Dear Santa, it’s me, Ariana
I know it’s been a while but I really need your help this year
Let me make this clear
See, I, I really love him and it’s been kinda tough
‘Cause he’s only in town for the holidays
Tomorrow he’s flyin’ away, away from me
I don’t need another gift, I just have one wish
This year, can you
Just make it snow in California? I’ll even settle for rain
Don’t want him to go tomorrow mornin’
Give me somethin’ to make him stay
Wrapped in his arms by the fireplace will be the perfect gift
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow in California
Dear Santa, what happened to the plan we had?
I checked the news and it said it’d be a sunny day
Make it go away, mm-mm
See, I, I really need him to stay for a couple more days
Can’t you make his five o’clock flight delay?
Won’t you find a way?
I don’t need another gift, I just have one wish, oh, yeah
This year, can you
Just make it snow in California? I’ll even settle for rain
Don’t want him to go tomorrow mornin’
Give me somethin’ to make him stay
Wrapped in his arms by the fireplace will be the perfect gift
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow in California
I know I’m askin’ for the impossible, but I believe in miracles
I need my baby right here with me, so please, please
Just make it snow in California? I’ll even settle for rain
Don’t want him to go tomorrow mornin’
Give me somethin’ to make him stay
Wrapped in his arms by the fireplace will be the perfect gift
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow (Let it snow) in California
I’ll even settle for rain
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Oh, yeah, yeah
(Let it snow) Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow
Wishing for a Winter Miracle
“Snow In California” by Ariana Grande captures the heartfelt longing of wanting to hold onto a loved one during the holidays. Ariana’s narrator turns to Santa, not for the usual gifts, but for a magical intervention—a snowfall in sunny California. The song weaves the theme of love and separation, as the singer dreams of a weather event that could delay her partner’s departure, giving them more time together.
Holiday Romance and Hope
The lyrics highlight the contrast between the warmth of love and the impossibility of snow in California. Ariana’s plea for even rain shows her desperation and hope, making the song relatable for anyone who’s ever wished for a miracle to keep a special moment from ending. The cozy imagery of being wrapped in her partner’s arms by the fireplace adds a dreamy, cinematic element to this modern holiday tune.
Song Credits
“Snow In California” was written by Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and S. Jones. It was released in 2013 under Republic Records.