Wilson re-recorded this song for his 2005 Christmas album, What I Really Want for Christmas. The Man With All The Toys
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The Man With All The Toys
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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Someone found a lighted house late one night
And he saw through the window a sight
A big man in a chair
And little tiny men everywhere
He's the man with all the toys
Well how thrilled that someone must have been
He stayed out in the cold
And when he left them he told
About the man with all the toys
He's the man with all the toys
The man with all the toys
He's the man with all the toys
The Beach Boys's song The Man with All the Toys is a song about a man who has all the toys. The song tells the story of someone who found a lighted house late one night and saw through the window a big man in a chair and little tiny men everywhere. The man in the chair is the man with all the toys. The song reflects the childlike wonder and excitement of Christmas, a time when toys and presents seem like the most important things in the world.
The lyrics suggest that the man with all the toys is a mysterious figure, surrounded by little men who help him make and distribute the toys. The song captures the magic and wonder of Christmas as well as the feelings of joy and anticipation that come with it. The man with all the toys is a symbol of the power of imagination and the importance of play.
The Beach Boys's song The Man with All the Toys was released in 1964 and has become a Christmas classic. The song was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, and was recorded over two sessions in October and November of that year. The song was released as a single in December 1964 and was included on the band's album The Beach Boys' Christmas Album.
Line by Line Meaning
He's the man with all the toys
The person in question is the one who possesses all the toys
Someone found a lighted house late one night
A person found a brightly lit house one night
And he saw through the window a sight
He caught a glimpse of something through the window
A big man in a chair
A large man sitting in a chair
And little tiny men everywhere
There were small men scattered all around
Well how thrilled that someone must have been
The person who found the house must have been very excited
And he must have been tempted to go in
He probably felt the urge to enter the house
He stayed out in the cold
However, he chose to remain outside in the cold
And when he left them he told
After leaving the house, he shared his experience with others
About the man with all the toys
Specifically, he told them about the person who had all the toys
He's the man with all the toys
The person in question is again identified as the one who has all the toys
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, MIKE E. LOVE
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Stephen Carpenteri
My lifelong buddy, Wayne Lehman, and I sang this song all through middle school and high school while riding around in his prized Nash Rambler "Green Hornet." Those were the days. Wayne passed away yesterday leaving a gigantic hole in my heart. RIP, buddy.
Tiny Dancer
Wonderful memories. I'm sorry for your loss.
MrJamieMurph4141969
Sorry for your loss, man; I know just the feeling, when someone very special to you has been taken away-that tremendous hole it leaves in your life.
Arthur F. Scaltrito
Nashes had seats that turned into beds
Cyrus Walker
My Favorite Christmas song. Just makes you happy when you hear it.
Andris Maskovskis
Omg
Jammin John Mascaro
Can you believe it!? 50 years ago was when I bought the LP (Nov. 19, 1964), played it nearly every Christmas since!
Thea Hartman
Someone once told me I'd never find a copy of it and I not only found the LP but a cassette tape I know how to search for it thankfully I still have them😍
Penny Enicks
Best Christmas albums ever!
Tim Halpin
Luv it. It's timeless. Will pass on to Grandkids and friends forever. What Harmony. A Voyeur in Santa's Window.