Here Comes Santa Claus
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Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin' on the reins
Bells are ringin', children singin'
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He's got a bag that's filled with toys
For boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
He loves you just the same
Santa knows were all good children
That makes everything right
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He'll come around when the chimes ring out
That it's Christmas morn again
Peace on earth will come to all
If we just follow the light




So close your eyes and make a wish
Cuz Santa, santa, santa, cuz Santa Claus comes tonight!

Overall Meaning

In "Here Comes Santa Claus," a beloved Christmas song, the lyrics describe the excitement surrounding Santa Claus's arrival on Christmas Eve. The lyrics paint a picturesque scene of Santa Claus riding in his sleigh, being pulled by his reindeer. Children are singing and the bells are ringing, signifying that Christmas is coming. The song expresses that Santa Claus is non-discriminatory, as he loves all the children equally, regardless of their economic status.


The song's final verse speaks about the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of bringing peace to the world by following the light. The belief is that if one follows this light, then they will find happiness and joy, which is what Christmas is all about. The song ultimately provides a sense of hope and wonder, which is a central theme of Christmas.


The lyrics of "Here Comes Santa Claus" have been translated into several languages, including Dutch, Swedish, and Hawaiian. The song was composed by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman and was first recorded in 1947 by Autry himself. Autry was a famous cowboy actor who had an extensive acting career, and he also sang a lot of Western and Christmas songs.


Line by Line Meaning

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Santa Claus is on his way and approaching quickly.


Right down Santa Claus lane
Santa Claus is traveling down the designated lane for him.


Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Santa's famous reindeer, Vixen and Blitzen, are leading the pack.


Pullin' on the reins
The reindeer are tugging on the reins to guide the sleigh.


Bells are ringin', children singin'
The sound of bells and children's voices fills the air, creating a festive atmosphere.


All is merry and bright
The holiday season is in full swing and everyone is happy and enjoying themselves.


Hang your stockings and say your prayers
Traditions of the holiday season, such as hanging stockings and praying, are observed.


'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Santa is expected to arrive and bring joy to everyone.


He's got a bag that's filled with toys
Santa is carrying a bag full of presents for children.


For boys and girls again
Santa is bringing toys for both boys and girls, just as he does every year.


Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
The sound of ringing sleigh bells can be heard, signaling Santa's arrival.


Oh what a beautiful sight
The scene of Santa's sleigh and the ringing bells is a wonderful sight to behold.


So jump in bed and cover your head
Children should go to bed and get ready for Santa's arrival.


'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Santa is coming soon and children should be asleep when he arrives.


He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
Santa loves all children equally, regardless of their wealth or status.


He loves you just the same
Santa has unconditional love for every child.


Santa knows were all good children
Santa is aware that all children have been well-behaved and deserving of presents.


That makes everything right
Knowing that Santa acknowledges their goodness brings peace of mind and happiness to children.


So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
Everyone should embrace the holiday spirit and be happy and joyful.


'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Santa is coming soon and everyone should be in good spirits for his arrival.


He'll come around when the chimes ring out
Santa will arrive when the church bells ring on Christmas morning.


That it's Christmas morn again
It is once again Christmas morning, a special and joyous time of the year.


Peace on earth will come to all
Christmas is a time of peace and love for all people, regardless of differences.


If we just follow the light
By following the teachings of the holiday season, people can experience peace and goodwill towards others.


So close your eyes and make a wish
During this magical time of the year, people can make wishes and have hope for the future.


Cuz Santa, santa, santa, cuz Santa Claus comes tonight!
Santa is coming soon and everyone should be excited and filled with anticipation.




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Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeers pulling on the reins
Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright
So hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane
He's got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane
He'll come around when chimes ring out that it's Christmastime again
Peace on earth will come to all if we just follow the light
So let's give thanks to the Lord above, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeers pulling on the reins
Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright
So jump in bed and cover your head, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight
He is a miracle come to all if we just follow the light
So let's give thanks to the Lord above, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight
So let's give thanks to the Lord above, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight



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@savethewildlife6415

i love when he says โ€œhe doesnโ€™t care if the kids are rich or poor he loves us all the same.โ€ Such a sweet line! Merry Christmas 2021

@YouTubesucksdick

Merry Christmas from 2022. Another year gone ๐Ÿ˜Š

@andrewdavis8872

Merry Christmas from 2023

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I have my tree up

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Imagine a world where money doesnโ€™t determineโ€ฆ it sure as hell isnโ€™t this one.

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@davidking4838

Gene takes a light hearted theme and gives it deep down, real-life heart and meaning. This version is a classic.

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