Santa Baby
Eartha Kitt/Henri René & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, an auto space convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you, dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be also good
If you'll check off my Christmas list
Santa honey, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks
Sign your 'x' on the line
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
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
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight
The song "Santa Baby" is a playful and flirtatious tune, sung by Eartha Kitt, backed by Henri René & His Orchestra. The lyrics are addressed to Santa Claus as a potential love interest and emphasize the singer's materialistic and luxurious desires. In the first verse, the singer asks Santa for a sable fur coat to be placed under the tree. She reminds Santa that she has been a good girl, and invites him to come down the chimney that night. In the second verse, the requests become more extravagant and include an automobile convertible and the deed to a platinum mine. The singer also asks for a stocking filled with duplexes and checks, as well as a ring to finish off the wishes.
The lyrics of "Santa Baby" are a satirical take on the traditional Christmas song themes of gift-giving, joy and peace, and emphasize a more narcissistic and self-serving approach to Christmas. However, the song is characterized by Kitt's playful delivery, and the sultry and smooth orchestration of René. The song has since become a well-known and beloved Christmas classic, being interpreted by several artists and used in numerous film and TV soundtracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me
I would like to request that you gift me a sable fur as a present that I can lay under the Christmas tree.
Been an awful good girl
I have been well-behaved and deserving of a reward for my good deeds throughout the year.
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please make haste and deliver my present by coming down the chimney tonight.
Santa baby, an auto space convertible too, light blue
I also desire an automobile that can be driven on earth and in space, colored in a light shade of blue.
I'll wait up for you, dear
I will stay up late until you arrive with my requested gift.
Think of all the fun I've missed
I have missed out on many enjoyable experiences.
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
I have not had the opportunity to kiss many men.
Next year I could be also good
I plan to maintain my good behavior in the coming year as well.
If you'll check off my Christmas list
If you fulfill the items on my Christmas wishlist.
Santa honey, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
I would like to ask for a yacht, which should not be a difficult thing for you to provide.
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
I need you to gift me the ownership deed of a platinum mine.
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please make haste and deliver my present by coming down the chimney tonight.
Santa baby, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks
Please fill my stocking with a duplex and some checks.
Sign your 'x' on the line
Please sign the checks with an 'x' on the line.
Come and trim my Christmas tree
Please decorate my Christmas tree with me.
With some decorations bought at Tiffany
Let's purchase some decorations from Tiffany to make it extra special.
I really do believe in you
I have faith in your ability to fulfill my Christmas wishes.
Let's see if you believe in me
Let's see if you value me enough to fulfill my desires.
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I almost forgot to ask for a ring as well.
I don't mean on the phone
I am not referring to a phone call, but rather a physical ring as a present.
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please make haste and deliver my present by coming down the chimney tonight.
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please hurry down the chimney tonight and deliver my presents.
Hurry, tonight
Please make it a priority to come tonight and not keep me waiting any longer.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., TAMIR MUSIC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joan Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
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