The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Various Artists Lyrics
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Underneath the misletoe last night.
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up
In my bedroom fast asleep.
Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the misletoe last night.
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to peep
She thought that I was tucked up
In my bedroom fast asleep.
Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white;
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
Last night
The lyrics of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" describe a child who wakes up in the middle of the night and sees his mother kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe. The child is amused by the scene, but also a little concerned about how the father would react if he found out. The lyrics convey the excitement and wonder of Christmas, but also hint at the idea of deception and infidelity, as the child’s perception of Santa Claus masks the idea that the mother is kissing another man.
The song, which was written by Tommie Connor in 1952, became popular soon after its release and has since become a classic Christmas tune. Some people have interpreted the song to have a more innocent meaning, suggesting that the father is actually dressed up as Santa Claus, but this interpretation is not consistent with the lyrics. The song is also notable for its upbeat melody and catchy chorus, as well as the sense of humor and light-heartedness that pervades the lyrics.
Overall, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is a beloved Christmas song that captures the spirit of the season in a fun and playful way. It invites listeners to imagine the magic and wonder of Christmas, while also hinting at the complexities and emotional undercurrents that can accompany the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
The singer witnessed their mother kissing someone dressed up as Santa Claus.
Underneath the misletoe last night.
The incident occurred while standing under a misletoe decoration the previous night.
She didn't see me creep
The mother was unaware that the singer was observing her actions in secret.
Down the stairs to have a peep
The artist snuck down the stairs in order to catch a glimpse of their mother's behaviour.
She thought that I was tucked up In my bedroom fast asleep.
The mother believed that the artist was sound asleep in their bedroom at the time of the interaction.
Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
After witnessing the initial kiss, the singer observed their mother tickling the person dressed as Santa Claus.
Underneath his beard so snowy white;
The tickling occurred while the person was still wearing their white, Santa Claus beard.
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
The artist imagines the comedic reaction their father would have had if he saw the mother kissing and tickling someone dressed as Santa Claus.
If Daddy had only seen
The father was not present at the time of the interaction, but the artist imagines how humorous it would have been if he witnessed it.
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
By repeating the title, the artist emphasizes the surprising and scandalous event that they witnessed the previous night.
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
Reiteration of the title continues to highlight the scandalous nature of the event.
Last night
Specifies exactly when the events of the song took place, emphasizing the recency of this occurrence within the context of the narrative.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tommie Connor
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