“Up On the Housetop” by Pentatonix is a festive a cappella cover of a classic Christmas song. Originally written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864, this song tells the light-hearted story of Santa Claus arriving on the rooftops of houses to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve. Pentatonix brings their unique vocal harmonies and modern flair to the track, adding energy and charm to the holiday tune. Their version continues the tradition of spreading Christmas joy and excitement through music that generations have enjoyed.
The meaning of the song is simple and fun. It paints a vivid picture of Santa arriving with his reindeer, going down chimneys, and filling stockings with toys for kids like Nell and Bill. The lyrics capture the magic of Christmas, focusing on the anticipation children feel about Santa’s arrival and the presents they hope to receive. Pentatonix’s playful style brings this story to life with their vocal dynamics, making it appealing to both kids and adults during the holiday season
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The music video for “Up On the Housetop” is also quite creative. Pentatonix released a special 360-degree video, allowing viewers to look around as the group sings from various holiday-themed settings. The interactive video adds to the song’s festive spirit by immersing fans in a Christmas world, complete with snow, decorated houses, and colorful lights. It gives viewers the feeling of being part of the celebration while listening to the joyful harmonies
Overall, Pentatonix’s cover of “Up On the Housetop” continues to bring happiness to holiday music lovers. The combination of timeless lyrics, modern a cappella arrangements, and creative visuals has made this version a delightful part of the Christmas music tradition.
Video: Up On The Housetop by Pentatonix
Up On The Housetop Lyrics by Pentatonix
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop yeah, yeah
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop click, click, click
Up on the housetop reindeer pause
Out jumps good ol’ Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones’ Christmas joys
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop yeah, yeah
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop click, click, click
First comes the stocking of little Nell
Oh dear Santa fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that can open and shut its eyes
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop yeah, yeah
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop click, click, click
Look in the stocking of little Bill
Oh just see what a glorious fill
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
A whistle and a ball and a whip that cracks
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop yeah, yeah
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop
I’m talking ’bout the
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen
Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen [x4]
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop yeah yeah
Up on the housetop
Up on the housetop, click, click, click (ah)
