Santa Baby
Eartha Kitt with Henri René & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Just slip a sable under the tree,
For me.
Been an awful good girl,
Santa baby,
So hurry down the chimney tonight.
...
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 off 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 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'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.
The song "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt with Henri René & His Orchestra is a playful take on a traditional Christmas song. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a woman who is requesting extravagant gifts from Santa Claus. The song starts off with the singer requesting a sable, a type of fur coat, under the Christmas tree. It then progresses to more luxurious items such as a 54 convertible car and even a yacht. The singer also mentions that she has been good all year and deserves these gifts. The song ends with the singer asking for one last gift: a ring, hinting at a future proposal.
The lyrics of "Santa Baby" can be interpreted in different ways. Some view it as a satirical take on consumerism and the materialism of the holiday season. Others see it as a playful and harmless way of expressing the desire for luxurious gifts. Regardless of how it is interpreted, the song has become a classic Christmas tune that is often played during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa Baby,
Just slip a sable under the tree,
For me.
Dear Santa, could you please place a sable fur coat under my tree as a gift for me?
Been an awful good girl,
Santa baby,
So hurry down the chimney tonight.
I've behaved very well this year, Santa, so please visit me tonight through the chimney.
Santa baby,
A 54 convertible too,
Light blue.
I'll wait up for you dear,
Santa baby,
So hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa, another item on my wish list is a light blue 1954 convertible. I'll be awake waiting for you to come 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, I've missed out on a lot of fun and missed opportunities for romance. If you grant me everything on my Christmas list, I can be just as good next year.
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, can you make my dream come true by gifting me a yacht? I've been on my best behavior this year, so please don't disappoint me.
Santa honey,
One little thing I really need,
The deed
To a platinum mine,
Santa baby,
So hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa, I only have one more request: the deed to a platinum mine. Please make this happen for me and visit me through the chimney tonight.
Santa cutie,
And fill my stocking with a duplex,
And checks.
Sign your 'X' on the line,
Santa cutie,
So hurry down the chimney tonight.
Dear Santa, please fill my stocking with the keys to a duplex, along with some checks. And don't forget to sign on the dotted line! Come see me soon through the chimney.
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, would you like to come and decorate my Christmas tree with some beautiful decorations from Tiffany's? I trust you, but do you trust 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.
Oh Santa, I almost forgot to request a ring from you! Not the telephone kind, of course. Please visit me tonight through the chimney and make my Christmas a magical one. Hurry down!
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.