All I Want for Christmas
Anthem Lights Lyrics


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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about those presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
There's no sense in hanging stockings
There upon the fireplace
Cause Santa, he won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you here tonight
Holding onto me so tight
Girl, what can I do?
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 love
Won't you please bring my baby to me
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
All I want for Christmas is you is you




All I want all I want
You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthem Lights's song "All I Want for Christmas" capture the joy and anticipation of the holiday season, while emphasizing the importance of love and human connection over material gifts. The song expresses a simple desire for companionship and the presence of a loved one during the Christmas festivities.


The first verse establishes that the singer does not desire extravagant presents or material wealth; rather, their longing centers around having someone special in their life. They express that their only wish is for this person to be with them during Christmas.


In the next verse, the singer continues to downplay the need for traditional Christmas elements like snow and stockings, emphasizing that these things are secondary to the love and company of the person they desire. They communicate that receiving toys or material gifts from Santa Claus would not bring them true happiness or fulfillment.


The chorus then reinforces the central theme of the song, wherein the singer declares that all they want for Christmas is this person they hold dear. They yearn for their presence, longing to hold them close and not let go. The repetition of the line "All I want for Christmas is you" emphasizes the simplicity and sincerity of their desire.


The subsequent verses carry a similar sentiment, describing the vibrant ambiance of Christmas with shining lights, laughter of children, and the sound of sleigh bells, while still highlighting that the ultimate gift would be the presence of the person they love. The song concludes with a reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of love and companionship during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't desire a multitude of things during the festive season


There is just one thing I need
There's only one thing I truly desire


I don't care about those presents
I am not concerned or interested in material gifts


Underneath the Christmas tree
Placed beneath the decorated tree


I just want you for my own
My sole wish is to have you as my companion


More than you could ever know
Your importance to me surpasses what you comprehend


Make my wish come true
Grant my desire


You know that all I want for Christmas is you
It's evident that you are the sole entity I desire during this festive season


I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't make exorbitant requests during this holiday


I won't even wish for snow
I don't require snow or any particular weather conditions


I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I will patiently anticipate


Underneath the mistletoe
Positioned beneath the symbolic plant of love


There's no sense in hanging stockings
There's no rationality in placing socks for gifts


There upon the fireplace
Over the fireplace


Cause Santa, he won't make me happy
Because Santa Claus cannot bring me joy


With a toy on Christmas day
Through the means of a toy on Christmas day


I just want you here tonight
I solely desire your presence this evening


Holding onto me so tight
Embracing me firmly


Girl, what can I do?
My beloved, how can I express


All I want for Christmas is you
That my only wish is to have you during this festive occasion


All the lights are shining
The illumination is prevalent


So brightly everywhere
Displaying vibrant brightness all around


And the sound of children's
Together with the sound generated by young ones


Laughter fills the air
Laughter resonates abundantly


And everyone is singing
With everyone joyfully vocalizing


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I perceive the jingling of sleigh bells


Santa won't you bring me the
Santa, will you not deliver to me


One I really love
The person I deeply cherish


Won't you please bring my baby to me
Could you kindly bring my beloved to my side


I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't desire a multitude of things during the festive season


This is all I'm asking for
This is my only request


I just wanna see my baby
I solely wish to lay eyes upon my beloved


Standing right outside my door
Positioned directly outside my dwelling


I just want you for my own
My sole wish is to hold you close


More than you could ever know
Your significance to me surpasses your comprehension


Make my wish come true
Fulfill my desire


All I want for Christmas is you is you
What I yearn for during this festive season is solely your presence


All I want all I want
It is the only thing I yearn for


You
You




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

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Jazmin DesJardins

No they sound amazing together none of them should go solo unless God tells them too. All thier voices are so unique!!

PeachesBby Gurl

Literally gave me chills to listen to. ❤ Your voices are truly powerful, nobody can compare.

Jasmine Avecilla

THIS IS SO OLD, OH MY GOSH. I'm looking back on this 4 years later and all I can say is wow. You guys have come so far and have found yourselves more successful than I think you anticipated! I mean Alan's an actor, Caleb has a baby (congratulations (!!!!) by the way), and Spencer's joined the band!! I've been with you guys since 2012, and I'm so proud of all of you!!!! Congratulations on how far you've come Anthem Lights—hope you guys keep doing amazing things!!❣️

Katie Johnson

@Jasmine Avecilla tthey do look like werewolves but they're cute werewolves

Jasmine Avecilla

also you guys all look like werewolves here–I was laughing so much when I was rewatching this

beautyklove

The arrangement and all of your voices are amazing! So blessed to hear this! :)

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Hannah Brink

can we just take a moment and appreciate every ones hair?

Fred Bechtel, Jr.

Hannah Brink I'll call Theresa

Chelsea F

that's exactly what i was thinking.

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