What Christmas Means to Me
Stevie Wonder Lyrics

Oh yeah
This is an expression of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming holiday season.

Candles burning low
This line refers to the ambiance of Christmas, with dim candlelight creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Lots of mistletoe
Mistletoe is a symbol of holiday romance and love.

Lots of snow and ice
This line is a reference to the traditional image of a snowy, wintry Christmas.

Everywhere we go
This line suggests that the holiday spirit is pervasive and omnipresent during the Christmas season.

Choir singing carols
This line refers to the musical aspect of Christmas, with carolers spreading cheer with their songs.

Right outside my door
This line suggests that the joy of Christmas is literally at Stevie's doorstep, easily accessible and close at hand.

All these things and more
This line is a preface to the chorus, emphasizing that there are many delightful aspects of Christmas that Stevie values.

(All these things and more, baby) Oh
The repetition of this line underscores the depth of Stevie's enthusiasm for Christmas.

That's what Christmas means to me my love
This is the central thesis of the song, with Stevie proclaiming that the essence of Christmas is the sum total of all these wonderful things.

(That's what Christmas means to me my love) Whoa yeah
This is another jubilant exclamation of excitement for the holiday season.

Ha ha, yeah, and you know what I mean
Stevie is addressing his listener, urging them to fully embrace the holiday spirit with him.

I see your smiling face
This line refers to the joy that comes from seeing loved ones' delight during the Christmas season.

Like I've never seen before
Stevie is expressing how the happiness his loved one is experiencing is particularly special and unique in the context of Christmas.

Even though I love you madly
This line emphasizes that the love shared during Christmas is a special kind of love, distinct from the rest of the year.

It seems I love you more
Stevie is reflecting on how the holiday season amplifies his feelings of fondness and affection for his loved one.

The little card you give me
This line refers to the simple yet heartfelt expressions of love that are a common feature of the Christmas season.

Will touch my heart for sure
Stevie is explaining how the little gestures of love that occur during Christmas are deeply meaningful to him.

All these things and more, darling
This line echoes the pre-chorus, emphasizing that there are many delightful aspects of Christmas that Stevie values, specifically in the context of his relationship.

(All these things and more, darling) Oh
The repetition of this line emphasizes the extent to which Christmas holds special significance for Stevie and his loved one.

I feel like running wild (running wild)
This line conveys the exuberance and delight that Stevie feels during the Christmas season, suggesting a childlike sense of joy and abandon.

As anxious as a little child
This line emphasizes the childlike sense of excitement that is often associated with the Christmas season.

To greet you 'neath the mistletoe
This line is a reference to the romantic tradition of kissing under the mistletoe.

Kiss you once and then some more
This line reflects the romantic and playful nature of Christmas traditions, such as kissing beneath the mistletoe.

And wish you merry Christmas baby
This is a simple yet heartfelt expression of Stevie's affection for his loved one during Christmas.

(Wish you a merry Christmas, baby) Oh
The repetition of this line emphasizes the sentiment expressed and reinforces the joy of the holiday season.

And such happiness in the coming year
This line is a hopeful expression of Stevie's desire for continued joy and fulfillment in the future.

(Happiness in the coming year) Oh baby
This line is an exclamation of heartfelt good wishes, both for the present holiday season and the future.

Let's deck the halls with holly
This line is a call to action, urging the listener to embrace the spirit of Christmas and decorate their surroundings with traditional holiday decor.

Sing sweet Silent Night
This line is a reference to the musical traditions of Christmas and the joy that comes from singing festive songs.

Fill the tree with angel hair
This line is a suggestion for how to decorate a Christmas tree, with angel hair being a common yet delicate decoration.

And pretty, pretty lights
This line refers to the bright and colorful lights that are a hallmark of the holiday season, helping to brighten even the darkest winter evenings.

Go to sleep and wake up
This line refers to the excitement of Christmas morning, typically characterized by waking up early to open presents and enjoy the holiday festivities.

Just before daylight
This line suggests the anticipation and excitement that leads up to the joyous moment of opening presents on Christmas morning.

All these things and more, baby
This line restates the core message of the song, emphasizing the many joyful aspects of Christmas that Stevie holds dear.

(All these things and more, baby) Oh
The repetition of this line emphasizes the sentiment expressed and reinforces the joy of the holiday season for Stevie.

That's what Christmas means to me my love
This is a final restatement of the central thesis of the song, expressing the deep and abiding love that Stevie has for the Christmas season and for his loved one.

(That's what Christmas means to me my love) Oh baby, baby
The repetition of this line reinforces the joy and love expressed in the song, specifically in relation to Stevie's loved one.

Yeah
This final line is a simple expression of joy and delight in the holiday season.