All I Want For Christmas
Mariah Carey Lyrics


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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 just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you, yeah

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 (I)
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day

I just want you for my own (ooh)
More than you could ever know (ooh)
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 (and I)
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe

I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick (I)
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click

'Cause I just want you here tonight (ooh)
Holding on to me so tight (ooh)
What more can I do
Oh, baby all I want for Christmas is you (you, baby)

All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air (oh)

And everyone is singing (oh, yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me (yeah)
The one I really need (oh)
Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly

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

I just want you for my own (ooh)
More than you could ever know (ooh)
Make my wish come true
Baby, all I want for Christmas is you (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




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

Overall Meaning

The song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey is a timeless classic that has become a staple during the holiday season. The lyrics to the song express a sentiment not uncommon during the holiday season – the desire for love and companionship. Carey describes how she doesn't want material things for Christmas, just the companionship of a loved one. She expresses this desire in the lyrics, "I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need."


Through the lyrics, Carey expresses a sense of longing for love and affection from the person she cares about. She emphasizes this desire through phrases like "I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know" and "I just want you here tonight, holding on to me so tight." The emphasis on the emotional connection that comes with the holiday season is evident throughout the song as Carey sings about the joy of being around children, the warmth of the holiday lights, and the magic of Santa Claus.


Ultimately, the lyrics to "All I Want for Christmas Is You," express a desire for love, affection, and companionship. It is a song that resonates with individuals who might feel lonely or isolated during the holiday season, as well as those who place a higher emphasis on the emotional side of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I'm not asking for much this Christmas


There is just one thing I need
I have one specific request


I don't care about the presents
Gifts are not important to me


Underneath the Christmas tree
Even if they're wrapped and waiting


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


More than you could ever know
My feelings for you exceed what words can describe


Make my wish come true
Grant me my heartfelt desire


All I want for Christmas is you, yeah
You are the only gift I want this holiday season


I don't need to hang my stocking
Decorations and traditions don't hold value for me


There upon the fireplace
That's where people usually place stockings


Santa Claus won't make me happy
My happiness doesn't depend on a mythical figure


With a toy on Christmas day
Even if I get a present, it won't bring me the happiness being with you would


I won't ask for much this Christmas
My Christmas request is small


I won't even wish for snow
I don't care about the typical Christmas atmosphere


I just wanna keep on waiting
I'll wait patiently because I know what I truly want


Underneath the mistletoe
This is where I hope to be with you


I won't make a list and send it
I won't feel the need to be specific about my request


To the North Pole for Saint Nick
Not even Santa can give me what I truly want


I won't even stay awake
I won't stay up just to see if Santa has come


To hear those magic reindeer click
I don't care about the fanciful parts associated with Christmas


Cause I just want you here tonight
Being with you is all I need this evening


Holding on to me so tight
Your embrace is everything to me


What more can I do
I've shown you how much you mean to me in every way possible


Oh, baby all I want for Christmas is you
You alone are my heart's desire this holiday season


All the lights are shining
The city is bathed in lights


So brightly everywhere
They are bright and vibrant wherever you go


And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
The joy of this season is infectious, especially for kids


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The distinctive sound of a sleigh can be heard in the distance


Santa won't you bring me
I'm not counting on Santa to bring me what I truly desire


The one I really need
You are the one I want to be with


Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly
If Santa is real and listening, I hope he can bring you to me soon


This is all I'm asking for
All I desire this Christmas is you


I just wanna see my baby
All I want for Christmas is to see you


Standing right outside my door
Being with you this holiday season is my only wish


All I want for Christmas is you, baby
You are the only gift I truly want this Christmas season


All I want for Christmas is you, baby
My wish is straightforward and clear: I want you


All I want for Christmas is you, baby
You are the only present I need this year


All I want for Christmas is you, baby
You are the sole focus of my Christmas wish


All I want for Christmas is you, baby
I can't stress this enough: all I want for Christmas is you




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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It’s barely even October but I feel in the Christmas spirit

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For some reason I feel like Christmas starts to kick in at the end of September. I’m not saying Christmas is here on October 1st but I am being recommended Christmas content and have the urge to listen to music.

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she makes like 5M from this song alone each year lol

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