The Reason Is You
Tiffany Alvord Lyrics


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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's 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

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 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 baby

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
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby 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

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh 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




All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby

Overall Meaning

Tiffany Alvord's song "The Reason Is You," is a cover of Mariah Carey's popular holiday song, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The lyrics describe a person's desire for love and companionship during the holiday season rather than materialistic items such as gifts and ornaments. The singer is willing to forego any holiday-related traditions, such as stockings hung by the fireplace and waiting for Santa's arrival with reindeers, as long as they have their loved one by their side. The singer wants nothing more than for their wish to come true; to have their loved one with them to make the holiday season complete.


The lyrics of the song convey the same message as the original version, emphasizing that Christmas is not about material things but instead is about love and companionship. By requesting the presence of their loved one and expressing their love aptly, the singer shows that Christmas is more about the people around them than the things they possess. The singer's longing for their loved one singing with them in a joyous celebration, confirms that the presence of their loved ones is the essence of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't need anything extravagant for Christmas


There's just one thing I need
I only need one thing for Christmas


I don't care about the presents
The gifts under the tree are not important to me


Underneath the Christmas tree
Refers to the presents that are wrapped and placed under the tree


I just want you for my own
I only desire your companionship for Christmas


More than you could ever know
You mean more to me than you realize


Make my wish come true
Please grant my request


All I want for Christmas Is you
Spending Christmas with you is all I want


I won't ask for much this Christmas
My Christmas wish list is modest


I won't even wish for snow
I don't even need a traditional white Christmas


I'm just gonna keep on waiting Underneath the mistletoe
I'll be waiting under the mistletoe for you to arrive


I won't make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't write a letter to Santa Claus with gift requests


I won't even stay awake to Hear those magic reindeer click
I don't even care to listen for Santa's reindeer on the roof


'Cause I just want you here tonight
I am only longing for your presence tonight


Holding on to me so tight
I want to be held by you tightly


What more can I do Baby all I want for Christmas is you
There's nothing more I can say or do, I just want to spend Christmas with you


All the lights are shining So brightly everywhere
Christmas decorations are everywhere and shining brightly


And the sound of children's Laughter fills the air
The sounds of children laughing is present during this festive time


And everyone is singing I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Everyone around are singing, I can hear the sound of sleigh bells


Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Santa, please bring me the one I truly want


Won't you please bring my baby to me
I'm requesting for Santa to bring my loved one to me


Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas This is all I'm asking for
I truly don't have any unreasonable request for Christmas


I just want to see my baby Standing right outside my door
I only want to see my loved one standing at my door


All I want for Christmas is you baby All I want for Christmas is you baby
I am once again reiterating that you're all that I want for 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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Comments from YouTube:

Paul R. Games

The reason is you, I love this song! You're amazing! ❤️

ivan rodriguez

Puede ser que en una sola persona encuentre tanto talento. Tiffany es el ejemplo de eso. Y por esta razon y muchas cosa mas es my artista favorita (^_^)

Rhakell Bomfim

Essa menina tem um talento surreal...muito talentosa, a #TiffanyAlvord, parabéns!!!!

Katherine Elmore

Tiffany I watched you in middle school and I just want you to know that I’m 25 now married with kids and I STILL get this song stuck in my head randomly! Lol

fede9538

Que hermosa cancion y que hermosa voz, me encanta la letra, me gusta escuchar tus versiones, vas a ser grande acuerdate.

eagle1140160682780

This never gets old does it?? Bought the album and this song is my third favorite. My heart is and never been better is at the top of course

Artemis

This song is by far my Favorite Original Song. :)

Tempe13

Its amazing how many great singers are out there today and dont get enough recognition. I just found tiffany tonight and after listening to only 2 songs by her i love them. She deserves a record deal or some big hit

Patrick Ritter

I love her orignals and covers! She has a beautiful voice! Won't be suprised when we see her on the charts in a couple of years!

SunBro

I'm a huge fan of this song! Don't worry Tiffany haters are everywhere, its their job to hate so give them a break, they will never be as amazing as you! Keep it up. -Tiffanatic for life!

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