John Legend and Kelly Clarkson’s Lyrics to ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Has the Internet Divided
John Legend and Kelly Clarkson's lyric update of the Christmas song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" isn't going over very well.
On Friday (November 8), the music superstars unveiled a new version of the classic holiday tune with updated lyrics to the decades-old original. The remake features woke lines like "It's your body and your choice" and "I want you to stay, it's not up to me" as well as rewrites the premise of the song entirely.
But though the original lyrics to "Baby, It's Cold Outside" have been viewed by many as outdated and offensive in the #MeToo era, some think the "All of Me" singer went a little too far with his edit.
In Legend and Clarkson's politically correct duet, the man calls the woman an Uber and respects her choice to leave as opposed to asking her to stay despite her saying she "really can't stay."
Listen to the "Baby, It's Cold Outside" remake, below.
Following the Christmas song's release, Twitter erupted in reactions but left everyone divided over whether they liked the remake or not. While some loved the updated lyrics, others don't like Legend and Clarkson's take on the classic at all.
You can read John Legend and Kelly Clarkson's lyrics for yourself, below:
[Verse 1: Kelly Clarkson & John Legend]
I really can't stay (Baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (But, I can call you a ride)
This evening has been (I'm so glad you that you dropped in)
So very nice (Time spent with you is paradise)
My mom will start to worry (I'll call the car and tell him to hurry)
My daddy will be pacing the floor (Wait, what are you still livin' home for?)
So, really, I'd better scurry (Your drive, his name is Murray)
But maybe just a half a drink more (Oh, we're both adults, so who's keepin' score)
What will my friends think? (It's your body and your choice)
If I have one more drink? (It's your body and your choice)
Ooh you really know how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To cast a spell (One look at you and then I fell)
I ought to say, "No, no, no, sir" (Then you really ought to go, go, go)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (Well, Murray, he just pulled up outside)
[Chorus: Kelly Clarkson, John Legend & Both]
I really can't stay
(I understand, baby)
Baby, it's cold outside
[Verse 2: Kelly Clarkson & John Legend]
I simply should go (Text me when you get home)
The answer is no (Mm, I guess that's respectable)
This welcome has been (I've been lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (But you better go before it storms)
My sister will be suspicious (Well, gosh your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (Oh, he loves my music, baby, I'm sure)
My gossipy neighbor's for sure (I'm a genie, tell me what your wish is)
But maybe just a cigarette more (Oh, that's somethin' we should probably explore)
I've got to get home (Oh, baby, I'm well aware)
Say, lend me a coat (Oh, keep it girl, I don't care)
You've really been grand (I feel good to touch me hands)
But don't you see? (I want you to stay, it's not up to me)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Well, they can talk, what do they know)
At least there will be plenty implied (Oh, let their mind do this, and-)
Ma'am, I really can't stay
[Chorus: Kelly Clarkson & Both]
Baby, just go
It's cold, baby
It's cold, baby
But, ooh, I don't wanna go
It's cold outside
"Baby, It's Cold Outside" is part of Legend's A Legendary Christmas album, which is out now.