Christmas in the Sand

Colbie Caillat

About Christmas in the Sand

"Christmas in the Sand" is a Christmas song recorded by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was written by Caillat, Jason Reeves and Kara DioGuardi and produced by Colbie's father, Ken Caillat. The song was released as the first single from her first Christmas album Christmas in the Sand. The song was released to SoundCloud on October 15, 2012 through Universal Republic.


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I love Christmas in the snow
But Christmas in the sand don't end
I tell you that's where it's at

Hawaiian Tropic on my skin
A candy cane of peppermint, a hint
Of cocoa on my lips

It could've been the sun
It could've been the sea
It could've been my childhood fantasy

I saw Santa in his bathing suit
Tried to catch a wave, but he tried to soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
And washed up next to me

He said that you look naughty
But I'm sure you're nice
He was soaking wet but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said it's Christmas in the sand

I must have had too much to drink
'Cause Rudolph's nose was shining green, I think
He was playing reindeer games on me
Santa only called him once
But you should've seen him run so fast
They were gone in a dash

It could've been the sun
It could've been the sea
It could've been my childhood fantasy

I saw Santa in his bathing suit
Tried to catch a wave, but he tried to soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
And washed up next to me

He said that you look naughty
But I'm sure you're nice
He was soaking wet but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said it's Christmas in the sand

Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa

Don't need your winter coat
Don't need your winter hat
Just grab the one you love
And say you're never coming back

If you see Santa in his bathing suit
Tried to catch a wave, but he tried to soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
It's what he did to me

He said that you look naughty
But I'm sure you're nice
He was soaking wet but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said it's Christmas in the sand

Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
I love Christmas in the sand

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Colbie Caillat

Colbie Marie Caillat (i/ˈkoʊlbi kəˈleɪ/; born May 28, 1985) is an American pop singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly" and "Realize". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her second album, Breakthrough, in August 2009. Breakthrough was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards. She was also part of the group that won Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammys for her background vocals and writing on Taylor Swift's Fearless album. Caillat has sold over six million albums worldwide and sold over 10 million singles. In 2009, she was named Billboard magazine's 94th-best-selling music artist of the 2000–2… more »

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Written by: Colbie Caillat, Jason Bradford Reeves, Kara E. Dioguardi

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Christmas in the Sand" was released as the lead single from Colbie Caillat's fourth studio album of the same name on October 2, 2012.
Writer and Producer
Colbie Caillat co-wrote the song with Jason Reeves and Kara DioGuardi, and it was produced by Greg Wells.
Genre
The song is a unique mix of Christmas, pop, and soul music, differing from typical Christmas songs with its tropical, beach-inspired theme.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Roman White, features Caillat selling 'Christmas Surfboards' at a beach. The video includes Santa Claus himself who enjoys a summer vacation on the sand.
Chart Performance
While not exactly a chart topper, "Christmas in the Sand" did well for a holiday season release. It managed to peak at number 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and number 7 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Collaboration
Famous American musician Brad Paisley played guitar on the track, creating a blend of pop and country elements in the song.
Critical Reception
Critics had generally positive reviews for the song, commending Caillat's vocal performance and the uniqueness of a Christmas song set in a beach setting.
Studio Album
The "Christmas in the Sand" album features other seasonal standards, but the title track stands out for its originality and lighthearted summery take on Christmas.
Live Performances
Caillat has performed "Christmas in the Sand" at several live events, including a special holiday music session for SiriusXM in 2012.
Inspired by Personal Experiences
As a native of Malibu, California, Caillat often spent her Christmases on the beach, which significantly inspired the thematic concept of the song.

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