In 1965 Christopher Stone was the youngest member of ASCAP, having written … Read Full Bio ↴In 1965 Christopher Stone was the youngest member of ASCAP, having written the score for three motion pictures by the age of 12. He then studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and completed his education in Vienna, Austria. Having written more than 2000 scores, for seven consecutive years Chris was the winner of the ASCAP award for "Most Performed Television Background Score". He is also the composer of more than twenty feature films, and his music has been performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. He was the creator of the world's first orchestral score for a video game, "Dragon's Lair," which is preserved in the Smithsonian Institute.

In addition to his live orchestral scores, Chris has become a prominent figure in electronic orchestral score realization. He designed the original Emulator library, and in his state-of-the-art studio, Chris has done the sound design for "Battlestar Galactica," "Big Wednesday," "Logan's Run," "Pete's Dragon," "An American Tail" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind".

All I Know Is…
Christopher L. Stone Lyrics

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I don't want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing I neeed. I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree. I just want you for my own. More than you will 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. I 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 log on Christmas Day. I just want you for my own more than you will ever know. Make my wish come true. All I want for Christmas is you.

I won't ask for much this Christmas. I won't even ask 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. 'Cause I just want you here tonight holding on to me so tight. What more can I do? All I want for Christmas is you.

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere. And the sound of children's 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 want to see my baby standing right outside my door. I just want her for my own more than you will ever know. Make my wish come true. All I want for Christmas is you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" express the sentiment that the most important thing during the holiday season is being with the person you love. The singer insists that they don't care about receiving gifts or even having snow on Christmas, all they want is the affection and presence of their partner. The repetition of the phrase "all I want for Christmas is you" emphasizes this central idea and the urgency of the singer's desire.

The use of imagery, such as the lights shining brightly and the sound of children's laughter, creates a warm and joyful atmosphere that reinforces the idea that being with a loved one is what makes Christmas special. Additionally, the verse that speaks of Santa bringing the "one I really need" adds a touch of fantasy to the lyrics, subtly referencing both the traditional mythology of Christmas and the idea that true love is something magical that cannot be replaced by material gifts.

Overall, the lyrics to "All I Want For Christmas Is You" convey the message that love and connection are the most important aspects of the holiday season, a sentiment that has made the song a beloved classic.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I have a simple wish this Christmas

there is just one thing I need
and that is to have you

I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
it's not about the material things

I just want you for my own
all I truly desire is to be with you

More than you will ever know
I can't express how much I want to be with you

Make my wish come true
please fulfill my one and only wish

All I want for Christmas ..... is you.
I wish to spend Christmas with you

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Written by: STEVE DEAN, RUSSELL SMITH

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