Santa Baby
Santa Baby Lyrics
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I've been an awful good girl, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a '54 convertible, too, light blue
Well I'll wait up for you, dear, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight, yeah
Think of all the boys 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 that's not a lot
I've been an angel all year, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa, honey, there's one more thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine, santa honey
So 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
And I don't mean on the phone, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight
The song “Santa Baby” is a popular Christmas tune originally written by Joan Javits and Philip Springer, released by Eartha Kitt in 1953. The song is known for its seductive, cheeky lyrics that request extravagant gifts from a lover taking on the persona of Santa Claus. The song has been covered by various artists including Madonna, Taylor Swift, and Kylie Minogue.
In the opening lines, the singer requests a sable coat as a gift from Santa Claus. She then goes on to declare that she has been good all year and eagerly anticipates Santa’s arrival. The verse that follows has the singer reminiscing on what she has missed out on in the past year, hinting at romance but also suggesting that next year she can make up for it if her Christmas list is fulfilled.
In the chorus, the singer requests a blue '54 convertible and then asks Santa to hurry along. The second verse has her requesting a yacht, and the deed to a platinum mine as a gift, declaring that she has been an angel all year. The bridge has the singer asking Santa to decorate her tree with decorations from Tiffany’s, stating that she believes in him and asks if he believes in her. The song ends with the singer asking Santa to bring her a ring, and to hurry down the chimney tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me
I would love for you to gift me a sable fur coat this Christmas, dear Santa
I've been an awful good girl, santa baby
I have been very well-behaved all year long, dear Santa
So hurry down the chimney tonight
Please make sure to come to my house tonight and slide down the chimney to deliver my gifts, dear Santa
Santa baby, a '54 convertible, too, light blue
I would love for you to deliver a light blue 1954 convertible as my Christmas present, dear Santa
Well I'll wait up for you, dear, santa baby
I will stay up late tonight to wait for you, dear Santa
Think of all the fun I've missed
I have been good for so long that I have missed out on some fun and mischievous experiences
Think of all the boys I haven't kissed
I have refrained from kissing any boys all year-long, as a good girl
Next year I could be just as good
My goodness and obedience is not limited to this year only, I will continue to be good next year as well
If you check off my Christmas list
I will remain good for the whole year if you can fulfill all my wishes on my Christmas list
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
It would be great if you could give me a yacht as a Christmas present, I don't think it's asking for too much
Santa, honey, there's one more thing I really do need, the deed
Dear Santa, I would love to have the deed to a platinum mine, it's the only thing I am missing
Come and trim my Christmas tree
Please come over and decorate my Christmas tree, dear Santa
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
Please decorate my Christmas tree with beautiful and expensive decorations from Tiffany's
I really do believe in you
I have faith in your magical powers, dear Santa
Let's see if you believe in me
I hope you can fulfill my Christmas wishes to show that you believe in me, dear Santa
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing
I forgot to include one last thing on my Christmas list, dear Santa
A ring
Please bring me an engagement ring as my Christmas present, dear Santa
And I don't mean on the phone, santa baby
I am not talking about a phone call, I am asking for an actual ring
So hurry down the chimney tonight
Please make sure to come tonight and deliver my final gift, dear Santa
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheRealForrestGeorge
[Verse 1]
Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree
For me
Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
[Verse 2]
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too
Light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
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
[Verse 4]
Santa honey, one little thing I really need
The deed
To a platinum mine
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
[Verse 5]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 6]
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
[Outro]
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight
@ferociousgumby
She's the best because she doesn't over-sing it. Most singers just squirm around and strain to sound seductive. She doesn't have to try. Her voice is like velvet.
@thejupiter2574
She was / still is 'purrrrrrr fect' She will always be my favorite Catwoman
@borganon3022
ferociousgumby exactly.
@yourname9840
ferociousgumby velvet is a perfect description for her voice
@DragonHeir92
This comment, yes! I love the vocal lilt she does, whimsical and flirty.
@Jobe-13
ferociousgumby Yep
@kayla3618
Eartha Kitt sings THE BEST version of Santa Baby. This is not up for discussion.
@beautifulfoster4458
Ofc this is her song❤❤❤
@jaysonseraile
She jus sings it so easily.....
@galinadodd2318
It's her song. The rest are cover versions.