In 2008 and 2009, Roberts was cast in the coming-of-age movies Wild Child, Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac and Lymelife. Roberts appeared in the 2009 family film Hotel for Dogs and The Winning Season. In 2010, she appeared in Valentine's Day, which also starred Julia Roberts. Later the same year, she had a leading role in It's Kind of a Funny Story. In 2010, she played the role of Molly in the Joel Schumacher film Twelve. In 2011, she starred as one of the leads, Jill Roberts, in the slasher film Scream 4.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Emma Roberts Lyrics
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you better not cry,
you better not pout i'm tellin' you why,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
he's gonna find out whos naughty or nice,
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
He sees you when your sleepin'
he knows when your awake,
he knows if you been bad or good
so be good for goodness sake
You better Watch out
you better not cry,
you better not pout i'm tellin' you why,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
the kids and girls in boyland will have a jubilee
they're going to build a toyland all around
the christmas tree.
You better watch out you better
not cry you better not pout i'm tellin' you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming
he's coming to town
The classic Christmas song "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" is a joyful reminder that Santa is on his way to distribute presents to all the good boys and girls. The song begins with a warning to children, telling them to behave because Santa is making his annual visit. He's making a list and checking it twice, so kids better be good. The lyrics remind kids that Santa knows who has been naughty and who has been nice, and the only way to ensure a visit from Santa is to be on the "nice" list. The mood of the song is upbeat and optimistic, with the promise of a joyful "jubilee" once Santa arrives.
The lyrics also remind children that Santa has a watchful eye and is always aware of what they're doing. He sees when they're sleeping and knows when they're awake, so children should always be on their best behavior. The reminder that Santa sees all serves as a warning to children to be on their best behavior, making the song a favorite among parents during the Christmas season.
Overall, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" is a fun and joyful reminder of the magic of the Christmas season. It encourages children to be on their best behavior while building anticipation for the arrival of Santa Claus.
Line by Line Meaning
You better Watch out
Pay attention and be mindful
you better not cry,
Do not express sadness or frustration
you better not pout i'm tellin' you why,
Do not show displeasure or disappointment
Santa Claus is coming to town,
The symbol of Christmas is almost here
He's making a list checkin it twice,
He's assessing behavior and making a record
he's gonna find out whos naughty or nice,
He's going to determine who deserves gifts or not
He sees you when your sleepin'
He is omnipresent and observant
he knows when your awake,
He is aware and knows everything
he knows if you been bad or good
He is judging behavior and actions
so be good for goodness sake
Do the right thing for the sake of doing it
the kids and girls in boyland will have a jubilee
The children will be happy and have fun
they're going to build a toyland all around
A place where toys and happiness are abundant
the christmas tree.
The central symbol of Christmas
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.