Merry Christmas
Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice
Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice
Bought me a hi-fi for Christmas, now I'm living in paradise
Well, I'm feelin', mighty fine, I got good music on my radio
Well, I feel so fine, I got good music on my radio
Yes, I want to hug and kiss you baby
While you're standing beneath the mistletoe
Santa came down the chimney, 'bout a half past three
Left all these pretty presents that you see before me
Merry Christmas baby, you really been good to me





I will always love you baby
Now I'm happy as I can be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean's song Merry Christmas Baby are a celebration of the holiday season and the love that comes along with it. The opening lines, "Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice," set the tone for the rest of the song as the singer expresses their gratitude for their significant other. The gift that they received, a hi-fi, serves as a symbol of their love and the happiness that they bring each other. They are now living in paradise, surrounded by good music and each other's love.


The song then moves on to describe the arrival of Santa Claus and the gifts that he has left behind. The singer can't help but express their joy at the love that their partner has shown them throughout the year. They feel blessed to have someone who treats them so well and loves them unconditionally. The song's overall message is one of love, gratitude, and appreciation for the people in our lives who make us happy.


Line by Line Meaning

Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice
Addressing someone special by saying that they were very kind and sweet during the Christmas celebration.


Bought me a hi-fi for Christmas, now I'm living in paradise
Expressing joy over a gift he received for Christmas, which brought him ultimate happiness and satisfaction.


Well, I'm feelin', mighty fine, I got good music on my radio
Feeling elated and jovial as he has got some good music playing on his radio.


Yes, I want to hug and kiss you baby While you're standing beneath the mistletoe
Expressing his wish to hug and kiss his significant other standing beneath the mistletoe during the festive season.


Santa came down the chimney, 'bout a half past three Left all these pretty presents that you see before me
Relating the excitement of Christmas day and receiving all the pretty presents from Santa Claus through the chimney at 3:30 AM.


Merry Christmas baby, you really been good to me
Expressing gratitude towards his lover and acknowledging them for being a good partner during the holiday season.


I will always love you baby Now I'm happy as I can be
Making a promise to love his significant other always and truly relishing in the present moment of utter bliss and joy through the power of love.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Dudley Moore, Lou Baxter

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions