Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony. Their debut EP "PTX, Volume 1" was released in 2012, followed by "PTXmas" the same year, with their third release "PTX, Vol. II", debuting at number 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in 2013. 2014 saw the release of "PTX, Vol. III", and their two first full-length albums "PTX, Vols. 1 & 2" (a compilation of Vol. 1 and Vol. II) and "That's Christmas to Me". Their second holiday release, That's Christmas to Me, with the album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), platinum on December 24, 2014, and double platinum on February 11, 2016, becoming the highest-charting holiday album by a group since 1962, and the fourth-best-selling album in the United States in 2014. The following year, Pentatonix released their album, their first consisting mostly of original material, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart for the first time in their career, followed by a third Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas, in 2016, and a new EP, PTX, Vol. IV β Classics, the following year. In May 2017, Kaplan announced that he would leave Pentatonix due to his inability to keep up with the touring demands of the group; he left after the completion of the tour in September, and was replaced by Matt Sallee the following month.
Pentatonix has won three Grammy Awards: they were the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, doing so in 2015 and 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2017.
Pentatonix started their popular YouTube channel back in 2012 to promote themselves after the Sing-Off (Season 3, 2011) when they were dropped by their record label, according to a recent November 2014 interview. They also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. They have eclipsed almost 15 million subscribers and more than 2.7 billion cumulative views. Their music video for "Daft Punk" recently surpassed 273 million views.
The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.
Pentatonix official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/PTXofficial.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Pentatonix Lyrics
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Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is coming to town yeah
He's making a list
He's checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town oh oh
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Oh oh Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
He's making a list
He's checking it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is comin' oh oh oh oh
Santa is coming to town
Santa is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
In the lyrics to Pentatonix's "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town", the song is written in anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Day. The song is upbeat, with the main message being that kids need to be good so that they can be rewarded by Santa Claus' visit. The repeated line of "Santa is coming to town" throughout the song serves to reinforce the excitement and anticipation of Santa's arrival.
The lyrics of the song remind listeners that Santa Claus is always watching, and children should not misbehave. The lyric "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" underscores Santa's omniscience and omnipresence. The final repetition of "Santa Claus is coming to town" serves as a climax for the song, leading to its final resolution.
Overall, the lyrics of Pentatonix's "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" capture the nostalgia and excitement that many feel around the holiday season. The song reminds us of the importance of being good and celebrates the joy and magic of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa is coming to town
The legendary icon of Christmas is arriving in the town.
You better watch out
You should be cautious and alert.
You better not cry
You should restrain yourself from crying.
You better not pout
You should avoid being grumpy or sulky.
I'm telling you why
Let me give you the reason behind my advices.
He's making a list
He is keeping a record of all the individuals from the town.
He's checking it twice
He is carefully reviewing the list twice to ensure its accuracy.
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice
He is planning to determine who has been good or bad and deserving of rewards or punishments.
He sees you when you're sleeping
He has the ability to observe you while you're sleeping.
He knows when you're awake
He can detect when you're alert and conscious.
He knows when you've been bad or good
He has the knowledge of all your wrongdoings and good deeds.
So be good for goodness sake
Thus, it would be beneficial to be good for the betterment of all.
Santa Claus is coming to town
The famed jolly red-suited man adorned with white hair and beard is approaching the town.
Santa is coming to town yeah
The much-awaited Santa is arriving in the town.
Santa Claus is coming
Santa is on his way.
Santa Claus is comin' oh oh oh oh
The arrival of Santa Claus is imminent and just around the corner.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
im telling you why
Santa Claus is comin to town
He's making a list
and checking it twice
He's gonna find out
Who's naughty and nice
Santa claus is coming to town
He sees u when your sleeping
He knows when your awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness day
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That's the lyrics for people dont know the lyrics.. :)
@KasumiSuzuki
The second the song started I already knew it was going to be fucking incredible
@IvyGrassiHoying
Kevin killed it:D
@angelofjustice7761
agreed
@scottvincenzabuszko112
Kasumi Suzuki b
@MissZaynMalik13
The trio riff part makes me feel reborn.
@listamato
+Ayanna Mae Everytime!
@plumayray2656
When is this starts? tell the humber
@Sunnyemeraldpraise
@Plumayray 1:34
@nicola661
1:55 -
Scott: Santa, is coming to town...
Mitch: Santa, is coming to town...
Kirstie: SANTA, IS COMING TO TOWN
@nicola661
+Ismail Guenoun Scott and Mitch sing it, and it sounds like Kirstie is yelling