War Is Coming
Epic Score(Epic Action & Adventure vol.4) Lyrics

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You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list,
And checking it twice

Gonna find out
Who's naughty and nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
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 coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are actually from a Christmas song called "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". However, in the Epic Score's song "War Is Coming", the lyrics have been changed to give a different meaning. Instead of referring to Santa Claus, the lyrics have been reimagined as a warning of war approaching. The first stanza of the song warns people to be alert and remain cautious because war can come at any time. The lyrics then shift into detailing the preparation of "checking the list twice" and finding out who will be affected by the war. The song ends with a repetition of the warning from the first stanza, signaling that war is on the horizon.

Interestingly, the original version of the song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" was written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie and was first performed on radio in November 1934. It contains several versions, but it is generally agreed upon that the song tells children to behave well for Santa Claus to bring them presents on Christmas Day. However, Epic Score's version of the song repurposes the original melody and lyrics to create a sense of urgency and fear in the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

You better watch out
Be wary, pay attention to your surroundings

You better not cry
Don't sob or show weakness

Better not pout
Don't be upset or sulky

I'm telling you why
I'm informing you of the reason behind my advice

Santa Claus is coming to town
An all-seeing, all-knowing figure is approaching

He's making a list
Compiling a record of good and bad behavior

And checking it twice
Reviewing the list methodically

Gonna find out
Intending to discover

Who's naughty and nice.
To identify who has been well-behaved and who has not

He sees you when you're sleeping
Aware of your habits even in your private moments

He knows when you're awake
Knowledgeable about your state of consciousness