And he, he himself. . . the Grinch. . . carved the roast-beast!
Tone is an interesting question because part of the inspiration of looking to song is that Geisel himself - when you think about his animated version of The Grinch - embraced the idea of using songs in unconventional ways, as part of conveying a narrative. The use of music, in this film, is very unconventional, which I love.
Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store.
You're The Grinch, Cole! That's why you don't like it.