Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Sam Lyrics


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You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming, mmm
Santa Claus is coming to town

You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town, mmm
He's making a list, he's checking it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah

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

You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
'Cause Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah

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...

Said you better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming, yes, whoo, to town

Here comes old Santa Claus
Here comes Santa
He's coming and it won't be long
It won't be long
Here comes old Santa Claus
In his red suit
He's coming and it won't be long
He's coming for you
Here comes old Santa Claus
Yeah yeah
He's coming and it won't be long
He's coming for you
Here comes old Santa Claus
Oh yeah

Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town




Santa Claus is coming, yes, to town, to town
Merry Christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam's song Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a classic Christmas-themed song that speaks of the anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus, the beloved character who brings gifts to children. The first two lines of the song suggest that whoever listens should behave well and not cry or complain because Santa Claus is on his way. The chorus repeats this message, and the additional lines added imply that he is making a list of who was good or bad. The lyric "be good for goodness sake" reiterates the importance of behaving oneself.


The following verse emphasizes the supernatural powers that Santa Claus possesses. He can see you when you're sleeping, keep an eye on when you're awake, and even monitor whether you're naughty or nice. The song intends to instill good behavior in children by suggesting that Santa Claus has the power to drop by any time and reward or punish their actions.


The song's last verse again emphatically repeats the same message, to watch out, not cry, or complain and behave well. The song ends on a merry note, alluding to the arrival of Santa Claus, and wishing everyone a happy Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

You better watch out, you better not cry
You need to be attentive and avoid crying


You better not pout, I'm telling you why
You must not throw a fit as I'm giving you the reason why


Santa Claus is coming, mmm
The gift-giving Saint Nicholas is arriving shortly


Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is on his way to the city


He's making a list, he's checking it twice
He is constructing a register and reviewing it two times


He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
He will discover who's evil or admirable


Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah
Father Christmas is arriving in town


He sees you when you're sleeping
He's keeping an eye on you when you're sleeping


He knows when you're awake
He knows when you're conscious


He knows if you've been bad or good
He's informed whether you've performed badly or have been righteous


So be good for goodness sake
Be virtuous for the sake of goodness


'Cause Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah
Since Santa Claus is coming to the city


He sees you when you're sleeping
He's keeping an eye on you when you're sleeping


He knows when you're awake
He knows when you're conscious


He knows if you've been bad or good
He's informed whether you've performed badly or have been righteous


So be good for goodness...
Be virtuous for the sake of goodness


Said you better watch out, you better not cry
I'm reminding you to stay alert and avoid crying


Santa Claus is coming to town, yeah
Santa Claus is arriving in the city


Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is approaching the town


Santa Claus is coming, yes, whoo, to town
Santa Claus is entering the town excitingly


Here comes old Santa Claus
The elderly Saint Nicholas is arriving


Here comes Santa
Santa Claus is on the way


He's coming and it won't be long
He's arriving shortly


It won't be long
It will not take much time


In his red suit
Wearing his red outfit


He's coming for you
He's arriving to bear gifts for you


Yeah yeah
Surely


Oh yeah
Oh yes


Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas




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Jean

It is fabulous xxx :)

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