George Strait is a country music singer, songwriter, actor, and producer. K… Read Full Bio ↴George Strait is a country music singer, songwriter, actor, and producer. Known as the "King of Country", Strait is one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. Strait has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His certifications from the RIAA include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums. His best-selling album is Pure Country (1992), which sold 6 million (6× platinum). His highest certified album is Strait Out of the Box (1995), which sold 2 million copies (8× Platinum due to being a box set with four CDs). According to the RIAA, Strait is the 12th best-selling album recording artist in the United States overall.

Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached #1 on the country charts. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for the album Troubadour. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist.

By 2009, he broke Conway Twitty's previous record for the most #1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart when his 44 #1 singles surpassed Twitty's 40. Counting all music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 60 #1 hits, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty, giving him more #1 songs than any other artist in any genre of music.

Strait is also known for his touring career when he designed a 360-degree configuration and introduced festival style tours. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. His concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in June 2014 drew 104,793 people, marking a new record for largest indoor concert in North America.

In more than 30 years of recording, all of which have been spent with MCA Records, George Strait has garnered 61 #1 songs on all country charts (including Mediabase 24/7, the former Radio & Records chart, and the now-defunct Gavin Report chart), and has more #1 hits than any other artist in a single genre. His 44 Billboard country #1 hits are a record, four more than Conway Twitty's total that includes several duets with Loretta Lynn. Additionally, Strait is also the first artist in the history of Billboard to have at least one single enter the top 10 of a Billboard chart for 30 consecutive years, starting in 1981 when his debut single "Unwound" peaked at number six on the Hot Country Singles chart. All of his top-10 singles have been on that chart. Strait has sold more than 68 million records in the United States alone, and his certifications from the RIAA include 13 multiplatinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums.

George Strait Discography:
Strait Country (1981)
Strait from the Heart (1982)
Right or Wrong (1983)
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (1984)
Something Special (1985)
#7 (1986)
Ocean Front Property (1987)
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' (1988)
Beyond the Blue Neon (1989)
Livin' It Up (1990)
Chill of an Early Fall (1991)
Holding My Own (1992)
Pure Country (1992)
Easy Come, Easy Go (1993)
Lead On (1994)
Blue Clear Sky (1996)
Carrying Your Love with Me (1997)
One Step at a Time (1998)
Always Never the Same (1999)
George Strait (2000)
The Road Less Traveled (2001)
Honkytonkville (2003)
Somewhere Down in Texas (2005)
It Just Comes Natural (2006)
Troubadour (2008)
Twang (2009)
Here for a Good Time (2011)
Love Is Everything (2013)
Cold Beer Conversation (2015)
Honky Tonk Time Machine (2019)

I Know What I Want For Christmas
George Strait Lyrics

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?Tis the season for generosity
A time to give and to receive
My Christmas list consists of just one sweet dream

I know what I want for Christmas this year
I hope my note got to Santa on time
I'm a little bit nervous
It's kind of a big thing I'm asking for

I don't know if I deserve it but boy if I get it
I'll never ask for anything more
It shines, it's new
And it's the one wish that I wish would come true
This year for Christmas I just wanna be with you

We can build a little fire
We can sit and talk for hours
We'll just have fun
You can tell me what you did
Christmas morning as a kid
And we'll talk about all our Christmases to come

And if I hang a little mistletoe in every single doorway
I'm sure to get a kiss
And is it too much to ask for a snowman kind of snow
To complete this singular wish
It shines, it's new
I know what I want and nothin' else will do
This year for Christmas, I just want to be with you

This year for Christmas, I just want to be with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Strait's "I Know What I Want For Christmas" evoke a sense of yearning and desire for the simple pleasure of spending Christmas with someone special. The first few lines of the song sets the tone for the idea of generosity and acknowledges that Christmas time is best known for giving and receiving. However, the main character in the song, who is perhaps a little nervous, reveals that their Christmas list consists of just one sweet dream. As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that the desired present is not a physical object, but rather, the simplicity of being with someone special during Christmas.

The song describes the desire to cuddle up by a fire and talk for hours, reflecting on past Christmases and dreaming about the future. The mention of mistletoe is an ode to the idea of romance during the holidays, while the request for a snowman kind of snow aptly describes the ideal Christmas atmosphere - idyllic and beyond perfect. Ultimately, the lyrics drive home the point that all the main character wants for Christmas is to be with someone special, surrounded by love and warmth. The song's message is simple yet powerful, reminding listeners that the essence of Christmas is often found in the company of loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Tis the season for generosity
The festive mood inspires people to be kind and charitable.

A time to give and to receive
During Christmas, the exchange of gifts is a customary tradition.

My Christmas list consists of just one sweet dream
There is only one thing on my wishlist this year.

I know what I want for Christmas this year
I have a clear idea of what I desire for the holiday season.

I hope my note got to Santa on time
I am optimistic that my letter to Santa has been delivered promptly.

I'm a little bit nervous
I feel anxious about whether my wish will be granted or not.

It's kind of a big thing I'm asking for
I am asking for something significant and important to me.

I don't know if I deserve it but boy if I get it
I am unsure if I am worthy of receiving my wish, but if I do, I will be overjoyed.

I'll never ask for anything more
The fulfillment of this dream would be sufficient to bring me lasting happiness.

It shines, it's new
The desired item is visually attractive and has a new appearance.

And it's the one wish that I wish would come true
This is my most cherished and fervent desire.

This year for Christmas I just wanna be with you
All I want for Christmas this year is your company by my side.

We can build a little fire
We can cozy up near the hearth and keep ourselves warm.

We can sit and talk for hours
We can have pleasant and engaging conversations for long periods without getting bored.

We'll just have fun
We'll enjoy the moment and not worry about anything else.

You can tell me what you did
You can share your childhood memories, and we can bond over them.

Christmas morning as a kid
It refers to the cherished memories of opening presents and enjoying family time during Christmas when one was a child.

And we'll talk about all our Christmases to come
We'll look forward to spending Christmas together in the future and discussing our goals together.

And if I hang a little mistletoe in every single doorway
I'll display signs of affection to you by hanging mistletoe, and you can kiss me whenever you wish.

I'm sure to get a kiss
The act of welcoming my partner's bodily touch is gratifying and reassuring.

And is it too much to ask for a snowman kind of snow
I would like to experience the feeling of the snowman type of snow, which is ideal for snowball fights and making sculptures.

To complete this singular wish
In addition to spending time with you, enjoying a substantial snowfall would make my Christmas dreams fulfilled.

I know what I want and nothin' else will do
This is my sole desire, and everything else would be secondary to me.

This year for Christmas, I just want to be with you
Being with you is the most significant gift that I want for Christmas this year.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLIE BLACK, DANA HUNT BLACK

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