All I Want For Christmas Is You
Michael Bubl・ Lyrics


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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about those presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas is you

I wont ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
No I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe

There's no sense in hanging stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus he won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
Girl what can I do
You know that all I want for Christmas is you

And all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I can hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really love
Won't you please bring my baby to me

I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
No I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas




Is you
Is you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Bublé's hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' center around the theme of a love that is greater than any material possessions. The singer emphasizes that he doesn't care about presents or any decorations that come with Christmas, the only thing he truly wants is to be with the person he loves. The lyrics are essentially a declaration of love wrapped up in a festive theme, with the addition of sleigh bells and the mention of Santa Claus adding to the winter holiday vibe.


In the opening verse, 'I don't want a lot for Christmas, there's just one thing I need,' indicate that the singer's desires are simple. He only needs to be with his lover, as they're the only thing that can fulfill his Christmas wishes. His focus is entirely on the person he loves, and all he wants is for his wish to come true. The second verse, 'I won't ask for much this Christmas, I won't even wish for snow,' further confirms that the material aspects of Christmas mean nothing to him. Again, the focus is on spending time with the person he loves. The song's ultimate message is that love is the most important gift of all, and that's all he really wants for Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't have a long list of items to receive for Christmas.


There's just one thing I need
I only have one thing that I really want for Christmas.


I don't care about those presents
The physical things under the Christmas tree do not matter to me.


Underneath the Christmas tree
Under the tree where the gifts are placed.


I just want you for my own
The one thing that I really want is you to be with me.


More than you could ever know
What I feel for you is beyond words and you will never know the depth of it.


Make my wish come true
My Christmas wish will be granted if you are here with me.


You know that all I want for Christmas is you
I am telling you that you are the only one I want to spend Christmas with.


I wont ask for much this Christmas
I don't want to ask for a lot this Christmas.


I won't even wish for snow
I don't care about the traditional items of Christmas such as snow.


No I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I will patiently wait for what I really want.


Underneath the mistletoe
Traditionally, couples kiss under the mistletoe during Christmas time.


There's no sense in hanging stocking
The traditional practice of stocking-hanging does not make sense to me this Christmas.


There upon the fireplace
The location where stockings are usually hung.


Santa Claus he won't make me happy
I don't believe that Santa Claus can bring me happiness this Christmas.


With a toy on Christmas day
Even receiving lots of material gifts on Christmas day won't bring me happiness.


I just want you here tonight
My only desire is to have you here with me tonight.


Holding on to me so tight
I want to be held by you as tightly as possible.


Girl what can I do
I am asking you what can be done to make sure you're here with me.


And all the lights are shining
There are a lot of pretty lights everywhere.


So brightly everywhere
The lights are so bright and illuminate everything.


And the sound of children's
The happy noise that children create during Christmas time.


Laughter fills the air
Laughter is all around and creates a joyful atmosphere.


And everyone is singing
People are singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.


I can hear those sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the traditional sound of Santa Claus' sleigh bells in the distance.


Santa won't you bring me the one I really love
I am asking Santa Claus to bring me the one person who I really love for Christmas.


Won't you please bring my baby to me
I am asking Santa Claus if he will please bring my significant other to me for Christmas.


This is all I'm asking for
All I hope to receive for Christmas is your presence.


No I just want to see my baby
I just want to be with the person I love.


Standing right outside my door
I want them to be waiting for me just outside my home.


Is you
The person I really want to spend Christmas with is you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@merrylegs-xx8350

December 1st, 2020.

I’m listening to ‘All I want for christmas is you.’ And the lyrics have never been more relevant, or heartbreaking. This is a year where so many of us have lost near and dear ones, a year where we are unable to even afford a hug, never mind the presents.

I’m thinking of every single person who has struggled emotionally, physically and financially this year.

I’m holding a prayer in my heart for every single person who will be surrounded by empty chairs and half filled tables.

I love you all, I send my blessings x



@mariansalman3501

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about those presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas is you
I wont ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
No I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
There's no sense in hanging stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus he won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
Girl what can I do
You know that all I want for Christmas is you

And all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I can hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really love
Won't you please bring my baby to me
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
No I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas
Is you
Is you



All comments from YouTube:

@aetherograph

I like that he didn't try to be Mariah Carey's version, and just did his own quiet Michael Buble version. Wonderful.

@MetalMan40

Benjamin Drago Yeah. His music kind of gives me the Frank Sinatra vibe.

@delaneymarie9698

I literally had no idea it was the same one I listen to this all the time I feel kind of dumb

@Chluffles

Mike Gee that’s adorable

@luizholiveira3105

this is not his version, this is the version of the movie Love Actually, he just copied it.

@torstencolijn

Luiz H Oliveira Michael Blublé made his version way more down tempo. The version in ‘Love Actually’ is just like the Mariah Carey original fore the most part. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/g7VKQMytX8M

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@bingus1033

Finally someone to fight back Mariah’s defrosting

@Insonmnity

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@paolob1241

With this song, last Christmas, under an illuminated tree, I asked my girlfriend to marry me ... And she said yes ... Now she is my wife and this will always be the most beautiful song of our life ... Thanks Michael .. .

@fazec0ld802

Congrats, man!

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