Santa Baby
Amber Leigh Irish Lyrics
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Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a ′54 convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you, dear
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year, I can be just as good
If you check off my Christmas list
Santa baby, I want a yacht, and really, that's not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks
Sign your ′X′ on the line
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I really do believe in you
Let′s see if you believe in me
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
No, I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight
In the song "Santa Baby" by Amber Leigh Irish, the singer is addressing Santa Claus, asking him for extravagant gifts in exchange for being good all year. The song is suggestive in nature, suggestive of a lover talking to their partner in a sexual way. When the singer asks for a "sable," which is a type of expensive fur, it could be seen as a euphemism for something else. Similarly, when the singer asks for a yacht and a platinum mine, it seems more about power and wealth than material possessions. The singer also sings about wanting a ring near the end of the song, which could very well be a proposal for marriage. This song is playful, flirty, and mostly about women enjoying the pleasures in life.
The song was released in 1953 by Eartha Kitt and was written by Joan Javits and Philip Springer, both of whom were Jewish. The song has since become a holiday classic and has been covered by many artists over the years, including Madonna, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande. "Santa Baby" has been criticized for its materialistic tone, and some radio stations have banned it from their holiday playlist. Despite this, the song remains popular and is often featured in holiday movies, TV specials, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree for me
Dear Santa, I have been very good this year, so please slide a luxurious sable under my Christmas tree
Been an awful good girl
I have been extremely well-behaved and deserve something extra special this year
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please bring me my gifts soon, as I am eagerly waiting for you to deliver them down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a ’54 convertible too, light blue
I would love to receive a 1954 light blue convertible car as my Christmas present from you, dear Santa
I'll wait up for you, dear
I will stay awake just to show you how much you mean to me, Santa
Think of all the fun I've missed
I regret all the enjoyable opportunities I've missed and hope to make up for it
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
I realize that I have missed out on kissing a lot of guys and hope to catch up in the near future
Next year, I can be just as good
I promise to continue being good and pure-hearted next year, and also hoping to enjoy life to the fullest
If you check off my Christmas list
If you could fulfill my Christmas wishes by checking off my wish list, I would be the happiest girl in the world, Santa!
Santa baby, I want a yacht, and really, that's not a lot
Dear Santa, having a yacht is one of my most significant aspirations, and I don't think it's too much to ask for
Been an angel all year
I have been a perfect angel throughout the year in the hope that I would receive my desired gifts
Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed
Please gift me the deed to a platinum mine, as it is the only little thing that I require from you, Santa honey
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks
Please be my sweet Santa and fill my stocking with a duplex house and some monetary checks
Sign your 'X' on the line
I want to see your signature on the dotted line indicating that you have granted my wishes, Santa cutie
Come and trim my Christmas tree
I want you to come and decorate my Christmas tree with some dazzling ornaments from Tiffany's
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
Let's decorate my Christmas using the elegant decorative items that I bought from Tiffany′s
I really do believe in you
I have faith in you, dear Santa, and believe that you are going to grant my wishes
Let's see if you believe in me
I hope to see the fulfillment of my wishes to know that you believe in me too, Santa
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
Dear Santa, I almost forgot to put a charming ring on my wish list. Can you please include it in your offerings this year?
No, I don't mean on the phone
I do not want a phone call or any communication from you, dear Santa; I need a finger ring from you, please
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please make haste and climb down my chimney to deliver my gifts as I am very excited and can't wait any longer!
Hurry, tonight
Please deliver my magical presents before the night ends, dear Santa. I have waited for them for too long!
Writer(s): Javits Joan Ellen, Springer Anthony Fred, Springer Philip
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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