All I Want For Christmas Is You
Christmas Hits Lyrics

I don't want a lot for Christmas
The author is not seeking multiple things, but rather one specific thing this Christmas season.

There is just one thing I need
The author wants one item or person to complete their holiday season.

I don't care about the presents
The author is expressing that the joy of the holiday season is not in the physical objects received as gifts.

Underneath the Christmas tree
The author is referring to the place where the presents are, but reiterating that the author doesn't care about them.

I just want you for my own
The author wants a specific person to be theirs alone.

More than you could ever know
The author's love for the person is beyond measure or explanation.

Make my wish come true
The author is hoping that their desire will become a reality.

All I want for Christmas
The author reiterates the fact that the focus is on one specific thing, not many.

Is you
The person the author desires is the one and only thing they need for the holiday season.

I don't need to hang my stocking
The author doesn't need or desire the customary items associated with the holiday, such as stockings hung by the fireplace.

There upon the fireplace
The author is referring to the traditional hangout for stockings.

Santa Claus won't make me happy
The author does not believe material objects brought by Santa Claus will fulfill their desires this holiday season.

With a toy on Christmas day
The author specifically mentions that even toys, which are generally accepted as the epitome of Christmas gifts, would not make the author happy this year.

You baby
The author is still expressing their desire for a specific person, emphasizing their love for them.

I won't ask for much this Christmas
The author is reiterating their earlier statement of only wanting one thing this holiday season.

I don't even wish for snow
The author mentions that they don't even anticipate receiving something that is associated with the winter holidays, such as snow in this case.

I'm just gonna keep on waiting
The author is picturing themselves waiting patiently for their desired gift to arrive.

Underneath the mistletoe
The author uses an object that is traditionally associated with holiday love and romance to paint a picture of a desired location.

I won't make a list and send it
The author isn't providing a specific list of things they desire.

To the North Pole for Saint Nick
The author is referencing the traditional belief that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole and only rewards good behavior on Christmas.

I won't even stay awake to
The author isn't actively waiting for their gift and isn't allowing their desire to disrupt their daily routine.

Hear those magic reindeers click
The author is referencing the sound that reindeer hooves make on a rooftop, which would signify that Santa had arrived with the author's gift.

'Cause I just want you here tonight
The author is only focused on spending time with the person they desire.

Holding on to me so tight
The author wants an intimate embrace with the person they desire.

What more can I do
The author is expressing that they have done everything they can to emphasize their love for the person they desire.

All I want for Christmas is you, baby
The author reiterates the desire for the specific person multiple times while also using a term of endearment to accentuate their love for that person.

All the lights are shining
The author is painting a picture of the holiday season with elaborate lights and decorations.

So brightly everywhere
The brightness of the lights is particularly emphasized here, likely to indicate that the author is feeling particularly optimistic about the holiday season.

And the sound of children's
The author is mentioning the sound of children laughing as an indication of the joyous atmosphere of the holiday season.

Laughter fills the air
The author is emphasizing the omnipresence of laughter around the holidays.

And everyone is singing
The author is expressing the universal participation in holiday traditions, particularly singing Christmas carols or holiday songs.

I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The author is referencing the sound of sleigh bells, which typically signal that Santa is on his way.

Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need
The author is asking Santa to bring them the one thing they really want for the holiday season.

Won't you please bring my baby to me
The author is directing Santa to bring the person they desire to them for the holiday season.

This is all I'm asking for
The author is emphasizing that they're only asking for one thing, further reinforcing their desire for that one thing.

I just want to see my baby
The author wants to sit and look at the person they desire.

Standing right outside my door
The author is imagining the person they desire standing outside their home, likely to paint a picture of the ideal situation they dream of.

Ooh (all I want for Christmas is you, baby)
The author repeats the sentiment expressed in the song's title, further emphasizing their desire for the person they love.

All I want for Christmas is you, baby
The author ends the song with the same simple request and term of endearment used throughout the song, further emphasizing their desire for the person they love.