Intro
Santa's coming girl, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Santa Claus is coming to town
Chorus
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
He's checking it twice
He's going to find out
Who's naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
Pre-Chorus
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Chorus
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
He's checking it twice
He's going to find out
Who's naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
Pre-Chorus
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Chorus
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town
Bridge
So it's that time of the year when you let all your problems go
And you know, you just shake it, shake it, baby
Shake it, shake it, baby, ooh
Shake it, shake it, baby, shake it, shake it, baby, ooh
Pre-Chorus
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Chorus
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice
He's going to find out
Who's naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming, Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Justin Bieber - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Arthur Christmas Version)
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Justin Bieber's rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" offers a lively, contemporary take on the holiday classic, featured on his Christmas album. This version infuses the familiar melody and message with a vibrant energy, aligning the timeless theme of anticipation for Santa's arrival with a modern pop sensibility. The production creates a festive atmosphere suitable for holiday playlists and gatherings.
The song retains the traditional core message emphasizing good behavior in anticipation of Santa's visit. The well-known lines about Santa making his list, checking it twice, and knowing who is naughty or nice are central to the repeated sections. Similarly, the verses describing Santa's omnipresence, seeing when you're sleeping and knowing when you're awake, serve as the classic reminder to be good for goodness sake, reinforcing the song's cautionary yet exciting narrative for listeners.
Distinctive to this specific recording are the added introductory elements and a unique bridge section. The opening sets an immediate, energetic tone before launching into the familiar chorus. The bridge introduces a different lyrical and rhythmic feel, encouraging a release of worries and movement, adding a playful, danceable interlude that distinguishes this cover from more traditional interpretations and reflects a modern musical approach within the festive context.
This version is notably associated with the animated film *Arthur Christmas*. The official music video, released on December 6, 2011, features animated elements from the movie, visually connecting the song to the film's narrative about Santa's operations and adding an extra layer of context and appeal for fans of both the artist and the holiday movie.
