Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Chris Botti 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 song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Chris Botti starts with the singer taking a trip across the Milky Way and ending up at the North Pole where he meets Santa Claus. In Santa's workshop, Santa reveals his plans for the upcoming holiday season. The song then moves to the catchy and well-known chorus which warns listeners to behave and be good because Santa Claus is coming to town to check on who has been naughty or nice. The chorus is repeated with a fun assortment of toy items being mentioned, including tin horns, toy drums, curly head dolls, elephants, boats, and kiddie cars.
The verses and chorus of the song come together to present a portrait of the magic and excitement of the holiday season, particularly for children. In addition to celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus, the song depicts the creation of a mythical Toyland around the Christmas tree where children can play and have a jubilee. The song emphasizes the importance of being good and behaving because Santa is always watching, using his powers to determine who deserves presents on Christmas Day.
Overall, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" is a fun and catchy song that has become a beloved classic during the holiday season. The song's emphasis on magic, excitement, and good behavior keeps people of all ages looking forward to the arrival of Santa Claus every year.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I went on an imaginary journey through space and time
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I visited the magical land of Santa Claus
I called on dear old Santa Claus
I requested an audience with the jolly man himself
To see what I could see
To explore the wondrous and magical realm of Christmas
He took me to his workshop
I was given a tour of the workshop where the toys are made
And told his plans to me, so
I was let in on the secrets of how Santa operates
You better watch out, you better not cry
You should behave yourself and not misbehave
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't be grumpy, Santa's coming soon
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Get ready for the arrival of Santa Claus and the joyous celebrations of Christmas
He's making a list and checking it twice
Santa is keeping track of who has been naughty or nice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa will reward good behavior and punish bad behavior
He sees you when you're sleepin'
Santa is always watching, even when you think he's not
He knows when you're awake
Santa knows when you're up and about
He knows if you've been bad or good
Santa knows if you've been behaving yourself or not
So be good for goodness sake
Be good just because it's the right thing to do
With little tin horns and little toy drums
There will be plenty of toys for everyone, big or small
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
The sounds of different toys filling the air will be heard on Christmas morning
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
There will be plenty of cute and cuddly dolls for the kids to play with
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
There will be a wide variety of toys for every child
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
Children from all over the world will be celebrating together
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
The abundance of toys will make it feel like a magical kingdom
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa is always busy, working hard to make sure children receive their presents on time
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
Santa has many children to visit and make happy during the holiday season
You'd better write your letter now
Children should write their letter to Santa with their Christmas wish list
And mail it right away
To ensure that Santa receives the letter on time, it must be sent as soon as possible
Because he's getting ready
Santa is preparing for his annual trip around the world
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
He is making sure that his team of reindeer and sleigh are ready to go
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MJ M
Omg, love this version of the song - kinda has a Bossa Nova-ish kick.
mexton
Love the Brasilian Sound
Jazzman
Nice ........ very nice ........
MiSenigmatic
reminds me of Sims music
Derek Coleman
Mac Harde sent me here...