Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Lara & Reyes Lyrics


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I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
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]
You better watch out, you better not cry
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lara & Reyes's song "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" describes a visit to the North Pole during the holiday season. The singer has just returned from a trip along the Milky Way and made a stop at the North Pole to spend their holiday. They called on Santa Claus to see what was going on, and he took them on a tour to his workshop, where he showed them the plans of what would soon become a jubilant time for children all over the world.


The chorus warns children to watch out and behave because Santa Claus is coming to town. He's making a list and checking it twice to find out who has been naughty and who has been nice. Santa Claus knows if children have been good or bad - so they better be good for goodness sake if they want to receive presents when Christmas day arrives. The second verse describes the items children will be receiving for Christmas as little tin horns, little toy drums, rooty toot toots, rummy tum tum drums, curly head dolls that toddle and coo, elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too. Children in Girl and Boy land are going to have a jubilee when Santa Claus builds Toyland all around the Christmas tree.


Line by Line Meaning

I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I recently traveled among the stars and galaxies.


Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I made a stop at the geographic North Pole to celebrate a festive occasion.


I called on dear old Santa Claus
I visited the beloved figure of Santa Claus.


To see what I could see
In order to find out what was happening.


He took me to his workshop
He showed me where he makes his toys.


And told his plans to me, so
He shared his intentions with me.


You better watch out, you better not cry
Be careful and avoid showing negative emotions, because there is a reason to be cautious.


Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't be sad or disappointed, because there is an important reason why.


Santa Claus is comin' to town
The famous and beloved figure of Santa Claus is coming to visit.


He's making a list and checking it twice
He is preparing a detailed record and reviewing it carefully.


Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He intends to discover who has been well-behaved and who has been mischievous.


He sees you when you're sleepin'
He is aware of when you are asleep.


He knows when you're awake
He is aware of when you are awake and active.


He knows if you've been bad or good
He is aware of whether you have behaved well or badly.


So be good for goodness sake
Therefore, it is important to behave well just for the sake of being a good person.


With little tin horns and little toy drums
The toys that Santa Claus will bring include small musical instruments.


Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
These instruments will make fun and playful noises.


And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Toys for children will also include dolls with curly hair that walk and make noises.


Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Other toys will include stuffed elephants, toy boats, and small cars for children.


Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
Children all over the world will be excited and happy when they receive their toys.


They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
The children will be so happy with their toys that they will feel like they are in a magical world, with the Christmas tree at the center.


Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa Claus is a hardworking person who does not have time for leisure activities.


He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
He has a very important job to do on Christmas, which is to deliver millions of gifts to children around the world.


You'd better write your letter now
If you want to receive a gift from Santa Claus, it is important to write a letter to him now.


And mail it right away
Don't wait to send the letter, do it immediately.


Because he's getting ready
Santa Claus is currently preparing for the upcoming holiday season.


His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
He is getting his famous reindeer and sleigh ready for the journey ahead.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots

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