When December comes
I bet you want to wrap me all up and take me home with you
See what I look like under them lights
We’ll keep it quiet, whatever we do
I’m just tryna keep my baby warm through the wintertime
I’m just tryna give you something to remember through the summertime
And whatever is on your list, I’ll do it
Boy, whatever it is, you know I’ll do it
Uh, yeah
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I’m the present and you know it, here I am, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I’m the present and you know it, boy, uh, yeah
I’ll give you the fire I keep inside
Guide you all the way down, be your nightlight
Give you the sweetest kiss that you’ll taste
Come unwrap me now, been waiting since midnight
I’m just tryna keep my baby warm through the wintertime
I’m just tryna give you something to remember through the summertime
And whatever is on your list, I’ll do it
Boy, whatever it is, you know I’ll do it
Uh, yeah
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I’m the present and you know it, here I am, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
Gonna love you, gonna give you all I can, boy, uh
Merry Christmas, here I am, boy
I’m the present and you know it, here I am boy, uh, yeah
Unwrapping the Warmth of “December”
In “December,” Ariana Grande brings a sense of intimacy and warmth to the winter season. The lyrics capture the magic of sharing the holidays with a loved one, weaving together themes of affection, anticipation, and togetherness. Grande uses playful metaphors, likening herself to a present waiting to be unwrapped, while promising to give her all to her partner. The chorus, with its repeated “Merry Christmas, here I am, boy,” reinforces the idea of love as the greatest gift. By combining festive cheer with personal devotion, the song creates a cozy, heartfelt mood that resonates far beyond the holidays.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Release Year: 2015
- Label: Republic Records
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Savan Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh