All I Want For Christmas Is You
Johnny Maestro Bobby Jay Joel Katz Larry Chance & Santa's Doo Wop Helpers Lyrics
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Silver bells on strings
If I wrote a letter to Santa Claus
I would ask for just one thing
I don′t need sleigh rides in the snow
Don't want a Christmas that′s blue
Take back the tinsel, stockings and bows
I don't need lots of things
They don′t matter to me
All that I want it can′t be found
Underneath the Christmas Tree
You are the angel atop my tree
You are my dream come true.
Santa can't bring me what I need
′Cause all I want for Christmas is you
I don't need lots of things
They don′t matter to me
All that I want it can't be found
Underneath the Christmas Tree
You are the angel atop my tree
You are my dream come true. (my dream come true)
Santa can′t bring me what I need
'Cause all I want for Christmas is you
All I want for Christmas is you
'Cause all I want for Christmas
Is you
(All I want for Christmas is you)
(All I want for Christmas is you)
(All I want for Christmas is you)
(All I want for Christmas is you)
(All I want for Christmas is you)
(All I want for Christmas is you)
(All I want for Christmas is you)
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The lyrics to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Johnny Maestro Bobby Jay Joel Katz Larry Chance & Santa's Doo Wop Helpers highlight the sentiment that the most important thing during the holiday season is spending time with the person you love. The singer is not interested in the traditional trappings of Christmas, such as holly, mistletoe, and tinsel. They simply want to be with their significant other, who they consider to be their dream come true, and who is the angel atop their Christmas tree. The lyrics emphasize that material possessions, such as gifts under the tree or sleigh rides in the snow, are not important when compared to the love the singer shares with their partner.
The use of seasonal imagery, such as holly, mistletoe, and stockings, juxtaposed with the idea that all the singer wants is their significant other, suggest that the holiday season can often be stressful and hectic, with people feeling pressured to create the perfect Christmas. However, the singer shows that love is ultimately the most important aspect of the holiday season, and that spending time with loved ones should be the priority.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of love and togetherness during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of relationships over material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Take back the holly and mistletoe
I don't need traditional decorations to enjoy the holiday season.
Silver bells on strings
Shiny, sparkly things don't hold much value compared to what I really want.
If I wrote a letter to Santa Claus
If I had one wish.
I would ask for just one thing
Out of all the things in the world, there's only one thing I truly desire.
I don't need sleigh rides in the snow
I don't need fancy experiences to feel the joy of the holiday season.
Don't want a Christmas that's blue
I don't want to be alone or unhappy during Christmas time.
Take back the tinsel, stockings and bows
Physical gifts or symbols of Christmas don't add to my happiness.
'Cause all I want for Christmas is you.
All I truly want and need is you in my life.
I don't need lots of things
The quantity of gifts or possessions doesn't define my worth or happiness.
They don't matter to me
Material possessions don't hold as much value compared to what I truly want.
All that I want it can't be found
What I really want is not something that can be bought or materialized.
Underneath the Christmas Tree
It's not something that can be wrapped and put under a Christmas tree.
You are the angel atop my tree
You are the most special, valuable and meaningful thing in my life. You complete my holiday season.
You are my dream come true.
You are the one I have always wanted and needed in my life.
Santa can't bring me what I need
No physical gift or Santa can bring me what I truly want and need.
'Cause all I want for Christmas is you
You are the only thing I need to make this the best Christmas ever.
All I want for Christmas is you
Only one thing I truly need to be happy this Christmas.
'Cause all I want for Christmas is you
You are the only thing that can complete my holiday season.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
(All I want for Christmas is you)
Reiterating the fact that only one thing matters this Christmas.
Writer(s): Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gege4629
I love this song. This is the first time I heard this version and it's great. So glad it popped up on Facebook. 🌲
@cbfall
Very outstanding Christmas song!! Sensational vocals on this one.
@MarcieLuvzMusic
So happy I found this GEM!! Thanks PJ~~ Marcie x
@lakewoodil
Excellent!
@judsons
@PJDooWop It was released on CD as a single. The great Larry Chance is also on backgrounds. See JoelKatzMusic com for a picture of that group.
@ildibildi53
✬ Fascinating all around.✬ This is a real treat. ✬ Thanks PJ ✬
@TylerLothersome
@PJDooWop no man just a player that i could listen to my lp's and records
@yardlet6
Larry Chance was also in the group.
@TheZeevik
BEAUTIFUL
@harptone55
LOVE IT!