The Night Santa Went Crazy (Extra Gory Version)

Weird Al Yankovic · Other Songs - Weird Al Yankovic

Down in the workshop all the elves were makin' toys
For the good Gentile girls and the good Gentile boys
When the boss busted in, nearly scared 'em half to death
Had a rifle in his hands and cheap whiskey on his breath
From his beard to his boots he was covered with ammo
Like a big fat drunk disgruntled Yuletide Rambo
And he smiled as he said with a twinkle in his eye,
"Merry Christmas to all... now you're all gonna die!"

The night Santa went crazy
The night St. Nick went insane
Realized he'd been gettin' a raw deal
Something finally must have snapped in his brain

Well, the workshop is gone now he decided to bomb it
Everywhere you'll find pieces of Cupid and Comet
And he tied up his helpers and he held the elves hostage
And he ground up poor Rudolph into reindeer sausage
He got Dancer and Prancer with an old German Luger
And he slashed up Dasher just like Freddie Krueger
And he picked up a flamethrower and he barbequed Blitzen
And he took a big bite and said, "It tastes just like chicken!"

The night Santa went crazy
The night Kris Kringle went nuts
Now you can hardly walk around the North Pole
Without steppin' in reindeer guts

There's the National Guard and the FBI
There's a van from the Eyewitness News
And helicopters circlin' 'round in the sky
And the bullets are flyin', the body count's risin'
And everyone's dyin' to know, oh Santa, why?
My my my my my my
You used to be such a jolly guy

Yes, Virginia, now Santa Claus is dead
Some guys from the swat team blew a hole in his head
Yes little friend now, that's his brains on the floor
I guess I won't have the fat guy to kick around any more
But now there's no more presents for the children's enjoyment
And the elves got to stand in line to file for unemployment
And they say Mrs. Claus, she's on the phone every night
With her lawyer negotiating the movie rights

They're talkin' 'bout - the night Santa went crazy
The night St. Nicholas flipped
Broke his back for some milk and cookies
Sounds to me like he was tired of gettin' gypped

Woho, the night Santa went crazy
The night St. Nick went insane
Realized he'd been gettin' a raw deal
Something finally must have snapped in his brain

Woho, something finally must have snapped in his brain
Tell ya, something finally must have snapped... in his brain

The Night Santa Went Crazy (Extra Gory Version)

Weird Al Yankovic's 'The Night Santa Went Crazy (Extra Gory Version)' stands as a standout track from his extensive catalog of holiday parodies. While the original version is a classic Christmas staple, this extra gory iteration amplifies the song's dark humor by depicting Santa's descent into madness with graphic violence. Yankovic's signature style blends traditional pop structures with absurd, satirical lyrics, creating a unique musical experience that critiques holiday commercialism while delivering slapstick comedy. The recording showcases his mastery of vocal delivery and comedic timing, making it a memorable addition to his body of work that has influenced countless parody artists. Fans of his discography will recognize the song's place within his tradition of reimagining familiar themes through a lens of irreverent wit and musical innovation.