Santa Baby
Christmas Lyrics


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Ba-da-ba-da, ba-da, ba-da ba-da
Ba-da-ba-da, ba-da, ba-da ba-da
Ba-da-ba-da, ba-da, ba-da ba-da

Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree
For me
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 fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you'll check out my Christmas list

Santa baby, I wanna yacht
And really that's not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa honey, one thing I really need
The deed
To a platinum mine
Santa honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa cutie, 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
I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight




Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight

Overall Meaning

The song Santa Baby, performed by many artists but originally released in 1953 by Eartha Kitt, is a flirtatious love letter to Santa Claus from a woman who is making her Christmas wish list. The song opens with a catchy repeated melody line, which establishes the playful tone. The lyrics then jump straight into the first request: a sable, which is a type of fur coat. She then reminds Santa that she has been a good girl this year and encourages him to hurry down the chimney tonight. The second verse includes a request for a car - specifically, a 54 convertible in light blue. The singer promises to wait for Santa and reminds him to slip down the chimney to deliver the gifts.


The third verse starts with a bit of regret, as she thinks back on all the fun she's missed and all the men she hasn't kissed. But she vows to be just as good next year, and asks Santa to check out her list. The fourth verse includes a request for a yacht, which she insists is not too much to ask for because she has been an angel all year. The fifth verse asks for the deed to a platinum mine, again emphasizing her good behavior in hopes of convincing Santa to bring her what she asks for. The sixth verse introduces a new voice - "Santa cutie" - who wants her stocking filled with a duplex and some checks, and asks Santa to sign on the dotted line. She then invites Santa to come and trim her Christmas tree with decorations from Tiffany's. The song concludes with an additional request from the first voice: a ring, which she doesn't mean in the phone sense. She again asks Santa to hurry down the chimney tonight.


Overall, the lyrics of Santa Baby paint a picture of a woman who is independent and flirtatious, but also knows how to playfully manipulate Santa Claus into giving her everything on her wish list. The repeated melody line and catchy chorus reinforce the song's upbeat, playful tone.


Line by Line Meaning

Ba-da-ba-da, ba-da, ba-da ba-da
Intro repetition


Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree
Dear Santa, please put a luxurious sable fur coat under my Christmas tree


For me
It's for me and only me


Been an awful good girl
I have been very well-behaved and deserving


Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come down the chimney ASAP


Santa baby, a 54 convertible too
I would also like a fancy 54 convertible car (light blue, please)


Light blue
I have a specific color request


I'll wait up for you dear
I'll be up late waiting for you to arrive


Think of all the fun I've missed
I've missed out on a lot of fun things


Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
I haven't kissed all the guys I wanted to, but there's always next year


Next year I could be just as good
Next year, I will continue to be well-behaved and deserving


If you'll check out my Christmas list
If you would be so kind as to look at my list of desired gifts


Santa baby, I wanna yacht
I'm also interested in owning a yacht


And really that's not a lot
A yacht isn't too much to ask for, right?


Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please don't forget to come see me tonight


Santa honey, one thing I really need
Sweet Santa, there's one thing I desperately require


The deed
I want ownership of a platinum mine


To a platinum mine
Please deliver the deed for a platinum mine to me


Santa honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Don't forget to make a stop at my house tonight, sweetheart


Santa cutie, fill my stocking with a duplex
Dear attractive Santa, I would love for you to fill my stocking with a new house


And checks
Also, please write me some checks


Sign your 'X' on the line
Don't forget to sign the checks


Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hope to see your cutie face tonight, bring those gifts!


Come and trim my Christmas tree
I would love for you to help decorate my Christmas tree


With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
And please use decorations from the most luxurious jewelry store


I really do believe in you
I have a lot of faith in your gift-giving abilities


Let's see if you believe in me
Let's see if you give me everything I asked for


Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing
Oops, I forgot to mention one more gift that I need


A ring
I would love an engagement ring


I don't mean on the phone
I don't mean a phone call or text message proposal


Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come in the late night hours when everyone else is asleep


Hurry down the chimney tonight
Reminder to hurry up and bring the gifts


Hurry, tonight
Time is of the essence, please come soon!




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, TAMIR MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheRealForrestGeorge

[Verse 1]
Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree
For me
Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

[Verse 2]
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too
Light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

[Chorus]
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you'll check off my Christmas list

[Verse 3]
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

[Verse 4]
Santa honey, one little thing I really need
The deed
To a platinum mine
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

[Verse 5]
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

[Chorus]
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany
I really do believe in you
Let's see if you believe in me

[Verse 6]
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing
A ring
I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

[Outro]
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight



All comments from YouTube:

@ferociousgumby

She's the best because she doesn't over-sing it. Most singers just squirm around and strain to sound seductive. She doesn't have to try. Her voice is like velvet.

@thejupiter2574

She was / still is 'purrrrrrr fect' She will always be my favorite Catwoman

@borganon3022

ferociousgumby exactly.

@yourname9840

ferociousgumby velvet is a perfect description for her voice

@DragonHeir92

This comment, yes! I love the vocal lilt she does, whimsical and flirty.

@Jobe-13

ferociousgumby Yep

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@kayla3618

Eartha Kitt sings THE BEST version of Santa Baby. This is not up for discussion.

@beautifulfoster4458

Ofc this is her song❤❤❤

@jaysonseraile

She jus sings it so easily.....

@galinadodd2318

It's her song. The rest are cover versions.

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