All I Want For Christmas Is You
Lisa Layne Lyrics
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There's just one thing I need
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
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 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
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won'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 reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You
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 him 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 for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby
The lyrics to Lisa Layne's song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" express a desire for companionship and love during the Christmas season, rather than material possessions. The singer conveys that all they need is the person they love to feel fulfilled, and that spending time with them is the most important part of the holiday. The lyrics also hint at a sense of longing and anticipation, as the singer awaits the arrival of their loved one, perhaps suggesting a long-distance relationship.
The singer emphasizes their desire for emotional connection over material possessions, stating that they don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, and that Santa Claus won't make them happy with a toy on Christmas day. Instead, they just want to be with their loved one and hold onto them tightly. The singer's focus on emotions rather than objects highlights the importance of interpersonal connections and relationships during the holiday season.
The lyrics also capture the joy and excitement of the holiday season, as the singer marvels at the shining lights and the sound of children's laughter. The broader holiday imagery adds to the sense of anticipation and longing conveyed within the song, as the singer eagerly waits for their loved one to arrive. Ultimately, the lyrics to "All I Want For Christmas Is You" convey a sense of warmth, love, and connection that is central to the holiday spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want a lot for Christmas
I'm not asking for many things this holiday season
There's just one thing I need
I only have one request
I don't care about the presents
Gifts wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree are not important to me
Underneath the Christmas tree
Referring to the location of the presents
I don't need to hang my stocking
I don't require traditional holiday decorations like stockings hung by the fireplace
There upon the fireplace
Referring to the location of the stockings
Santa Claus won't make me happy
Receiving gifts from Santa on Christmas day will not bring me joy
With a toy on Christmas day
Referencing a common gift children expect from Santa
I just want you for my own
The one thing I truly want is to have you all to myself
More than you could ever know
You cannot fathom how much I desire to be with you
Make my wish come true
I am hoping that my wish will become a reality
All I want for Christmas
My Christmas list isn't long but this one thing is essential
Is you
Referring to the person I want to be with, not a physical object
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don't have many requests for this holiday
I won't even wish for snow
I won't ask for the traditional expectations of the season
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I am waiting patiently for the one thing I want
Underneath the mistletoe
Waiting in a traditional holiday spot where couples often share a kiss
I won't make a list and send it
I won't write down my wishes and send them to Santa
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't send a letter to Santa Claus
I won't even stay awake to
I'm not going to stay up all night waiting for Santa
Hear those magic reindeer click
Referring to the sound of reindeer hooves on the roof, a traditional Christmas story
'Cause I just want you here tonight
I just want to be with you on this special night
Holding on to me so tight
Expressing a desire for physical affection with the person she wants to spend Christmas with
What more can I do
I don't know what else I can do to express my feelings
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Reiterating that being with the person she loves is the only gift she desires
All the lights are shining
Describing the festive atmosphere of Christmas
So brightly everywhere
Referencing the bright holiday lights
And the sound of children's
Hearing the joyous laughter of children
Laughter fills the air
The playfulness and happiness of children is infectious and adds to the mood of the holiday
And everyone is singing
People are enjoying the music and singing traditional tunes
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Referencing the sound of sleigh bells, a popular Christmas symbol
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Asking Santa to help bring the one she wants to be with
Won't you please bring my baby to me
A plea for Santa to bring the person she desires to be with on this special occasion
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
Reiterating that she doesn't have many requests
This is all I'm asking for
This one thing is all she desires for the holiday
I just want to see my baby
She desires the person she loves to be with her on Christmas day
Standing right outside my door
Wishing for the person to physically be there with her
Oh I just want him for my own
Reiterating her desire for the person she loves
More than you could ever know
Reiterating that her feelings are incomparable
Make my wish come true
Hopeful that her wish will come to fruition
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Reiterating that the person she loves is the only thing she desires for Christmas
All I want for Christmas is you baby
The song ends with a final reminder of her true wish for the holiday
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
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@dennisoleary7515
It’s never Christmas for me until I hear this song. It brings tears every year because it is so beautifully done. Lisa Layne you hit perfection here. No one can ever compare. Thank you for the joy you bring year after year with your performance.
@Fruit_Mann
Why in the world isn't she a big star. It just doesn't get any better than Lisa Layne!!
@1hfismrm
If ever a song found its perfect singer, this is it!!!
@kikimikomom
Tears every single time. What a Blessing to be gifted with a voice like that!
@b.l.4252
she hits our hearts
@kevinlucas8437
I always loved this song !!!! Lisa has such a wonderful voice ❤❤❤❤
@bryanbeach692
Every time I hear this, I think of my late wife and daughter who were killed by a drunk driver on the same night that 9/11 happened. I have so many wonderful Christmas memories of them!!! Thank you for this beautiful song!!!
@Lickureye2
No One does this song justice except for Lisa Layne.
@ab8yy
Vince Vance may argue with that, I heard him sing it once, and he was good as well. Of course, it's HIS song in the first place.
@keithsw2566
Thats HER VOICE in the Vince Vance video. The lady singing in the video is lip syncing