"Santa Baby" is the fourth and final track released from Ariana Grande's Christmas Kisses debut EP. It was recorded by Grande and actress-singer Liz Gillies. The track is a cover of the 1953 holiday classic originally performed by Eartha Kitt. The song features a playful duet between Grande and Gillies, marking one of their first musical collaborations since their time on the show Victorious.
Background[]
In November 2013, Grande announced she would be releasing a four-song holiday EP titled Christmas Kisses. Each track was released weekly throughout December. Santa Baby was the fourth song from the EP and was recorded as a duet with Liz Gillies, Grande's close friend and former co-star. The cover maintains the sultry and humorous tone of the original but adds a modern, youthful charm.
Grande and Gillies had previously sung together on Victorious, but Santa Baby marked one of their first official collaborations outside of the show. Their chemistry and playful vocal delivery made the song a fan favorite among listeners.
Trivia[]
- Grande first confirmed that she had done a Christmas duet with Gillies on November 3, 2013.[1]
- This is Gillies and Grande's second Christmas cover. They also performed "Chestnuts" in 2011.
- This is the first official duet released by Grande and Gillies.
- The song was recorded and released exclusively for Christmas Kisses, unlike Santa Tell Me, which was an original single.
- Fans of Victorious were excited about this collaboration, as it was a reunion for the two girls after the show ended in 2013.
- Grande has not performed Santa Baby live, making it a rare release in her holiday discography.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
Santa baby, slip a Sable under the tree for me
I've been an awful good girl
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
[Verse 2: Liz Gillies]
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
[Chorus: Ariana Grande + Liz Gillies]
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you check off my Christmas list
[Verse 3: Liz Gillies]
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lie
I've been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
[Verse 4: Liz Gillies]
Santa honey, the one little thing I really need
The deed to a platinum mine
Santa honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight
[Chorus: Liz Gillies + Ariana Grande]
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
[Bridge: Ariana Grande + Liz Gillies]
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
But I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry tonight, hurry down the chimney tonight
[Outro: Ariana Grande + Liz Gillies]
Waiting
Hurry, tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
References[]
| Christmas Kisses | |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2013 • 13:15 • Republic Records | |
| Songs | |
| Released | Last Christmas • Love Is Everything • Santa Baby • Santa Tell Me • Snow In California |
| Unreleased | I Don't Want To Be Alone for Christmas |
| Artists | |
| Ariana Grande • Elizabeth Gillies | |