Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Joyful Vigil: Embrace Kindness, Santa's Checking It Twice
Lyrics
You better watch out, you better not cry
You should be cautious; Santa Claus is coming, and misbehavior may have consequences.
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Avoid sulking or being upset because Santa is keeping an eye on behavior.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Repetition emphasizes that Santa is on his way to town, building anticipation.
Santa Claus is coming to town
-Santa Claus is coming to town
-He's making a list and checking it twice
Santa is creating a list and checking it twice to determine who is good or bad.
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He will discover who is naughty and who is nice, reinforcing the idea of accountability.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Reiteration of Santa's imminent arrival, underlining the importance of good behavior.
Santa Claus is coming to town
-Santa Claus is coming to town
-He sees when you are sleeping
Santa is aware of your actions, even when you are asleep.
He knows when you're awake
He is observant and knows when you are awake, emphasizing constant vigilance.
He knows if you been bad or good
Santa has knowledge of whether you've been bad or good.
So be good for goodness' sake
Encouraging good behavior for the sake of goodness itself.
You better watch out, you better not cry
Reiteration of the warning against crying or pouting due to Santa's imminent arrival.
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Emphasizes the importance of not sulking, with a reminder of Santa's scrutiny.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Repeated emphasis on Santa's arrival, urging continued good behavior.
Santa Claus is coming to town
-Santa Claus is coming to town
-With little tin horns and little toy drums
Describes traditional toys and items associated with Christmas, creating a festive atmosphere.
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
-Curly head dolls that toddle and coo
-Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
-Santa Claus is coming to town
Reiteration of Santa's impending arrival with an additional mention of toys.
Santa Claus is coming to town
-Santa Claus is coming to town
-He sees when you are sleeping
Reiteration that Santa observes even during sleep, reinforcing the theme of constant monitoring.
He knows when you're awake
Reaffirms Santa's awareness when you are awake, maintaining the idea of constant vigilance.
He knows if you been bad or good
Reiterates Santa's knowledge of your behavior, reinforcing the importance of being good.
So be good for goodness' sake
Encourages good behavior for the sake of goodness itself.
You better watch out, you better not cry
Reiterates the caution against crying or pouting due to Santa's imminent arrival.
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Stresses the importance of avoiding sulking, with a reminder of Santa's watchful eye.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Repetition of the message that Santa is coming, creating a sense of excitement and urgency.
Santa Claus is coming to town
-Santa Claus is coming
-Santa Claus is coming to town
-Santa Claus is coming to town
Continued repetition, building anticipation for Santa's arrival in town.
Santa Claus is coming
-Santa Claus is coming
-Santa Claus is coming to town
-To town
-To town
Repetition of the destination, underscoring the imminent arrival of Santa in town.
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