Mariah Carey - Oh Santa! Lyrics
Lyrics
Santa's gonna come and make you mine this Christmas
Oh Santa!
Santa's gonna come and make him mine this Christmas
Santa's gonna come and make him mine, mine
Oh Santa!
Santa's gonna come and make him mine this Christmas
Santa's gonna come and make him mine, mine
Oh Santa!
Santa
If you get this letter
Won't you help me out
I know you're kinda busy with your elves right now
And I don't know how
You do the things you do while I sleep on Christmas Eve
But it's amazing
And I bet that you could bring me back my baby
Because every time I see Christmas lights
I feel this burn inside
And I just can't take it
I saw them shopping last week
And his new girl was so bleak
And then I swore to myself
Santa's gonna come and make him mine this Christmas night
Oh oh oh
Santa's gonna come and make you mine this Christmas
Santa's gonna come and make you mine, oh oh oh
Santa's gonna come and make you mine this Christmas night
Oh Santa!
I heard that it's really gonna snow this year
So I hope Rudolph and them all the eight reindeer
Get you safely here
So you can scoop him up
And scoop him right down my chimney
I've been really, really, really good this year
So put on that red suit and make him appear
Make this Christmas cheer
Just ain't the same without my baby
Come on oh Kris Kringle send me help
They say it's unrealistic
But I believe in you Saint Nick
So grant this wish for me right quick
Santa won't you come and make him mine this Christmas night
Oh oh oh
Santa's gonna come and make you mine this Christmas
Santa's gonna come and make you mine, oh oh oh
Santa's gonna come and make you mine this Christmas night
Oh Santa!
Oh Santa Claus
If you get this letter
Please don't make me wait
'Cause all December I'll be counting down the days
So hop on your sleigh
I promise that I won't forget the milk and cookies
The trees all sparkly and gold
But inside I feel so cold
So soon as you leave the North Pole
Santa won't you come and make him mine this Christmas
Santa's gonna come and make you mine oh oh oh
Santa's gonna come and make you mine this Christmas
Santa's gonna come and make you mine oh oh oh
Santa's gonna come and make you mine, mine
Video
Mariah Carey - Oh Santa! (Official Music Video) ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson
Meaning & Inspiration
Mariah Carey's "Oh Santa!", particularly the vibrant 2020 rendition featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, arrives as a joyous eruption of holiday cheer, and while its overt themes are secular, a closer examination reveals echoes of profound spiritual longing and an anticipation of benevolent intervention that resonates deeply with Christian sensibilities. Released on December 4, 2020, this collaboration injects a fresh, communal energy into the familiar narrative of Christmas wish-making, transforming the solitary act of penning a letter to Santa into a collective plea for divine intervention. The song's core message, stripped of its specific Santa Claus iconography, speaks to a universal human desire for comfort, for the mending of broken relationships, and for a sense of peace and abundance during a time that often highlights our deepest needs. This yearning for something greater, for a benevolent force to address our shortcomings and bring about renewal, mirrors the biblical expectation of God's coming to earth to bring salvation and peace.
The story behind this particular version, with its visual of three powerful vocalists united in song, suggests a shared hope and the strength found in community, a sentiment powerfully reflected in scriptures like Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, which states, "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." Their collective singing becomes a modern-day echo of the biblical call to lift each other up and to share in burdens and joys, especially during times that can be challenging. The lyrics, while focused on personal desires like a returned lover and an end to loneliness, can be interpreted through a lens of spiritual longing for reconciliation and wholeness. The fervent appeal to Santa to "make it happen" and "bring him back" is, in essence, a prayer for restoration, much like the prayers found throughout the Psalms for deliverance and peace. This anticipation of a benevolent gift-giver, capable of transforming circumstances, aligns with the Christian understanding of God as the ultimate source of all good gifts, as described in James 1:17: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." The song’s emphasis on wanting a specific, longed-for outcome – a reunited love, an end to personal woes – can be seen as a reflection of humanity’s innate desire for redemption and a future filled with promise, a promise that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the Christian faith. The sheer exuberance and shared joy of the performance serve as a testament to the power of hope and the enduring spirit of togetherness, concepts that are central to the Christian message of love and fellowship.