The group is comprised of Tony Borowiak, Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, and Alfred Nevarez. All of them were from the Mojave, California City, and Hesperia areas of California. As stated before, they are best known for "I Swear", which was also nominated for Song Of The Year at the Grammys (as was the single "I Can Love You Like That", another remake of a Montgomery country song, the following year). All-4-One almost became transatlantic chart toppers, blocked only by Wet Wet Wet's cover "Love Is All Around" (originally by The Troggs) for the soundtrack to the 1994 film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (that cover spent 15 weeks at number one in the U.K. Singles Chart).
Many people often mistake All-4-One songs for those done by Boyz II Men, another popular 90s R&B group. This is due to their very similar music style as well as the fact that both artists had the height of their popularity in around 1994 or so. At any rate, All-4-One achieved considerable airplay for years afterwards.
However, declining sales led to the group leaving the Atlantic Records label after the release of the album 'On and On' in 1999. Still, even the shift in labels did not help shore up the group's flagging popularity, as the follow-up album, 'A41', and its lead single "Not Ready 4 Goodbye" both failed to chart in the U.S. (although their next single, "Beautiful As You", was a minor Adult Contemporary hit). Their 2004 album, titled 'Split Personality', was given an Asia-only release.
All-4-One later signed a new record deal with the label Peak Concord. Their seventh album (and, to date, their latest), titled 'No Regrets', came out in September 2009. That release is perhaps best known for featuring the song "Key to Your Heart". As well, the group's iconic singles "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" have continued to receive airplay and praise over the years.
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Christmas To Me
All-4-One Lyrics
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You can leave me in the desert
Or stranded in the deep blue sea
'Cause as long as I got you that's all the Christmas that I need
And I don't want any presents
Underneath a fancy tree
'Cause you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
Yes, you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
'Cause you (you're my little winter wonderland)
Yeah, you (you're the gift that keeps on giving)
Only you (you're my Santa when I'm fast asleep)
(Baby, you're Christmas to me)
Oh you (keep me underneath the mistletoe)
Yeah you (are the sweetest candy cane I know)
Only you (and every year it's more clear to see)
That baby, you're Christmas to me
You can take away the sleigh bells (sleigh bells)
Well let me hear them ring (ring, ring, ring)
And you'd still be the only carol my heart wants to sing (my heart wants to sing)
I don't need to build a snowman
Or put an angel on the tree
'Cause you're the only angel that I see (you're the only angel that I see)
'Cause you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
Yes, you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
Yeah, you (you're my little winter wonderland)
Yeah, you (you're the gift that keeps on giving)
Only you (you're my Santa when I'm fast asleep)
Said baby, (baby, you're Christmas to me)
Oh you (keep me underneath the mistletoe)
Yeah you (are the sweetest candy cane I know)
Darling you (and every year it's more clear to see)
That baby, you're Christmas to me
The only thing on my Christmas list
Is another year with you, like this
In my arms by the fireplace
Watching time just slip away
I used to think Christmas was about gifts
But then you came along and made my whole world shift
And if Santa never comes to see me again
He already made me happier than I've ever been
Baby, you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
Yes, you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
Yeah, you (you're my little winter wonderland)
Yeah, you (you're the gift that keeps on giving)
Only you (you're my Santa when I'm fast asleep)
Said baby, (baby, you're Christmas to me)
Oh you (keep me underneath the mistletoe)
Darling you (are the sweetest candy cane I know)
Oh you (and every year it's more clear to see)
'Cause baby, you're Christmas to me
You (you're my little winter wonderland)
Baby it's, you (you're the gift that keeps on giving)
Yes you are (you're my Santa when I'm fast asleep)
Me to me, (baby, you're Christmas to me)
Oh you (keep me underneath the mistletoe)
Yeah you are (are the sweetest candy cane I know)
Yeah you (and every year it's more clear to see)
That baby, you're Christmas to me, baby
Oh, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you
My Santa when I'm fast asleep, I said baby, you're Christmas to me
The song "Christmas To Me" by All-4-One is a blissful ode to the love and companionship that the singer cherishes during Christmas. From the opening verse, the singer sets the tone for the song, confidently stating that he can be left alone in the desert or stranded in the ocean, but as long as he has his partner, it will feel like Christmas to him. The singer doesn't care about the material aspects of Christmas such as presents, lights, or bows under the tree. Instead, all he needs is the warmth and security of his love, without which everything else feels empty and meaningless.
As the song progresses, the singer further emphasizes the significance of his love to him. He chooses to spend his time with his partner by the fireplace, watching time pass by. He explains that his perception of Christmas has changed significantly since he met his love, stating that before he used to think it was about receiving gifts. However, now he realizes that the only thing he wants for Christmas is another year with his love by his side.
All-4-One's "Christmas To Me" is a beautiful reminder to love and appreciate our partners during holidays rather than getting caught up in commercialism that often frames how we perceive them. The singer's heartfelt gratitude towards his love and companionship sets the perfect tone for the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
You can leave me in the desert
Even if I were alone in a desolate place
Or stranded in the deep blue sea
Or if I were isolated in the middle of the ocean
'Cause as long as I got you that's all the Christmas that I need
As long as I have you by my side, I don't need anything else for Christmas
And I don't want any presents
I don't desire material gifts
Underneath a fancy tree
Beneath a beautifully decorated Christmas tree
'Cause without you lights and bows don't mean a thing, no
I don't find any value in decorations if I don't have you
'Cause you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
My affection for Christmas is because of you
Yes, you're the reason Christmas means so much to me
You are the one that makes Christmas special for me
'Cause you (you're my little winter wonderland)
You are my personal cozy winter paradise
Yeah, you (you're the gift that keeps on giving)
You are the constant source of joy in my life
Only you (you're my Santa when I'm fast asleep)
You are my secret harbinger of happiness even in my dreams
(Baby, you're Christmas to me)
You are everything I could hope for on Christmas and more
Oh you (keep me underneath the mistletoe)
You keep me blissfully captivated
Yeah you (are the sweetest candy cane I know)
You are my delectable treat
Only you (and every year it's more clear to see)
You're the only one that makes it clear how special Christmas is to me
That baby, you're Christmas to me
You are everything that makes Christmas worth celebrating for me
You can take away the sleigh bells (sleigh bells)
Even if we didn't have any of the traditional accessories of the holiday
Well let me hear them ring (ring, ring, ring)
I would still love to hear the bells chime
And you'd still be the only carol my heart wants to sing (my heart wants to sing)
You are the only melody that matters to me
I don't need to build a snowman
I don't have to participate in typical wintry activities
Or put an angel on the tree
Or put up any sort of ornamentation
'Cause you're the only angel that I see (you're the only angel that I see)
I only need to look to you to experience the beauty and spirit of Christmas
The only thing on my Christmas list
The only item on my wishlist
Is another year with you, like this
Is more time with you, just like this
In my arms by the fireplace
Cuddled together by the cozy fire
Watching time just slip away
Losing track of time as we enjoy each other's company
I used to think Christmas was about gifts
I used to believe that material possessions mattered most at Christmas
But then you came along and made my whole world shift
But after being with you, my perspective changed
And if Santa never comes to see me again
Even if I don't receive anything from Santa
He already made me happier than I've ever been
I am already happier than I have ever been because of you
You (you're my little winter wonderland)
You are my own personal winter wonderland
Baby it's, you (you're the gift that keeps on giving)
You are the continuous source of joy in my life
Yes you are (you're my Santa when I'm fast asleep)
You are the bringer of happiness in all scenarios, even in dreams
Me to me, (baby, you're Christmas to me)
You are everything that makes Christmas special and memorable for me
Oh you (keep me underneath the mistletoe)
You keep me in a happy, contented state
Yeah you are (are the sweetest candy cane I know)
You're the most pleasing person that I have ever met
Yeah you (and every year it's more clear to see)
It is becoming clearer every year that you are what makes Christmas special for me
That baby, you're Christmas to me, baby
You are the reason that Christmas is so special and valuable to me
Oh, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are everything that I need
You are, you
You are the one that makes it all better
My Santa when I'm fast asleep, I said baby, you're Christmas to me
You make every aspect of Christmas worthwhile, even in dreams
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez, Tony Borowiak
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Kenneth Brown
FOUND THIS Beautiful harmonious song..for my Christmas 2022 and forward. Greaaaaaaat Song!
Marisol Velez
I got is song as my ring tone.. love it :)
Raja Oberlin
I'm from Indonesia.eventhough this song describe christmas in US but i really enjoy this song.it's kind of song that can make my mood rise up.
ThemcoversMB
Really nice song
Henrique
I love this song! But I think the lyrics at 0:45 are wrong. "You're the gift..." The lyrics do not seem to be what is sung. Sounds like "You’re the gift that keeps me home in bed."