Sleigh Ride
TLC Lyrics

Ha ha ha
TLC is laughing happily.

Come here!
TLC is calling someone to come closer.

Got a package
TLC has received something.

Wait, wait I know what I want for Christmas
TLC is excited to share their Christmas wish.

What you want?
Someone is asking TLC what they want for Christmas.

I want T-Boz to get me ah, some headphone sets
TLC wants T-Boz to get them headphones for Christmas.

And I want Left Eye to make me a, uh, make me a fly dress!
TLC wants Left Eye to make them a stylish dress for Christmas.

Well Merry Christmas from TLC!
TLC wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Let's have a very merry Christmas
TLC wants to have a joyful Christmas celebration.

And a happy New Year (a happy new year)
TLC is also wishing for a happy New Year too.

Filled with love and joy and happiness
TLC wants the holidays to be filled with positive emotions.

And lots of good cheer
TLC wants there to be a lot of happiness and positivity around them.

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
TLC is listening to the sound of sleigh bells ringing.

Ring-ting-tingling too
TLC is describing the sound of the bells.

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
The weather is perfect for taking a sleigh ride with someone.

Outside the snow is fallin'
TLC is observing the snow falling outside.

And friends are calling you
Their friends are trying to reach out to them.

Uh-huh reindeer, presents, happiness (yeah right, check it out...)
TLC is talking about Christmas symbols such as reindeer, presents, and happiness (in a sarcastic tone).

Giddiup, giddiup, giddiup and away we go
TLC is mimicking the sound of a horse running.

In winter wonderland
TLC is enjoying the winter environment.

Off we ride in the snow (ho ho ho)
TLC is riding in the snow while laughing.

With the left everything is grand
TLC is referring to Left Eye, stating that she makes everything great.

Sleigh ride if you like me baby
TLC is inviting someone to go on a sleigh ride with them.

Don't be scared take my hand
TLC is reassuring their partner and encouraging them to hold their hand.

T to the Left Eye see, if you can take a glide
TLC is encouraging Left Eye to join them in their activity.

Giddiup the guts and step on up
TLC is asking their partner to gather courage and join them.

So we can sleigh ride
TLC wants to go on a sleigh ride with their partner.

Cheeks so nice and rosy, comfy cozy are we
TLC's cheeks are red and their partner and they are comfortable and cozy together.

(Nice and cozy)
TLC is emphasizing how comfortable they feel.

We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
TLC and their partner are close and connected like birds of the same feather.

So let's take the road before us, sing a chorus or two, oh
TLC is urging their partner to join in on an adventure with them.

C'mon it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
TLC encourages their partner to join them on a sleigh ride since the weather is perfect for it.

Um jingle bells, Batman smells
TLC is referencing a popular childhood taunt/song about Batman and jingle bells.

Robin laid a- (yeah right)
TLC interrupts their own reference to the childhood song before finishing it.

Up, up and away
TLC is using a popular phrase to signal that they are ready to leave and start something new.

If we're flyin in the sleigh
TLC is daydreaming about flying on a sleigh.

Home alone Christmas Eve
TLC is depicting a scenario of being alone on Christmas Eve.

Make-believe it's time to play
TLC suggests pretending and playing games.

So let's flow on this snow with a sack on my back
TLC wants to go out in the snow with a bag on their back.

'Cause Santa's tryin to mack in his Cadillac
TLC jokes about Santa trying to be cool in his car.

Ridin' and a ridin'
TLC describes the act of riding a sleigh in a playful way.

But when it gets to decidin'
TLC is playing in a phrase from the Christmas song 'Jingle Bells'.

He's a slippin' and a slidin' in his own sleigh ride
TLC jokes about Santa losing control on his own sleigh.

Ooh
TLC is expressing a feeling of excitement or pleasure.

Have a merry little Christmas
TLC wishes everyone a happy and merry Christmas.

(A merry little christmas) oh yeah, hey yeah
TLC repeats the line, adding emphasis to the emotional significance behind it.

Uh, uh, A merry little Christmas
TLC continues to wish everyone a happy Christmas in a playful manner.

Oh, oh (check it)
TLC adds a sound while encouraging listeners to continue listening to the rest of the song.

Baby don't you know I'm home
TLC is telling their partner that they are home.

Don't want to spend the night alone
TLC is expressing their desire to not be alone on Christmas night.

Would ya want to spend it with me?
TLC is asking their partner if they would like to spend Christmas night with them.

It's somethin' in the way I care
TLC is suggesting that there is something special in the way they care for others.

About the times that we have shared
TLC is referring to the memories they have shared with their partner.

It's a very merry Christmas
TLC is showcasing their happiness and joy during the holiday season.

Let's have a very merry Christmas
TLC is emphasizing the need for a merry Christmas celebration once again.

And a happy New Year (and a happy new year)
TLC is once again expressing their desire for a happy New Year.

Filled with love and joy and happiness
TLC reiterates their wish for the holidays to be filled with love, joy, and happiness.

And lots of good cheer (let's have a)
TLC adds on a phrase to reiterate their desire for a happy and cheerful holiday season.

Have a very merry Christmas
TLC is again stating their desire for a happy and joyful holiday season.

And a happy New Year (and a happy new year)
TLC wishes everyone a happy and prosperous New Year once again.

Filled with love and joy and happiness
TLC wants the New Year to be filled with positivity and happiness.

And lots of good cheer
TLC enthusiastically wishes everyone a lot of happiness and good cheer.

Let's have a very merry Christmas (ho ho ho)
TLC ends the song on a cheerful note and a Santa-like laugh.