Falling for You
Cheetah Girls 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 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 is you

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
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

Ohh, baby my baby
You know I love you
So baby, baby my baby
You know I love you
So baby, baby My 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

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
Oh, baby my baby
You know I love you
So baby, baby my baby\
You know I love you
So baby, baby my baby

All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of childrens' 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

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
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

Oh, baby my baby
You know I love you
So baby, baby my baby




You know I love you
So baby, baby my baby

Overall Meaning

The Cheetah Girls' version of "All I Want for Christmas is You" is a holiday classic that expresses the singer's love for someone special during Christmas time. The song is about the feeling of wanting someone to share the joy of the holiday season with, and is based on the idea that love is the most precious gift of all.


The song opens with the singer repeatedly saying that she doesn’t want anything for Christmas except for one thing, which is her lover. She emphasizes that presents are not a priority for her, and what she truly desires is the lover that makes everything in life so much sweeter. She explicitly states that what she wants is for her lover to be with her during this special time of year – “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.”


The song then goes on to describe the magical moments that take place during Christmas time, such as the lights and the sound of children's laughter everywhere. The singer highlights the joy she feels in her heart when she thinks about her lover during this time, and how much she longs to have her lover close to her so they can share this special time together. The song is a beautiful expression of love and the joy of the holiday season, all wrapped up in one.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't need extravagant gifts


There is just one thing I need
I only desire one simple thing


I don't care about the presents
I'm not concerned about material items


Underneath the Christmas tree
Wrapped gifts aren't important to me


I just want you for my own
All I desire is your companionship


More than you could ever know
I value your presence more than anything


Make my wish come true
Let my Christmas wish come to fruition


All I want for Christmas is you
You are the only thing I want for the holiday


I don't need to hang my stocking
Stockings aren't important to me


There upon the fireplace
I don't care about the tradition of hanging stockings


Santa Claus won't make me happy
Getting presents from Santa isn't what will bring me joy


With a toy on Christmas day
Receiving gifts isn't what truly matters


Ohh, baby my baby
An expression of affection for a significant other


You know I love you
I deeply care for you


So baby, baby my baby
A continuation of expressing love


I won't ask for much this Christmas
I'm not making many requests for the holiday


I won't even wish for snow
I don't even desire traditional winter holiday elements


I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'll patiently wait for my Christmas wish to come true


Underneath the mistletoe
I'll wait for you beneath the mistletoe


I won't make a list and send it
I'm not being demanding and asking for specific gifts


To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I'm not relying on Santa for my happiness


I won't even stay awake
I won't stay up late on Christmas Eve


To hear those magic reindeer click
I'm not relying on the traditional beliefs for holiday miracles


I just want you here tonight
Being with you is what I really want


Holding on to me so tight
I crave your physical embrace and closeness


What more can I do, baby
I've made it clear what I want but if there's more, let me know


All I want for Christmas is you
You are the one thing I need this holiday


All the lights are shining
The world is bright and festive


So brightly everywhere
Lights are shining everywhere


And the sound of childrens' laughter fills the air
The joy of the season is audible


And everyone is singing
People are celebrating and singing holiday songs


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The sounds of the holiday are present


Santa won't you bring me
A continuation of traditional holiday elements but the focus isn't on them


The one I really need
What is truly desired is love and companionship


Won't you please bring my baby to me
Request to have a significant other for the holiday


This is all I'm asking for
My request is very simple


I just wanna see my baby
All I really want is to be with you


Standing right outside my door
I want to be physically close to you on the holiday




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARILYN BERGMAN, ALAN BERGMAN, JOHN MANDEL

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