Sidenote: There's a Demo of the Song which Uses the Same Instrumental, but Different Lyrics, which is Written by the Same Writers except, sung by Livvi. It was originally recorded for Livvis Unreleased Debut.
4 Carats
Kelly Clarkson Lyrics
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And you don't even have to knock
Or you can use the fireplace
I'll be waiting either way
You come and go
And no one is supposed to know
But ever since you caught my stare
Well Santa I've been thinking
And I'm just in need one thing
You to bring me, something shiny
Like diamond ring
Just a little something from Tiffany's
Or a big ruby
You know that has always looked good on me
I won't tell (I won't tell anyone)
Anyone
I've been good all year long
Oh, Santa make my Christmas Eve
4 carats please
Oh oh
Oh
It's getting late
I know you have your rounds to make
But I've been waiting up for you
And now the clock has just struck 2
I'm looking out my windows
Looking for a red nose
My heart's sinking
Don't forget me
Oh, my diamond ring
Just a little something from Tiffany's
Or a big ruby
You know that has always looked good on me
I won't tell (I won't tell anyone)
Anyone
I've been good all year long
Oh, Santa make my Christmas Eve
4 carats please
Oh oh
Oh oh
Mm, something sparkly
Yellow canaries
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Mm, I'm waiting patiently
Santa don't forget me
Ooh, don't forget me
Oh, my diamond ring
Just a little something from Tiffany's
Or a big ruby
You know that has always looked good on me
I won't tell (I won't tell anyone)
Anyone
I've been good all year long
Oh, Santa make my Christmas Eve
4 carats please
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
In the first verse of Kelly Clarkson's "4 Carats,” the singer is inviting someone over, either through the door or the fireplace, and is waiting for them. Throughout the song, she is addressing Santa Claus, asking him to bring her a diamond ring. She mentions that it can be a small one from Tiffany's or a big ruby ring since she knows that they will look good on her. Nobody is supposed to know about her feelings towards Santa, but she has been good all year long and is hoping to receive the ring.
The chorus is quite straightforward, and Clarkson asks Santa for "4 carats, please." She then adds that she won't tell anyone about the request, reiterating that she has been good all year long. In the second verse, she is still waiting for Santa and looking out the windows, hoping to see a red nose. The singer continues to express her desire for a diamond ring and mentions yellow canaries before asking Santa not to forget her.
While the lyrics may seem straightforward, they also carry an underlying feeling of loneliness and longing. Clarkson is awaiting someone who may or may not come, and the diamond ring could be symbolic of something that could fill that emotional void. Additionally, she repeatedly asks Santa not to forget her, suggesting that she may feel forgotten or neglected in some way.
Line by Line Meaning
The door's unlocked
You can come in anytime without needing permission.
And you don't even have to knock
You don't need to announce your arrival, just come inside.
Or you can use the fireplace
You can enter the house even through the chimney, if you want.
I'll be waiting either way
I'm eager to welcome you, no matter how you come.
You come and go
You are in and out of my life, almost like a secret.
And no one is supposed to know
Our relationship is clandestine and we don't want anyone to discover it.
But ever since you caught my stare
I've been interested in you since I first saw you.
You know I know that you are real
I'm aware of your presence and what you're doing, despite the secrecy.
Well Santa I've been thinking
I have a wish that I hope Santa can make come true.
And I'm just in need one thing
I only want one thing for Christmas.
You to bring me, something shiny
I want something that sparkles, like jewelry.
Like diamond ring
I want a ring with a diamond on it.
Just a little something from Tiffany's
A small piece of expensive jewelry from Tiffany & Co. would be perfect.
Or a big ruby
A red precious stone, like a ruby, would also be amazing.
You know that has always looked good on me
I look great with jewelry, especially these specific pieces.
I won't tell (I won't tell anyone)
I promise to keep it a secret; I won't tell anyone about my wish.
Anyone
I won't even tell my closest friends or family.
I've been good all year long
I've been well-behaved and feel like I deserve a special present.
Oh, Santa make my Christmas Eve
I'm hoping that Santa will fulfill my wish so that it can come true on Christmas Eve.
4 carats please
I want a diamond that is four carats in weight.
It's getting late
It's getting late and Santa still hasn't arrived.
I know you have your rounds to make
I understand that Santa has many stops to make on Christmas Eve.
But I've been waiting up for you
I've been staying awake, hoping to meet Santa when he arrives.
And now the clock has just struck 2
It's now past 2 am and I'm getting worried that Santa won't come.
I'm looking out my windows
I'm looking out my windows trying to spot Santa's sleigh in the sky.
Looking for a red nose
I'm searching for Rudolph's red nose, which typically leads Santa's sleigh.
My heart's sinking
I'm feeling sad and disappointed.
Don't forget me
I'm hoping that Santa won't forget about me and my wish.
Mm, something sparkly
I want something that sparkles and catches the eye.
Yellow canaries
Yellow diamonds are also known as canary diamonds, which are very expensive and rare.
Ooh, yeah, yeah
This is something I'm very excited about.
Mm, I'm waiting patiently
Despite my excitement, I'm trying to be patient as I wait for Santa to grant my wish.
Oh, my diamond ring
I keep thinking about the beautiful diamond ring that I want so badly.
I won't tell (I won't tell anyone)
I'm still keeping this wish a secret, even as I wait for it to come true.
Anyone
I want to be the only one who knows about this desire.
Oh, Santa make my Christmas Eve
I'm still hoping that Santa will make this the best Christmas ever by granting my wish.
4 carats please
I'm still very specific in my desire for a four-carat diamond.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Olivia Waithe, Cathy Dennis, Gregory Kurstin, Kelly Clarkson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BlizzardBeaches
on Since U Been Gone
This song resonates with me the most right now since as recent as last Sunday, I was set free from a relationship with a man like this.
Here's the thing, we started out friends
It was cool but IT WAS ALL PRETEND [on HIS part]
HOW COME I'D NEVER HEAR YOU SAY
"I just wanna be with you"?
Guess YOU never felt that way [(But HE expected me to feel that way)]
Such an amazing song!
Ricky
on Broken & Beautiful (from the movie UGLYDOLLS)
What do they mean with the words:
We're walking on the ocean, turning water into wine
*reference to?*
Ricky
on Broken & Beautiful (from the movie UGLYDOLLS)
We're walking on the ocean, turning water into wine. *what is the meaning of this line?