Discography
Albums;
1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks
1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks
1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks
1961-The Alvin Show
1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
1962-The Chipmunk Songbook
1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2
1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits
1965-The Chipmunks a Go-Go
1965-The Chipmunks Sing with Children
1968-The Chipmunks See Doctor Dolittle
1969-The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
1980-Chipmunk Punk
1981-A Chipmunk Christmas
1981-Urban Chipmunk
1982-Chipmunk Rock
1982-The Chipmunks Go Hollywood
1984-Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Television Soundtrack Recording
1987-The Chipmunk Adventure
1990-Rockin' Through the Decades
1992-In Low Places (Label: Sony Wonder, ASIN B0000028T3)
1992-Greatest Hits
1993-The Alternative Alvin (Label: SST, SST 226)
1993-Alvin's Christmas Carol
1993-Sing-Alongs
1994-Here's Looking at Me!
1995-Alvin's Daydreams
1995-Chipmunk Celebration
1995-Easter Chipmunk
1995-When You Wish Upon A Chipmunk
1995-A Very Merry Chipmunk
1995-The Very Best of The Chipmunks
1996-Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes
1998-The A-Files: Alien Songs
1999-Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years
2003-Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks
2004-Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Singles;
1958-"The Chipmunk Song" (US #1)
1959-"Alvin's Harmonica"
1960-"Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
1960-"Alvin's Orchestra"
1960-"Alvin for President"
1962-"America the Beautiful"
1960-"Rudolph, the Red-Reindeer"
1962-"The Alvin Twist"
1963-"Alvin's All Star Chipmunk Band"
1963-"Eefin' Alvin"
1963-"The Night Before Christmas"
1964-"All My Lovin'" (Beatles cover)
1965-"Do-re-mi"
1965-"I'm Henry VIII"
1968-"If I Could Talk to the Animals"
1968-"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
1980-"You May Be Right"
1980-"Call Me"
1981-"On The Road Again"
1981-"I Love A Rainy Night"
1982-"Heartbreaker"
1982-"E.T. And Me"
1983-"We're The Chipmunks/Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover)
1984-"Let's All Be There" (for NBC)
1985-"What Were You Doing At The Time?"
1985-"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2 cover)
1987-"The Girls of Rock & Roll"
1990-"Jingle Bells Finale"
1993-"Achy Breaky Heart" (Billy Ray Cyrus cover; 45, 1993, Epic 74776)
1994-"I Don't Want To Be Alone For Christmas (Unless I'm Alone With You)" (actually performed by James Ingram)
1996-"Macarena"
2002-"In Charge but Not Involved"
2003-"Remember A Day"
All I Want For Christmas
The Chipmunks Lyrics
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These two teeth are gone as you can see
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe
But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as can be
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See 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
My two front teeth
See 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, if I could only whistle
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
The Chipmunks' "All I Want For Christmas" is a playful holiday hit that centers around a young singer's desire to grow back their missing front teeth so they can properly pronounce certain words and whistle. The song begins with the child explaining to those around them that "These two teeth are gone as you can see," but they don't know who to blame for the "catastrophe." Despite this setback, the child's one wish on Christmas Eve is to have their two front teeth returned to them so they can wish everyone a "Merry Christmas."
As the child reflects on their past ability to say phrases like "Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle" and how happy they would be if they could only whistle, the song embodies the innocence and wonder of childhood. The lyrics are simplistic but effective, tapping into nostalgic memories of childhood and the anticipation of the holiday season. The song conveys a sense of joy and hope, as the child's wish is something small but personal that can bring them immense happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody stops and stares at me
Everyone is looking at me and paying attention to me
These two teeth are gone as you can see
My two front teeth are missing and it's obvious
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe
I'm not sure who is responsible for my missing front teeth
But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as can be
However, it's clear and simple what I want for Christmas
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
What I really want for Christmas is to have my missing front teeth back
My two front teeth
I really miss my two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Look, my two front teeth are missing
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
I'd be so happy if I could only get my two front teeth back
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
After getting my two front teeth back, I could wish you a Merry Christmas properly
It seems so long since I could say
It's been so long since I've been able to
"Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Say the rhyme, "Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle
I would be so delighted if I could only whistle
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donald Yetter Gardner
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