All I Want For Christmas Is You
Will downing (Holiday) Lyrics

I don't want a lot for Christmas
The singer doesn't need many things for Christmas

There's just one thing I need
The singer only wants one thing for Christmas

I don't care about the presents
The singer doesn't care about receiving gifts

Underneath the Christmas tree
The location of the presents the artist does not care about

I just want you for my own
The artist desires to be with their loved one

More than you could ever know
The depth of the singer's desire is not easily apparent

Make my wish come true
The singer hopes their desire will be fulfilled

All I want for Christmas
The artist's singular desire for the holiday

Is you
The identity of the artist's desire

I don't need to hang my stocking
The artist is not concerned with traditional holiday rituals

There upon the fireplace
The traditional location for hanging stockings

Santa Claus won't make me happy
The artist doesn't believe in Santa's ability to bring happiness

With a toy on Christmas day
The traditional gift associated with Santa and Christmas morning

You baby
The singer emphasizes their desire for the one they love

I won't ask for much this Christmas
The singer has modest holiday expectations

I won't even wish for snow
The artist doesn't even desire a hallmark of winter

I'm just gonna keep on waiting
The artist will have patience for their desire

Underneath the mistletoe
The location the singer will be waiting for their loved one

I won't make a list and send it
The singer will not participate in formal gift-giving custom

To the North Pole for Saint Nick
Reference to the address for someone believed to bring holiday gifts

I won't even stay awake to
The artist will not engage in the tradition of staying awake to see Santa's arrival

Hear those magic reindeer click
The sound of Santa's magical transportation being heard

'Cause I just want you here tonight
The singer's desire for their loved one to be with them

Holding on to me so tight
The artist desires physical closeness with their partner

What more can I do
The singer wonders how else to express their desire

All the lights are shining
Description of holiday lights and decorations

So brightly everywhere
The abundance of holiday light and cheer

And the sound of children's
Auditory reference to a hallmark of the holiday season

Laughter fills the air
The feeling of joy that permeates the holidays

And everyone is singing
Further reference to the communal atmosphere of holiday celebration

I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Auditory reference to Santa's mode of transportation

Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
The artist's plea for help from Santa

Won't you please bring my baby to me
The artist requests for their significant other

This is all I'm asking for
The artist's request is not materialistic or extensive

I just want to see my baby
The singer's intense desire to be with their loved one

Standing right outside my door
The artist's desire for their loved one's immediate presence

All I want for Christmas is you
Reiteration of the singer's singular holiday desire

All I want for Christmas is you baby
Reiteration of the singer's desire specifically for their loved one