Santa Tell Me
KITCHEN - Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year
Feeling Christmas all around
But it's hard to focus when I see him walkin' 'cross the room
"Let it Snow" is blasting out
But I won't get in the mood
I'm avoiding every mistletoe until I know
It's true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I'm not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year
I've been down this road before
Fell in love on Christmas night (ooh, babe)
But on New Year's Day, I woke up and he wasn't by my side
Now I need someone to hold
Be my fire in the cold (yeah, yeah)
But it's hard to tell if this is just a fling
Or if it's true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I'm not all alone, babe
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year
Oh, I wanna have him beside me like oh-oh-oh
On the 25th by that fire place, oh-oh-oh
But I don't want a new broken heart
This year I've got to be smart
Ooh, baby
(Santa, tell me, Santa, tell me)
If he will be, if he will be here (Santa, tell me, Santa, tell me)
Oh-oh-oh
Santa, tell me if you're really there (Santa, tell me, 'cause I really care)
Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares (tell me, tell me, boy)
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if you're really there (tell me, tell me, baby)
Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year (if he won't be, if he won't be here)
Santa, tell me if he really cares (tell me, do you care?)
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year
The song Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande is about a girl who is trying to protect herself from getting her heart broken during the holidays. She is asking Santa if her love interest will truly care for her beyond the holiday season. The lyrics portray her as guarded and hesitant to give her heart away if there is no guarantee of commitment. She wants to feel the warmth of love during the holidays and not be left alone like in the past.
The first verse implies that the singer has been hurt by someone she thought cared about her in the past. She is asking Santa if he is really there because she is skeptical about love. She doesn't want to fall in love again if her love interest won't be there the following year. She wants assurance that he is invested in their relationship for the long haul.
The chorus repeats the message of the first verse, asking Santa for confirmation about the guy's feelings. The second verse reveals that she has been through this before, where she fell in love on Christmas night but ended up alone on New Year's Day. Now she wants someone who will stay with her and keep her warm during the cold. The bridge expresses her desire to have a special someone with her on Christmas day, but she wants to protect herself from getting hurt again.
Overall, the song captures the uncertainty and vulnerability many feel during the holiday season when it comes to relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa, tell me if you're really there
The singer is questioning the validity of Santa and wishes for him to reveal himself to her.
Don't make me fall in love again
The singer has been hurt before and wants to avoid falling in love again unless it is with someone who will stay around.
If he won't be here next year
The singer doesn't want to waste her time and love on someone who won't be in her life for long.
Santa, tell me if he really cares
The artist is seeking insight into the true intentions of the person she is interested in, and hoping Santa can provide some guidance.
'Cause I can't give it all away
The artist is hesitant to give all of her love to someone unless she knows they will reciprocate and stay around.
Feeling Christmas all around
The singer is in the holiday spirit and feeling the joy and spirit of Christmas.
And I'm trying to play it cool
The singer is trying to remain calm and not let her emotions take over in front of the person she is interested in.
But it's hard to focus when I see him walkin' 'cross the room
The artist is easily distracted by the person she is interested in, even when trying not to be.
"Let it Snow" is blasting out
The artist is at a Christmas event where the song 'Let it Snow' is playing loudly.
But I won't get in the mood
Despite the holiday festivities, the artist doesn't want to fully embrace the holiday spirit until she knows the person she is interested in truly loves her.
I'm avoiding every mistletoe until I know
The singer is avoiding any potentially romantic situations until she knows where the person she is interested in stands.
It's true love that he thinks of
The artist wants to ensure that the person she is interested in truly loves her and isn't just in it for a fling.
So next Christmas
The singer hopes that by the time next Christmas arrives, she will have found someone who truly loves her and is still with her.
I'm not all alone, boy
The singer wants someone to spend Christmas with and hopes that the person she is interested in is that person.
I've been down this road before
The singer has been in this kind of situation before where she fell in love at Christmas and was hurt when the person wasn't there on New Year's Day.
Fell in love on Christmas night (ooh, babe)
The artist fell in love with someone on a previous Christmas night.
But on New Year's Day, I woke up and he wasn't by my side
The person the artist fell in love with on a previous Christmas didn't stay with her and left by New Year's Day.
Now I need someone to hold
The singer is lonely and wants someone to be there for her.
Be my fire in the cold (yeah, yeah)
The singer wants someone to keep her warm in the cold season and be there for her emotionally.
But it's hard to tell if this is just a fling
The artist is unsure if the person she is interested in truly loves her or if it's just a temporary fling.
Or if it's true love that he thinks of
The artist hopes that the person she is interested in is truly in love with her and wants to build a long-lasting relationship.
Oh, I wanna have him beside me like oh-oh-oh
The artist wants the person she is interested in to be by her side during the holiday season.
On the 25th by that fire place, oh-oh-oh
The singer wants to spend Christmas day with the person she is interested in by the fire place.
But I don't want a new broken heart
The artist has been hurt before and doesn't want to experience heartbreak again.
This year I've got to be smart
The singer wants to approach her romantic interests with caution this year to avoid getting hurt.
Santa, tell me if you're really there (tell me, tell me, baby)
The singer is addressing Santa again and wants him to provide guidance and advice regarding her romantic interests.
Tell me, do you care?
The singer is seeking reassurance that Santa cares about her well-being and wants her to be happy in love.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ariana Grande, Savan Harish Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
aby silva
December
When December comes
I bet you want to wrap me all up and take me home with you
See what I look like under them lights
We'll keep it quiet, whatever we do
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm just tryna keep my baby warm through the wintertime
I'm just tryna give you something to remember through the summertime
And whatever is on your list, I'll do it
Boy, whatever it is, you know I'll do it
Uh, yeah
[Chorus]
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I'm the present and you know it, here I am, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I'm the present and you know it, boy, uh, yeah
True love
On that first day of Christmas
When you gave me all them kisses
Boy, you showed me things
Come hold me, please, and never let me go
On that second day of Christmas
Said you felt like something's missing
So you promised me that promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
[Pre-Chorus]
On that third day of Christmas
We got all in our feelings
Said "I love you" and meant it, oh
On the fourth, we committed
Any time, he could get it
He's the real one, I know it
[Chorus]
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, oh-oh, ah-ah, ah-ah
You are my true love
Wit it this Christmas
[Verse 1]
Come and kiss me, baby
We don't need no mistletoe
We don't need no fireplace
Boy, I'll keep you nice and warm
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you down for some of these milk and cookies?
Down for loving, you'll be my drummer boy
And I'm the only drum that you gonna play
'Tis the season for some love giving
So I think you should give your love to me
Baby, let me know
[Chorus]
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it this Christmas?
(Baby, let me know)
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it this Christmas?
[Verse 2]
We don't need no presents
We don't need that kitchen
We don't need them recipes
You know I'm tasty like a candy cane or gingerbread
I'm made with love
Santa tell me
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year
Feeling Christmas all around
And I'm tryna play it cool
But it's hard to focus when I see him walking 'cross the room
"Let It Snow" is blasting out
But I won't get in the mood
I'm avoiding every mistletoe until I know
It's true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I'm not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year
I've been down this road before
Fell in love on Christmas night
But on New Year's Day I woke up and he wasn't by my side
Now I need someone to hold
Be my fire in the cold
But it's hard to tell if this is just a fling
Or if it's true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I'm not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year
Oh, I wanna have him beside me like oh-oh-oh
On the 25th by the fireplace, oh-oh-oh
But I don't want a new broken heart
This year I've got to be smart
Oh, baby
(Santa tell me)
If ya won't be,
(Santa tell me)
if ya won't be here!
(Santa tell me)
Santa, tell me if you're really there? (Santa tell me)
(If you're really there)
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year (He won't be here next year)
Santa, tell me if he really cares? (tell me)
(Tell me babe)
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year (He won't be here next year)
Santa, tell me if you're really there? (Tell me)
(Tell me baby)
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year (If he won't be , If he won't be here)
Santa, tell me if he really cares? (Tell me)
(Do you care)
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here (He won't be here next year)
Next year
aby silva
December
When December comes
I bet you want to wrap me all up and take me home with you
See what I look like under them lights
We'll keep it quiet, whatever we do
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm just tryna keep my baby warm through the wintertime
I'm just tryna give you something to remember through the summertime
And whatever is on your list, I'll do it
Boy, whatever it is, you know I'll do it
Uh, yeah
[Chorus]
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I'm the present and you know it, here I am, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I'm the present and you know it, boy, uh, yeah
True love
On that first day of Christmas
When you gave me all them kisses
Boy, you showed me things
Come hold me, please, and never let me go
On that second day of Christmas
Said you felt like something's missing
So you promised me that promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
[Pre-Chorus]
On that third day of Christmas
We got all in our feelings
Said "I love you" and meant it, oh
On the fourth, we committed
Any time, he could get it
He's the real one, I know it
[Chorus]
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, oh-oh, ah-ah, ah-ah
You are my true love
Wit it this Christmas
[Verse 1]
Come and kiss me, baby
We don't need no mistletoe
We don't need no fireplace
Boy, I'll keep you nice and warm
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you down for some of these milk and cookies?
Down for loving, you'll be my drummer boy
And I'm the only drum that you gonna play
'Tis the season for some love giving
So I think you should give your love to me
Baby, let me know
[Chorus]
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it this Christmas?
(Baby, let me know)
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it?
Are you wit it this Christmas?
[Verse 2]
We don't need no presents
We don't need that kitchen
We don't need them recipes
You know I'm tasty like a candy cane or gingerbread
I'm made with love
Santa tell me
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year
Feeling Christmas all around
And I'm tryna play it cool
But it's hard to focus when I see him walking 'cross the room
"Let It Snow" is blasting out
But I won't get in the mood
I'm avoiding every mistletoe until I know
It's true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I'm not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year
I've been down this road before
Fell in love on Christmas night
But on New Year's Day I woke up and he wasn't by my side
Now I need someone to hold
Be my fire in the cold
But it's hard to tell if this is just a fling
Or if it's true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I'm not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year
Oh, I wanna have him beside me like oh-oh-oh
On the 25th by the fireplace, oh-oh-oh
But I don't want a new broken heart
This year I've got to be smart
Oh, baby
(Santa tell me)
If ya won't be,
(Santa tell me)
if ya won't be here!
(Santa tell me)
Santa, tell me if you're really there? (Santa tell me)
(If you're really there)
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year (He won't be here next year)
Santa, tell me if he really cares? (tell me)
(Tell me babe)
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here
Next year (He won't be here next year)
Santa, tell me if you're really there? (Tell me)
(Tell me baby)
Don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here
Next year (If he won't be , If he won't be here)
Santa, tell me if he really cares? (Tell me)
(Do you care)
'Cause I can't give it all away if he won't be here (He won't be here next year)
Next year
Ron Niiie
GUYS CAN WE JUST STOP ASKING FOR THE NEXT SONG AND JUST TAKE A SECOND TO APPRECIATE THIS MASTERPIECE
ellie
yo who else is gonna be dancing around their rooms pretending to be Ariana
Frank Angelo Z. Rosales
me doing an ariana concert and hitting notes like her lmao๐๐๐
nickoet
glad im not the only one lol i thought i was going insane
Diaz Arce Oscar
I do that in my work feeling i'm Ariana:$
ArianaIndustry
Meew
โ๐๐ โโ๐โ
ME lol
แ ณxzhp
who says this album is only for christams? no! this is way beautiful to be heard only during christmas season
Christina Pavlova
You know itโs just November but I already have xmas mood ๐ฅด๐ฅด๐ฅด