Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Merry Christmas Baby
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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Sure did treat me nice
I said, "Merry Christmas, baby"
You sure did treat me nice
Bought me a diamond ring for Christmas
And I feel like I'm in paradise, alright
Well, I'm feel mighty fine, y'all
Said I'm feeling mighty nice y'all
Got my music on the radio (radio)
I feel like I wanna kiss you, baby
Standing underneath that mistletoe
That mistletoe, yeah
Santa came down the chimney
Half past three, y'all
And he left all them good presents for my baby
I said, "Merry Christmas, baby"
Sure did treat me nice
Ooh, sure did treat me nice
You bought me all them presents
Now I feel like I'm in paradise
Paradise, oh yeah, yeah
Yeah
(Baby, baby)
Well, Santa came down the chimney
About half past four
Left all them presents for me
Lyin' on the floor
I said, "Merry Christmas, baby"
Sure did treat me nice, yeah
Said you bought me a diamond ring for Christmas
And I feel like I'm in paradise
Oh, whoa, I feel like I'm in paradise
Merry Christmas, baby
You sure have treated me well
Oh, yeah
I said, "Merry, merry Christmas, baby"
You sure have treated me well
Sure did treat me well
Well, you bought me that Cartier watch for Christmas
And I feel I'm in paradise
I feel like I'm in paradise
Merry Christmas (mm, merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (merry Christmas))
Happy New Year, baby
Happy New Year
May the good Lord be with ya
May the good Lord be with ya
May the good Lord be with ya, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah) yeah, yeah
(Merry Christmas, baby)
(Merry Christmas, baby)
(Merry Christmas, baby)
(Merry Christmas, baby)
(Merry Christmas, baby)
(Merry Christmas, baby)
The lyrics to CeeLo Green's "Merry Christmas Baby" are a joyful celebration of the holiday season, filled with themes of love, gratitude, and the joy that comes with gift-giving. Green's lyrics describe the gifts he's received from his beloved, including a diamond ring and a Cartier watch, both of which make him feel like he's in "paradise." He sings about feeling great from the music playing on the radio, and wanting to kiss his partner under the mistletoe. The song closes with a message of good will for the new year, wishing listeners the blessings of the good Lord.
There's a real sense of warmth and intimacy in these lyrics, which convey a deep sense of love and appreciation for the people in CeeLo's life. The song draws on traditional Christmas themes, like the arrival of Santa Claus, as well as more personal elements like the gifts that have brought the singer joy. The lyrics bring to mind the feeling of being wrapped up in a cozy blanket, surrounded by twinkling lights, and filled with the joy of the season.
Overall, "Merry Christmas Baby" is a beautiful and uplifting holiday song that captures the spirit of the season. With its fun, upbeat melody and warm, loving lyrics, it's a tune that's sure to get listeners in the Christmas spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Merry Christmas, baby
Greetings on the occasion of Christmas, my dear
Sure did treat me nice
You were very kind to me
I said, "Merry Christmas, baby"
I repeated my Christmas greetings
Bought me a diamond ring for Christmas
Your gift to me was a valuable diamond ring
And I feel like I'm in paradise, alright
I'm extremely happy and content after receiving your gift
Well, I'm feel mighty fine, y'all
I'm feeling very good today
Got my music on the radio (radio)
The music I enjoy is playing on the radio
Said I'm feeling mighty nice y'all
I'm feeling particularly good right now
I feel like I wanna kiss you, baby
I have an urge to kiss you right now, my love
Standing underneath that mistletoe
We can share a romantic moment standing beneath the festive mistletoe
Santa came down the chimney
Santa Claus entered our house through the chimney
Half past three, y'all
It was 3:30 AM when Santa arrived
And he left all them good presents for my baby
Santa left many wonderful gifts for you, my love
Well, Santa came down the chimney
Santa visited our house once again
About half past four
This time he arrived at 4:30 AM
Left all them presents for me
He left some more presents for me as well
Sure did treat me nice, yeah
As always, you were very kind to me
Well you bought me that Cartier watch for Christmas
Your gift to me was an expensive Cartier watch
Merry Christmas (mm, merry Christmas)
Once again, Merry Christmas to you
Happy New Year, baby
Wishing you a happy New Year, my love
May the good Lord be with ya
May God bless you
Oh yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Indeed
(Merry Christmas, baby)
Merry Christmas, my dear
Lyrics Β© Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lou Baxter, Johnny Dudley Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@waldemarbieniak8689
My wife and I have been listening to this wonderful album every year for 11 years and we unanimously say that since the times of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby, there has been no one who has repeated this unique Christmas mood in a similar style, mood and craftsmanship for a long, long time. And here we have the songs re-performed with such a perfectly original and unique voice that there are no words... And maybe it's best to stay silent to listen once again to this wonderful, magical atmosphere where everything becomes clear, luminous, joyful, loving, sentimental and evoking hope that this world with its sick desire for war should listen to these sounds and understand that it is not just an ordinary proverb: That music soothes customs. Thank you Mr. Rod Stewart for all the Songbook CDs and especially this Christmas Bayby. Maybe there will be an opportunity to hear some equally beautiful compositions, standards or other beautiful pieces with the whole orchestra and also in wonderfully selected vocal duets. May God the Father, the giver of life and talents, give you every day good health, joy, faith, love and a swing feeling. Best regards from Warsaw
@CoconutDreams123
Man, this arrangement is really groovin'. CeeLo, Rod, and the band took a holiday classic and absolutely knocked it out of the park ... Merry Christmas 2023, everyone! π
@carmelsileo6520
Agreed π―!! It's not Christmas until I play this! Cee Lo's whole Xmas album is stellar. Merry Christmas βοΈ
@pconnor76
Playing this in Nov..oh dear π π
@brandon3872
I didn't know this song until I heard it yesterday in M & S, I knew straight away it was CeeLo and Rod and would never have guessed their voices would go so well together, this song's got me in the Christmas spirit! π
@neonscrc
Luv the combo of Rod and Ceelo
@theBULL314
One of my all time favorite Christmas song
@zibode
Super fun!!
@cathycollum2157
Love their version
@enrico4703
Thanks to CeeLo Green because he brought back the old style of music :D