During World War II, Wesley Prince left the group and Cole replaced him with Johnny Miller. The King Cole Trio signed with the fledgling Capitol Records in 1943.
In 1947, Irving Ashby replaced Oscar Moore. The trio split up in 1955 after Nat's solo career took frontstage.
Al I Want for Christmas
King Cole Trio Lyrics
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Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
My two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you Merry Christmas
It seems so long
Since I could say
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle"
Gosh, oh gee
How happy I'd be if I could only whistle
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
My two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you Merry Christmas
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
Two front teeth
Two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you Merry Christmas
It seems so long
Since I could say
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle"
Gosh, oh gee
How happy I'd be if I could only whistle
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
Two front teeth
Two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you Merry Christmas
It seems so long
Since I could say
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle"
Gosh, oh gee
How happy I'd be if I could only whistle
So all I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
Two front teeth
My two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you Merry Christmas (Christmas)
"All I Want for Christmas" is a classic Christmas song by King Cole Trio that is beloved by children and adults alike. The song begins with the line "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth" and repeats the line throughout the song. The singer expresses his wish for his two front teeth, as it has been a long time since he could say certain phrases, such as "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle" and has been unable to whistle. He believes that with his two front teeth, he would be able to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
The lyrics of the song are light-hearted and playful, typical of a child's Christmas wish list. The repetition of the line "my two front teeth" emphasizes the singer's longing for this specific gift. The singer's desire for his two front teeth is symbolic of the innocence and simplicity of childhood, and how easy it is to please a child with a simple gift.
The song's playful nature and catchy melody have made it a holiday classic. It continues to be played and sung by children and adults every holiday season, bringing joy and laughter to all who hear it.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want for Christmas
The only thing I want for Christmas, the holiday celebrated on December 25th.
Is my two front teeth
I desire to have my second pair of teeth, which are located at the front of my upper jaw.
My two front teeth
I am specifically referring to my two uppermost front teeth.
Gee, if I could only have
If only I could attain my desire
Then I could wish you Merry Christmas
If I could have my two front teeth, I would be able to pronounce words more clearly and say "Merry Christmas" to others.
It seems so long
It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to perform a particular action.
Since I could say
From the time I could last speak or express myself in a certain way.
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle"
A phrase I wish I could verbalize again, likely because it holds a personal significance or nostalgia for me.
Gosh, oh gee
Expressing an emotion of surprise, wonder, joy, or longing.
How happy I'd be if I could only whistle
I would be overjoyed to be able to produce a high-pitched sound by blowing air through my pursed lips.
Two front teeth
Again, referring to the desire for my two uppermost front teeth.
So all I want for Christmas
To reiterate my desire for my two front teeth and how important it is to me.
Christmas
The holiday that occurs on December 25th.
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Written by: Donald Yetter Gardner
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Jackie Wood
I love this song! So groovy.