Otherwise known as Gerard, René & Gordon. Although the latter is frequently… Read Full Bio ↴Otherwise known as Gerard, René & Gordon. Although the latter is frequently used and the names René, Gerard and Gordon (up until 2008) always appear on the album and single covers, the trio is generally known and refered to as De Toppers. While De Toppers is used as the official name of the group, variations of this have appeared on various releases (i.e., De Toppers Voor Oranje, De Kerst Toppers). As of fall 2008, Gerard Joling quit the trio. Dutch singer Jeroen van der Boom replaces Joling during the 2009 concert series and the Eurovision Song Festival entry.

All I Want For Christmas Is You
De Toppers Lyrics

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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could 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 toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish 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
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
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

Oh 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
Oh I just want him for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you

All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of De Toppers’s song All I Want For Christmas Is You are about a person who doesn’t want any presents or material things for Christmas. The only thing they want is their loved one's presence, affection, and attention during the festive season. The first verse implies that the person cares more about the person they love than the material things that come with the holiday. They would be more fulfilled if their loved one is present in their lives than any physical gifts they could receive. The second verse highlights that they don't need any other Christmas traditions if their loved one is not present.

In the chorus, the person is making a plea to their loved one that all they want for Christmas is them. They are not asking for any other thing but their partner’s presence. The third verse shows that the person is willing to wait for their partner to arrive, and they are not bothered by the time it takes for them to appear. The person doesn't make a wish list or ask for a specific thing from Santa; rather, all they want is their partner’s presence. The bridge states that Christmas is a time for laughter, lights, and joy, and children are feeling the happiness of the season. The person calls out to Santa in hope that they can bring their partner to them.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't need a lot of things this holiday season

There's just one thing I need
All I really want is just one thing

I don't care about the presents
I'm not interested in gifts

Underneath the Christmas tree
Wrapped presents placed under the tree

I just want you for my own
You're the only thing I want for Christmas

More than you could ever know
I can't express how much I want you

Make my wish come true
Please fulfill my wish

All I want for Christmas
This is what I want for Christmas

Is you
You're the one I want

I don't need to hang my stocking
I don't need to put up a stocking for gifts

There upon the fireplace
Hanging from the fireplace mantel

Santa Claus won't make me happy
I won't be happy with just a gift from Santa Claus

With a toy on Christmas day
Even if I got a toy as a gift on Christmas day

You baby
It's you that I want

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't demand a lot this holiday season

I won't even wish for snow
I won't ask for snow this winter

I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'll wait patiently

Underneath the mistletoe
Under the plant hung for holiday tradition

I won't make a list and send it
I won't write down or send a list of things I want

To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't send my list to the North Pole for Santa Claus

I won't even stay awake to
I won't stay up all night to

Hear those magic reindeer click
Listen for the sound of reindeer hooves on the roof

'Cause I just want you here tonight
Because all I want is you to be with me tonight

Holding on to me so tight
Hold me close and tightly

What more can I do
There's nothing else I can do

All the lights are shining
All the colorful lights are brightly glowing

So brightly everywhere
They're all around us and very bright

And the sound of children's
Listening to the joyful noise of children's

Laughter fills the air
Happiness surrounds us

And everyone is singing
Everyone is singing and enjoying the holiday season

I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The sound of holiday bells ringing

Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Santa Claus, please bring me what I really need

Won't you please bring my baby to me
Please bring my loved one to me

This is all I'm asking for
This is all I want

I just want to see my baby
I want to see my loved one

Standing right outside my door
Standing outside waiting for me

All I want for Christmas is you
You're all I want for Christmas

All I want for Christmas is you baby
You, my dear, are all I want for Christmas

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

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