Santa Baby
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics


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Buh-bum.. buh-bum...
Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree, for me
Been an awful good girl
Santa baby so hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa baby, a '54 convertible too, light blue,
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

Think of all the fun I've missed,
Think of all the fellows that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you check off my christmas list

Santa baby, I want a yacht and really thats not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed
To a platinum mine,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and cheques,
Sign your x on the line
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight

Come and trim my chirstmas tree,
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I really do believe in you,
Let's see if you believe in me

Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring,
I don't mean on the phone,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight





Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Marilyn Monroe's "Santa Baby" has her calling out to Santa Claus to bring her a luxurious sable coat to slip under her Christmas tree, as she's been "an awful good girl." The next verse has her asking for an extravagant 1954 blue convertible and telling Santa Claus that she'll wait up for him. The following verse shows a glimpse into her past as she notes that she's missed out on some fun and some fellows that she hasn't kissed, but promises to make it up next year if Santa would check off her Christmas list. In the fourth verse, she calls out again to Santa for a yacht, which she believes isn't too much to ask for, as she's been an angel all year. She then requests the deed to a platinum mine, followed by a duplex with checks and a signed "x on the line". The next verse has her inviting Santa to come and trim her Christmas tree with Tiffany's decorations and she expresses her belief in him and the hope that he believes in her too. In the final verse, she realizes she forgot to include one last thing on her list - a ring - and instructs Santa not to leave it on the phone, but to hurry down the chimney that night with it.


Through her lyrics, Monroe shows us her desire for materialistic "gifts". She uses her sensual voice to convey her sultry, playful side to Santa as she tries to capture the attention of the listener. The song has a very flirtatious undertone and reflects the societal pressures of the time where women were valued based on their material possessions and perceived attractiveness.


Line by Line Meaning

Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree, for me
Dear Santa, please gift me a lavish sable coat and keep it under the tree as a present for being a good girl.


Been an awful good girl
I have been well-behaved and done everything that I was asked for, so I deserve a treat from Santa.


Santa baby so hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come down the chimney and deliver my gifts as soon as you can, Santa. I cannot wait anymore.


Santa baby, a '54 convertible too, light blue
I would like a 1954 convertible car, which should be colored light blue. This would make me a very happy girl.


Think of all the fun I've missed
I have missed out on a lot of enjoyment in my life so far, which I hope to make up for soon.


Think of all the fellows that I haven't kissed
There are many men out there whom I have not had a chance to meet or kiss. Maybe next year, if I am good, I will get to meet them.


Next year I could be just as good
I promise to be a good girl next year as well, and Santa can expect the same level of good behavior from me always.


If you check off my christmas list
I have made a list of items I would like from Santa for Christmas. If he delivers them to me, he can check off my list and make me happy.


Santa baby, I want a yacht and really thats not a lot
For Christmas, I have a small wish for a yacht, which may seem like a lot, but it's not too big of a request for Santa to grant.


Been an angel all year
I have been good all year and not caused any trouble, so I definitely deserve to be rewarded.


Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed
I would like the legal document that proves I am the owner of a platinum mine. It might seem small, but it would mean a lot to me.


Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and cheques
My Christmas stocking should be filled with money in the form of checks and an additional gift of a duplex apartment.


Sign your x on the line
Please sign across the line, Santa, and make the legal agreement official that the duplex apartment and the checks are all mine.


Come and trim my chirstmas tree, With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
Please come over and decorate my Christmas tree with luxury ornaments from the famous jewelry store, Tiffany's, as you have the best taste.


I really do believe in you
I truly believe in your magical powers to grant such extravagant wishes on this magical occasion of Christmas, dear Santa.


Let's see if you believe in me
I know that I have been good all year and thus, I hope you believe in me and grant my Christmas wishes this year.


Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I would like to get a very special ring from you, Santa, not just a phone call. Please give the ring to me when you come down the chimney tonight.


I don't mean on the phone
I am not referring to a phone call, but a real ring - like a piece of jewelry - that I can wear on my finger always.


Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come down from the chimney as fast as you can, Santa. I am eagerly waiting for you and can't wait any longer.


Hurry, tonight.
Please come quickly, dear Santa. The night is short and I want to open my gifts and enjoy them as soon as possible.




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Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me
Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you, dear
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be also good
If you'll 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, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa honey one thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks
Sign your 'x' on the line
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany
I really do believe in you
Let's see if you believe in me
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight



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Santa Baby, just slip a sable under the tree,

For me.

Been an awful good girl, Santa baby,

So hurry down the chimney tonight.



Santa baby, a 54 convertible too,

Light blue.

I'll wait up for you dear, Santa baby,

So hurry down the chimney tonight.



Think of all the fun I've missed,

Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed.

Next year I could be just as good,

If you'll 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, so hurry down the chimney tonight.



Santa honey, one little thing I really need,

The deed

To a platinum mine,

Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.



Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex,

And checks.

Sign your 'X' on the line,

Santa cutie, and 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.



Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing,

A ring.

I don't mean on the phone,

Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Hurry down the chimney tonight.

Hurry, tonight.



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missy cat

Music "Santa Baby" by Kylie Minogue

Festina Lente

Fraude

Larry Scott

What is see a full picture of Marilyn Monroe not a passport picture

Lena Rivera

For my mantha💔💔💔💔

Richard Brutke

@Robert MaxThis is Kylie Minogue.

Jessa Furches

what a disappointment..... doesn’t sound anything like marilyn

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Wagner Reis

I love Kylie Minogue <3

Blueforyou

don't we all ?.. .)

Hayleigh Anson

Wagner Reis do you think she hot

LEON LEON

I love Kylie too, i´m Fans, is the only one that makes me feel things that do not go with my sexual instinct,you understand me, right? hablas español?

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