All I Want For Christmas Is You
Delilah 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 to Delilah's song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" convey a simple yet profound message about the true meaning of the holiday season. It emphasizes that material possessions and gifts are insignificant compared to the love and presence of a special someone.


The song begins by stating that the singer doesn't desire a multitude of things for Christmas. Instead, there is only one thing she truly desires, which is the person she loves. The lyrics highlight that the presents underneath the Christmas tree hold no value in comparison to the joy and fulfillment that comes from being with that special someone.


There is a sense of contentment and selflessness present in the lyrics. The singer states that she doesn't need stockings hung or Santa Claus bringing her toys. It's a departure from the typical expectations and consumerism associated with Christmas. The focus shifts to a deeper emotional connection and the desire to be close to her loved one.


The chorus reiterates the singer's wish for her loved one to be with her on Christmas, emphasizing that nothing else matters. The repetition of the phrase "All I want for Christmas is you" emphasizes the simplicity and significance of this desire. It's a heartfelt expression of love and longing, encapsulating the true spirit of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't have a long wishlist for Christmas


There's just one thing I need
There's only one thing I truly desire


I don't care about the presents
Material gifts are not important to me


Underneath the Christmas tree
The physical objects placed under the Christmas tree


I just want you for my own
I only want your presence and affection


More than you could ever know
Your value to me is immeasurable


Make my wish come true
Grant me the one thing I desire


All I want for Christmas
The sole thing I desire during this festive season


Is you
Is your company and love


I don't need to hang my stocking
Having a traditional Christmas stocking is not necessary


There upon the fireplace
Placement of the stocking on the mantelpiece


Santa Claus won't make me happy
The presence of Santa Claus alone won't bring me joy


With a toy on Christmas day
Receiving a toy as a gift on Christmas day


I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't make excessive demands this Christmas


I won't even wish for snow
I don't have the desire for snow on Christmas


I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I will patiently await


Underneath the mistletoe
Positioned beneath the symbolic mistletoe


I won't make a list and send it
I won't create a written inventory and deliver it


To the North Pole for Saint Nick
Mailing the list to the North Pole for Santa Claus


I won't even stay awake to
I won't stay alert to


Hear those magic reindeer click
Listen to the sound of the reindeers' footsteps


'Cause I just want you here tonight
Because I only desire your presence tonight


Holding on to me so tight
Embracing me with a strong grip


What more can I do
What else can I do


Baby all I want for Christmas is you
My sole desire for Christmas is your companionship


All the lights are shining
All the illuminations are radiant


So brightly everywhere
Brilliantly present in every direction


And the sound of children's
The audible delight of children


Laughter fills the air
Laughter permeates the atmosphere


And everyone is singing
Everyone is joining in song


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the joyous jingle of sleigh bells


Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Santa, can you please deliver the one I truly desire


Won't you please bring my baby to me
Can you bring my beloved to me, Santa


Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
I have a modest wishlist for Christmas


This is all I'm asking for
My only request


I just want to see my baby
I simply want to see my beloved


Standing right outside my door
Positioned directly outside my entrance


Oh I just want him for my own
Oh, I only want him to be mine


More than you could ever know
His true worth surpasses your understanding


Make my wish come true
Grant my heartfelt wish


Baby all I want for Christmas is you
My sole desire for Christmas is you, my love


All I want for Christmas is you baby
My only holiday wish is to have you, my dear


All I want for Christmas is you baby
My sole desire for Christmas is to have you, my beloved




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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Comments from YouTube:

@TheNaveOfCharlemagne

I love when Courtney sings! Her beatbox is incredible, but I love hearing her singing from time to time.

@wheelzj

The bass on this track is SOLID!!

@RuathaK

Courtney from the Backbeats and Amy from Delilah first performed together in Season 1 with Noteworthy.

@singsingsingforyourlife7722

Courtney and Joana in Delilah would be my dream team along with the urban method rapper with Pentatonix :)

@konrules202

i loved when courtney came out and sang then when back to what she is amazing at which is percussion :) still a courtney fan!

@cpthornman

Joana is friggin' gorgeous.

@superstartee7

delilah is my fav

@pencileraser08

@hetshepsuit the ones missing from backbeats in the video is thomas henry the blonde guy tenor guy, rachel sultzman the alto with black hair and kelly jakle the blonde soprano. the ones missing in backbeats as of now is catherine ricafort the asian, she's in broadway now, and thomas henry who is still in college? he's with socal vocal as of the moment. :)

@kkrrly

catherine ricafort, sh'es in this video

@iAMnicey

hmm, i love delilah and backbeats but i think their performance is not that good. BUT i still LOVE them though. :)

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