All I Want For Christmas
Danny Kaye & The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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And stares at me
These two teeth are
Gone as you can see
I don't know just who
To blame for this catastrophe
But my one wish on Christmas Eve
Is as plain as it can be
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only
Have my two front teeth
Then I could with you
"Merry Christmas."
It seems so long since I could say
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be
If I could only whistle (thh)
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only
Have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas!"
The song "All I Want For Christmas" by Danny Kaye & The Andrews Sisters is a cheerful holiday tune that tells the story of a young child who lost their two front teeth. The song begins with the child being stared at by everyone around, because of their missing front teeth. The child holds no grudges against anyone and doesn't know who to blame for "this catastrophe". The child's only wish on Christmas Eve is to have their two front teeth back, that's all they need for a perfect Christmas.
The child wishes to have their two front teeth so that they can be able to pronounce certain words that they couldn't with their teeth missing. Words like "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle," and the ability to whistle, would make the child very happy. The song, at its core, emphasizes the joy of Christmas and how even the smallest, seemingly insignificant things can bring joy to someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Every body stops
People pause and look at me
And stares at me
They gaze at me in curiosity
These two teeth are
I am missing a pair of teeth
Gone as you can see
The absence of these teeth is evident
I don't know just who
I am uncertain about the culprit
To blame for this catastrophe
That is responsible for this mishap
But my one wish on Christmas Eve
However, what I want most on this day
Is as plain as it can be
Is crystal clear and straightforward
All I want for Christmas
What I desire the most for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
Are my front two teeth
My two front teeth
Those front teeth
See my two front teeth
Look at my missing front teeth
Gee, if I could only
I would be ecstatic if I could just
Have my two front teeth
Regain my front two teeth
Then I could with you
Then I would be able to, along with you
"Merry Christmas."
Say "Merry Christmas"
It seems so long since I could say
It feels like it has been forever since I last said
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be
Oh my goodness, how over the moon I would be
If I could only whistle (thh)
If only I could make a whistling sound (thh)
All I want for Christmas
What I desire the most for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
Are my front two teeth
My two front teeth
Those front teeth
See my two front teeth
Look at my missing front teeth
Gee, if I could only
I would be ecstatic if I could just
Have my two front teeth
Regain my front two teeth
Then I could wish you
Then I would be able to wish you
"Merry Christmas!"
"Merry Christmas!"
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donald Yetter Gardner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@malizee2264
This is the first song on my Xmas playlist oddly enough! My sister and I always loved singing this together!❤
@markherron1407
Congratulations on your 90th milestone and Happy Birthday to the Late Danny Kaye and Merry Christmas ⛄🎁 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
@MsKiTTy1138
Danny Kaye gotta love the man great actor & singer bless him. Thanks Danny for all the wonderful laughs thru the years.
@waynethompson9144
MY FAVORITE VERSION !!!!
@keithmoon3190
Love to see 'em goofing around!
@owendureke5148
It's my wish too.
@pgh45rpms
How many takes?
@Armorhunterash
He sounds like Brak