It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics


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David Seville: It's beginning alot like Christmas
Chipmunks: Everywhere you go
DS: Take a look in the five and ten,
Listening once again with candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas
C: Toys in every store
But the prettiest site to see
Is the holly that will be on your own front door
DS: A pair of hobalong 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
C: Oh it's beginning to look alot like Christmas
Oh yes, everywhere, absolutely everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One on the porch as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas
Oh yes soon, very soon, the bells will clang
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right here,
Right within your heart
Yes sir
All: And the thing that will make them ring




Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart

Overall Meaning

The classic song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" performed by Alvin and the Chipmunks delivers a festive vibe with its upbeat tempo and joyful lyrics. The song captures the essence of Christmas by describing the holiday decorations and gifts that indicate its arrival. The opening line sung by David Seville says, "It's beginning a lot like Christmas," which means that the signs of the holiday season are beginning to show. Everywhere they go, there are Christmas decorations and holiday cheer. The reference to the five and ten refers to the department store, where one can witness candy canes and silver lanes aglow.


The chorus sung by the Chipmunks talks about the various Christmas decorations, especially toys in every store. However, the most exquisite sight to see is the holly that one will put on their own front door. The following verse by David Seville talks about what each character in the song wishes for Christmas. Barney and Ben want a pair of hobalong boots and a pistol that shoots, while Janice and Jen hope for some walking and talking dolls. It is known that even the parents are looking forward to the new school year.


Overall, the song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a joyful tune that captures the essence of the holiday season. The song portrays an optimistic view of Christmas while emphasizing the decorations, gifts, and anticipation of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

It's beginning alot like Christmas
The signs of Christmas are starting to show.


Everywhere you go
These signs are present all around us, wherever we may be.


Take a look in the five and ten
In the stores, one can see the festive decorations and merchandise.


Listening once again with candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The atmosphere is joyful and filled with sweet treats and bright lights.


Toys in every store
The abundance of toys for sale is overwhelming.


But the prettiest site to see
Despite the many distractions, the most beautiful sight is still to come.


Is the holly that will be on your own front door
The simple yet elegant natural decorations adorning one's own home are the most charming.


A pair of hobalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Children have simple desires for toys and gifts.


Is the wish of Barney and Ben
These are representative names for all children excited for Christmas.


Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Girls often wish for dolls that can interact with them.


Is the hope of Janice and Jen
These are representative names for all children with specific toy requests.


And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for School to start again
Parents eagerly anticipate the end of the holiday season and the return of normal routines.


There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
Even public spaces and businesses are decorated for the holidays.


One on the porch as well
Homes and personal spaces are adorned with festive decorations too.


The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
The trees chosen for outdoor display are resilient and able to withstand winter weather.


Oh yes, everywhere, absolutely everywhere you go
The festive spirit of the season is ubiquitous and impossible to ignore.


Oh yes soon, very soon, the bells will clang
The sound of Christmas bells will soon ring out and signal the holiday is truly here.


And the thing that will make them ring
The reason for the joyous bell-ringing is


Is the carol that you sing
The songs of celebration that everyone collectively participates in.


Right within your heart
The source of true Christmas spirit is personal and internal.


And the thing that will make them ring
Once again, the reason for the joyous bell-ringing is


Is the carol that you sing
The collective expression of joy that comes from within the heart.




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Written by: FRED COOTS J, Haven Gillespie

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