Merry Christmas Baby
Lionel Hampton/Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Well, Merry Merry Christmas baby
Yes, you sure did treat me nice
Well, gave me a diamond ring for Christmas
Now, now I'm living in paradise
Welll, I'm feeling, feeling mighty fine, got good music on my radio
Yes, I'm feeling, feeling fine, got good music on my radio
Well, I want love to kiss you baby, while you're standing 'neath the mistletoe
Well, Santa Claus, Santa Claus
Won't, won't you please hear my plea
I said, Santa Claus, Santa Claus
Won't, won't, won't you hear my plea
All I want you to do
Lord knows, won't you bring my baby back to me
The opening lines of the song Merry Christmas Baby by Lionel Hampton/Louis Armstrong convey the essence of the song. The lyrics illustrate how the singer had a wonderful Christmas time with the one they love, with an explicit message of gratitude. The lyrics suggest that the person to whom the song is addressed made the singer's holiday memorable by showering the singer with gifts, including a diamond ring. This gift was so precious that it made the singer feel like they were living in paradise. The overall emotions that the singer conveys are joy and contentment.
In the second stanza, the singer emphasizes their mood by listening to good music on the radio. The singer is so happy that they want to show their affection to their beloved by giving them a kiss under the mistletoe. The lyrics evoke a feeling of togetherness, in line with the traditional meaning of Christmas. The song captures the essence of Christmas, which is spending quality time with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, Merry Christmas baby, you sure did treat me nice
The singer expresses gratitude towards the addressee for treating them well this Christmas.
Well, Merry Merry Christmas baby
Yes, you sure did treat me nice
The singer repeats their appreciation to the addressee for making their holiday season special.
Well, gave me a diamond ring for Christmas
Now, now I'm living in paradise
The singer received a precious gift, a diamond ring, for Christmas and feels ecstatic about it.
Welll, I'm feeling, feeling mighty fine, got good music on my radio
Yes, I'm feeling, feeling fine, got good music on my radio
The artist feels great and is enjoying the music on the radio.
Well, I want love to kiss you baby, while you're standing 'neath the mistletoe
The artist desires to express their love for the addressee by kissing them under the mistletoe.
Well, Santa Claus, Santa Claus
Won't, won't you please hear my plea
The singer makes a request to Santa Claus and hopes that he will fulfill it.
I said, Santa Claus, Santa Claus
Won't, won't, won't you hear my plea
All I want you to do
Lord knows, won't you bring my baby back to me
The singer pleads with Santa Claus to bring their beloved back to them, as they are deeply missing them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lou Baxter, Johnny Dudley Moore
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