Dear Santa
Steps Lyrics


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Dear Santa Claus I write to you
Hoping you can make my wish come true
All I want this Christmas time
To have my baby by my side

I never should have let us go
Now I'm looking back I wish I'd known
Said somethings I should never said
Shoulda held them in instead

Snow is falling I'm alone and
Won't you help me please
I'll be good if you only would
Oh bring my baby home to me

I'll leave a candle burning bright
So you can find your way to make this right
All I want is my baby home
More than you could ever know

Snow is falling I'm alone and
Won't you help me please
I'll be good if you only would
Oh bring my baby home to me

Snow is falling I'm alone and
Won't you help me please
I'll be good if you only would
Oh bring my baby home to me




Oh bring my baby home to me
Oh bring my baby home to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steps's song "Dear Santa" are a plea to Santa Claus from someone who wants nothing more than to be reunited with their loved one. The song expresses deep regret over lost opportunities to keep the relationship intact and a desire to make things right for the future. The writer appeals to Santa to help them by bringing their baby home to them for Christmas. The reference to "baby" in the lyrics does not necessarily mean an actual infant, but rather a term of endearment for their beloved.


The song starts with the writer acknowledging the importance of Santa Claus and expresses hope that he can help them achieve their Christmas wish. They then proceed to reveal their true desire, that of being with their loved one during the holiday season. The regret over past mistakes is evident in the second verse, "Said somethings I should never said, Shoulda held them in instead." The anticipation of a positive outcome is also highlighted by the imagery of a burning candle, used to light the way for Santa's delivery.


Overall, "Dear Santa" is a plea for hope and redemption through the uniter of all, Santa Claus. Despite the themes of longing and regret, there is an underlying sense of gratitude and faith. The use of simple but powerful words and the sweet melody make this a timeless holiday classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Dear Santa Claus I write to you
I am addressing you, Santa Claus, in the form of a letter to express my wish.


Hoping you can make my wish come true
I have a wish this Christmas, and I am hoping that you, Santa Claus, have the power to make it come true.


All I want this Christmas time
My one and only wish this Christmas is about to be stated.


To have my baby by my side
All I want for Christmas is to have my loved one with me.


I never should have let us go
I regret letting go of the person I love.


Now I'm looking back I wish I'd known
With hindsight, I wish I had known the gravity of the decision I would later regret.


Said somethings I should never said
I regret saying some things that I should have kept to myself.


Shoulda held them in instead
I should have exercised some restraint before letting my emotions get the best of me.


Snow is falling I'm alone and
As snow falls from the sky, I am alone and feeling lonely.


Won't you help me please
I am asking for your help, Santa Claus, in this difficult situation where I feel helpless.


I'll be good if you only would
I am making a promise that I will be good if you grant my wish.


Oh bring my baby home to me
I am pleading with you, Santa Claus, to bring my love back to me this Christmas.


I'll leave a candle burning bright
I am keeping a candle burning bright to light your way, Santa Claus, to bring my love back to me.


So you can find your way to make this right
I am hoping that the light of the candle I have left will guide you in finding the right solution to my problem.


All I want is my baby home
My wish is really simple, Santa Claus: I just want my loved one back in my arms.


More than you could ever know
I cannot express enough how much it means to me to have my love back with me.




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