Lyrics
You better watch out
Be cautious, pay attention
You better not cry
Refers to not expressing sorrow or distress
Better not pout
Don't sulk or show displeasure
I'm telling you why
Explaining the reason for caution
Santa Claus is coming to town
Indicates the imminent arrival of Santa Claus
He's making a list
He is preparing a record
And checking it twice
Ensuring accuracy in his records
Gonna find out
Intending to discover
Who's naughty and nice
Determining between good and mischievous behavior
Santa Claus is coming to town
Reiterating the imminent arrival of Santa Claus
He sees you when you're sleeping
Awareness of actions during sleep
He knows when you're awake
Awareness of actions during wakefulness
He knows if you've been bad or good
Knowledge of behavior's morality
So be good for goodness sake
Encouragement for ethical behavior
Oh! You better watch out! You better not cry
Reiteration of caution and reasons for it
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Reemphasizing the need for positive behavior
Santa Claus is coming to town
Restating the impending arrival of Santa Claus
Santa Claus is coming to town
Repeat statement of Santa's imminent arrival
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