Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Naughty or Nice: Santa's Judgment Is Coming
Lyrics
You better watch out
Being cautious and attentive, as something significant is approaching.
You better not cry
Advising against displaying sorrow or weakness.
Better not pout
Discouraging a sulking or disgruntled attitude.
I'm telling you why
Stating a reason for the caution, emphasizing the imminent arrival of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Reiterating the news of Santa Claus's impending visit to town.
He's making a list,
Describing Santa Claus engaging in the task of creating a list.
And checking it twice,
Emphasizing the thoroughness of Santa's list-making process.
Gonna find out
Expressing the intention to discover who has behaved well and who hasn't.
Who's naughty and nice.
Highlighting the dual nature of the list: distinguishing between naughty and nice behavior.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Reiterating the imminent arrival of Santa Claus and the purpose of his visit.
He sees you when you're sleeping
Noting Santa's awareness even during people's sleep, emphasizing his vigilance.
He knows when you're awake
Highlighting Santa's knowledge of people's wakefulness, reinforcing his watchful nature.
He knows if you've been bad or good
Indicating Santa's awareness of individuals' moral conduct, distinguishing between good and bad behavior.
So be good for goodness sake
Encouraging virtuous behavior for the sake of being good.
Oh! You better watch out!
Repeating the warning to be cautious and attentive.
You better not cry.
Reiterating the advice against displaying sorrow or weakness.
Better not pout,
Reemphasizing the discouragement of a sulking or disgruntled attitude.
I'm telling you why.
Restating the reason for caution, reminding of Santa Claus's imminent arrival.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Confirming the upcoming arrival of Santa Claus in town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Reiterating the certainty of Santa Claus's arrival.
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