Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Alvin & The Chipmunks Lyrics
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You better be good and you better be nice
You better watch out
You better not cry
I'm telling you why
Why?
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice
Gonna find out
Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Okay
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Little tin horns
Little toy drums
Rudy-toot-toots
And rummy tum-tums
Curly haired dolls
That cuddle and coo
Elephants, boats
And Kiddy cars too
The kids in Girl and Boy Land
Will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland tall
All around the Christmas tree
So you better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
The song "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Alvin & The Chipmunks is a classic Christmas song that has been covered by multiple artists over the years. The song warns children to be good, as Santa is making a list and checking it twice to determine who is naughty or nice. The lyrics emphasize the importance of good behavior and remind children that Santa always knows if they have been bad or good.
The song also paints a picture of the joy and excitement that comes with Christmas, with references to the various toys and decorations that children love during the holiday season. The children of Girl and Boy Land have a jubilee as they build Toyland around the Christmas tree, with little tin horns, toy drums, and cuddly dolls adding to the festive atmosphere. The lyrics create an image of a joyous community coming together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Now listen here, Chipmunks, to this advice
Pay attention, Chipmunks, because I have some important advice to give you
You better be good and you better be nice
You need to behave and be kind
You better watch out
Be careful and alert
You better not cry
You shouldn't cry
You better not pout
Don't frown or look angry
I'm telling you why
I'll explain to you why you need to behave and be kind
Why?
Why do I need to behave and be kind?
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to visit
He's making a list
Santa is making a list of children
And checking it twice
He's checking his list twice to make sure he doesn't forget anyone
Gonna find out
He will discover
Who's naughty and nice
Who has been misbehaving and who has been good
He sees you when you're sleeping
Santa can see you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
Santa knows if you have been good or bad
So be good for goodness sake
Be good simply because it's the right thing to do
Okay
Alright
Little tin horns
Small instruments shaped like horns
Little toy drums
Small drums that are toys
Rudy-toot-toots
Sounds made by the horns
And rummy tum-tums
Sounds made by the drums
Curly haired dolls
Dolls with curly hair
That cuddle and coo
Dolls that are soft and make gentle sounds
Elephants, boats
Toys that are shaped like elephants and boats
And Kiddy cars too
Small toy cars
The kids in Girl and Boy Land
Children living in a place called 'Girl and Boy Land'
Will have a jubilee
They will have a joyous celebration
They're gonna build a Toyland tall
They will build a tall Toyland
All around the Christmas tree
It will surround the Christmas tree
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to visit
You better watch out
Be careful and alert
You better not cry
You shouldn't cry
Better not pout
Don't frown or look angry
I'm telling you why
I explained to you why you need to behave and be kind
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to visit
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to visit
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James Aiello
I find he sees you when you’re sleeping a little creepy oh god he sees me in the shower too does he
Awesome thoughts
Merry Christmas 🎁 2022 and a happy new year 🎊 I can’t wait to see what gifts 🎁 Santa 🎅 brings me this year
Springtrap
One classy guy and he looks awesome
Awesome thoughts
santa 🎅 is coming to town can’t wait 😊 to see the presents 🎁
Brittany M
Sooooo gooooood
Manveer Singh 88888888
Suuuuuuper cute voice alvin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😄🙃😇😇😸👩🏫
Awesome thoughts
whoo hoo santa! 🎅 i know him thats a quote from the movie elf
Awesome thoughts
whoo hoo santa 🎅
Kiki Rawls
Alvin and Simon and th dedor I love y'all can sing very well
Ava Hurst
They do sing very well