All I Want For Christmas
Alvin & The Chipmunks Lyrics
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These two teeth are gone as you can see
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe
But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as can be
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
It seems so long since I could say
"Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
It seems so long since I could say
"Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
The song "All I Want for Christmas" by Alvin & The Chipmunks tells the story of a child who has lost their two front teeth and all they want for Christmas is to have them back. The lyrics describe the child's embarrassment as everyone stops and stares at him because of his missing teeth. The child doesn't know who to blame for his missing teeth, but all he wants for Christmas is to have his two front teeth so he can wish everyone a Merry Christmas with a smile. The song portrays the innocence of childhood and how simple things like having all your teeth can make a child's Christmas wish.
The song has a nostalgic feel to it that can bring back memories of childhood holiday traditions. The lyrics take the listener back to a time when the biggest worry was losing teeth and the excitement of the holiday season. The catchy melody and playful lyrics have made it a popular Christmas song for children and adults alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody stops and stares at me
I attract attention because of my noticeable missing front teeth.
These two teeth are gone as you can see
The gap in my front teeth is very visible and noticeable to others.
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe
I'm not sure who or what caused my front teeth to fall out.
But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as can be
My Christmas wish is very simple and straightforward.
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My ultimate Christmas gift would be getting my front teeth back.
See my two front teeth
I want people to see and notice my front teeth once I get them back.
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
If only I could get my front teeth back, it would make me so happy.
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
I would be able to wish everyone a happy holiday season if I had my front teeth to pronounce the words properly.
It seems so long since I could say "Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Without my front teeth, it has been a long time since I have been able to speak certain words and phrases correctly, like this tongue twister.
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle
I miss being able to whistle properly and would be so happy if I could do it again with my front teeth.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donald Yetter Gardner
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