All I Want For Christmas
Green Cee lo Lyrics
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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 under 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
'Cause all I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don'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 reindeers 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
Ooh baby
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 you 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 yeah you, yeah you
All I want for Christmas is you
The song "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Green Cee lo is a heartwarming love song that eschews materialism and consumerism in favor of prioritizing true love and companionship during the holiday season. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing that they only need one thing for Christmas, and it’s not material presents underneath the Christmas tree - it’s the person they love. They just want their love to be with them so that they can have the best holiday ever - all they want is their partner’s love.
The lyrics then continue to emphasize that the singer does not need a lot for Christmas, just the person they love. They do not care about the typical holiday rituals such as hanging stockings, sending a list to Santa Claus, or hearing the magic reindeer click - all they want is their love. They are content waiting patiently underneath the mistletoe until their partner returns to their arms. The singer expresses that seeing their love standing outside their door is the only gift they need, as they love them more than anything else in the world.
The song concludes on a joyful note, with the singer marveling at the holiday season's beauty and asking Santa to bring them the one thing they really need - their love. It’s a simple but powerful message that emphasizes the importance of love over material possessions during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
There's just one thing I need
I have only one desire this Christmas
I don't care about the presents
Materialistic things don't matter to me
Underneath the Christmas tree
I'm not interested in what's wrapped and waiting for me
I just want you for my own
You are the only gift I truly want this holiday season
More than you could ever know
My love for you is immeasurable
Make my wish come true
Please fulfill my Christmas wish
All I want for Christmas is
My desire for the holiday is simply
You
Your presence and love in my life
I don't want a lot for Christmas
My desires are modest this season
There is just one thing I need
I have only one desire this Christmas
I don't care about the presents
Materialistic things don't matter to me
Underneath the Christmas tree
I'm not interested in what's wrapped and waiting for me
I don't need to hang my stocking
Decorating and traditional trappings have no relevance
There under the fireplace
I'm indifferent to the usual festive charms.
Santa Claus won't make me happy
I'm not expecting an increase in joy or satisfaction from Santa
With a toy on Christmas day
Nothing he has in his bag can provide the fulfillment I seek
I just want you for my own
You are the only gift I truly want this holiday season
More than you could ever know
My love for you is immeasurable
Make my wish come true
Please fulfill my Christmas wish
'Cause all I want for Christmas is you
What I truly desire the most is your presence
I won't ask for much this Christmas
My requests for this holiday are not excessive
I don't even wish for snow
Unessential things missed won't affect my enjoyment of the season
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'm not in a hurry for anything
Underneath the mistletoe
Waiting for the chance to share some affection
I won't make a list and send it
I'm not contacting Santa with a catalogue of what I pine
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
Sending an enumeration of what I wish for to Santa's local embassy is not my priority.
I won't even stay awake to
I won't stay up excessively to accomplish anything
Hear those magic reindeers click
A minor detail like the sound of reindeers won't keep me up at night
'Cause I just want you here tonight
You're the only thing that matters right now
Holding on to me so tight
A tight embrace means everything
What more can I do
I can't think of anything else to wish for
All I want for Christmas is you
Your company is my most important desire this season
All the lights are shining
The décor is nice and cheery
So brightly everywhere
The lights saturate everything with brightness
And the sound of children's
Laughter adds to the merriment
Laughter fills the air
Joy is ever-present and all-encompassing
And everyone is singing
People expressing happiness in unison
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Holiday sounds are familiar and all around
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
My request for a simple holiday wish is directed to Santa himself
Won't you please bring my baby to me
Please deliver the person who means everything to me
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
My desire for material things this holiday is limited
This is all I'm asking for
My one holiday wish will suffice
I just want to see my baby
The only thing I crave is to see my beloved
Standing right outside my door
Being near to and in the company of that person matters the most
Ooh baby
Term of endearment for a loved one
All I want yeah you, yeah you
You, my dear one, are my one and only desire
All I want for Christmas is you
Your company is my most important desire this season
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARILYN BERGMAN, ALAN BERGMAN, JOHN MANDEL
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