The Party is a pop group that originally included Albert Fields, Tiffini Ha… Read Full Bio ↴The Party is a pop group that originally included Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno Hall, and Damon Pampolina. They were all cast members of the revived Mickey Mouse Club television program in the late '80s. The group broke up in 1993 but reunited in 2013 minus Tiffini Hale.

When a writer's strike interrupted a movie they were filming, Chase Hampton and Tiffini Hale were cast as the new generation of Mouseketeers. On the show, Hampton started a music group with fellow cast members, including Albert Fields. Disney, which had started the Hollywood Records label, signed the group, which now consisted of Hampton, Hale, Fields, Damon Pampolina, and Deedee Magno. As part of the promotion for the band, a name-the-band contest was held. The result was "The Party," which is a backronym for "Positive Attitude Reflecting Today's Youth."

Over the next several years, The Party released four albums; The Party (1990), In the Meantime, in Between Time (1991), Free (1992), and The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming (1994). Their albums were a mix of assembly line songs and pop/rock hits such as "Walkin' in the Rain," "My Generation," and "I Know What Boys Like," given a slick dance treatment for public consumption. However, the venture never really translated into major hit songs or platinum-selling sales.

The group did manage to find the charts with four singles, but only one, a version of Dokken's "In My Dreams," cracked the Top 40 reaching number 34. They were given the compilation treatment with a greatest-hits package released in 1997, but the Party was overshadowed by the future success of other Mouseketeers venturing into the pop music world, including Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

The Party has released several singles since reuniting in 2013, including their latest single, "Don't Stop" in April 2020.

I Only Want You
The Party Lyrics

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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the 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 is you, yeah

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
(And I) don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
(Ah) Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day

I just want you for my own (ooh)
More than you could ever know (ooh)
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you, you, baby

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
(And I) I'm just going to keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
(Ah) I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click

'Cause I just want you here tonight (ooh)
Holding on to me so tight (ooh)
What more can I do?
Baby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby

Oh yeah, (ooh) all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere (so brightly baby)
(Ooh) and the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air (oh yeah)
And everyone is singing (oh yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need? (hey, oh)
Won't you please bring my baby to me? (oh)

Ooh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
(Ah) I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door

Oh, I just want him for my own (ooh)
More than you could ever know (ooh)
Make my wish come true
Baby, all I want for Christmas is

You
You, baby
(Ooh) all I want for Christmas is you baby
(Ooh) all I want for Christmas is you baby

(Ooh) all I want for Christmas is you baby
(Ooh) all I want for Christmas is you baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All I Want for Christmas is You" by The Party convey a message of love and the desire for companionship during the holiday season. The singer expresses their lack of interest in materialistic gifts, emphasizing that there is only one thing they truly want: the person they love. They emphasize that the presence of their loved one is more important than any presents underneath the Christmas tree.

The lyrics continue to emphasize the singer's focus on love rather than material possessions. They state that they don't need to hang a stocking or receive a toy from Santa Claus to be happy. The singer makes it clear that their true happiness lies in being with their loved one, highlighting the importance of genuine connection and affection over material gifts.

The next verse reveals the singer's willingness to wait patiently for their loved one, even if it means standing underneath the mistletoe. They express their contentment with not making a list for Santa Claus and not getting caught up in the magic and excitement of Christmas. This further emphasizes the simple and pure desire they have for the presence of their loved one.

As the song progresses, the singer describes the joyous atmosphere of Christmas, with bright lights, the sound of children's laughter, and sleigh bells ringing. However, despite the festivities, the singer's focus remains solely on their loved one. They ask Santa Claus to bring them the person they truly need, emphasizing the significance of their relationship in their life.

The culmination of the song takes place when the singer declares that all they want for Christmas is their loved one to be standing right outside their door. This emphasizes the strong desire for physical presence and the longing for a deep connection during the holiday season. The repetition of the phrase "all I want for Christmas is you" underscores the simplicity and sincerity of their wish.

Overall, "All I Want for Christmas is You" by The Party conveys a heartfelt desire for love and companionship during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of genuine connection over material gifts. It encapsulates the sentiment of cherishing the presence of a loved one above all else, making it a timeless and relatable anthem for the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't need extravagant gifts or material possessions during this holiday season

There is just one thing I need
All I truly desire is one specific person

I don't care about the presents
The physical gifts under the Christmas tree hold no importance to me

Underneath the Christmas tree
Referring to the physical location of the presents

I just want you for my own
I simply desire to have you as my partner and companion

More than you could ever know
The depth of my feelings for you exceeds what you may comprehend

Make my wish come true
Granting my desire and making it a reality

All I want for Christmas is you, yeah
You are the only thing I truly desire and long for during this festive season

I don't need to hang my stocking
The traditional act of hanging a stocking carries no significance for me

There upon the fireplace
Describing the customary location to hang a stocking

Santa Claus won't make me happy
Believing that the happiness I seek cannot be obtained through gifts delivered by Santa Claus

With a toy on Christmas Day
Implying that material possessions alone cannot bring happiness

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
My requests and expectations are not extravagant or excessive this holiday season

I won't even wish for snow
Even the traditional desire for a snowy Christmas is absent for me

I'm just going to keep on waiting
I will patiently wait for the fulfillment of my desire

Underneath the mistletoe
Waiting for a specific person under the traditional mistletoe

I won't make a list and send it
I have no intentions of creating a wishlist and sending it to Santa Claus

To the North Pole for Saint Nick
The customary process of sending a wishlist to Santa Claus in the North Pole

I won't even stay awake to
I won't stay awake in anticipation of Christmas magic

Hear those magic reindeer click
Not expecting to hear the sound of Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve

'Cause I just want you here tonight (ooh)
Because all I truly desire is to have you by my side tonight

Holding on to me so tight (ooh)
Requesting an affectionate embrace and strong connection

What more can I do?
Expressing that there is nothing else that can be done to convey my desire

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby
Reiterating that the one and only thing I want for Christmas is you

All the lights are shining
Referring to the festive holiday lights that illuminate the surroundings

So brightly everywhere (so brightly baby)
Highlighting the vibrant and joyful atmosphere created by the shining lights

And the sound of children's
The cheerful sounds produced by children

Laughter fills the air (oh yeah)
The contagious laughter of children permeates the environment

And everyone is singing (oh yeah)
Capturing the collective celebration and joy through singing

I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Referring to the sounds of sleigh bells, a symbol of Santa Claus' arrival

Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need? (hey, oh)
Asking Santa Claus to fulfill my desire by bringing me the person I truly need

Won't you please bring my baby to me?
Requesting Santa Claus to unite me with my beloved partner

I don't want a lot for Christmas
Reemphasizing that excessive gifts and material possessions are not desired

This is all I'm asking for
Simplifying the request to only include the presence of a loved one

I just want to see my baby
The sole desire is to be in the company of my beloved partner

Standing right outside my door
Wanting my partner to be present and waiting just outside my door

Oh, I just want him for my own (ooh)
Expressing the desire to have my partner exclusively and wholly

More than you could ever know (ooh)
The intensity of my longing for my partner is beyond comprehension

Make my wish come true
Please fulfill my heartfelt desire

Baby, all I want for Christmas is
Reiterating that what I truly desire for Christmas is

You
The person I love and care for

You, baby
Affectionately addressing my partner

All I want for Christmas is you baby
My only desire this Christmas is to have you by my side, baby

All I want for Christmas is you baby
Underscoring that you, baby, are the only thing I want for Christmas

All I want for Christmas is you baby
Repeatedly emphasizing that you, baby, are my sole wish for Christmas

All I want for Christmas is you baby
Stating once again that having you, baby, is all I desire this Christmas

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

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