In the movie "Love Actually" she plays Joanna Anderson, the love interest of Sam (Thomas Sangster). At the end of the movie Joanna Anderson/Olivia Olsen sings Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" at a Nativity Concert. The rendition of the song heard in the movie is in fact Olivia Olsen, but it has actually been edited so it sounds more like that of a child singing. The song is featured on the soundtrack of the movie.
Christmas
Olivia Olsen Lyrics
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There's just one thing I need
I don't care about 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 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
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
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
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
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see baby
Standing right outside my door
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
and you and you and you and you
All I want for Christmas is you
The lyrics to Olivia Olson's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" capture the essence of the holiday season and the warmth that comes with it, but in a unique way. Instead of focusing on material things, the singer declares that all they want for Christmas is the presence of their loved one. The song conveys that the true meaning of the holiday is not about gifts, but the company and the love shared between people.
Throughout the song, the singer makes it clear that material gifts and the traditional trappings of Christmas are not what they need to be happy. They don't want presents under the tree, stockings hung with care, or even snow. Instead, the focus is on being together, under the mistletoe, waiting for Santa to bring them the one they love. The lyrics emphasize that nothing can compare to the joy and contentment that comes from being with someone you cherish, especially during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want a lot for Christmas
I'm not asking for many gifts or material possessions this Christmas
There's just one thing I need
The only thing I really want this Christmas is something that can't be wrapped in paper
I don't care about presents
I'm not interested in receiving any physical gifts
Underneath the Christmas tree
Even though there will be lots of presents there, they don't mean much to me
I don't need to hang my stocking
I don't need the traditional symbols of Christmas to be happy
There upon the fireplace
I don't need to put up decorations to enjoy the holiday season
Santa Claus won't make me happy
Even though he's supposed to bring happiness, I know that isn't true
With a toy on Christmas day
I know that getting something physical won't bring me true happiness
I just want you for my own
All I really want this Christmas is to be together with the one I love
More than you could ever know
The depth of my love and longing is beyond words
Make my wish come true
Grant me the one thing I truly desire
All I want for Christmas
This is my only true Christmas wish
Is you
To be with the one I love
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don't have many expectations for this holiday season
I won't even wish for snow
I don't care about the things people typically associate with Christmas
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'll be patient for what I really want this Christmas
Underneath the mistletoe
Hoping for a moment of romantic connection during the holiday season
I won't make a list and send it
I'm not concerned with material possessions or letting others know what I want
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't ask for assistance from someone who can't really give me what I want
I won't even stay awake to
I won't stress about the things I can't control
Hear those magic reindeer click
I won't get distracted by the dreamy parts of Christmas
All the lights are shining
The holiday season is here and everything is prettier than usual
So brightly everywhere
Lights are glittering all over and bringing joy to many people
And the sound of children's
The pure and innocent sounds of youth make the season feel special
Laughter fills the air
Everyone is happy and carefree during the holidays
And everyone is singing
People are catching the holiday spirit and joining in song
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The sounds of the season are helping to create memories
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
I'm not asking for presents from the man with a white beard, I'm asking for the one thing he can't give me
Won't you please bring my baby to me
Please let me have the one person that will make my holiday season special
This is all I'm asking for
This one person is the one thing that will make my holiday season complete
I just want to see baby
I long for that one person and seeing them will bring me joy
Standing right outside my door
Being close to the one I love brings me comfort and peace
Baby all I want for Christmas is
My request is for something that can't be put in a box or wrapped in paper
You
To be with the one I love is what would make my holiday season perfect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@itsjemmabond
She actually sang the song better than this, but it was edited in the studio. Apparently, her voice was so powerful, the director felt that no-one would believe it was her, so it was toned down during post-production. I'm really surprised she didn't get a record deal on the back of the film...
@Tan87ful
itsjemmabond agreed
@rtm27
I have the DVD, and on the commentary track they talked about this. And the boy Sam, his father is actually a musician who plays the drums and taught him the drums for his role in the film.
@leehollebon3228
itsjemmabond totally agree great voice how she didn’t get a record deal is ludicrous
@meshellepeters5925
Who is she
@itsjemmabond
@Meshelle Peters Olivia Olsen
@TheSonicAndTailsShow
I find it hilarious how Sam went from smiling when Joanna pointed at him to frowning when she pointed at other people in the crowd.
@jameswilson1984
The look of a lad who realises he’s bagged himself a swinger.
@paulrothbart244
I love how he bashes the symbol at the end of the song.
@jamesgormley9440
Haha so funny! Joanna is beautiful!