It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Jann Arden (Holiday) Lyrics


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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Takes a look in the five and ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
It's the prettiest sight to see
Is the holly that will be on your own front door

A pair of Hopalong boots
and a pistol that shoots is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring




Is the carol that you sing right within your heart
Right within your heart

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Jann Arden paints a picture of the start of the Christmas season. Everywhere you go, the signs of Christmas are present, from the storefronts adorned with candy canes and silver lanes, to the abundance of toys and gifts in every store. The lyrics also touch on the wishes of children, like Barney and Ben who hope for Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots, and Janice and Jen who dream of dolls that can talk and walk. The anticipation of Christmas is also felt by parents who "can hardly wait for school to start again."


Arden goes on to describe the beauty of Christmas trees, such as the one in the Grand Hotel and one in the park, which remain sturdy despite the snow. Soon the bells will start ringing and the carols will be sung. However, the true essence of Christmas lies not in the material signs, but in the carols that come from within the heart.


The song captures the excitement and wonder of Christmas through a child's eyes, highlighting the simplicity and joy of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us and everything around us is starting to take on the look and feel of the holiday.


Everywhere you go
No matter where you are, in every place you visit, there are signs of Christmas cheer.


Takes a look in the five and ten
If you take a look into the local five and dime store, you'll find that it's filled with holiday decorations and treats.


Glistening once again
The holiday lights and decorations are shining brightly, just as they do every year.


With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The holiday decorations include candy canes and shining silver decorations, adding to the festive atmosphere.


Toys in every store
All the stores are stocked with toys for the holiday season.


It's the prettiest sight to see
The sight of all these toys and gifts is a beautiful and heartwarming thing.


Is the holly that will be on your own front door
One of the most beautiful aspects of the holiday season is the decorations, like holly wreaths, that adorn our own homes and doors.


A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots is the wish of Barney and Ben
Children have very specific wishes for gifts during the holiday season, such as cowboy boots and a toy gun for Barney and Ben.


Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk is the hope of Janice and Jen
And girls like Janice and Jen hope for interactive dolls that can talk and walk on their own.


And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Parents also look forward to the holiday season because it means their children will be on break from school, but they will be excited for them to go back to school once the holiday is over.


There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
The holiday spirit is so widespread that even hotels and public places have decorated trees for everyone to enjoy.


One in the park as well
In fact, even outdoor public spaces, like parks, have Christmas trees on display.


The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
These trees are the types that can withstand the winter elements, including snow and cold temperatures.


Soon the bells will start
As the holiday season grows near, the sound of bells ringing starts to become more common.


And the thing that will make them ring
The magic of the holiday season is what truly makes the bells ring with joy and excitement.


Is the carol that you sing right within your heart
The true essence of Christmas is the joy and love that everyone feels, which is reflected in the songs, carols and music we all associate with the season.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Willson

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Comments from YouTube:

Megan

Loooove her so much! Also love the little clips from classic old movies, with bits of her in there too! :)

Wendy Whalen

Love Jann's version of this traditional Holiday classic!

Megan

This song reminds me of the mall at Christmas time! I usually can't stand the mall, but this makes me yearn for just walking around with slushy boots and seeing the hustle and bustle, and that mall muzak! A couple months, and I'll be there... :)

Dee's

Love this makes me remember my child hood christmases.

Sue Marie

Love it. Brings back memories.

Ann Beck

Thanks Jann...Merry Christmas to you & yours!

BakeLikeAPro

@JanArdenVEVO Merry Christmas Jann ! Really loved your Christmas special on @TheSocialCTV a few days ago. :-)

Rob Moir

this must be pretty old black and white thanks Jann

allison Smith

anything Jann,, is good

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