Santa Claus
C-Nile Lyrics
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Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I called on dear old Santa Claus
To see what I could see
He took me to his workshop
And told his plans to me, so
[Chorus]
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He knows when you're a wake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland 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 comin' to town
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
[Chorus]
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland 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 comin' to town
The lyrics to C-Nile's song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" are a reimagining of the classic Christmas song. The song starts with the singer describing a journey along the Milky Way and making a stop at the North Pole for a holiday. The singer then visits Santa Claus in his workshop where Santa reveals his plans for the upcoming Christmas.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of being on Santa's "nice" list and warns against being "naughty." Santa is depicted as all-knowing, seeing and knowing everything that children do, even when they're sleeping or awake. The lyrics urge children to be good for the sake of goodness itself.
The second verse highlights the excitement of children as they anticipate Santa's arrival on Christmas. The mention of little tin horns, toy drums, and other toys suggests the joy and anticipation associated with the holiday season. It also mentions the idea of Toyland, where children in "Girl and Boy land" will have a jubilee and build a Toyland around the Christmas tree.
The final verse acknowledges Santa's busy schedule and the responsibility of filling millions of stockings on Christmas day. It encourages children to write their letters to Santa and mail them promptly to ensure their wishes are heard. The verse concludes by reminding listeners that Santa is preparing his reindeer and sleigh for his annual journey.
Overall, the lyrics of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" evoke feelings of excitement, wonder, and the importance of being good during the holiday season to receive gifts from Santa.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I recently had an amazing journey through the galaxy.
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I took a break at the North Pole to enjoy my vacation.
I called on dear old Santa Claus, to see what I could see
I visited Santa Claus to find out what was happening.
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me, so
He showed me his workshop and shared his intentions with me.
You better watch out, you better not cry
You need to be cautious and refrain from crying.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't be sad or upset, and I'll explain the reason.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is arriving in the vicinity.
He's making a list and checking it twice
He's creating a list and reviewing it carefully.
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He will determine who has been misbehaving or behaving well.
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He observes you while you are asleep.
He knows when you're awake
He's aware of your state of wakefulness.
He knows if you've been bad or good
He's informed about your actions, whether they were bad or good.
So be good for goodness sake
Therefore, strive to be virtuous simply for the sake of being virtuous.
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Using small brass horns and miniature drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Playing cheerful and rhythmic tunes
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Dolls with curly hair that walk unsteadily and make cute sounds
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Also including toy elephants, boats, and miniature cars
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
The children in the world will have a joyous celebration
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
They will create a magical Toyland surrounding the Christmas tree
Now Santa is a busy man, he has no time to play
Currently, Santa Claus is occupied and has no leisure time
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
He has a vast number of stockings to fill on the day of Christmas
You'd better write your letter now, and mail it right away
It is advisable for you to write your letter promptly and send it immediately
Because he's getting ready, his reindeer's and his sleigh
As he prepares himself, his reindeer and sleigh are also being prepared
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Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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