Lyrics
Christmas is comin' and it's time to think
Acknowledging the approach of Christmas and contemplating behavior.
Have I been good or bad?
Reflecting on whether one has been good or bad.
It's hard to remember everything I've done
Expressing difficulty in recalling all actions, particularly those that upset the mother.
Every time my mom got mad
Referring to instances when the mother became angry.
I didn't mean to watch the TV while I did my homework
Explaining an unintentional act of watching TV while doing homework.
I'll never stay up past my bedtime
Promising not to stay up past bedtime.
Ever again
Committing to never staying up late again.
Oh, Santa, please don't forget me
Making a plea to Santa not to be forgotten.
I promise I'll change my ways
Promising to change behavior for the better.
Santa, please don't forget me on Christmas day
Reiterating the plea not to be forgotten on Christmas day.
I'll do all of my boring chores and never complain at all
Committing to completing chores without complaint.
I'll even say I'm sorry to the girl next door
Promising to apologize to the neighbor for a past action.
For hiding her favorite ball
Admitting to hiding the neighbor's favorite ball.
I didn't know what I was doin' when I did these dumb things
Expressing ignorance about the consequences of past actions.
And if you give me one more chance
Pleading for one more chance to correct behavior.
I can straighten right out
Confidently stating the ability to improve with another opportunity.
Oh, Santa, please don't forget me
Repeating the plea to Santa not to be forgotten.
I promise I'll change my ways
Reiterating the commitment to change ways for the better.
Santa, please don't forget me on Christmas day
Emphasizing the importance of not being forgotten on Christmas day.
Oh, Santa, please don't forget me
Once again, pleading not to be forgotten by Santa.
I promise I'll change my ways
Reaffirming the promise to change behavior for the better.
Santa, please don't forget me on Christmas day
Reiterating the importance of not being forgotten on Christmas day.
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