Zat You Santa Claus
Buster Poindexter and His Banshees Of Blue Lyrics
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Gifts I′m preparing for some Christmas sharing
But I pause because
Hanging my stocking I can hear a knocking
Is that you, Santa Claus?
Sure is dark out, ain't the slightest spark out
′Pon my clackin' jaw
Who's there, who is it stopping for a visit?
Are you bringing a present for me
Something pleasantly pleasant for me?
Then it′s just what I′ve been waiting for
Would you mind slipping it under the door?
Cold winds are howling, or could that be growling?
My legs feel like straws
My-my, oh me-my, kindly will you reply?
Is that you, Santa Claus?
Yes, hanging the stocking, I can hear a knocking
Is that you, Santa Claus?
I say, who's there, who is it, are you stopping for a visit?
Is that you, Santa Claus?
Oh there, Santa, you gave me a scare
Now stop teasing ′cause I know you're there
We don′t believe in no goblins today
But I can't explain why I′m shaking that way
Bet I can see ole Santa in the keyhole
I'll get to the cause
One peek and I'll try there, oh oh, there′s an eye there
Is that you, Santa Claus?
Please, please, pity my knees
Say that′s you, Santa Claus, that's him all right
The song "Zat You Santa Claus" by Buster Poindexter and His Banshees of Blue, is a playful and humorous song that captures the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. The singer is preparing for Christmas and hears a knocking at the door. They question whether it could be Santa Claus, as they hang their stocking and wait for him to arrive. The singer is filled with nervous energy as they hear the knocking, and they begin to ask Santa Claus if he is bringing any presents for them. As they try to get a glimpse of him, they become anxious, and their knees begin to shake.
The lyrics use colorful and vivid imagery, such as "My legs feel like straws," and "I can see ole Santa in the keyhole," to paint a picture of the singer's imagination running wild with the excitement of the holiday. The playful nature of the song is emphasized through the repetition of "Is that you, Santa Claus?" which builds an anticipation in the listener, making them wonder if it really is him. As the song progresses, the singer becomes convinced that it is Santa Claus at the door, and finally, their fear turns to excitement when they confirm that it is indeed him.
Overall, the song encapsulates the magic and excitement of the holiday season, with its catchy beat and upbeat melody capturing the joyful spirit of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Is that you, Santa Claus?
The singer hears a knocking and wonders if it's Santa Claus.
Gifts I'm preparing for some Christmas sharing
But I pause because
The singer is preparing gifts to share for Christmas, but stops because they hear a knocking.
Hanging my stocking I can hear a knocking
Is that you, Santa Claus?
While hanging their stocking, the singer hears a knocking and wonders if it's Santa Claus.
Sure is dark out, ain't the slightest spark out
'Pon my clackin' jaw
Who's there, who is it stopping for a visit?
It's very dark outside and the artist's teeth are chattering. They ask who's knocking and who is stopping by to visit.
Are you bringing a present for me
Something pleasantly pleasant for me?
Then it's just what I've been waiting for
Would you mind slipping it under the door?
The artist asks if Santa Claus is bringing them a present and if so, they're excited and ask if it can be slipped under the door.
Cold winds are howling, or could that be growling?
My legs feel like straws
My-my, oh me-my, kindly will you reply?
Is that you, Santa Claus?
It's cold outside and the winds are making noise. The singer's legs feel weak and they ask if it's Santa Claus knocking.
Yes, hanging the stocking, I can hear a knocking
Is that you, Santa Claus?
The singer hears knocking again while hanging their stocking and wonders if it's Santa Claus.
I say, who's there, who is it, are you stopping for a visit?
Is that you, Santa Claus?
The artist asks again who's knocking and if they're there to visit, wondering if it's Santa Claus.
Oh there, Santa, you gave me a scare
Now stop teasing 'cause I know you're there
We don't believe in no goblins today
But I can't explain why I'm shaking that way
The artist realizes it's actually Santa Claus knocking, but they were scared at first. They mention not believing in goblins, but can't explain why they're still shaking.
Bet I can see ole Santa in the keyhole
I'll get to the cause
One peek and I'll try there, oh oh, there's an eye there
Is that you, Santa Claus?
The artist peeks through the keyhole and sees what they believe is Santa Claus's eye. They confirm by asking if it's him.
Please, please, pity my knees
Say that's you, Santa Claus, that's him all right
The singer pleads for Santa Claus to confirm that it's him, and once he does, the singer is relieved and confirms it's really him.
Writer(s): Jack Fox
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alabaster9
can't believe only 300 people have viewed this video! I remember when this shit first aired on MTV! Love it then and love it now!!
@andreitarkovsky3214
whoa 10 years!
@marylbullock
2021 and still loving it.
@billnegron1057
To be in that video must have been so much fun!!
@dukiewilkos4247
I loved this as a kid! So cheesey, but still makes me smile. MERRY XMAS!
@dukiewilkos4247
2019 and still loving it. Merry Christmas to all.🌲🎅🤶🎄🌜
@jr.a8301
i grew up in the 80s and this is the funniest video i have ever seen. 😂🤣
@SergioMunguia-jp9qv
Que buena version de buster me fascina los cambios de orquesta su ritmo y su forma de interpretarla fabulosa gracias
@dankryskalla8490
Memories of my brother, he loved this video.
@crystalbeach5715
This Buster Poindexter is very good. I enjoyed this video and your voice very much.