It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
The Four Freshmen (Holiday) Lyrics
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Everywhere you go
Take a look in the Five and Ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Bonny and Ben
Dolls that will talk and go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jenn
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
(Yes Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring.
Is the Carol that you sing
Right within your heart
Right within your heart
Right within your heart
The Four Freshmen's "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a nostalgic song that celebrates the winter holiday, with lyrics that evoke images of a winter wonderland with beautiful, festive décor. The song opens by describing how the holiday spirit lingers all around us (everywhere you go), describing the Five and Ten, which is glistening once again, with candy canes and silver lanes glowing. The second verse emphasizes the sentiment that Christmas has arrived in full swing (with toys in every store), but emphasizes that the prettiest sight to see is the holly on your own front door. This line creates an image of the charming and intimate nature of Christmas celebrations that take place in the home.
The third and final verse switches gears into describing the sort of gifts that children are wishing for, such as Hopalong boots and a pistol that can shoot (from Bonny and Ben), and dolls that talk and walk (from Janice and Jenn). Lastly, the song concludes with a joyful sentiment that the "bells will start” ringing soon, and the thing that will make them ring is the carol you sing right within your heart." This last line emphasizes that it's ultimately a person's love and joy for the holiday and the people around them that defines the season.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The holiday season is here and everything looks festively decorated.
Everywhere you go
Holiday cheer can be found in every corner and location.
Take a look in the Five and Ten
Observing the store windows showcasing Christmas décor and gifts.
Glistening once again
The decorations sparkle and shine like they did in past years.
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The lights and decorations are bright and colorful, creating a magical atmosphere.
Toys in every store
Shops are loaded with presents and toys for kids to enjoy.
But the prettiest sight to see
The most beautiful and elegant holiday decoration is the holly on your own front door.
Is the holly that will be
The festive greenery adds holiday charm to the front door of your home.
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Kids like Bonny and Ben have a wish list that includes cowboy-themed toys.
Is the wish of Bonny and Ben
Young kids are excited about the fun and playful gifts they hope to get.
Dolls that will talk and go for a walk
Janice and Jenn are hoping to receive interactive and engaging dolls as presents.
Is the hope of Janice and Jenn
Young girls are eagerly anticipating toy dolls for entertainment and company.
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Parents are eagerly awaiting the return to a more normal schedule and routine after the holidays.
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
Gorgeous Christmas trees are displayed in different locations, like grand hotels.
One in the park as well
Public parks and spaces are also decorated with beautiful and grand Christmas trees.
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
The tree is the resilient kind that can withstand the harsh winter weather.
Soon the bells will start
It won't be long before the familiar jingle of bells begins to sound off.
And the thing that will make them ring.
The source of the chimes will be the singing of Christmas carols.
Is the Carol that you sing
The joyous holidays are made even happier by singing Christmas carols.
Right within your heart
The holiday spirit is something to be felt deeply and sincerely.
Right within your heart
Just like the festive sprit, the memories and impressions of it will stay in your heart forever.
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