Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Jolly Revelry: Embrace the Spirit of Santa Claus with Mitchell Tenpenny
Lyrics
(Santa Claus is comin' to town)
Santa Claus is on his way to town.
(Oh, yeah, Santa Claus is comin' to town)
Reiteration of the excitement about Santa Claus coming to town.
You better watch out
A warning to be cautious or behave properly.
You better not cry
An admonition not to cry.
You better not pout
A caution against sulking or being unhappy.
I'm telling you why
Explaining the reason for the warnings – Santa is coming.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Repetition emphasizing that Santa is indeed coming to town.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
-Santa Claus is comin' to town
-He's making a list
Santa is creating a list, possibly of children's behavior.
Checking it twice
Checking the list twice to ensure accuracy.
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice, yeah
Santa is determined to discover who has been good or bad.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Reiteration of Santa's impending arrival.
Oh, yeah, Santa Claus is comin' to town
-Santa Claus is comin' to town
-He sees you when you're sleeping
Highlighting Santa's knowledge of children's behavior and the importance of being good.
He knows when you're awake
-He knows if you've been bad or good
-So be good for goodness sake
-Oh, you better watch out
Reiteration of the warning to be cautious.
Better not cry
Repetition of the admonition not to cry.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Reiteration of the caution against being unhappy.
'Cause Santa Claus is comin' to town
Reiteration of the reason for caution – Santa is on his way.
Oh, yeah, Santa Claus is comin' to town
-Santa Claus is comin' to town
-(Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas)
A joyful exclamation associated with Christmas.
Santa Claus is comin' to town (yeah, he's coming to town)
Repetition of the anticipation of Santa's arrival.
Santa Claus is comin' to town (yeah, he's coming to town)
-Santa Claus is comin' to town
-Oh, yeah he is
Expressing excitement about Santa's imminent arrival.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Reiteration of the excitement and anticipation of Santa's arrival.
Oh, yeah, Santa Claus is comin' to town
-Santa Claus is comin' to town
-(One horse open sleigh)
A reference to a one-horse open sleigh, possibly symbolizing the traditional Christmas spirit.
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