Indian Giver
Squirrel Nut Zippers · Other Songs - Squirrel Nut Zippers
Who lives across town
Every year when Christmas rolls around
He gives me my Christmas presents in a paper sack
Two hours later he wants it back
He's an indian giver!
I ran to my momma I was hollerin' and crying
She sent me to my poppa and I ain't lying
He gave me some advice,
It sounded all right
But you know that he took it back later that night!
He's an indian giver!
Gonna write Santy Claus a Valentine
Please Santy Claus won't you be mine?
When you bring around the presents in a 'leven foot sack
Please Mr. Santy don't take 'em back!
Don't be no indian giver!
Jim: santa, is it really you?
Santa: why, yes
Jim: I've been waiting for you all night, and look at all these presents! Are they for me, Santa?
Santa: Ho ho hooold on a minute now boy. I done check my list twice and you don't get no presents.
Jim: What list? Don't tell me you're takin' them back!
Santa: How 'bout this nice lump of coal?
Jim: Don't tell me you're an indian giver!
Jim: (cries)
Santa: ho ho ho
Jim: Not Santa!"
Indian Giver
Squirrel Nut Zippers are celebrated for revitalizing the swing revival movement of the 1990s, blending traditional jazz with rock and blues influences. Their sound is characterized by tight horn arrangements, driving rhythms, and a distinct vintage aesthetic that captured the attention of a new generation of listeners. "Indian Giver" exemplifies the band's energetic approach to reinterpreting classic styles, showcasing their ability to craft infectious melodies within a modern framework. The track reflects the group's broader discography, which often explores themes of nostalgia and romanticism through a lens of upbeat instrumentation. As part of their extensive body of work, the song highlights the ensemble's commitment to maintaining the spirit of early twentieth-century popular music while injecting it with contemporary vitality.