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.
Santa Baby
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a fifty-four convertible too, light blue
I'll wake up for you dear
Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you'd check off my Christmas list
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
Oh
Santa cutie, I'll fill my stocking with a duplex, and checks
Sign your 'X' on the line
Santa baby, 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 too
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean a phone
Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Oh yeah
Hurry down the chimney tonight
In Macy Gray's song "Santa Baby," the singer is making a Christmas wish list for Santa Claus. The first item on her list is a sable, which is a type of fur coat. She then asks for a 54 convertible, a yacht, and even the deed to a platinum mine. Along with these extravagant gifts, she also asks for a duplex, decorations from Tiffany's, and a ring. Throughout the song, the singer reminds Santa that she's been good all year and that she deserves these gifts. She's also making a promise to be just as good next year if her wishes are granted.
The message of the song is relatable to anyone who has ever wished for something they couldn't have. Macy Gray's rendition captures the playful, tongue-in-cheek tone of the original version of the song, which was popularized by Eartha Kitt in 1953. While the lyrics may seem materialistic, they reflect the spirit of the holiday season, where it's common to wish for things that bring happiness and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree, for me
Santa, my dear, please gift me a luxurious fur sable to put under the Christmas tree as a testament to my good deeds throughout the year.
Been an awful good girl
I've been an exemplary and well-behaved individual all year, deserving of your gifts.
Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come down the chimney as soon as possible with my desired gifts, Santa.
Santa baby, a fifty-four convertible too, light blue
Please present to me this particular car I covet, it doesn't even have to be in a rare color, even a light blue version would suffice.
I'll wake up for you dear
I will do my best to stay awake to receive your gifts, dear Santa.
Think of all the fun I've missed
Reflect on all the remarkable experiences that I've failed to live through in the past year.
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Recollect all the men I never had the chance to kiss in this year, Santa.
Next year I could be just as good
I promise to maintain my good behavior throughout the following year.
If you'd check off my Christmas list
If you could fulfill every last thing on my Christmas list, Santa.
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
I desire a yacht, Santa, and frankly it's not such an outrageous request.
Been an angel all year
Once again emphasizing how perfect my behavior has been in the past year!
Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed
Dear Santa, I need the ownership papers of a Platinum mine for the upcoming year.
To a platinum mine
I need the paperwork specifically for a platinum mine.
Oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the rest of the song.
Santa cutie, I'll fill my stocking with a duplex, and checks
Sweet Santa, If you give me a duplex deed and some checks for my stocking, I'll be eternally grateful!
Sign your 'X' on the line
Make sure to sign your name on the dotted line, Santa.
Come and trim my Christmas tree
Please come over and help me decorate my Christmas tree, Santa.
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I expect high-class decorations from Tiffany's to adorn my tree, please, Santa.
I really do believe in you
I continue to possess faith in you, Santa Claus!
Let's see if you believe in me too
Let's hope you'll grant all my Christmas wishes and know that my faith in you is not misplaced, Santa.
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
Dear Santa, I forgot to add one more item to my Christmas list. I would greatly appreciate a ring for Christmas!
I don't mean a phone
I want to clarify that the ring I desire is a sparkly one to wear, not a phone call!
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Once again, Santa Claus, prompt delivery is much appreciated! Thank you!
Oh yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm for Santa's delivery of all the requested gifts.
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Reiterating once again- I can't wait for you to hurry down the chimney, Santa!
Lyrics © TAMIR MUSIC
Written by: JOAN JAVITS, PHILIP SPRINGER, TONY SPRINGER
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Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs