All I Want For Christmas Is You
Christmas Songs for kids Lyrics
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What do you want for Christmas?
Santa′s on his way.
I want a train.
I want a train.
I want a great big train.
A train?
A train!
What do you want for Christmas? Christmas? Christmas?
What do you want for Christmas?
Santa's on his way.
I want a rocket.
I want a rocket.
I want a great big rocket.
A rocket?
A rocket!
Prepare for lift-off... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, LIFT-OFF!
What do you want for Christmas? Christmas? Christmas?
What do you want for Christmas?
Santa′s on his way.
I want a robot.
I want a robot.
I want a great big robot.
A robot?
A robot!
What do you want for Christmas? Christmas? Christmas?
What do you want for Christmas?
Santa's on his way.
I want a teddy bear.
I want a teddy bear.
I want a great big teddy bear.
A teddy bear?
A teddy bear!
Right leg. Left leg. Right arm. Left arm.
Oh no!
What do you want for Christmas? Christmas? Christmas?
What do you want for Christmas?
Santa's on his way.
Santa′s on his way!
The song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Christmas Songs for Kids is a fun and lively track that follows a group of children discussing the various gifts they hope to receive during the holiday season. The song begins with a question; "What do you want for Christmas?" and quickly transitions to each child sharing their desired gift. The first two children want a train and a rocket respectively, while the third requests a robot. Finally, the last child requests a teddy bear.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the children's desires for a particular gift and the excitement of waiting for Santa to arrive. The bridge of the song features a fun movement section, where the children move their limbs in a playful manner. The song ends with the repeated statement, "Santa's on his way!" creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" has become an iconic holiday song since its release in 1994 by Mariah Carey. However, this version by Christmas Songs for Kids puts a playful twist on the classic song, making it a fun track for children to dance and sing along with.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you want for Christmas? Christmas? Christmas?
A repetitive question to ask kids what they want for Christmas
What do you want for Christmas?
Asking again what the child wants for Christmas
Santa's on his way.
Letting the child know that Santa Claus is on his way on Christmas
I want a train.
The child wants to receive a train as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
I want a great big train.
The child wants to receive a large train as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
A train?
Questioning if the child wants a train as a gift for Christmas
Prepare for lift-off... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, LIFT-OFF!
Imaginary play where the child pretends their gift is a rocket and counts down for lift-off
I want a rocket.
The child wants to receive a rocket as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
I want a great big rocket.
The child wants to receive a large rocket as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
A rocket?
Questioning if the child wants a rocket as a gift for Christmas
I want a robot.
The child wants to receive a robot as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
I want a great big robot.
The child wants to receive a large robot as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
A robot?
Questioning if the child wants a robot as a gift for Christmas
I want a teddy bear.
The child wants to receive a teddy bear as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
I want a great big teddy bear.
The child wants to receive a large teddy bear as a Christmas gift from Santa Claus
A teddy bear?
Questioning if the child wants a teddy bear as a gift for Christmas
Right leg. Left leg. Right arm. Left arm. Oh no!
Imaginary play where the child pretends their teddy bear becomes alive and starts moving on its own
Santa's on his way!
Excitement that Santa Claus is indeed coming to bring gifts on Christmas Day
Writer(s): Mariah Carey, Walter N Afanasieff
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.