Beware! These 6 Creepy Christmas Lyrics Will Haunt Your Holidays

Christmas songs are supposed to fill you with joy and holiday cheer. But let’s be real, some of those lyrics are downright unsettling.

Between mysterious visitors, ominous warnings, and overly enthusiastic gift-giving, these songs might make you think twice about how merry and bright the season really is.

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"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Lyric: “He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake.”

Santa is basically the ultimate stalker here. He’s watching you all the time and keeping notes. Forget the chimney — the man might as well crawl out from under your bed.

"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"

Lyric: “She’d been drinking too much eggnog, and we begged her not to go.”

It’s a cute song until you remember it’s about death by reindeer. The family just shrugs it off and keeps celebrating. Cold, guys. Real cold.

“Frosty the Snowman”

Lyric: “Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day, so he said, ‘Let’s run and we’ll have some fun before I melt away.’”

Frosty’s existential dread is real. He’s literally running from death, trying to savor every fleeting moment before he melts into oblivion. What’s wild is that all the kids just go along with it, cheering him on like it’s a fun game rather than a desperate race against time.

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“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

Lyric: “Oh, bring us some figgy pudding... We won’t go until we get some!”

This isn’t a cheerful holiday wish — it’s a demand. Imagine a gang of carolers refusing to leave your porch until you feed them. Creepy.

“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”

Lyric: “Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus underneath his beard so snowy white.”

From the perspective of a kid, this is traumatizing. Why is Mommy getting cozy with Santa? And does Dad know? Imagine the confusion and betrayal swirling in a child’s mind as they witness this bizarre scene. It’s not just about Mommy tickling Santa; it’s the sheer absurdity of it all. Who is this bearded intruder, and why is he giggling like a schoolboy? Is Santa secretly moonlighting as Daddy’s nemesis? The psychological unraveling alone could warrant years of therapy. Santa, you’ve got some explaining to do.

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”

Lyric: “Say, what’s in this drink?”What is in that drink?

This lyric has sparked countless debates, but it’s hard to deny the uncomfortable vibe it gives off. Not exactly holiday spirit.