All I Want For Christmas Is You
Boston String Quartet Lyrics
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There's 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
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 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
You baby
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
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
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 him 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
All I want for Christmas is you baby
The lyrics to Boston String Quartet's song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" convey the idea that the singer doesn't need materialistic items for Christmas, but rather just wants to spend time with their loved one. The repetition of "I don't want a lot for Christmas" emphasizes the simplicity of the message, which is focused on enjoying the holiday season with the person they care about most. The singer expresses that they don't need snow or gifts from Santa Claus, but instead only want to be with the person they address as "baby."
The lyrics also make reference to some of the classic holiday traditions, such as hanging stockings and listening for magic reindeer clicks. However, these traditional elements are not as important to the singer as spending time with their partner. The lines "Oh I just want him for my own / More than you could ever know / Make my wish come true" convey a feeling of longing for their loved one's presence on this special day. Throughout the song, the singer's message comes down to one thing: all they want for Christmas is to be with their special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want a lot for Christmas
I only have one request for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
My request is simple and singular
I don't care about the presents
I don't care about physical gifts
Underneath the Christmas tree
I am indifferent to the traditional practice of gifts being placed under the tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
I don't need traditional items to be happy
There upon the fireplace
A stocking is typically hung on a fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
Receiving a toy from Santa Claus won't bring me happiness
With a toy on Christmas day
Even if I do receive a toy on Christmas, it won't bring me lasting joy
I just want you for my own
I want to spend Christmas with you
More than you could ever know
I deeply desire your company
Make my wish come true
Please make it possible for me to spend Christmas with you
All I want for Christmas
My only wish for Christmas
Is you
Is for you to be with me
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't ask for anything beyond spending time with you this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
My only wish is to be with you and snow is not necessary
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'll be patiently waiting for you
Underneath the mistletoe
I'll be happy to be beneath the mistletoe with you
I won't make a list and send it
I won't make a list of things I want and send it to Santa Claus
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't address a letter to Santa Claus at the North Pole
I won't even stay awake to
I won't stay up late to
Hear those magic reindeer click
Listen for the sound of reindeer on the rooftop
'Cause I just want you here tonight
I crave your presence tonight
Holding on to me so tight
I want to be held by you
What more can I do
I've expressed all that I want for Christmas
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
I want nothing else for Christmas but you
All the lights are shining
The holiday lights are beautiful and bright
So brightly everywhere
They illuminate everything around me
And the sound of children's
I hear the laughter of children
Laughter fills the air
The festive spirit is in the atmosphere
And everyone is singing
People are singing carols
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I hear the sound of bells, like those on Santa's sleigh
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
I don't need you, Santa, to bring me anything except for the one I love
Won't you please bring my baby to me
My only request to Santa is to bring my beloved to me
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
I only want one thing for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
It's a simple request
I just want to see my baby
All I want for Christmas is to see my love
Standing right outside my door
I just want them to be close to me
Oh I just want him for my own
I want my love to be mine and no one else's
Make my wish come true
Grant me this one wish
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All I want for Christmas is my beloved
All I want for Christmas is you baby
My one and only wish for Christmas is to have you, my love
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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