All I Want for Christmas Is You
Zebrahead 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
Yeah, 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
Yeah, all I want for Christmas
Is you, ooh, baby

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snon (and I)
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 (and I)
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, ooh, baby

And all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of childrens'
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 quickly

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

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




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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zebrahead’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” are a clear indication of the desire to have a loved one close by during the festive period. The song’s message is that the singer does not care about the material aspects of Christmas gifts, like presents or stockings hung on the mantlepiece, but instead desires the one he loves to be with him on this special day. The focus of the lyrics is on the importance of having somebody special to spend the holiday season with, and the singer craves nothing else but the presence and love of the person he cares most about.


The lyrics echo the sentiments of many people during the holiday season. Although Christmas is often associated with material gifts, the song stresses the importance of relationships and love over material things, and that the joy of Christmas comes from being surrounded by people we care about. The singer is willing to sacrifice everything - even Santa Claus - to have that special someone with him on Christmas day. The lyrics are a reminder that Christmas is a time to cherish the people we love most and that the presence of someone special can make all the difference.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a lot for Christmas
I have a simple wish for Christmas


There is just one thing I need
There's only one thing I truly desire


I don't care about the presents
I'm not interested in gifts


Underneath the Christmas tree
Gifts wrapped and waiting under the tree


I just want you for my own
You're the one thing I want the most


More than you could ever know
Nothing else comes close to my desire for you


Make my wish come true
Please make my dream become a reality


Yeah, all I want for Christmas
This is my one and only Christmas wish


Is you
I want nothing else but you


I don't need to hang my stocking
I'm not interested in the traditional Christmas decorations


There upon the fireplace
I don't need anything to be displayed in our fireplace


Santa Claus won't make me happy
I no longer believe that Santa Claus brings happiness


With a toy on Christmas day
I won't be satisfied with tangible presents


I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't be making multiple requests this Christmas


I won't even wish for snow (and I)
I won't be wishing for the snow to come this Christmas


I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I'll patiently wait for my Christmas wish to come true


Underneath the mistletoe
At a prime location for a Christmas kiss


I won't make a list and send it
I won't keep a tally of things I want and give it to someone


To the North Pole for Saint Nick (and I)
I won't be sending a Christmas list to Santa at the North Pole


I won't even stay awake
I won't be up all night waiting for Santa


To hear those magic reindeer click
I won't miss the sound of the reindeer as they take Santa around


'Cause I just want you here tonight
All I want is your presence by my side tonight


Holding on to me so tight
Hugging and holding me close


What more can I do?
I've done everything I can, except have you here with me


Baby all I want for Christmas
You're the only thing I want for Christmas


And all the lights are shining
The city is covered in a beautiful bright glow


So brightly everywhere
The light is everywhere you look


And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
The kids are laughing with joy and excitement


And everyone is singing
People are sharing the Christmas spirit through song


I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the iconic sound of the sleigh bells


(Santa won't you bring me)
I'm making a not so subtle hint at Santa


(The one I really need)
I want YOU for Christmas


Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly
Please bring my significant other to me soon


This is all I'm asking for
I'm not being greedy, this one request is enough


I just wanna see my baby
I just want to be with my love this Christmas


Standing right outside my door
I want you at my doorstep, ready to spend Christmas with me


All I want for Christmas is you
There is only one person I want to spend Christmas with, and it's you


(all I want, all I want for Christmas)
I'm quite persistent about my desire for you this Christmas


Ooh, baby, is you
The one thing that would make my Christmas is having you with me


(all I want, all I want for Christmas)
I won't stop reiterating it, you're all I want for Christmas


Ooh, baby, is you
I only wish to spend Christmas with one person, and it's you


(all I want, all I want for Christmas)
I've made it clear, your presence is all I desire this Christmas


Ooh, baby, is you
I'm slightly obsessed with you, especially during the Christmas season


All I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for anything else, just you




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All comments from YouTube:

@spleenscovers

Best cover of this song ever

@SoniKendoAdventure

his zebrahead to his world zebrahead of sonic the hedgehog is my favourite music ever

@blinkman4

This needs to be on Spotify so I can put it in my Christmas playlist

@mirorih2TheTrueFinnmarkWierdo

for some reasons, this is the best version of this song :D MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!! <3

@SteamAlchemist

So joyful + it's Christmas song:) + Zebrahead. Now reachin nearly heaven.

@martasballata

18 april..... zebrahead in Italy!!!!! I' LL BE THEREEEE!!!

@CallYourFriends420

How was it?

@991828374655

Hahaha this is so funny, love your version and the video!! ELF YOURSELF!! :D

@Hero1258

Your right :) And the only Band you can listen a complete week without getting tired <3 :D

@billyscribbles5154

10 years

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