Santa's Got A Brand New Bag by Bear Ghost

For reasons that aren't clear to me, the SHeDAISY Christmas album was a holiday staple in my household growing up. What's not to love about a Dixie Chicks knockoff performing complete re-imaginings of Christmas classics? You say you've always wanted a version of "Deck the Halls" with sitar, a Dust Brothers rhythm, and meterless vocals stacked in phat harmonies? Boom, track 1, baby. You always wanted to hear a "Hark, the Herold Angels Sing" and "Carol of the Bells" mashup with a sick climax featuring a C-List Kid Rock 'rapping' the lyrics, "Merry merry merry Christmas, can I get a get a get a witness," over an epic string section and some absolute bonkers drum shedding? Well, put on your bib, because Baby Boulder is here to spoon feed you your heart's desires!
This song, "Santa's Got a Brand New Bag," was an original on the record and was a stand out, in my opinion. I always loved the precision 3 part harmony in the chorus, and the manic sax solo in the bridge, so I thought maybe I'd give at least one of those highlights a try in our version. But you know what else I love? Not making money. So to ensure that I'd never see a penny and my child will continue to go hungry, we threw in parts from other Christmas mainstays ("Santa Baby" and "Kidnap the Sandy Claws") to utterly muddy the original meaning of the song entirely. In Bear Ghost fashion, it's now 60% creepier, and hopefully 100% more fun. Merry Christmas, boogers!

[@opera_ghost8504]

you know, bear ghost has always been a part of a genre I like to call "music for people who watched the nightmare before christmas on repeat as children" and I feel really validated by hearing that kidnap the sandy claws bit

[@Woo_Boxio]

I would love to know who else you put in this genre! I need more of that Nightmare Before Christmas/ Danny Elfman energy.

[@ArtyTaylor]

@@Woo_Boxio Fable Cry, Stolen Babies

[@fernandogaray1681]

I've never seen that movie, even though Bear Ghost is my favorite style of music lol

[@fernandogaray1681]

​@@Woo_BoxioI'm not @opera_ghost, but I suppose Will Wood would fit in that "subgenre" very well

[@blueditto4447]

@@fernandogaray1681watch it pls it’s so good

[@sleven8013]

I’m convinced Bear Ghost are theater kids that had an emo punk phase and later grew up to be wholesome metal dads in a meme filled virtual age of Periphery and youtube flamboyance. But heck you guys make the best of music no matter how joke-filled it is. Weird Al would be proud.

[@sindex]

Bear Ghost is KILLING it lately. How can a Christmas song go this hard?

[@eze1043]

i will never forget crashing and flipping my car. not because i got hurt, but because as i lay upside down, she wrecks was still playing in the speakers. i have never been more disoriented, but i’m glad it was my favorite band.

[@BaptChwa]

Are you ok tho?

[@Very-stupid-soup]

@@BaptChwaprobably Not

[@BaptChwa]

@@Very-stupid-soup oh good then

[@mr.enigma3meepher757]

If this person is a girl, that’s too perfect

[@eze1043]

@BaptChwa i am ok thankfully! there was nothing but a small bruise on my leg. i actually was on my way to sound check for a performance and still made it on time to sing and play my heart out, although it was not the kind of stress i was hoping to be relieving😂😂

[@Add_Infinitum]

Oh, the fire's burning slow Now where's that mistletoe Dear, it's getting kind of hot in here I need a taste of Christmas cheer (I hope he gets here quick, I need a St. Nick fix) I just want him to be all wrapped up for me (Santa's never been this hard to resist) Santa never used to look like this He's traded in his reindeer for a limousine He's wearing purple trousers instead of red and green This Christmas I want something I never had 'Cause Santa's got a brand new bag Now, I got to got to find out how To make him want to settle down (I've got a big fat kiss right at the top of my list) First I'm going to set some bait inside a nasty trap and wait When he comes a sniffin' I will snap the trap and close the gate (Then I'll take a peek at my surprise) I'm so naughty, I hope he don't mind He's given up the cookies and he's slimming down He bought a little bungalow in Tinsel Town This Christmas I want something I never had 'Cause Santa's got a brand new bag Think of all the fun I've missed Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed Next year I could be just as good If you'll check off my Christmas list As he finds his Zen down on the kitchen floor He screams for joy when he sees that I'm back for more This Christmas I want something I never had 'Cause Santa's got a brand new bag He's got a Richenbacher and he's trimmed his hair My bearded Christmas daddy with a Latin flair This Christmas I want something I never had 'Cause Santa's got a brand new bag He's reading Socrates and cooking French cuisine His picture's on the front of Money magazine This Christmas I want something I've never had 'Cause Santa's got a brand new, Santa's got a brand new, Santa's got a brand new bag

[@hotelroom404]

I think it’s actually “I’m so naughty I hope he don’t mind” at 1:34

[@Add_Infinitum]

​@@hotelroom404Crowd sourced lyrics

[@Very-stupid-soup]

@@Add_Infinitumthey’re right

[@AndCymoneSays]

Honestly, I thought it said "My bearded Christmas zaddy with a Latin flair"

[@Add_Infinitum]

​@@AndCymoneSaysWait, you might be onto something there. That does make a lot more sense, I just couldn't tell when I wrote it

[@1montreal199]

What I enjoy doing most is listening to my favorite band's Christmas album. My respects ❤

[@francper3644]

How ur comment has been posted for 21 hours if the song dropped 5 hours ago?

[@1montreal199]

I can only say that good songs are coming...

[@bandittheferret6388]

Heard this live just a week or so ago, so happy it dropped!! It sounds amazing, y'all!!

[@inutrixie]

On Spotify soon please! I love this so so much💗💗

[@lukebrumley2798]

This is awesome! Hope it’ll be on Apple Music soon:)

[@TheTadpoie]

Yasssss going right into my special curated Christmas playlist, where all the actual good songs go. :D

[@Spooky-Something]

While everyone else is listening to All I Want For Christmas is You, and Last Christmas, us NORMAL necromanced souls will be listening to this masterpiece, or should I say Blasterpiece?

[@adolfoxd8049]

Necesito que Bear Ghost saque mas canciones de navidad 🎄

[@ghostezreal1798]

But what an incredible song, the lyrics, the tone of voice, the guitar at the beginning, damn, it starts and ends incredible, thank you Bear Ghost and Merry Christmas

[@mrpersonn4200]

I need this on spotify 😭

[@Britestreak]

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY 🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@gregstophetruther]

Babe wake up Bear Ghost just dropped a brand new banger 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@torgerthorkildson725]

Holy mother of browning i love this

[@olupa20]

I just wanted this in Spotify😭

[@Add_Infinitum]

I can't describe it exactly but this reminds me of Simple Plan. Like the vaguely spooky vibes, but also the unexpectedness of how hard it goes, like how Simple Plan will just drop some crazy heat in the middle of a Scooby Doo movie. Anyway, I need lyrics because they're different from the Shedaisy version and I want to sing this

[@sockable]

that little ascend into the instrumental at 1:49 is so fucking cool i love it so much

[@CharlieKraken]

Oh gosh I remember this song from way back when. This was a blast to the past I certainly wasn't expecting and is both funny and goes really hard! Merry Christmas and God bless!

[@vivvy11037]

YA SE ESCUCHA LLEGAR A LA NAVIDAD 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔊🔊🔊

[@deboomann7510]

I wonder if they'll upload this song to Spotify or another music streaming services, it's another amazing tune by bear ghost

[@irondragon9547]

I've been listening to the other two songs 4 times a day since December 1st

[@voided8847]

I always enjoy your music cant wait to hear it on Spotify

[@edenharness247]

That was legendary.

[@votingranger170]

Now this is my type of Christmas music

[@nothoughtsheadempty...8281]

as a seller at a mall that has to listen to Christmas songs on repeat since November i can say that bear ghost's song is the only xmas song i can listen on repeat all year long ❤

[@seenoevil2986]

:O!!! A new Christmas song!! YIPEE!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mallet69420]

AGAIN my christmas being saved by this band! hope to see more

[@ManiaCorruptHeart]

Best Christmas song I’ve heard this year

[@0ssified]

Bear ghost of Christmas Present

[@kristym8641]

YESSS you guys make the best Christmas songs! Thank you for treating us this year!! ❤❤❤

[@policeasap9407]

Great christmas song much better than the iconic trash. Props to you bear ghost

[@internetclown6816]

What a fantastic surprise!! Nailed it as always.

[@poline4692]

omg my birthday started just 20 minutes ago and I'm already got a present 😳 thanks for the mood!!

[@LiliyaPanina]

happy birthday!

[@poline4692]

@@LiliyaPanina thank you 🩷

[@Connor21i5]

YEAAA A NEW ONE WOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@AndCymoneSays]

The fact that you didn't change the gendered lyrics makes my bisexual heart so happy.

[@sonicgenerationsfan1]

This is the Christmas present I was wishing for, and I got it early.

[@steam_junk]

GROWLS THIS IS SO GOOD GJSJSJSJD FOAMING AT THE MOUTH ONG

[@dakotafrost1177]

Bear ghost is groovy and rocking. Groovy rock should be a genre

[@usisys]

every christmas song Bear Ghost makes this holiday special❤

[@superultimateawesome]

Bear Ghost never disappoints!

[@jarpout]

i dont like a lot of christmas music but THIS. THIS IS GOOD. however that is unsurprising as i enjoy 99% of your music!!

[@BemusedOwl]

Oooh this is killer, excellent work guys

[@GeekoftheGreek]

Hearing this live made me so excited!!! So glad we finally get to stream it!!!

[@endsos93]

The cover is amazing, and I particularly love how you snuck in the Nightmare Before Christmas verses. Chefs Kiss.

[@blueismary]

Best band ever

[@mr.enigma3meepher757]

I was wondering if we’d get a Christmas present this year and you did not disappoint

[@SleepySeaGames]

You guys keep making Christmas songs that I’ll listen to any time of year

[@rileyhart2462]

MERRY CHRISTMAS BEAR GHOST 🖤

[@lewiscrown5953]

Love the new song. I just wish other holidays from this time of year got some love too.

[@josuke_higashikata24]

We getting holly jolly with this one

[@Kamenriderdecade105]

What a glorious lil number! Thanks for this Christmas ditty, guys! Definitely made my year!

[@diagamez]

When's this coming to deezer? Cuz I can't wait to listen to put this in ALL the playlists!

[@applestumpsociety9869]

I need to hear you guys cover Grinch

[@5685lix]

This will play in my house every year. 🌟

[@owenfoley5630]

What an amazing surprise!! And amazing as always, going right into my Christmas playlist!!

[@JeffArchuleta]

A terrific, high-energy Christmas song!

[@chewed_acorn]

Только после вас у меня появилось рождественское настроение!♡

[@dregooon]

These guys should be the leaders of music. Or at least creative direction for a children's musical film that a generation revisits later and life and only start appreciating the film years later

[@marcusmurdy]

Beautiful ❤

[@buttermaggot]

ANOTHER CHRISTMAS SONG OHH YEAHHHH

[@OkthenBi]

(i know it's stupid to be asking this almost ten years after the release but) Can you release merch for Your Parents are only Marginally Disappointed in your Musical Taste? It's an amazing album that I would kill for some merch for.

[@josuke_higashikata24]

They liked it so maybe

[@OkthenBi]

​@@josuke_higashikata24maybe for the 10 year anniversary ❤

[@closetclockyoutube]

best band of all time!!!!

[@arzaky5419]

hace tiempo no escuchaba una nueva y buena canción navideña, ¡feliz navidad a todos!

[@JuanFernandt100]

You got me. This is music

[@naufalazrin4425]

this song is awesome

[@Ghostonatoast]

I hate christmas music.... but this isnt music, this is a dang masterpiece of christmas timing

[@Spider-Zay22]

Yea imma need this on Spotify asap

[@silentgamez6214]

Always great!

[@Senptistex]

NOI WAY A NEW BANGER !!!!!! also egg

[@romantheboat9118]

This sounds great :) Love the vibe haha. This is going to be stuck in my head for a while

[@misunderstood1238]

I don’t think it’s possible for y’all to miss

[@dannyjdonovan]

This is AMAZING!

[@0TiredGhost0]

I'm usually not a big fan of Christmas songs, but damn this song is a banger

[@yumiixx]

I LOVE THIS OMG OMG

[@LtMuggs]

What a banger.

[@stripes9386]

Of all the songs about wanting to have sex with Santa (and there are surprisingly many) this one is my new favorite

[@C_R105]

WAAAAT. NEW BEAR GHOST CHRISTMAS SONG

[@zin094]

It sounds incredible!🎉

[@AnonBoricua]

Now this is a christmas song 🖤🖤🖤

[@p0g666]

Love it!❤

[@sonzotun.6311]

BEST SONG EVERRRRRRRRR

[@axesaw2210]

Before listening to the song, I am thinking this new bag is an advanced piece of tech or a body bag

[@bonniemask3607]

Wonderful

[@zackramirez4445]

Christmas came early!!!

[@Slade_Kelly]

Rock'N'Roll Christmas 🤘❤

[@delinquentgalaxy]

Finally, chrimbus music i can get into

[@cheesygubbin]

THIS IS SO GOOS I LOVE THIS YOU GUYS AR ESO COOL

[@dasriechen1140]

Hell yeah brothers we lit

[@desmondkenway4952]

All I can say is aye YOOO

[@ericvandermey3231]

😂 yall are something fucking else 👌💥

[@SandersCat_yo]

BANGER

[@vampirix.]

YIPPIE NEW BEAR GHOST SONG

[@messijessie]

This is so amazing! Thank you for a perfect Christmas gift. Is this going on Spotify too?

[@macaronsncheese9835]

In which Bear Ghost makes the mlm Santa Baby that Michael Buble was too cowardly to commit to

[@Rehus04]

Let's go 🎉!!!

[@sockable]

YES

[@MaakaSTARx]

The perfect Christmas song for us spooky bitches 💜