All I Want for Christmas Is You
Quiet Company (Holiday) Lyrics
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There is just one thing i need
I dont care about the presents
underneath the christmas tree
I just want you for my own
more than you can ever know
make my wish come true
all i want for christmas is you
there is just one thing i need
and i dont care about the presents
underneath the cristmas tree
i dont need to hang my stocking
there upon the fireplace
santa claus wont 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
i wont ask for much this christmas
i wont even wish for snow
im just gonna keep on waiting
underneath the mistletoe
and i just want you here tonight
Holding onto me so tight
what more can i do
all i want for christmas is you
and all the lights are shineing so brightly everywhere
and the sound of childrens laughter fills the air
and everyone is singing
i hear those sleigh bells ringing
santa wont you bring me what i really need
wont you please bring my baby
i dont want alot for christmas
this is all im asking for
i just wanna see my baby
standing right outside my door
and i just want you for my own
more than you can ever know
make my wish come true
all i want for christmas is you
all i want for christmas is you
all i want for christmas is you
all i want for christmas
is you
The lyrics to Quiet Company's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" express a sentiment that is common around the holiday season - the desire for meaningful connection with a loved one. The singer in the song makes it clear that they don't care about the material trappings of the holiday (presents, stockings, toys, etc.), but rather they long for the presence of another person. The repeated refrain, "all I want for Christmas is you," emphasizes this point, bringing to mind the idea that true happiness comes from relationships rather than material possessions.
The lyrics are also notable for their use of imagery that is associated with the holiday - the Christmas tree, the stockings, Santa Claus, sleigh bells, and mistletoe. However, the song subverts some of these traditional images by suggesting that they are not what really matters - for example, the singer explicitly states that Santa bringing them a toy on Christmas Day won't make them happy. This could be interpreted as a critique of the commercialization of Christmas, which often prioritizes material possessions over emotional connection.
Overall, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a heartfelt plea for connection and intimacy in a season that can often feel lonely or overwhelming. The song's simple message and catchy melody have made it a favorite of holiday playlists since its release, and it continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont want alot for christmas
I'm not asking for much this Christmas
There is just one thing i need
I only need one thing
I dont care about the presents
I'm not interested in any gifts
underneath the christmas tree
that are waiting for me under the tree
I just want you for my own
All I really want is you
more than you can ever know
You may not realize how much you mean to me
make my wish come true
Please fulfill my Christmas wish
all i want for christmas is you
which is to be with you for Christmas
i dont need to hang my stocking
I don't need any stockings hung up
there upon the fireplace
or put up on the fireplace
santa claus wont make me happy
Because Santa can't bring me what I really want
with a toy on christmas day
Even if he brings me a toy on Christmas day
i wont ask for much this christmas
I'm really not asking for a lot this Christmas
i wont even wish for snow
I don't even care if it snows or not
im just gonna keep on waiting
I'll just wait patiently
underneath the mistletoe
underneath the mistletoe for you
and i just want you here tonight
And all I really want is for you to be here with me tonight
Holding onto me so tight
And hold me close
what more can i do
What else can I say or do
all i want for christmas is you
to convince you that all I want is to be with you this Christmas
and all the lights are shineing so brightly everywhere
The Christmas lights are so bright and beautiful all around us
and the sound of childrens laughter fills the air
Children are laughing and having fun everywhere
and everyone is singing
Everyone is filled with holiday cheer and singing Christmas songs
i hear those sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the sound of Santa's sleigh bells ringing
santa wont you bring me what i really need
I'm asking Santa to bring me what I really want
wont you please bring my baby
And that is you, my love
this is all im asking for
This is my only wish
i just wanna see my baby
I just want to see you
standing right outside my door
Standing outside my door, so we can be together
all i want for christmas is you
All I really want for Christmas is to be with you
all i want for christmas is you
All I want for Christmas is you, and nothing else
all i want for christmas
This is my only Christmas wish
is you
Just to be with you
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.