Born in Queens, New York to Swiss German-American Fred Lauper and Sicilian Italian-American Catrine Dominique, she began her career in a cover band, but soon began performing her own songs (though she almost quit singing altogether due to strained vocal chords in 1977). By 1980 she'd released a rockabilly album on Polydor with the band Blue Angel. Despite much critical acclaim, the album "went lead," as Lauper says, and the band split as Lauper filed for bankruptcy.
In 1983 she started dating her manager David Wolff with whom she released She's So Unusual, a worldwide hit album which made Lauper a household name. A mixture of teen-friendly pop-rock and edgier, almost punky sounds, the album's biggest hit, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, quickly established itself as a female anthem. Lauper won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards of 1984 for her work on the album. Lauper was the first female artist to have four consecutive Hot 100 Top 5 hits from one album.
Subsequent albums (such as True Colors, A Night to Remember, Hat Full of Stars) did not sell as well, but Lauper remains active to the present day and still retains a very strong fan base.
Lauper's latest album Memphis Blues was released in June 2011, premiering at #1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart where it remained for 14 consecutive weeks. The album also reached #26 on the Billboard Top 200, and was later named the Billboard Blues Album of the year, also earning Lauper a Grammy nomination. This brought her total Grammy nominations to 13 with one win.
Minnie and Santa
Cyndi Lauper Lyrics
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One Christmas eve long ago
When I asked "What you doing this evening ?"
Minnie took on a seasonal glow
She said she'd be waiting for Santa
She'd be wearing a bright red bow
[Chorus:]
Minnie And Santa
Minnie And Santa
What they're up to only
Heaven knows she wrote on a card
"Don't take it so hard we're headed for the North Pole"
Now Minnie could not be persuaded
That Santa just did not exist
She swore if she put up some mistletoe
Santa did come give her a kiss
And there where she'd hung up her stockings
All in their silky, soft, sheen
She'd be laying in wait on a bear skin rug
Where the cookies and milk could be seen
Minnie And Santa
Minnie And Santa
What they're up to only
Heaven knows she wrote on a card
"Don't take it so hard we're headed for the North Pole"
Now Minnie was older and wiser
Like a dear old Auntie to me
But the night that she ran off with Santa
Was a real epiphany
Minnie And Santa
Minnie And Santa
What they're up to only
Heaven knows she wrote on a card
"Don't take it so hard we're headed for the North Pole"
Next Xmas I passed by the bakery
Staring out from on top of a cake
Was jolly old Santa with a big silly grin
And a gal in silk stockings and lace
Oh, Minnie and Santa...
The lyrics of Cyndi Lauper's song "Minnie and Santa" tell the story of a woman named Minnie, who believes in Santa Claus and his magical powers. The song begins with mentioning how the singer worked alongside Minnie on Christmas Eve, and when asked about her plans, Minnie says that she will be waiting for Santa while wearing a bright red bow. The chorus then repeats the phrase "Minnie And Santa" while pondering what they might be up to on their journey to the North Pole.
Minnie's unwavering belief in Santa is further highlighted in the second verse when the singer says that Minnie couldn't be persuaded that Santa didn't exist. Minnie believes that Santa will give her a kiss under the mistletoe, and she even lays out cookies and milk for him on a bear skin rug. In the final verse, the song takes a surprising turn when the singer reveals that Minnie ran off with Santa, which is an epiphany for the singer.
Overall, the song provides a fanciful take on the idea of Santa Claus and his magic, as told through the perspective of an older woman who still believes in him. It's a heartwarming and nostalgic tale that captures the essence of Christmas and the joy of believing in something magical.
Line by Line Meaning
Worked with a woman named Minnie
I used to work with a woman named Minnie.
One Christmas eve long ago
On a Christmas Eve in the past.
When I asked "What you doing this evening?"
When I asked her what she was doing that evening.
Minnie took on a seasonal glow
Minnie looked extra Christmassy.
She said she'd be waiting for Santa
Minnie told me she was waiting for Santa.
She'd be wearing a bright red bow
She said she'd wear a bright red bow.
Chorus
Repeating chorus.
"Don't take it so hard we're headed for the North Pole"
Heaven knows what they're doing, but we're going to the North Pole.
Now Minnie could not be persuaded
Minnie refused to believe.
That Santa just did not exist
That Santa wasn't real.
She swore if she put up some mistletoe
Minnie was convinced that Santa would kiss her if she put up mistletoe.
Santa did come give her a kiss
Santa did actually come and kiss her, according to Minnie.
And there where she'd hung up her stockings
She hung up her stockings.
All in their silky, soft, sheen
Her stockings were silky and soft.
She'd be laying in wait on a bear skin rug
She would wait for Santa on a bear skin rug.
Where the cookies and milk could be seen
She left cookies and milk out for Santa to see.
Chorus
Repeating chorus.
"Don't take it so hard we're headed for the North Pole"
Heaven knows what they're doing, but we're going to the North Pole.
Now Minnie was older and wiser
Minnie got older and more experienced.
Like a dear old Auntie to me
Minnie was like a dear old aunt to me.
But the night that she ran off with Santa
Minnie ran off with Santa one night.
Was a real epiphany
It was a sudden realization for me.
Chorus
Repeating chorus.
Next Xmas I passed by the bakery
The following Christmas, I walked by the bakery.
Staring out from on top of a cake
There was a cake in the bakery window with Santa and Minnie on top.
Was jolly old Santa with a big silly grin
Santa had a big, silly grin on his face.
And a gal in silk stockings and lace
Minnie was wearing silk stockings and lace.
Chorus
Repeating chorus.
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Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick
And think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is nothing new
Flashback, warm nights
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories
Time after
Sometimes you picture me
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said
Then you say, go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
I’m watching through windows
And you're wondering if I'm okay
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time
Musical Interlude
If you're lost you can look and you will really, really really, really really find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I know that I will be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Hold on, hold on…..
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time……..
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