As a member of the Glee Cast, Riley sang numerous solos, including "Bust Your Windows", "Hate on Me", "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", "Beautiful", "I Look To You", "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and an original song "Hell To The No."
At the age of seventeen, Riley auditioned for American Idol but was turned down by the producers. Amber graduated from La Mirada High School, La Mirada, California in 2004. In 2010, she had the honor of singing to President Obama, which she said was perhaps "the minute [her] life was made complete".
In 2013, Amber won the seventeenth season of ABC's dancing competition Dancing with the Stars. She was partnered with the show's one and only six-time champion, Derek Hough. Riley and Hough tied the record for highest first-week score of 27, received 5 perfect scores of 30, and only received a score lower than 8 one time. Riley is the first African-American woman to win the show.
Since “Glee”, she has gone on to do films such a, “Nobody’s Fool” alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Tiffany Haddish. She has also tackled theatre stages playing Addaperle in “The Wiz” and Effie White in “Dreamgirls” which won her an Olivier Award. She released her debut album, an EP simply titled RILEY, in 2020.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Amber Riley Lyrics
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There's just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for christmas
I don't want a lot for christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about 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
You baby
I won't ask for much this christmas
I don't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna 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 reindeers click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for christmas is you
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
Oh I don't want a lot for christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh 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
The song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Amber Riley is a Christmas classic that conveys a message of love and companionship during the holiday season. The lyrics express a desire for the presence of a loved one as the ultimate gift during Christmas, rather than material gifts. The lyrics also suggest a rejection of materialism and emphasize the need for love and human connection.
The song starts with the singer expressing that they don't want much for Christmas, except for one thing, which is the presence of their loved one. The lyrics indicate that the singer doesn't care about presents, decorations, or even snow. The song also reinforces the idea that the love and companionship of a loved one are more important than material possessions. The lyrics mention the presence of mistletoe and the sound of sleigh bells ringing, signifying the romantic atmosphere of Christmas, making it the perfect time to be with one's significant other.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the desire for the loved one to be present, holding onto the singer tightly. The song suggests that having the person one loves is the ultimate joy and represents the best gift that one could receive. In this way, the song reminds us that the most important part of the holiday season is spending time with loved ones and being grateful for the relationships we have.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want a lot for christmas
I only desire one thing this festive season.
There's just one thing I need
All I want is just one thing.
I don't care about presents
Gifts under the tree are not important to me.
Underneath the christmas tree
More gifts await under the tree.
I just want you for my own
Spending time with you is what I want above all.
More than you could ever know
Your company is invaluable to me.
Make my wish come true
Grant me this one wish.
All I want for christmas
The only thing I want for Christmas is this.
Is you
Only you can give me what I want this Xmas.
I won't ask for much this christmas
I won't make many demands this Yuletide season.
I don't even wish for snow
I am not eager for snow this season.
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I will wait patiently for what I truly desire.
Underneath the mistletoe
I will be waiting by the mistletoe to see you.
I won't make a list and send it
I won't make a list or send it to anyone.
To the north pole for saint nick
I won't look up to Santa for fulfillment.
I won't even stay awake to
I will not wait up to see.
Hear those magic reindeers click
I won't wait to hear the reindeers approach.
'Cause I just want you here tonight
I want to be with you tonight above all else.
Holding on to me so tight
I want to feel your touch around me.
What more can I do
Is there anything else I can do to get you here with me?
Baby all I want for christmas is you
The only thing I desire for Christmas is your presence.
All the lights are shining
The lights show me the beauty and excitement of Christmas.
So brightly everywhere
Everywhere is lit up and looks brilliant.
And the sound of children's
The sound of children fills the air.
Laughter fills the air
The atmosphere is filled with happiness and laughter.
And everyone is singing
Even everyone is singing; carols and Christmas songs.
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I hear the sound of the bells from Santa’s sleigh.
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Santa, I want you to bring me the person who could complete everything for me.
Won't you please bring my baby to me
Please bring my beloved to me Santa.
Oh I don't want a lot for christmas
I do not desire many things for Christmas.
This is all I'm asking for
What I want is the only thing I have to request.
I just want to see my baby
I just want to see the one I love.
Standing right outside my door
I want you to be outside my door.
Baby all I want for christmas is
Your presence is the only thing I want for Christmas.
You
I want only you for Christmas.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Perlita Holder
Samcedes' moments are so cute...and Sam holding the ladder for her at the end
Dominique
I didn’t notice that awwww omg ❤️❤️❤️
Hui Ling Ng
Look at Mercedes making Sam getting his hopes up
Liana_Jae_Media
Rachel: ‘Best Christmas Ever!’
She wasn’t lying...this was the best xmas glee episode and season ever.
Johnathan Maygarden
She has singing voice like angel
Lynn Pitts
Mercedas and Sam are so cute together
Adriana Valenzuela
I love to watch it so bad. and I can't wait to watch it again on Netflix
Elyse
sam's sweater is everything
Cheetah Spark
Mike in this is everything
Roy Slack
I love this song lovely cover 💖🌹❤️