Santa, tell me if you’re really there
Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
‘Cause I can’t give it all away if he won’t be here
Next year
Feeling Christmas all around
And I’m tryna play it cool
But it’s hard to focus when I see him walking ‘cross the room
“Let It Snow” is blasting out
But I won’t get in the mood
I’m avoiding every mistletoe until I know
It’s true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I’m not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you’re really there
Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
‘Cause I can’t give it all away if he won’t be here
Next year
I’ve been down this road before
Fell in love on Christmas night
But on New Year’s Day I woke up and he wasn’t by my side
Now I need someone to hold
Be my fire in the cold
But it’s hard to tell if this is just a fling
Or if it’s true love that he thinks of
So next Christmas
I’m not all alone, boy
Santa, tell me if you’re really there
Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be here
Next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
‘Cause I can’t give it all away if he won’t be here
Next year
Oh, I wanna have him beside me like oh-oh-oh
On the 25th by the fireplace, oh-oh-oh
But I don’t want a new broken heart
This year I’ve got to be smart
Oh, baby
(Santa tell me)
If ya won’t be
(Santa tell me)
If ya won’t be here!
(Santa tell me)
Santa, tell me if you’re really there (Santa tell me)
(If you’re really there)
Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be here
Next year (He won’t be here next year)
Santa, tell me if he really cares (Tell me)
(Tell me babe)
‘Cause I can’t give it all away if he won’t be here
Next year (He won’t be here next year)
Santa, tell me if you’re really there (Tell me)
(Tell me baby)
Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be here
Next year (If he won’t be, if he won’t be here)
Santa, tell me if he really cares (Tell me)
(Do you care)
‘Cause I can’t give it all away if he won’t be here (He won’t be here next year)
Next year
Wishing for Real Love This Christmas
“Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande captures the hopeful yet cautious spirit of holiday romance. The song’s lyrics reveal the singer’s desire to fall in love during the festive season while also expressing vulnerability and past heartbreak. She seeks assurance from Santa, hoping her feelings are reciprocated and that her new love will last beyond Christmas. Ariana’s playful delivery paired with a catchy melody turns this heartfelt plea into an enduring holiday anthem. The track resonates with anyone who has ever been hesitant to open their heart, especially when the magic of the season makes emotions run high.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh
Release Year: 2014
Label: Republic Records