All I Want For Christmas
Nat King Cole & His Trio Lyrics
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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
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
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
The lyrics of "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth" by Nat King Cole is a light-hearted and humorous song that captures the innocence and whimsy of childhood. The song is a plea from a child who has lost their two front teeth and wishes for nothing more than to have them back for Christmas. The missing front teeth prevent the child from being able to whistle or pronounce certain words, such as "Sister Susie, sitting on a thistle."
The song is relatable to many people who have experienced the loss of childhood teeth and have had to adapt to new speech patterns. The child's simple wish for their two front teeth reflects the magic of Christmas and the hope that anything is possible during the holiday season. The song's playful tone and catchy melody have made it a timeless holiday classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
The singer is expressing the simple desire to have his two front teeth for Christmas
My two front teeth, my two front teeth
He repeats the desire for his two front teeth, highlighting the importance of them
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
He exclaims how much he wants his two front teeth and how it's the only thing he wants for Christmas
Then I could wish you, Merry Christmas
He fantasizes about singing and wishing those around him a Merry Christmas, but only if he had his two front teeth
It seems so long since I could say
Sister Susie, sitting on a thistle?
The singer remembers happy times when he could easily pronounce the phrase 'Sister Susie, sitting on a thistle', but he can no longer do so without his two front teeth
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be
If I could only whistle
The singer reflects on how much joy he would experience if he could whistle. Alas, he cannot because he does not have his two front teeth.
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
The singer's desire for his two front teeth remains constant
Two front teeth, two front teeth
He reiterates his wishes for his two front teeth again
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Once again, the singer expresses his fervent desire for his two front teeth
Then I could wish you, Merry Christmas
The singer continues to hold onto his dream of wishing others a Merry Christmas, but only if he has his two front teeth
It seems so long since I could say
Sister Susie, sitting on a thistle?
The singer still remembers how much he used to enjoy saying 'Sister Susie, sitting on a thistle' before he lost his two front teeth
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be
If I could only whistle
He reiterates how happy he would be if he could whistle, which he can't without his two front teeth
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
The song ends with a repetition of the singer's sole, simple wish for his two front teeth
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donald Yetter Gardner
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