Santa Baby
Eartha Kitt; Henri René 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 could 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
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
The song "Santa Baby" is a classic holiday tune that features Eartha Kitt seducing Santa Claus with a long list of extravagant gifts that she wants for Christmas. In the song, Eartha Kitt asks Santa to slip a sable under the tree for her, and also requests an auto space convertible, a yacht, the deed to a platinum mine, and much more. Throughout the song, she reminds Santa that she's been a good girl all year long and that she deserves these lavish gifts. The song has a playful tone, and it's easy to see why it's remained a favorite among holiday music fans.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that Eartha Kitt is using her seductive voice and charm to convince Santa to give her everything she wants for Christmas. She starts off by telling Santa to slip a sable under the tree, but she quickly moves on to bigger and more expensive gifts. She even hints at her romantic interests, telling Santa to think of all the fellas she hasn't kissed yet. However, Eartha Kitt also seems to be aware of her own power in the situation, reminding Santa that she's been a good girl all year long and that she deserves to be rewarded.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me
Please give me a luxurious sable coat for Christmas.
Been an awful good girl
I have been well-behaved and deserve a nice gift.
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come soon and deliver my gifts tonight.
Santa baby, an auto space convertible too, light blue
I want a light blue convertible car that can drive in space for Christmas.
I'll wait up for you, dear
I will stay awake until Santa arrives.
Think of all the fun I've missed
I regret not having more fun in my life so far.
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
I wish I had kissed more men in my life.
Next year I could be also good
I promise to be well-behaved next year too.
If you'll check off my Christmas list
If you give me what I want for Christmas, I'll continue to be good.
Santa honey, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
I would like a yacht for Christmas, which I don't think is too much to ask for.
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
Please give me ownership of a platinum mine for Christmas.
Santa baby, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks
Please give me a fully furnished house and some money for Christmas.
Sign your 'x' on the line
Please sign the necessary documents to give me what I want for Christmas.
Come and trim my Christmas tree
Please decorate my Christmas tree.
With some decorations bought at Tiffany
I want fancy Christmas decorations from the store Tiffany & Co.
I really do believe in you
I have faith that Santa Claus will bring me what I want.
Let's see if you believe in me
I hope Santa Claus thinks I deserve what I am asking for.
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I also want an engagement ring for Christmas.
I don't mean on the phone
I don't want a phone call proposal, I want an actual ring.
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come soon and deliver my gifts tonight.
Hurry, tonight
Please come quickly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, TAMIR MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
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