Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Santa's Return: Yuletide Revelry in Cody Johnson's Christmas Ballad
Lyrics
Well now, it's Christmas time pretty baby
Expressing the start of Christmas festivities.
And the snow is fallin' on the ground
Describing the wintry scene with falling snow.
Well now, it's Christmas time pretty baby
Reiterating the onset of Christmas.
And the snow is fallin' on the ground
Repeating the image of snowfall during Christmas.
Well you be a real, real good little baby
Encouraging good behavior in anticipation of gifts from Santa.
That Santa Claus is back in town
Confirming that Santa Claus has arrived because the listener has been good.
I ain't got no sleigh with reindeer
Stating the absence of traditional Christmas elements like a sleigh and reindeer.
Got no sack on my back
Emphasizing the lack of a gift sack.
You gonna see me rollin' in, in a big long Cadillac
Describing Santa's arrival in a lavish Cadillac.
Lord, it's Christmas time pretty baby
Repeating the sentiment of Christmas and snowfall.
And the snow is fallin' on the ground
Continuing the description of the Christmas season.
Lord, it's Christmas time pretty baby
Reiterating the winter scene with falling snow.
And the snow is fallin' on the ground
Repeating the image of snowfall during Christmas.
You be a real, real, real good little baby
Stressing the importance of good behavior for receiving gifts.
'Cause ol' Santa Claus is back in town
Confirming Santa's return due to the listener being good.
(I'm back baby, let's roll)
Inserting an enthusiastic remark about Santa's return.
(Run Rudolf run, let's go)
Referencing the classic Christmas song "Run Rudolf Run."
(Woo)
An exclamation expressing excitement or joy.
Let me tell you what you oughta do baby
Suggesting actions to prepare for Santa's visit.
You know you oughta
Encouraging a specific action without specifying it in the lyrics.
Hang up your pretty stockings
Advising the hanging of Christmas stockings.
Turn off all the light
Instructing to turn off lights, possibly to create a cozy atmosphere for Santa's arrival.
Ol' Santa Claus is comin' down your chimney tonight
Describing Santa's traditional entry through the chimney.
Lord, it's Christmas time pretty baby
Reiterating the Christmas season and snowfall.
And the snow is falling on the ground
Describing the wintry scene with falling snow.
You be a real, real, real good baby
Emphasizing the importance of good behavior for receiving gifts.
Santa Claus is back in town
Confirming Santa's return due to the listener being good.
Ooh, you know I'm back baby
Reaffirming Santa's return.
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