Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
I've Been A Good Girl
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Ever since I met you back in May
Now it is December
You're wondering what gifts to give me
Christmas is the perfect time for you to say you'll be all mine
'Cause I've been a good girl, baby
Santa promised me whatever I want
I'm gonna wrap you up, and keep your kiss
It's at the top of my Christmas list
I've been a good girl
I've been a good girl
Coming home, smelling like her, you think you're so rock and roll
You said that you're not ready to commit
And that was alright 'til your loving hit me
Christmas is the perfect time for you to say you'll be all mine
I've been a good girl, baby
(Santa promised me whatever I want) I've been a good girl, baby
(And you are what I want for Christmas) and you are what I want
(Ooh-ooh, I'm gonna wrap you up, and keep your kiss) your kiss
It's at the top of my Christmas list
'Cause I've been a good girl, baby
Yeah, I've been a good girl
In your winter wonderland
It's 100 degrees
I'm naked and you're sweating me
It was the night before I was found
And now my love weighs a ton
The new year comes, and I am your only one
Merry Christmas, baby
Hmm, hmm, hmm
I've been a good girl, baby
(Santa promised me whatever I want) ah, ah, ah
(And you are what I want for Christmas) Santa bring me my baby
(I'm gonna wrap you up, and keep your kiss) your kiss
It's at the top of my Christmas list
(And I've been a good girl) been a good girl
I've been a good girl, ooh
I've been a good girl, baby
A good girl baby (Santa promised me whatever I want) whatever I want
And you are what I want for Christmas, ooh
(Ooh, I'm gonna wrap you up, and keep your kiss) your kiss
(It's at the top of my Christmas list) it's at the top of my Christmas list
I've been a good girl
I've been a good girl (been a good girl)
The lyrics of Macy Gray's song "I've Been A Good Girl" tell the story of a woman who has been longing for love and commitment from her partner. The song starts by expressing her genuine affection for her partner, mentioning how she has loved him since they met in May and now it is December. She hints at wanting him to declare his commitment to her during Christmas, as she sees it as the perfect time for him to express his love and devotion. The lyrics depict a sense of anticipation and hope for a deeper connection between the two lovers during the holiday season.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I've been a good girl, baby," suggesting that the woman feels deserving of love and attention from her partner. She mentions that Santa promised her whatever she wants, and what she truly desires is her partner's love for Christmas. She imagines wrapping him up and cherishing his affectionate gestures, symbolizing her desire for a meaningful relationship and emotional closeness. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the woman's longing for love and her belief that she has been deserving of it through her actions and loyalty.
The lyrics take a turn when the woman confronts her partner about his infidelity, as she mentions him coming home smelling like another woman and acting nonchalant about committing to her. Despite the betrayal and hurt she feels, she still holds onto the hope that he will choose her and express his love during the Christmas season. The lyrics suggest a sense of conflict and inner turmoil within the woman as she grapples with the reality of her partner's actions while still yearning for his love and commitment.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a more intimate and vulnerable moment between the woman and her partner. They are depicted in a winter wonderland, where the heat of their passion contrasts with the coldness of the season. The woman expresses her vulnerability by being naked and allowing her partner to sweat her, symbolizing their physical and emotional intimacy. The lyrics hint at a turning point in their relationship as the woman proclaims herself as his only one, signaling a newfound sense of exclusivity and devotion between the two lovers. The song concludes with a subtle yet hopeful wish for a merry Christmas and a reaffirmation of the woman's belief that she has been a good girl deserving of love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Loved you in my way
Expressing affection in my own unique manner
Ever since I met you back in May
From the moment we first crossed paths in May
Now it is December
Several months have passed, now it's December
You're wondering what gifts to give me
You're pondering what presents to offer me
Christmas is the perfect time for you to say you'll be all mine
The holiday season is an ideal opportunity for you to declare your commitment to me
'Cause I've been a good girl, baby
I have behaved admirably, darling
Santa promised me whatever I want
I believe Santa will grant me any wish
And you are what I want for Christmas
You are my desired gift for the holiday season
I'm gonna wrap you up, and keep your kiss
I plan to embrace you tightly and cherish your kisses
It's at the top of my Christmas list
You are the foremost item on my Christmas wishlist
Coming home, smelling like her, you think you're so rock and roll
Returning home with her scent, believing you embody a rockstar lifestyle
You said that you're not ready to commit
You disclosed that you are not prepared for a commitment
And that was alright 'til your loving hit me
I was content until your affection struck me
In your winter wonderland
Within your wintry realm
It's 100 degrees
Despite the heat
I'm naked and you're sweating me
I am exposed as you are consumed with desire for me
The new year comes, and I am your only one
As the new year approaches, I am your sole love interest
Merry Christmas, baby
Season's greetings, my love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Natalie McIntyre, Kiilu F. Beckwith, William Mohler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pblpblool9746
Games, changes and fears
When will they go from here
When will they stop?
I believe that fate has brought us here
And we should be together babe
But we're not
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
And I may seem all right and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front
Just a front, hey
And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll try to keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke (yeah)
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Here is my confession
May I be your possession?
Boy, I need your touch
Your love, kisses and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny
Deny
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
(but I'm dreaming of you babe)
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and (oh) I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
@enzocastino5805
Juegos, cambios y miedos
¿Cuándo se irán de aquí?
¿Cuándo se detendrán?
Yo creo que el destino nos ha traído aquí
Y deberíamos estar juntos nena
pero no estamos
Lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
Y mantendré la calma, pero soy diabólico
Intento despedirme y me ahogo
Trato de alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Puedo parecer libre
Pero solo soy un prisionero de tu amor
Y puedo parecer bien y sonreír cuando te vayas
Pero mis sonrisas son solo un frente
Solo un frente, hey
Y lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
Y trataré de mantener la calma, pero estoy loco
Intento despedirme y me ahogo (yeah)
Trato de alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo (yeah)
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Aquí está mi confesión
¿Puedo ser tu posesión?
Chico, necesito tu toque
Tu amor, besos y tal
Con todas mis fuerzas lo intento
Pero esto no lo puedo negar
Negar
Lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
(pero estoy soñando contigo nena)
Y mantendré la calma, pero soy diabólico
Intento despedirme y me ahogo (yeah)
Trato de alejarme y (oh) tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
@SH0493
I discovered this song when Andy sang this on The Office. Such a lovely song.
@zuzarbuz4785
Same
@brandococo6841
me too!!
@purplereign6283
Sameee ! Just finished watching the episode
@sriramsedimbi6833
Liked Andy's more lol
@user-gw1rn4wl3v
me too
@maxfulmer3193
Today my daughter would’ve turned 45. She passed of a long battle with brain cancer. She picked her music for her funeral. And this was the first song on her track. I saw this today on my YouTube. And had to listen to it. I know what the song means, but she used it as a way to say how said she was to die.
@refilwetlhotlhologolo439
I'm so touched
@creed426
I’m so sorry for your loss and pain, she’ll always be there next to you every step you take.
@keishacastellano8766
🫂