Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Love Handel Lyrics
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You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm tellin' you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's makin' a list, checkin' it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows if you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good, for goodness sake
Oh, you better watch out, better not cry
Better not pout, I'm tellin' you why
Santa Claus is comin' 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 you better be good, for goodness sake
You better be good, for goodness sake
You better watch out, better not cry
Better not pout, I'm tellin' you why
Santa Claus is comin', Santa Claus is comin'
Yeah, Santa Claus is comin' to town, yeah
Love Handel's song “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town” is a classic Christmas favorite that tells the story of a man who is making a list and checking it twice. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, urging children to be good because Santa Claus is coming to town. The chorus, with its repeating warnings to be good or else, adds to the overall feeling of anticipation and excitement.
The first verse is quite straightforward, with Santa Claus coming to town and checking his list. The lyrics also warn children against being naughty or crying or pouting. The second verse delves deeper into the idea of Santa Claus, who is always watching, even when children are sleeping. He knows if they've been bad, so they better be good. This is where the phrase "he sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake" comes from, and it's a favorite among children everywhere.
The final chorus repeats the warning to be good because Santa Claus is coming to town. The song ends with Santa Claus's arrival and everyone rejoicing. The song captures the spirit of Christmas and emphasizes the importance of good behavior, which is a crucial lesson for children to learn.
Line by Line Meaning
Better be, better be good, be good
It's important to behave and follow the rules
You better watch out, you better not cry
Avoid negative behavior and emotions
Better not pout, I'm tellin' you why
Don't be upset, because there's a reason why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa is making his way towards us
He's makin' a list, checkin' it twice
Santa is making a list of who's naughty and who's nice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa will determine who has been good or bad
He sees you when you're sleeping
Santa is always watching
He knows if you're awake
He knows when you're not asleep
He knows if you've been bad or good
Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice
So be good, for goodness sake
It's important to be good
Oh, you better watch out, better not cry
Don't do anything that would upset Santa
He sees you when you're sleeping
Again, Santa is always watching
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you're not sleeping
He knows if you've been bad or good
Santa will determine if you've been good or bad
So be you better be good, for goodness sake
Once again, it's important to be good
You better be good, for goodness sake
One last reminder to behave
You better watch out, better not cry
Don't be upset, because Santa is coming
Better not pout, I'm tellin' you why
Once again, don't be upset, there's a reason why
Santa Claus is comin', Santa Claus is comin'
Santa is on his way
Yeah, Santa Claus is comin' to town, yeah
Santa is entering our town
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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