All I Want for Christmas Is You
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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow, and I
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe

I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click

'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you

All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air

And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
The one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly

I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you





All I want for Christmas is you, baby

Overall Meaning

The popular Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey is a heartwarming tune that captures the essence of Christmas. The song is about a person who wants nothing more than to be with their loved ones during the festive season. The lyrics are simple and resonate with people of all ages, which is why it has become a classic modern-day Christmas song.


Carey's immense popularity and wide-ranging vocal ability contribute to the worldwide success of the song. Her soulful rendition of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" creates the perfect upbeat mood to sing along to with friends and family during the holiday season. The lyrics encapsulate the spirit of Christmas through the desire to be with loved ones, and the upbeat melody adds to the festive mood. The song's simplicity and relatability make it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't need many presents or material possessions this Christmas season.


There is just one thing I need
However, there is one thing that I truly desire above anything else.


I don't care about the presents
The material items that are typically exchanged during the holiday season are of little importance to me.


Underneath the Christmas tree
Even the gifts that are typically placed beneath the Christmas tree do not matter as much to me as this one thing I seek.


I just want you for my own
The thing I truly desire is to have you as my own this Christmas season.


More than you could ever know
You mean more to me than words could ever express.


Make my wish come true oh
Granting my wish for you to be with me would mean everything to me.


All I want for Christmas is you
Ultimately, all I want for Christmas is for you to be mine and to share this special season together.


I won't ask for much this Christmas
I am not being greedy or asking for anything extravagant this holiday season.


I won't even wish for snow, and I
I am even willing to forgo one of the most iconic symbols of the season, the snow.


I just wanna keep on waiting
Instead, I simply long to wait for you under the mistletoe.


Underneath the mistletoe
This symbol of love and affection is where I hope to find you this Christmas season.


I won't make a list and send it
I don't feel the need to make a materialistic list and send it to Santa Claus.


To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I don't need to rely on a fictitious character to make me happy this holiday season.


I won't even stay awake
I don't need to anxiously wait up for anything or anyone on Christmas Eve.


To hear those magic reindeer click
I don't need to cling to beliefs in stories or fairy tales to experience the magic of the holiday season.


'Cause I just want you here tonight
All I desire tonight is for you to be by my side.


Holding on to me so tight
I want to be close to you and feel your loving embrace during this special time of year.


What more can I do
There's nothing more I can do or say to convince you how much I want to be with you this Christmas.


Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Simply put, all I desire for the holiday season is to have you with me and nothing else.


All the lights are shining
The lights of the holiday season are all around us, signaling the joy and celebration of the season.


So brightly everywhere
These lights are shining everywhere, making even the darkest of nights feel bright and joyful.


And the sound of children's
The sound of children's laughter is a joyous and heartwarming aspect of the holiday season.


Laughter fills the air
This laughter is a pervasive part of the season, helping to create an overall sense of happiness and love.


And everyone is singing
Singing is a traditional part of the holiday season, as people come together to share in joyful songs of love and celebration.


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The sound of sleigh bells is yet another signal of the joy and celebration surrounding the holiday season.


Santa won't you bring me
However, even with all these joyous signals of the season, there is one thing I desire more than anything else.


The one I really need
This one thing is the person who means everything to me, who I truly feel I need in my life and by my side.


Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly
I implore Santa to please grant my wish and bring the one I love most to me as soon as possible.


This is all I'm asking for
In the end, all I truly want for the season is this one thing and nothing else.


I just wanna see my baby
All I long for is a sight of the one person who brings me the greatest joy in life.


Standing right outside my door
To see you standing just outside my door would be the best gift of all.


Baby all I want for Christmas is you
In sum, my desires this Christmas season are simple: I want to be with you more than anything else, my one true love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

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