Lyrics
You better watch out, you better not cry
You should be cautious, avoid crying
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Avoid being upset, and I'll tell you the reason
Santa Claus is coming, mmh
Indication that Santa Claus is on the way
Santa Claus is coming to town
Confirmation that Santa Claus is coming to the town
Woo
Expressive sound, possibly excitement or anticipation
You better watch out, you better not cry
Reiteration of the need to be careful and not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Reiteration of avoiding being upset, emphasizing the reason
Santa Claus is coming to town, mmh
Confirmation of Santa Claus's imminent arrival
He's making a list, he's checking it twice
Describing Santa Claus preparing a list and checking it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Indicating Santa's determination to find out who is naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah
Reiteration of Santa Claus's impending arrival with enthusiasm
He sees you when you're sleeping
Highlighting Santa's ability to observe people while they are asleep
He knows when you're awake
Stating Santa's knowledge of people being awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
Emphasizing Santa's awareness of whether someone has been good or bad
So be good for goodness sake
Encouraging goodness for the sake of goodness itself
You better watch out, you better not cry
Repetition of the warning to be cautious and not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Repetition of the advice to avoid being upset, emphasizing the reason
'Cause Santa Claus is coming to town, yeas, woo
Reiteration that Santa Claus is on the way with enthusiasm
He sees you when you're sleeping
Reaffirmation of Santa's ability to see people while they sleep
And he knows when you're awake
Restatement of Santa's knowledge about people being awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
Reiteration of Santa's awareness of behavior (good or bad)
So be good for goodness
Encouragement for people to be good for the sake of goodness
Said you better watch out, you better not cry
Reiteration of the warning to be cautious and not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Reiteration of the advice to avoid being upset, emphasizing the reason
Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah
Confirmation of Santa Claus's impending arrival with enthusiasm
Santa Claus is coming to town
Reaffirmation that Santa Claus is indeed coming to town
Santa Claus is coming, yes, woo, to town
Excited confirmation that Santa Claus is coming to town
Here comes old Santa Claus (here comes Santa)
Announcement of Santa Claus's arrival
He's coming and it won't be long (he won't be long)
Emphasizing the imminent arrival of Santa Claus
Here comes old Santa Claus (in his red suit)
Repetition of Santa Claus's arrival with a mention of his red suit
He's coming and it won't be long (he's coming for you)
Reiteration of the imminent arrival of Santa Claus with a focus on the listener
Here comes old Santa Claus (yeah yeah, woo)
Additional excitement about Santa Claus's imminent arrival
He's coming and it won't be long (he's coming for you)
Reiteration of Santa Claus coming soon with a personalized touch
Here comes old Santa Claus
Further excitement about Santa Claus's arrival
Oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
Santa Claus is coming to town
Confirmation of Santa Claus's arrival in town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Reiteration of Santa Claus coming to town
Santa Claus is coming, yes
Excited confirmation of Santa Claus's arrival
To town, to town
Repetition emphasizing Santa Claus coming to town
Merry Christmas
Wishing a Merry Christmas, concluding the song
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