Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Haven Gillespie Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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;
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.
The song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" is a classic Christmas tune that is popularly associated with the joy and magic of the holiday season. The song is an upbeat reminder to children that Santa Claus is coming to deliver gifts, and that they better be on their best behavior, or else they risk being added to Santa's naughty list. The lyrics are simple but impactful, urging children to be kind and to display good behavior throughout the holiday season, as Santa Claus is always watching.
The song's lyrics stress the idea that Santa Claus is always watching, which is reinforced by the line, "he sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake." It's a reminder to children that their behavior is being monitored, and that they will be rewarded if they act well, but punished if they are naughty. The idea of Santa Claus as a reward-giver and enforcer of morality is a central theme throughout the song.
The song was originally written in 1934 by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots and has since been covered by numerous artists. The song's catchy melody and simple, memorable lyrics have made it a holiday classic that is loved by generations of children and adults worldwide. The song has been performed by a variety of singers, including Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, and Justin Bieber, among many others.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch out
Be cautious and attentive
You better not cry
Avoid expressing sadness
Better not pout
Don't show disappointment
I'm telling you why
I have a good reason for saying this
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is going to visit soon
He's making a list,
He is preparing a record
And checking it twice;
He is verifying it comprehensively
Gonna find out
Determine with certainty
Who's naughty and nice.
Who is well behaved and who is not
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is going to visit soon
He sees you when you're sleeping
He observes you when you are asleep
He knows when you're awake
He is aware when you are conscious
He knows if you've been bad or good
He is conscious of your good and bad deeds
So be good for goodness sake
Therefore, be well behaved because it is the right thing to do
Oh! You better watch out!
Oh dear! Be extra careful and alert
You better not cry.
You should not express sorrow
Better not pout,
It is not suitable to show disappointment
I'm telling you why.
I am giving you an explanation
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa is going to visit soon.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
zefallafez
Great.