Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics


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Well it's christmas time pretty baby
The snow is fallin' on the ground
Yeah it's Christmas time pretty baby
The snow is fallin' on the ground
Well you be really good little baby
Santa claus is back in town

Got no sleigh with reindeer
Got no sack on my back
You're gonna see me comin'
In a big black cadillac

Well it's Christmas time pretty baby
The snow is fallin' on the ground
Yeah it's Christmas time pretty baby
The snow is fallin' on the ground
Well you be really good little baby
Santa Claus is back in town

Hand up your pretty stockings
Put out the light




Santa claus is comin'
Down your chimney tonight

Overall Meaning

Trisha Yearwood's version of "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" captures the vivacity and playfulness of Elvis Presley's original 1957 recording, while adding her own bluesy twang. The song is a holiday classic, with lyrics that speak to children and adults alike. The opening lines, "Well it's Christmas time pretty baby, the snow is fallin' on the ground," evoke a sense of coziness and warmth. The imagery of snow falling adds to the festive mood, setting the scene for the arrival of Santa Claus.


The song's refrain, "Well you be really good little baby, Santa Claus is back in town," reminds children that Santa is watching and will only reward those who have been well-behaved. The threat of coal in one's stocking adds a sense of urgency to the holiday season. Meanwhile, the lines, "Got no sleigh with reindeer, got no sack on my back, You're gonna see me comin' in a big black Cadillac," add a touch of humor, as Santa has traded in his traditional mode of transportation for a Cadillac.


Finally, the playful lines, "Hand up your pretty stockings, put out the light, Santa Claus is comin' down your chimney tonight," remind listeners of the magic of Christmas. Regardless of one's age, there's still a sense of wonder during the holiday season, and "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" captures that spirit perfectly.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it's christmas time pretty baby
The holiday season is upon us, my dear.


The snow is fallin' on the ground
Outside, the winter weather is in full effect; snowflakes gracefully descend upon the earth.


Yeah it's Christmas time pretty baby
Indeed, the joyful season of Christmas approaches us, my sweet.


Well you be really good little baby
Make sure to behave yourself, my darling, and refrain from naughtiness.


Santa claus is back in town
Jolly St. Nicholas has returned to bring holiday cheer.


Got no sleigh with reindeer
I am not arriving in the typical mode of transportation; there will be no sleigh being towed by magical flying reindeer.


Got no sack on my back
I won't be carrying a large bag to place gifts.


You're gonna see me comin'
Prepare yourselves, as you will certainly see me arrive.


In a big black cadillac
I will instead arrive in a shiny, sleek black Cadillac automobile, ready to spread holiday cheer.


Hand up your pretty stockings
Make sure to have your stockings readily available and hung up, waiting to be filled.


Put out the light
Be sure to turn off your lamps and extinguish any flames, so as to not create an incident when I descend into your home.


Santa claus is comin'
The Christmas benefactor will indeed be arriving very shortly.


Down your chimney tonight
St. Nick will enter your home via the chimney, bringing with him gifts and holiday cheer.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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