What I Really Want For Christmas
Brian Wilson (Holiday) Lyrics


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Snow's so deep, stars so bright
Hear winter wake and angels sing on Christmas night
I'll build a fire, you'll hold me tight
We'll pray for peace on Christmas night

Lift our hearts, hope to find
A world that stops to think of love at Christmas time
Children's laughter brings, joy beyond our dreams
Full of hope to give, these times in which we live
Please no more lists, send no more gifts

What I really want for Christmas
What I really want for Christmas
What I really want at Christmas time

Is peace tonight, peace for all
That Season's Greetings last beyond a festive Fall
Santa's home, his reindeer sleep
A child's strength is their belief

Lift your hearts hope to find
That belief that children have at Christmas time

The dying embers glow, we watch the falling snow
Lucky to be home, when some are all alone
Please no more lists, send no more gifts

What I really want for Christmas
What I really want for Christmas
What I really want at Christmas time

Is peace tonight, peace is hard
Peace is more than just a sentimental card
So be good, so be kind
Look inside your hearts at Christmas time

What I really want for Christmas
What I really want for Christmas
What I really want at Christmas time

What I really want for Christmas
What I really want for Christmas
What I really want at Christmas time

What I really want for Christmas
What I really want for Christmas
What I really want at Christmas time





What I really want for Christmas
What I really want for Christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brian Wilson's song "What I Really Want for Christmas" emphasize the importance of peace during the holiday season. The opening lines illustrate a serene winter night, with the snow deep and stars bright, prompting the arrival of Christmas. The singer shares his desire to spend the night with his loved one, holding each other tight and praying for peace. The song goes on to discuss the impact of Christmas on children, with their joyful laughter bringing hope and joy beyond our dreams. Instead of commercial gifts, the singer urges listeners to seek peace on this holiday, as Season's Greetings last beyond a festive fall.


The song's overall message emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas - goodwill, peace, and togetherness. The singer's desire to spend time with his loved ones underlies the importance of authentic human connections, rather than presents. The lyrics also create a sense of inclusiveness, urging listeners to look inside their hearts and be kind and good to one another, promoting a sense of unity and understanding between people.


Line by Line Meaning

Snow's so deep, stars so bright
The beauty of the winter night deepens with the snow and bright stars shining.


Hear winter wake and angels sing on Christmas night
The songs of angels bring the season's spirit alive on this holy night.


I'll build a fire, you'll hold me tight
We'll cherish each other's warmth and love in front of the fire.


We'll pray for peace on Christmas night
We'll hope for world peace and pray for it on this special night.


Lift our hearts, hope to find
Let's raise our spirits and search for the true meaning of Christmas.


A world that stops to think of love at Christmas time
We wish for a world that reflects on the importance of love during Christmas.


Children's laughter brings, joy beyond our dreams
The sounds of children's laughter brings us immense joy, beyond words.


Full of hope to give, these times in which we live
We are filled with hope to share it with others this Christmas season.


Please no more lists, send no more gifts
We don't need material things to be happy, let's focus on the spiritual value of Christmas.


Is peace tonight, peace for all
We hope and pray for peace not only for ourselves, but for every single person in the world.


That Season's Greetings last beyond a festive Fall
May the joy and goodwill of Christmas last throughout the year, until the next festive season.


Santa's home, his reindeer sleep
Santa Claus and his reindeer rest, as they have finished delivering presents all over the world.


A child's strength is their belief
A child's determination and courage comes from their unwavering faith and belief.


The dying embers glow, we watch the falling snow
As the fire slowly dies down, we sit and enjoy the mesmerizing sight of snow falling.


Lucky to be home, when some are all alone
We feel grateful for having a home and loved ones around us, knowing there are people who spend Christmas alone.


Peace is hard, Peace is more than just a sentimental card
Achieving true peace is not an easy thing, it requires strong effort and action beyond just good wishes.


So be good, so be kind
In order to achieve peace, we must strive to be good and kind, not only on Christmas but every day.


Look inside your hearts at Christmas time
Let's take time to reflect and examine our hearts, to find the true spirit of Christmas within ourselves.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, BRIAN WILSON

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