The Man With All the Toys
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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He's the man with all the toys
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
And he must have been tempted to go in
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

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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[Intro]
He's the man with all the toys

[Verse]
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
And he must have been tempted to go in
He stayed out in the cold
And when he left them he told
About the man with all the toys



All comments from YouTube:

gemini8npg

60 years later and they're STILL here and STILL the greatest band of all time!

Lee Tana

This album is so much fun, I listen to it year round !!!

qasanoba

same!

Cole Phelps

This is easily one of their best christmas songs

sloopfan3

If you haven’t yet, go listen to the entirely of The Beach Boys Christmas Album. It’s full of fun original tunes and absolutely stellar covers. Easily one of the best Christmas albums ever recorded.

lori lori

Agreed!

Jill

It’s the best album. Been listening to it all my life. It’s means Christmas.

qasanoba

I even listen to the album in april or september

fshoaps

And then listen to "Sunflower" & "Wild Honey" !!!

Cole Phelps

@qasanoba I listen to it all year round' lol

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