Come On! Let's Boogey to the Elf
Sufjan Stevens Lyrics


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Tie up your boots!
Jump off the ladder!
Pack up your clothes
Nothing's the matter
Mistletoes hangs up in the bedroom,
Your sister's bangs,
She cut them herself
Santa is here
Sleigh bells are ringing
Twenty-one elves
They are singing,
K-mart is closed,
So is the bakery,
Everyone's at home watching tv,
Santa Claus is coming,
Here the banjo strumming
Here the banjo strumming

Chestnuts and fire, holly and hay
Jesus and Mary, what a great day
Every tree, covered in snow
Tower of Babel, tower of glow
There's Aunt Marie, hand on the fire,
They give us good juice,
Hijack a snow plow,
Clear out the streets,
Tell all of the neighbors there's cookies to eat,

Off the floor and get the shop
Never liked to shout a lot
Santa clause is coming to town
He's got the greatest gifts in town,
Away in a manger,




No room for a shed,
The stars in the sky looked downward at they,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sufjan Stevens's "Come On! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!" are filled with images and reference points that evoke the holiday season. The song's opening lines urge the listener to "tie up your boots" and "jump off the ladder," suggesting a sense of readiness and anticipation. The chorus, which repeats the refrain "Santa Claus is coming," reinforces this feeling of excitement and anticipation.


There are also numerous details woven into the lyrics that lend a sense of texture and depth to the imagery. For instance, mistletoe is "hung up in the bedroom," and the singer's sister has "cut [her] bangs herself." The reference to K-mart being closed and the bakery being shut down also serves to reinforce the idea that it is a holiday, when businesses are typically closed.


The second verse of the song continues this sense of holiday festivities, with references to "chestnuts and fire," "holly and hay," and "Jesus and Mary." The Tower of Babel is also mentioned, which may be interpreted as a metaphor for the confusion and chaos of the holiday season.


Overall, "Come On! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!" is a playful and festive song that captures the spirit of the holiday season through its vividly detailed imagery and catchy chorus.


Line by Line Meaning

Tie up your boots!
Prepare yourself and get ready to start moving forward


Jump off the ladder!
Leave things behind that are not essential for the journey ahead


Pack up your clothes
Take everything that you need for the journey ahead


Nothing's the matter
There's nothing to worry about or be concerned about


Mistletoes hangs up in the bedroom,
The decorations are set and the atmosphere is festive


Your sister's bangs, She cut them herself
Everyone is doing their own thing and having a good time


Santa is here Sleigh bells are ringing
The awaited moment is here and the spirit of Christmas is in the air


Twenty-one elves They are singing
Everyone is joining in and singing along to the jolly tunes


K-mart is closed, So is the bakery, Everyone's at home watching tv,
Everything is shut and people have gathered at home to enjoy the holiday season


Santa Claus is coming, Here the banjo strumming Here the banjo strumming
The excitement is building up and the music is becoming more intense


Chestnuts and fire, holly and hay Jesus and Mary, what a great day
The warmth of the fire, the decorations and the importance of the day is felt by all


Every tree, covered in snow Tower of Babel, tower of glow
The beauty of nature is all around us and reminds us of the light that shines within us


There's Aunt Marie, hand on the fire, They give us good juice,
The family is gathered and taking care of each other, sharing a drink and enjoying each other's company


Hijack a snow plow, Clear out the streets, Tell all of the neighbors there's cookies to eat,
The community is coming together and sharing their resources, spreading joy, and helping each other out


Off the floor and get the shop Never liked to shout a lot
Get up and keep moving to achieve your goals, but don't be too loud or obnoxious about it


Santa clause is coming to town He's got the greatest gifts in town,
The main attraction is on his way and will bring joy and gifts to all


Away in a manger, No room for a shed, The stars in the sky looked downward at they,
Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and appreciate the beauty of the stars above




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Written by: SUFJAN STEVENS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@justineleitao

[Intro]
Uno, dos, tres, quatro

[Verse 1]
Tie up your boots
Jump off the ladder
Pack up your clothes
Nothing's the matter
Mistletoe hangs
Up in the bedroom
Your sister's bangs
She cut them herself
Santa is here
Sleighbells are ringing
Twenty-one elves
They are all singing
K-Mart is closed
So is the bakery
Everyone's at home
Watching TV

[Chorus] x2
Santa Claus is coming
Hear the banjo strumming

[Verse 2]
Chestnuts and fire
Holly and hay
Jesus and Mary
What a great day
Evergreen tree
Covered in snow
Tower of Babel
Tower of glow
There's Aunt Marie
Hand on the fire
They give us good gifts
Like mittens and socks
Hijack a snow plow
Clear out the streets
Tell all of the neighbors
There's cookies to eat

Get off the floor and give a shout
There's a lot to shout about
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's got the greatest gifts around
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down his sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying he makes
I love you, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
Until morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus
I ask you to stay
Close by me forever
And love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children
In your tender care
And fit us for heaven
To live with you there

[Chorus] x4

[Outro]
Get off the floor and give a shout
There's a lot to shout about
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's got the greatest gifts around

Merry Christmas 2020 everybody :)



All comments from YouTube:

@ShawnEcono

Our family kicks off the holidays with this song every year. It's one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written!

@isaachowell9378

Not really

@justineleitao

[Intro]
Uno, dos, tres, quatro

[Verse 1]
Tie up your boots
Jump off the ladder
Pack up your clothes
Nothing's the matter
Mistletoe hangs
Up in the bedroom
Your sister's bangs
She cut them herself
Santa is here
Sleighbells are ringing
Twenty-one elves
They are all singing
K-Mart is closed
So is the bakery
Everyone's at home
Watching TV

[Chorus] x2
Santa Claus is coming
Hear the banjo strumming

[Verse 2]
Chestnuts and fire
Holly and hay
Jesus and Mary
What a great day
Evergreen tree
Covered in snow
Tower of Babel
Tower of glow
There's Aunt Marie
Hand on the fire
They give us good gifts
Like mittens and socks
Hijack a snow plow
Clear out the streets
Tell all of the neighbors
There's cookies to eat

Get off the floor and give a shout
There's a lot to shout about
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's got the greatest gifts around
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down his sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying he makes
I love you, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
Until morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus
I ask you to stay
Close by me forever
And love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children
In your tender care
And fit us for heaven
To live with you there

[Chorus] x4

[Outro]
Get off the floor and give a shout
There's a lot to shout about
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's got the greatest gifts around

Merry Christmas 2020 everybody :)

@milothecat4530

This song exudes such a great and positive energy!

@yente8364

Prediction: this video will get lots of views, because it is featured in the awesome Netflix serie Dash & Lily:)) and this song is very jolly sang by the talented Sufjan Stevens. I like it a lot. Hope this song brightens everyone's mood like it did mine.

@johnsydneyaren

This song is absolute genius when in comes to predicting the plethora of theologies regarding what has become an American Christmas.

@juliapause5622

can't stop listening :)

@Sarah-hs8bd

Ahahah me too

@spaceboy2095

Same here! I'm mad at myself for not having listened to that song before!

@allychristiansen

This is my favorite Christmas song! : D

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