Introduction
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with some good old-fashioned Christmas music. One of the most popular Christmas songs of all time is “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. In this article, we will be taking a closer look at the lyrics to this iconic holiday tune.
Verse 1
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
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Mariah Carey makes it clear that all she wants for Christmas is the person she loves. She doesn’t need any material possessions, just the love of her significant other.
Chorus
You, baby, oh
I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow
And 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
The chorus of the song is catchy and memorable. Mariah Carey sings about how she doesn’t need anything else for Christmas except for the person she loves. She also mentions how she won’t be making any Christmas lists or staying up late to hear Santa Claus.
Verse 2
I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children’s
Laughter fills the air
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of wanting to be with the person she loves for Christmas. Mariah Carey sings about how the lights and sounds of the holiday season are all around, but they don’t compare to the joy and love that the person she loves brings her.
Chorus
Repeat chorus
Bridge
Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow
And 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?
Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you
The bridge of the song repeats the same lyrics as the chorus and highlights the importance of being with the person she loves during the holiday season.
Conclusion
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a timeless holiday classic that continues to be loved by people all over the world. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and they capture the essence of what the holiday season is all about: love, joy, and togetherness. So, this Christmas, let’s all take a cue from Mariah Carey and focus on what really matters – the people we love.
