Santa, I can explain

Ohhh… I know what list I'm on

And baby, I earned it

I've been naughty, not nice — but I do it with flair

Left glitter in places, you don't wanna know where

Been out 'til dawn, sippin' holiday cheer

Now I'm hangin' my stockings… and waitin' right here

Ooo, he's in trouble

Yeah, but in a cute way

Santa, I can explain

That text wasn't meant for your sleigh

Those cookies on the counter — not the only treat tonight

Come check your list, baby, I might be right

Oh Santa, I can explain

It's mistletoe mayhem again

If you like your boys a little bit bad

Then honey, come unwrap this lad

Been jinglin' bells in all the wrong keys,

Dancin' on rooftops, maybe lost my sleigh fees.

I flirted with Cupid, yeah, we shared a sip,

But Santa, no worries — it was just a peppermint dip.

Uh-huh, just a dip

Oh don't start with me, Blitzen.

Santa, I can explain!

That selfie wasn't meant for the elves

I was "testing the lighting," for the North Pole shelf

If naughty's wrong, then I don't wanna refrain,

Oh Santa, I can explain

I've been so bad… it's practically my brand.

But I've got milk, I've got cookies

and absolutely *no* self-control

Mmm, he's on the nice list now

So come down that chimney, don't be shy,

I'll keep it warm, I'll keep it dry.

The fire's hot, and so am I

Oh Santa, baby, give this boy a try

Santa, I can explain!

I'm a scandal wrapped in red!

But under this bow, there's a heart well-fed.

So bring your sleigh, bring your spark

We'll light up Christmas — and maybe the park

Oh Santa…

I know I've been bad.

But admit it

That's why you're comin' back.