It is a catchy pop tune with humorous lyrics and a playful attitude. The song has an upbeat tempo and a cheerful melody, and showcases Sabrina’s vocal range and charisma.
The song is about a girl who wants her lover to spoil her with gifts and attention, and who doesn’t care about the consequences. It is a playful and sarcastic take on consumerism and materialism, as Sabrina Carpenter sings about wanting her lover to shower her with gifts and trips.
buy me presents
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics
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Every other ho, ho, ho and put me on top
Up there on your tree, better treat me like a star
Spend your cookie dough, dough, dough, spend it on my heart
Fuck the jet, send the sleigh
It's a packed holiday and I got options, babe
If you don't wanna buy me presents, drink me like a warm glass of milk
If you're not gonna race here from the North Pole to Beverly Hills
Just to keep my stocking filled
Well, I know somebody who will
(Somebody who will, uh-huh, somebody who will, somebody who will)
(Buy me presents, baby)
He's a little bit older (like super old)
Got a bit of a dad bod
From a city that's colder (brr)
But damn it, he's so hot
He knows when I'm sleepin' (sleepin')
And he knows when I'm not
Haven't like seen him in a while, he's probably just busy at his workshop
Fuck the jet (fuck the jet), send the sleigh (send the sleigh)
It's a packed holiday and I got options, babe
If you don't wanna buy me presents, drink me like a warm glass of milk
If you're not gonna race here from the North Pole to Beverly Hills
Just to keep my stocking filled (so filled)
Well, I know somebody who will
(Somebody who will, somebody who will, somebody who will)
(Buy me presents, baby)
If you don't wanna buy me presents
If you're not gonna race here from the North Pole to Beverly Hills
Just to keep my stocking filled (so filled)
Oh, I know somebody who will
In Sabrina Carpenter's song "Buy Me Presents," the lyrics playfully explore the concept of wanting someone to prioritize and shower them with affection and gifts during the holiday season. The song begins by suggesting that if the person truly understood the singer's worth, they would put them on top of their priority list, treating them like a star. The lyrics imply that the singer desires attention and material affection, replacing "ho, ho, ho" with declarations of being the one to receive gifts.
The lyrics continue to portray the singer as someone who knows their own value and doesn't settle for less. They express a sense of confidence and independence, mentioning how they have options and don't need someone who doesn't want to buy them presents. The playful use of language also adds to the song's light-hearted tone, as the singer jokingly suggests that if the person won't fulfill their desires, someone else will.
Furthermore, the lyrics introduce the idea of another person, who is described as older and having a dad bod. This person is contrasted with the traditional image of Santa Claus, implying that there is someone else who fulfills the singer's desires. This playful comparison adds humor and depth to the song, as the singer playfully suggests that there is an alternative to the traditional idea of Santa coming from the North Pole.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were a wise man, baby, you would drop
If you were smart, you would let go
Every other ho, ho, ho and put me on top
Leave behind all the other girls and choose me as your priority
Up there on your tree, better treat me like a star
When you showcase me, treat me like a celebrity
Spend your cookie dough, dough, dough, spend it on my heart
Use your money to invest in our relationship
Fuck the jet, send the sleigh
Forget luxurious travel, use traditional means for you to come here
It's a packed holiday and I got options, babe
It's a busy time of year, and I have other people interested in me
He's a little bit older (like super old)
The person I'm talking about is significantly older
Got a bit of a dad bod
He has a physique that shows he's not in his prime
From a city that's colder (brr)
He comes from a place with very low temperatures
But damn it, he's so hot
But despite that, he's attractive
He knows when I'm sleepin' (sleepin')
He knows my patterns, even when I'm sleeping
And he knows when I'm not
And he knows when I'm awake
Haven't like seen him in a while, he's probably just busy at his workshop
I haven't seen him recently, but I assume he's occupied with his work
If you don't wanna buy me presents, drink me like a warm glass of milk
If you don't want to spend money on me, appreciate me in a nurturing way
If you're not gonna race here from the North Pole to Beverly Hills
If you're not willing to make a big effort to be with me
Just to keep my stocking filled
Just to make sure I'm happy
Well, I know somebody who will
Well, luckily, I know someone who will give me what I want
(Somebody who will, uh-huh, somebody who will, somebody who will)
(I have someone in mind who will fulfill my desires)
(Buy me presents, baby)
(By giving me gifts, honey)
If you don't wanna buy me presents
If you don't want to spend money on me
Drink me like a warm glass of milk
Treat me with care and affection
If you're not gonna race here from the North Pole to Beverly Hills
If you're not willing to make a big effort to come to me
Just to keep my stocking filled
Just to make sure I'm content
Oh, I know somebody who will
Fortunately, I have someone in mind who will fulfill my needs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: John Henry Ryan, Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter, Stephenie Nicole Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roses_tearsricochet
I love how she's themeing this whole album around fruitcake, and adding the recipe for each song, and the "prep time"! Sabrina never disappoints
@Northstarboysvsp
I love this to
@amelia_bedelia10
and I love how the prep time matches the length of the song lol
@angelemeana2754
@@Northstarboysvsp Jesus Christ heals all wounds. Please pray and give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. Jesus Christ is kind, loving, forgiving, merciful, and understanding. You don’t have to if you don’t want to it’s your choice. If you do please pray he will always be open to hear your prayer. Luke 15:7 “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” May God bless God loves and I love you. NEVER EVER forget you are NEVER alone.
@angelemeana2754
@@amelia_bedelia10 Jesus Christ heals all wounds. Please pray and give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. Jesus Christ is kind, loving, forgiving, merciful, and understanding. You don’t have to if you don’t want to it’s your choice. If you do please pray he will always be open to hear your prayer. Luke 15:7 “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” May God bless God loves and I love you. NEVER EVER forget you are NEVER alone.
@angelemeana2754
Jesus Christ heals all wounds. Please pray and give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. Jesus Christ is kind, loving, forgiving, merciful, and understanding. You don’t have to if you don’t want to it’s your choice. If you do please pray he will always be open to hear your prayer. Luke 15:7 “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” May God bless God loves and I love you. NEVER EVER forget you are NEVER alone.
@hey-zel
I love how unserious Sabrina is. This song shows that best
@Gabarooniee
Definitely my favorite song from her Christmas album 😂💕
https://youtu.be/u8bmVsykAKc?si=-Rjd5btTqsPSENlL
@angelemeana2754
Jesus Christ heals all wounds. Please pray and give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. Jesus Christ is kind, loving, forgiving, merciful, and understanding. You don’t have to if you don’t want to it’s your choice. If you do please pray he will always be open to hear your prayer. Luke 15:7 “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” May God bless God loves and I love you. NEVER EVER forget you are NEVER alone.
@Floforlife
True