Bing Crosby - It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look in the Five & Ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the purdy-est sight to see
Is the holly that will be on your own front door
A pair of Hop-a-long boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Now 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
A pair of Hop-a-long boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
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
Video
Bing Crosby, London Symphony Orchestra - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Bing Crosby's enduring rendition of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," though officially re-released in 2019 with the London Symphony Orchestra, stands as a timeless testament to the anticipatory joy of the holiday season, and its message resonates deeply with themes found throughout Scripture. The song masterfully captures the sensory awakening of Christmas, painting a vivid picture of widespread merriment and the tangible signs of its approach, from the glittering displays in shops to the festive decorations adorning public spaces and private homes. This outward manifestation of celebration mirrors the way believers are called to let their light shine, as Jesus instructs in Matthew 5:16: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." The song’s focus on visible, shared joy, such as the "tree in the Grand Hotel" and "one in the park," can be seen as a reflection of community and the collective spirit that the Christmas season often fosters, a spirit that finds its ultimate meaning in the birth of Christ, who came to unite all peoples. The lyrics speak of universal wishes, from children hoping for specific toys to parents eagerly awaiting the return to routine after the holiday break, highlighting a human desire for fulfillment and peace. This longing for good things, for joy and comfort, aligns with the Psalmist’s declaration in Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." The repeated refrain, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," serves as a comforting affirmation, a reminder that good things are on their way, much like the anticipation of the Messiah’s arrival promised in the Old Testament, a promise that brought hope and a significant shift in the spiritual landscape of humanity. The song's focus on the internal "carol that you sing / Right within your heart" is perhaps its most profound spiritual parallel. It suggests that true Christmas spirit originates from a place of inner peace and joy, a sentiment that directly echoes the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in Philippians 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." This inner carol, unprompted by external pressures but flowing from a transformed spirit, is the essence of true celebration, a testament to the enduring presence of God's love and the peace He offers. The song, therefore, not only evokes the nostalgic charm of the holiday but also subtly points towards the deeper, internal transformation that the season signifies, a spiritual readiness and a heart filled with the joyous anticipation of God's greatest gift to the world.