gabrielmillines6908
This song put that water in your eyes.