Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Mannheim Steamroller Lyrics
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I stopped off at the North Pole to spend the holiday
I called on old dear Santa Claus to see what I could see
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me
Now Santa is a busy man he has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas Day
You better write your letter now and mail it right away
You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list and checkin' it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
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
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Little tin horns, little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Curly head dolls that cuddle and coo
Elephants, boats and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
The kids in girl and boyland
Will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a toyland
All around the Christmas tree
So you better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Mannheim Steamroller's rendition of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" is a joyous and upbeat song that encourages children to behave well, and also serves as an ode to the legendary figure of Santa Claus. The lyrics begin by describing the singer's imaginary journey through the Milky Way, where he stops off at the North Pole to visit Santa Claus. Once there, Santa takes him to his workshop, and shares his plans for the upcoming holiday season, which involves delivering millions of stockings to children all over the world.
The song then switches into an almost warning-like tone, as the lyrics indicate that Santa is a busy man with little time to play around. He is focused on filling stockings and delivering gifts on Christmas Day, and therefore encourages children to write their letters early to ensure that they have their requests heard. The famous lyrics "He's making a list and checking it twice, he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice" also serve as a reminder that Santa is always watching, and the children's behavior should be exemplary.
The second half of the song exudes joy and excitement as the singer describes the many wonderful toys that will be delivered to children all over the world. The lyrics describe everything from little toy drums to kiddie cars, and the children in girl and boyland are excitedly preparing for a jubilee that will take place around the Christmas tree. Overall, Mannheim Steamroller's "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" serves as a delightful reminder of the magic and joy of Christmas, and encourages children to behave well and enjoy the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a trip along the Milky Way
I just returned from a celestial journey and made a stop at the North Pole.
I stopped off at the North Pole to spend the holiday
I took a detour to enjoy Christmas with Santa at the North Pole.
I called on old dear Santa Claus to see what I could see
I paid a visit to Santa to find out what he's been up to.
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me
He showed me his workshop and shared his preparations for Christmas.
Now Santa is a busy man he has no time to play
Santa is busy fulfilling his duties and has no time for leisure activities.
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas Day
He has a massive task of filling countless stockings on Christmas Day.
You better write your letter now and mail it right away
If you want Santa to consider your wishes, you better write your letter and send it as soon as possible.
Because he's getting ready his reindeer's and his sleigh
Santa is preparing his sleigh and reindeer for his Christmas delivery.
He's making a list and checkin' it twice
Santa is keeping track of who's naughty and nice.
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
He's determined to discover who's been good and who's been bad.
He sees you when you're sleeping
Santa is aware of your whereabouts even when you're asleep.
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you're alert and conscious.
He knows if you've been bad or good
He's aware of your actions and can determine if you've been behaving well or not.
So be good for goodness sake
Be well-behaved for the sake of being virtuous.
Little tin horns, little toy drums
Toys like tin horns and drums.
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Fun sound effects associated with children's toys.
Curly head dolls that cuddle and coo
Dolls with curly hair that can be held and make cooing noises.
Elephants, boats and kiddie cars too
Other toys include toy elephants, boats, and toy cars for children.
The kids in girl and boyland
Children in both genders are excited about Christmas.
Will have a jubilee
They will experience joy and happiness.
They're gonna build a toyland
Children will create their own imaginary world with their new toys.
All around the Christmas tree
This will happen around the decorated Christmas tree.
Santa Claus is coming to town
The beloved figure of Santa is on his way.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is definitely coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town
The presence of Santa Claus will soon be felt in town.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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