Santa Baby
Snoop And Friends Lyrics


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It was December 24 on hollis after the dark
My man santa saw a rabbi and gave the strangest remark
He said that giving was his living and I had to take part
So I grabbed a bag of goodies and I hopped up on his cart
I laced the pockets of the poor and gave the hoodie a play
Dropped some dollars up on hollis and I went on my way
I hear your jingle Mr. Kringle peep the single, my man
So Santa hit a brotha off and come as quick as you can!

Santa baby
Just slip a benzo under the tree for me
A '98 convertible, light blue
I'm looking for a fly guy, like you
So hurry down the chimney tonight

Now all mase know
When it's eight twenty-four
He be looking at the door for the ho ho ho
'Cause I know
When there's a Christmas uptown
Ain't no chimney for santa to come down

Now to me, pd I had a lot
Appreciated everything that I got
Though I used to take my pops
Who ain't caught me shaking the box
'Cause I knew I couldn't wait till it turned 12 o'clock

Cookies and milk
Satin and silk
I'm chillin in the living room, wrapped in a quilt
I'm waiting on this fat red suit wearing-comparing
My gifts to my homeboy next door to me
A gift here, none there, but who cares
My little sister needs a comb just to braid her nappy hair
But here we go again waiting on the enemy
To slide down the chimney
Look here, that ain't reality

Santa baby
Just slip a benzo under the tree for me
A '98 convertible, light blue
I'm looking for a fly guy, like you
So hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa baby, are you really real?
Chris kringle
Let me see you make my pockets jingle (ching ching)
We need some jobs in the ghetto
Too much gangbanging where kids are playin
I hear the church bells ringing
On Christmas eve
I believe
Jesus-calling me
Forget the gifts and the shopping lists
And the new kicks
Your just falling for tricks
(You better praise him)

Santa baby
Just slip a benzo under the tree for me
A '98 convertible, light blue
I'm looking for a fly guy, like you
So hurry down the chimney tonight

It's the gritty-the grimy
The low down, the shifty
Yo sticky, christmas time in the city
Late night, stars are bright
We gettin rocked!
With the 50 St. Nicholas
Start rippin' this

It's the Grinch who stole Christmas
Climbin' down ya chimney
Kids open up they gifts
They all gonna be empty
Just like mine was
I hate to say it
But if I wasn't a boy I wouldn't have had nuthin to play wit!

On December 25th I knew I wasn't getting jack
When I saw Santa Claus on the corner buying crack
I ran up on him with the Cadillac and asked him "yo what's up with that? "
He said "There ain't no Christmas kid" and I can't get him back
Back in the days, Christmas was deep
My moms put presents under the tree while I played sleep
And peeped ha! Santa Claus never gave me nuthin
Seen them mad faces, lying and frontin
So do some good to the ghetto, Mr. Chris Kringle
Come and stay awhile, kick it with god's angel
Take and acknowledge my wisdom and understand
That santa claus is a black man
Word up

Santa baby
Just slip a benzo under the tree for me
A '98 convertible, light blue
I'm looking for a fly guy, like you
So hurry down the chimney tonight





Santa baby
Just slip a benzo under the tree for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snoop And Friends's song "Santa Baby" depict a unique and modern twist on the traditional Christmas narrative. The song starts with an encounter between Santa Claus and a rabbi on December 24 in Hollis. Santa urges the singer to participate in the act of giving, stating that it is his purpose in life. The singer agrees and quickly gathers a bag of goodies, hopping onto Santa's cart. They proceed to help the less fortunate by distributing gifts, money, and clothing on Hollis Avenue. The singer expresses their excitement for Santa's visit and asks him to bring them a '98 convertible, light blue car and a "fly guy" like Santa himself.


Further into the song, the perspective shifts to Mase, who eagerly awaits Christmas and Santa's arrival. He mentions that there is no chimney for Santa to come down in their uptown neighborhood. Puff Daddy (PD) reflects on his childhood, appreciating the gifts he received from his father and reminiscing about shaking the gift box in anticipation. He emphasizes the importance of appreciating what one has.


As the song continues, it transitions into a social commentary on the realities of the ghetto and the need for positive change. The artists express their desire for job opportunities, addressing the issue of gang violence and troubled children in the neighborhood. They also mention the church bells ringing on Christmas Eve, reminding listeners of the spiritual aspect of the holiday. The song highlights the importance of focusing on the deeper meaning of Christmas rather than material possessions.


In the final verse, Snoop Dogg reflects on his own childhood experiences. He describes a Christmas when he received nothing from Santa Claus and discovered him buying drugs on the corner. Snoop confronts Santa, only to find out that there will be no Christmas for him, indicating the harsh reality and disappointments some individuals face during the holiday season. Snoop emphasizes the need for positive change and asks Santa to spend time in the ghetto, acknowledging the wisdom and understanding of the community.


Overall, "Santa Baby" delves into the realities of Christmas in urban communities, offering social commentary and highlighting the need for compassion, giving, and positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

It was December 24 on hollis after the dark
It was Christmas Eve in the neighborhood after the sun had set


My man santa saw a rabbi and gave the strangest remark
Santa saw a rabbi and said something unexpected to him


He said that giving was his living and I had to take part
Santa said that his purpose was to give and he wanted me to join in


So I grabbed a bag of goodies and I hopped up on his cart
I took a bag of presents and got on Santa's sleigh


I laced the pockets of the poor and gave the hoodie a play
I helped out those in need by giving them gifts and having fun


Dropped some dollars up on hollis and I went on my way
I gave some money to those in the neighborhood and continued on my journey


I hear your jingle Mr. Kringle peep the single, my man
I hear your jingling bells Mr. Kringle, check out my song, my friend


So Santa hit a brotha off and come as quick as you can!
So Santa helped me out and said to come quickly!


Just slip a benzo under the tree for me
Please give me a luxury car as a gift


A '98 convertible, light blue
Specifically, I would like a 1998 light blue convertible car


I'm looking for a fly guy, like you
I want a cool and stylish person like you


So hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come quickly down the chimney tonight


Now all mase know, When it's eight twenty-four
Everyone knows that when it's 8:24


He be looking at the door for the ho ho ho
He is looking at the door for Santa Claus


'Cause I know, When there's a Christmas uptown
Because I know, when it's Christmas in the city


Ain't no chimney for santa to come down
There is no chimney for Santa to use to enter houses


Now to me, pd I had a lot
To me, I had a lot of money


Appreciated everything that I got
I was grateful for everything I received


Though I used to take my pops
Although I used to steal from my father


Who ain't caught me shaking the box
Who never caught me shaking the presents


'Cause I knew I couldn't wait till it turned 12 o'clock
Because I couldn't wait until midnight


Cookies and milk, Satin and silk
Leaving cookies and milk, luxurious and comfortable


I'm chillin in the living room, wrapped in a quilt
I'm relaxing in the living room, covered in a cozy blanket


I'm waiting on this fat red suit wearing-comparing
I'm waiting for Santa Claus, dressed in his big red suit, to come


My gifts to my homeboy next door to me
My presents for my friend who lives next door


A gift here, none there, but who cares
Some gifts here, none there, but it doesn't matter


My little sister needs a comb just to braid her nappy hair
My younger sister needs a comb to style her curly hair


But here we go again waiting on the enemy
But once again, we are waiting for the enemy


To slide down the chimney
To enter our homes through the chimney


Look here, that ain't reality
Listen, that is not reality


Santa baby, are you really real?
Santa, are you actually real?


Chris kringle, Let me see you make my pockets jingle (ching ching)
Chris Kringle, let me see you fill my pockets with money


We need some jobs in the ghetto
We need more employment opportunities in the disadvantaged neighborhood


Too much gangbanging where kids are playin
There is too much violence where children are playing


I hear the church bells ringing, On Christmas eve
I hear the church bells ringing on Christmas Eve


I believe, Jesus-calling me
I believe that Jesus is calling me


Forget the gifts and the shopping lists
Forget about the presents and the lists of things to buy


And the new kicks
As well as the new shoes


Your just falling for tricks
You are simply being deceived


(You better praise him)
(You should praise him)


It's the gritty-the grimy
It's the difficult and dirty


The low down, the shifty
The untrustworthy and cunning


Yo sticky, christmas time in the city
Hey Sticky, it's Christmas time in the city


Late night, stars are bright
Late at night, the stars are shining brightly


We gettin rocked! With the 50 St. Nicholas
We are partying! With the street called St. Nicholas


Start rippin' this
Start enjoying and celebrating this


It's the Grinch who stole Christmas
It's the Grinch who took away Christmas


Climbin' down ya chimney
Climbing down your chimney


Kids open up they gifts
Kids open their presents


They all gonna be empty
They will all be empty


Just like mine was
Just like mine were


I hate to say it
I don't like to admit it


But if I wasn't a boy I wouldn't have had nuthin to play wit!
But if I wasn't a boy, I wouldn't have had anything to play with!


On December 25th I knew I wasn't getting jack
On December 25th, I knew I wasn't receiving anything


When I saw Santa Claus on the corner buying crack
When I saw Santa Claus on the street buying drugs


I ran up on him with the Cadillac and asked him "yo what's up with that? "
I approached him with my Cadillac and asked him about his actions


He said "There ain't no Christmas kid" and I can't get him back
He said, "There is no Christmas, kid" and he couldn't be stopped


Back in the days, Christmas was deep
In the past, Christmas meant a lot


My moms put presents under the tree while I played sleep
My mother put presents under the tree while I pretended to be asleep


And peeped ha! Santa Claus never gave me nuthin
And guess what! Santa Claus never gave me anything


Seen them mad faces, lying and frontin
I saw their angry faces, lying and pretending


So do some good to the ghetto, Mr. Chris Kringle
So do some good for the disadvantaged neighborhood, Mr. Chris Kringle


Come and stay awhile, kick it with god's angel
Come and spend some time here, hang out with God's angel


Take and acknowledge my wisdom and understand
Accept and recognize my wisdom and understanding


That santa claus is a black man
That Santa Claus is a black man




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, TAMIR MUSIC, Qanawat, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer

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