Santa Baby
Tamar Braxton (Holiday) Lyrics
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I've been an awful good girl
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
If you'd check off my Christmas list
Boo doo bee doo
Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really that's
Not a lot
I've been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks
Sign your 'X' on the line
Santa baby, and 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
Boo doo bee doo
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean a phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
In Tamar Braxton's song, Santa Baby, the artist sings about her Christmas wish list and appeals to Santa for various luxury items such as a sable, an out-of-space convertible, a yacht, a platinum mine deed, and even a duplex. Tamar claims that she has been an extremely good girl throughout the year and she is convinced that Santa must reward her for her good deeds with these lavish gifts. Furthermore, she reminds Santa of the parties she has missed and the fellas she hasn't kissed, hoping that these pleas will convince him to grant her requests.
The song exemplifies a woman's desire for material goods and reinforces the importance of material pleasures in her life. It also portrays a stereotypical image of the ideal woman, who is expected to be physically attractive and desirable, while also being good and obedient. All of these societal expectations and desires are reflected in the singer's appeal to Santa Claus.
Interestingly, the original version of Santa Baby, which was sung by Eartha Kitt in 1953, was deemed too sensual and provocative for its time, and was initially banned by some radio stations. However, over time, the song became a favorite during the holiday season, with numerous singers like Madonna, Ariana Grande, and Kylie Minogue creating cover versions.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me
Santa, please leave a luxurious fur coat under my Christmas tree
I've been an awful good girl
I have been very well-behaved this year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts soon, Santa
Santa baby, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue
I would love to receive a fancy car for Christmas
I'll wait up for you dear
I will stay awake until you come, Santa
Think of all the fun I've missed
I missed out on a lot of fun experiences this year
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
I didn't get the chance to be with all the guys I wanted to this year
Next year I could be oh so good
I promise to be very well-behaved next year
If you'd check off my Christmas list
If you grant my gift requests
Boo doo bee doo
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Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really that's not a lot
I would love to have a yacht for Christmas, but it's not too much to ask for
I've been an angel all year
I have been very well-behaved this year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts soon, Santa
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed to a platinum mine
I would greatly appreciate the ownership of a platinum mine
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts soon, Santa
Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks, sign your 'X' on the line
I am hoping to receive a real estate investment and some money for Christmas, please sign the papers
Come and trim my Christmas tree, with some decorations bought at Tiffany's
Please come decorate my Christmas tree with fancy decorations from a luxury brand
I really do believe in you, let's see if you believe in me
I have faith in you, Santa, let's see if you will grant my wishes
Boo doo bee doo
Vocalization with no meaning
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring, I don't mean a phone
I almost forgot to mention that I would love a ring as a gift, not a phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts soon, Santa
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts soon, Santa
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please deliver my gifts soon, Santa
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