All I Want for Christmas Is You
Christmas Songs Lyrics

I don't want a lot for Christmas
The singer is not asking for an abundance of gifts this holiday season.

There is just one thing I need
The singer only desires one specific thing.

I don't care about the presents
The singer is not concerned with physical gifts.

Underneath the Christmas tree
The artist references the location of gifts.

I don't need to hang my stocking
The artist is indifferent about stockings being hung.

There upon the fireplace
The singer references a traditional location for stockings.

Santa Claus won't make me happy
The singer does not believe that Santa Claus will provide true happiness.

With a toy on Christmas day
The artist shows that receiving physical gifts will not bring fulfillment.

I just want you for my own
The artist only desires the presence of a specific person.

More than you could ever know
The artist values the person beyond understanding.

Make my wish come true
The singer hopes for their desire to happen.

All I want for Christmas
The artist repeats the main idea of the song.

Is you, yeah
The singer emphasizes their desire for the specific person.

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
The singer will not make extensive requests this holiday season.

I won't even wish for snow
The singer has modest desires.

I'm just gonna keep on waiting
The artist will patiently wait for their desire.

Underneath the mistletoe
The artist references a traditional kissing location.

I won't make a list and send it
The singer will not provide requests to Santa Claus.

To the North Pole for Saint Nick
The singer references the traditional location and recipient of letters to Santa Claus.

I won't even stay awake
The artist will not anxiously wait for Santa Claus.

To hear those magic reindeers click
The artist references the sound of Santa Claus' reindeer.

'Cause I just want you here tonight
The artist desires the presence of a specific person during the night.

Holding on to me so tight
The singer longs for physical intimacy with the desired person.

What more can I do
The artist is powerless to achieve their desire.

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you
The singer emphasizes their sole desire for a specific person this holiday season.

You, baby
The singer further emphasizes the person they desire.

All the lights are shining
The singer observes the beauty of holiday lights.

So brightly everywhere (so brightly, baby)
The holiday lights are very bright.

And the sound of children's
The artist acknowledges the children's sounds nearby.

Laughter fills the air
The singer can hear children laughing.

Everyone is singing
People nearby are singing holiday songs.

I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The artist hears the sound of sleigh bells.

Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
The artist addresses Santa Claus to provide them with their real desire.

Won't you please bring my baby to me?
The artist pleads with Santa Claus to provide them with the specific person they desire.

This is all I'm asking for
The singer wants only one specific thing this holiday season.

I just wanna see my baby
The artist desires to see the specific person they want.

Standing right outside my door
The singer wants the desired person to be at their door.

Ooh! (All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
The singer emphatically repeats their desire for the specific person.

Ah! (All I want for Christmas is you, baby) Ah!
The singer continues to express their desire for a specific person.

All I really want, all I really want is (all I want for Christmas is you)
The artist repeats their sole desire for a specific person.

You, baby!
The artist further emphasizes their desire for a specific person.