Santa Baby
Eartha Kitt / Henri René and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
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 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 baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tif-fa-ny
I really do believe in you
Lets 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 lyrics of Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt are a playful and amusing take on a Christmas wish list by a flirty, grown-up woman who wants Santa to fulfill her desires. She starts by asking him for a sable, a luxurious and expensive type of fur, to put under her Christmas tree because she has been an "awful good girl." However, the sable is not enough for her, and she goes on to ask for a '54 convertible, a yacht, and even a platinum mine deed. The seductive tone in her voice is clear as she asks Santa to hurry down the chimney tonight and fulfill her wishes.
In the next verse, she further lists her demands, asking for a duplex, checks, and a sign with Santa's 'x' on it. She also wants Santa to come and trim her Christmas tree with decorations from Tiffany & Co. Eartha Kitt's voice exudes charm and flirtatiousness throughout the song, and she saves her final request for last. She wants Santa to bring her a ring, but not the kind you put on a phone call - a diamond ring, perhaps. She urges Santa to hurry down the chimney tonight, making it clear that she won't settle for anything less.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa Baby, just slip a sable under the tree
I am kindly requesting that you place a sable fur coat under my Christmas tree.
For me
This is a gift that I would like to receive.
Been an awful good girl
I have been well-behaved and deserving of these gifts.
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts as soon as possible, dear Santa.
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too
I would also like a light blue 1954 convertible added to my Christmas gifts.
Light blue
This is the specific color of convertible that I desire.
I'll wait up for you, dear
I will stay awake and alert in anticipation of your arrival, Santa.
Think of all the fun I've missed
I have missed out on some enjoyable experiences throughout the year.
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
There have been romantic opportunities that I have not taken advantage of.
Next year I could be just as good
I pledge to continue being well-behaved in the upcoming year.
If you'll check off my Christmas list
If you fulfill my request list, I will be encouraged to behave well and stay on the good list.
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
I am respectfully asking for a yacht, which I do not think is an unreasonable request.
Been an angel all year
I have been kind and ethical in my behavior throughout the past year.
Santa honey, one little thing I really need the deed
I need the legal ownership papers to a platinum mine to fulfill my business plans.
To a platinum mine
This is the specific type of property deed that I require.
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex
I would also like a new home - a duplex, to be exact - added to my Christmas stockings.
And checks
I would also like some financial compensation in the form of a check.
Sign your 'x' on the line
Please sign the check so that I may legally use it.
Come and trim my Christmas tree
Please assist me in decorating my Christmas tree.
With some decorations bought at Tif-fa-ny
These decorations should be purchased from the famous luxury jewelry brand.
I really do believe in you
I have faith and trust in you, Santa Claus.
Lets see if you believe in me
Let's put this faith to the test and see if I receive the gifts I have requested.
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing
I accidentally omitted something from my initial list of requests.
A ring
I would like a piece of jewelry, specifically a ring, as one of my Christmas gifts.
I don't mean on the phone
This is not in reference to a phone call, but rather a physical piece of jewelry.
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please bring my gifts soon, Santa. I am eagerly awaiting your arrival.
Hurry down the chimney tonight
I want to stress again how urgently I require these gifts to be delivered.
Hurry, tonight
Please do not delay - I need these gifts tonight!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., TAMIR MUSIC
Written by: JOAN JAVITS, PHILIP SPRINGER, TONY SPRINGER
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