All I Want For Christmas Is You
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I don′t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
And 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

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won′t even wish for snow
And 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?
Cause baby all I want for Christmas is you
You

Oh-ho, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children
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?
Yeah

Oh, I don′t want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby (Yeahhh)
Standing right outside my door

Oh I just want you for my own

For my own
Baby

More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true

Baby all I want for Christmas is
You baby

All I want for Christmas is you baby




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

Overall Meaning

In this classic Christmas song, the singer explains how all she wants for Christmas is the person she loves. She makes it clear that gifts and stockings aren't important, but the love and presence of the person she cares for is all she needs. She wants to spend this special holiday with the person she loves, holding on tight and creating memories that will last a lifetime. The song builds up towards the end, talking about the bright lights, children's laughter, and the sound of sleigh bells ringing, all of which contribute to the festive holiday atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I'm not asking for anything extravagant this holiday season.


There is just one thing I need
I have only one request for Christmas.


And I don't care about the presents
I don't need any gifts.


Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't care about what's wrapped and waiting for me under the tree.


I don't need to hang my stocking
I don't need to follow Christmas traditions.


There upon the fireplace
I won't be hanging my stocking anywhere.


Santa Claus won't make me happy
I'm not looking for happiness from a mythical figure.


With a toy on Christmas Day
Even if I did receive a gift from Santa, it wouldn't bring me joy.


I just want you for my own
All I want for Christmas is to be with you.


More than you could ever know
I can't even express how much I want to be with you this holiday season.


Make my wish come true
Please help me make my Christmas wish come true.


All I want for Christmas
My only desire for Christmas.


Is you
Is to be with you.


You, baby
You, my love.


Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I'm not asking for anything extravagant this holiday season.


I won't even wish for snow
I won't bother wishing for any winter weather.


And I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'll be patiently waiting for you.


Underneath the mistletoe
Hoping to find you under the mistletoe.


I won't make a list and send it
I'm not going to make Christmas wish list.


To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't be asking Santa for anything this year.


I won't even stay awake to
I'm not going to bother staying up late to hear the sound of reindeer hooves.


Hear those magic reindeer click
I won't be listening for any sounds on the roof this Christmas.


'Cause I just want you here tonight
All I want is to be with you tonight.


Holding on to me so tight
I want you to hold me tight and never let go.


What more can I do?
I'm not sure what else I can do to express my love for you during this holiday.


Cause baby all I want for Christmas is you
I truly only want to be with you this holiday season.


All the lights are shining
The holiday lights are shining bright.


So brightly everywhere
Each light is glowing so brightly.


And the sound of children
The children's laughter is filling my heart with joy.


Laughter fills the air
There's so much laughter all around me.


And everyone is singing
People are singing carols throughout town.


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the jingling of sleigh bells.


Santa won't you bring me the one I really need?
Santa, can you bring me the one I love most for Christmas?


Won't you please bring my baby to me?
Please, Santa, bring my loved one to me this holiday season.


I just want you for my own
All I want for Christmas is to be with you.


For my own
I want you to be mine this holiday season.


Baby
My love.


More than you could ever know
I can't even express how much I want to be with you this holiday season.


Make my wish come true
Please help me make my Christmas wish come true.


Baby all I want for Christmas is
You are the only thing I truly want for Christmas.


You baby
My one true love.


All I want for Christmas is you baby
I truly only want to be with you for Christmas.


All I want for Christmas is you baby
Nothing else can compare to my love for you this holiday season.


All I want for Christmas is you baby
My only desire for Christmas is to be with you.




Writer(s): Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

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