It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev'rywhere you go;
Take a look in the five-and-ten, glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,
Toys in ev'ry store,
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben;
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen;
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev'rywhere you go;
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well,
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,




And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" is a joyful celebration of the holiday season. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional changes that occur during this time of year, including the decorating of stores and streets, the rush of shoppers, and the excitement of children who dream of gifts like hopalong boots and talking dolls. The song expresses the hope and happiness that come with the arrival of Christmas, as well as the universal values of family, love, and generosity.


The first verse sets the stage for the song, announcing that Christmas is on its way and indicating some of the signs that herald its arrival. The second verse focuses on the wishes of children and their anticipation of gifts, while the final verse emphasizes the spirit of Christmas and its ability to inspire the singing of carols and the ringing of bells. Overall, the song captures the essence of the holiday season and encourages listeners to join in the celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The excitement and joy of the Christmas season is becoming more and more apparent


Ev'rywhere you go;
No matter where you look, you can see and feel the festive spirit of Christmas


Take a look in the five-and-ten, glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
The shops are decorated with bright and colorful Christmas decorations and goodies, such as candy canes and sparkling silver decorations


Toys in ev'ry store,
Toy stores are stocked with a wide variety of toys for children to enjoy during the holidays


But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door.
The most beautiful holiday decoration is the holly that adorns your front door, welcoming guests to your home


A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben;
The desired Christmas gifts of two young boys, Barney and Ben, are cowboy boots and a toy gun


Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen;
Two young girls, Janice and Jen, are hoping to receive dolls that can talk and walk as gifts for Christmas


And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
The parents are eagerly anticipating the end of the Christmas break so that their children can return to school


There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.
Christmas trees are being put up all over town, including at the Grand Hotel and in the local park; these trees are strong enough to withstand harsh winter weather


Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right within your heart
Before long, the sound of bells ringing will fill the air, and the thing that will inspire the ringing is the joy and cheer of singing Christmas carols directly from the heart




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its literally February but Christmas music is making me so nostalgic :(

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