NAUGHTY OR NICE DAHLIA [Intro — Sleigh Bells, Funky Bass, Finger Snaps] [Spoken — Playful, Confident] Dear Santa… I’ve got a question. [Short Pause] Who made the rules? [Playful High Soprano Run — No Whistle] Ooh-yeah! [Verse 1 — Sassy, Rhythmic R&B] Red dress, midnight, stepping through the door Everybody turning, asking what I’m looking for Got my favorite heels and a little attitude If you’re waiting for an angel, I’m in a different mood Snowflakes on the pavement, glitter in my hair Christmas party jumping, music everywhere They say, “Girl, behave yourself!” I say, “Honey, can’t you tell?” [Pre-Chorus — Rising Harmonies] I’ve been good all year Well, almost, anyway Got a little sparkle That I just can’t hide away Make a list, check it twice Tell me, baby, what’s your advice? [High Mixed-Voice Belt] AM I NAUGHTY OR NICE? [Chorus — Explosive Dance-Pop Hook] Naughty or nice! I can be a little bit of both tonight Sugar and spice Got the whole room dancing in the Christmas lights Naughty or nice! Don’t need anybody telling me what’s right I’m just having fun, living my life A LITTLE NAUGHTY, A LITTLE NICE! Oh-oh-oh, let the music play Oh-oh-oh, dancing all the way Naughty or nice! I’m the present and the surprise! [Post-Chorus — Infectious Chant] Na-na-naughty, ni-ni-nice Sugar-coated paradise Na-na-naughty, ni-ni-nice Let it snow, we’re feeling fine! [Verse 2 — Playful, Bass-Heavy] Got my girlfriends laughing underneath the chandelier Somebody’s singing carols, but the DJ’s what I hear Champagne-colored glitter falling from the ceiling high And the Christmas decorations looking like a disco night Don’t need anybody’s permission to shine Got my own little rhythm and my own little mind If the world wants perfect, that’s alright I’ll be having fun tonight! [Pre-Chorus — Stronger Build] I’ve been good all year Well, almost, anyway Got a little sparkle That I just can’t hide away Make a list, check it twice Tell me, baby, what’s your advice? [Powerful High Soprano Belt] AM I NAUGHTY OR NICE? [Chorus — Bigger Bass, Layered Harmonies] Naughty or nice! I can be a little bit of both tonight Sugar and spice Got the whole room dancing in the Christmas lights Naughty or nice! Don’t need anybody telling me what’s right I’m just having fun, living my life A LITTLE NAUGHTY, A LITTLE NICE! Oh-oh-oh, let the music play Oh-oh-oh, dancing all the way Naughty or nice! I’m the present and the surprise! [Bridge — Music Cuts to Finger Snaps and Bells] [Spoken, Teasing] So, Santa… Am I on the naughty list? [Low Vocal Harmony] Maybe… [Spoken] And the nice list? [Higher Harmony] Maybe… [Playful Laugh] Well, darling… [Ascending Melismatic Run — Building Through Mixed Voice] I can be bo-o-o-oth! [EXTREMELY HIGH, SUSTAINED SOPRANO HEAD VOICE — NO WHISTLE] BOOOOOOTH! [Massive Festive Dance Drop] [Final Chorus — Key Change, Full Brass and Gospel Harmonies] NAUGHTY OR NICE! I can be a little bit of both tonight Sugar and spice Got the whole world dancing in the Christmas lights! Naughty or nice! Don’t need anybody telling me what’s right I’m just having fun, living my life A LITTLE NAUGHTY, A LITTLE NICE! [Extremely High Soprano Head-Voice Ad-Libs] Oh, let it ri-i-i-ide! Feel the Christmas li-i-i-ights! [Long Sustained High Head-Voice Note] NAUGHTY OR NIIIIICE! [Descending Melismatic Flourish] Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah! [Outro — Bass Stops, Single Sleigh Bell] [Spoken, Smiling] So… Which list am I on? [Pause] [Whispered] Surprise me. [Final Bell Sparkle]
