Dear Santa (song)

"Dear Santa"
Single by OneRepublic
Released	October 20, 2023
Length	2:49
Label	Mosley Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Ryan Tedder Brent Kutzle Anna Graceman John Nathaniel Jeff Owen Josh Varnadore
Producer(s)	Kutzle Owen Nathaniel
OneRepublic singles chronology
"Mirage" (2023) "Dear Santa" (2023) "I Don't Wanna Wait" (2024)
Music video
"Dear Santa" on YouTube

"Dear Santa" is a Christmas song by American band OneRepublic, released a standalone single through Mosley and Interscope Records on October 21, 2023.[1] A piano version of the song was released simultaneously.

Background and composition

"Dear Santa" was written by band members Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle as well as Anna Graceman, John Nathaniel, Jeff Owen, and Josh Varnadore. It was also produced by Kutzle, Owen, and Nathaniel. The lyrics of the song describe wishing Santa Claus would bring a lover home for Christmas.

Promotion

In promotion of "Dear Santa", the band a released a translucent 12" vinyl of the song as well as digital greeting cards with American Greetings.[2]

Music video

A music video for "Dear Santa" premiered on December 14, 2023 and was directed by Mr. Oz.[3] The video is made from claymation and features a man sending a letter to Santa to wish for his lover back. The band members, as Santa's elves, create their instruments and send letters to the man and his lover who eventually fall back in love at the band's performance of the end of the song.

Track listing

• 12"/digital download[4]

1. "Dear Santa" – 2:49
2. "Dear Santa" (Piano Version) – 2:54

Personnel

Credits for "Dear Santa" adapted from Apple Music.[5]

Musicians Ryan Tedder – lead vocals Zach Filkins – lead guitar Drew Brown – rhythm guitar Brent Kutzle – bass guitar, programming Eddie Fisher – drums Brian Willett – keyboards Additional musicians Anna Graceman – backing vocals John Nathaniel – programming, backing vocals Jeff Owen – programming, backing vocals Josh Varnadore – guitar David Angell – violin Monisa Angell – viola Paul Nelson – cello Marie-Josée Frigon – saxophone Brandon Collins – string arrangement

Production Chris Gehringer – mastering Kutzle – production Nathaniel – production, mixing Owen – production Doug Sarrett – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "Dear Santa"

Chart (2023–2025)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6]	56
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7]	19
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8]	72
Germany (GfK)[9]	42
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10]	78
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11]	24
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12]	75
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13]	80
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[14]	6

References

1. "OneRepublic release the Christmas track "Dear Santa" | Check it out! - Martin Cid Magazine". martincid.com. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
2. Peacock, Tim (2023-12-14). "OneRepublic Premieres Animated Video For New Christmas Song 'Dear Santa'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
3. OneRepublicVEVO (2023-12-14). OneRepublic - Dear Santa (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-05-31 – via YouTube.
4. Dear Santa - Single by OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2023-10-20, retrieved 2024-05-30
5. Dear Santa by OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2023-10-20, retrieved 2024-05-30
6. "OneRepublic – Dear Santa" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
7. "OneRepublic – Dear Santa" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
8. "OneRepublic Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
9. "OneRepublic – Dear Santa" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
10. "OneRepublic – Dear Santa" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
11. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 25, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
12. "OneRepublic – Dear Santa". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
13. "OneRepublic – Dear Santa". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
14. "OneRepublic Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2024.