All I Want for Christmas Is You
Christmas Wish: All I Crave Is You
Lyrics
I don't want a lot for Christmas
I desire simplicity in my Christmas wishes.
There is just one thing I need
The speaker has a specific, essential desire for Christmas.
I don't care about the presents
The speaker is indifferent to material gifts.
Underneath the Christmas tree
Material possessions beneath the Christmas tree are not important.
'Cause I just want you for my own
The speaker's main desire is to have the person they love.
More than you could ever know
The speaker emphasizes the depth of their longing.
Make my wish come true
A plea for the fulfillment of the speaker's wish.
All I want for Christmas is you
The ultimate desire for Christmas is the presence of the loved one.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
Reiteration of the speaker's modest Christmas wishes.
There is just one thing I need
Highlighting the singular desire for the loved one.
I don't care about the presents
Material gifts hold no significance for the speaker.
Underneath the Christmas tree
The focus remains on the desired person rather than gifts.
I don't need to hang my stocking
No need for traditional Christmas decorations like stockings.
There upon the fireplace
The speaker minimizes traditional festive elements.
Santa Claus won't make me happy
The speaker finds happiness in love, not gifts from Santa Claus.
With a toy on Christmas Day
Toys are not significant for the speaker on Christmas.
'CauseI just want you for my own
The speaker reiterates the desire for the loved one.
More than you could ever know
Underscores the intensity of the speaker's feelings.
Make my wish come true
Repeats the plea for the fulfillment of the speaker's wish.
All I want for Christmas is you
Emphasizes that the only desire is the presence of the loved one.
I won't ask for much this Christmas
The speaker lowers their expectations for Christmas requests.
I won't even wish for snow
No desire for traditional Christmas weather like snow.
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
The speaker patiently waits for a special moment.
Underneath the mistletoe
Positioned beneath the mistletoe, anticipating a romantic encounter.
I won't make a list and send it
No intention to create a formal Christmas wish list.
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
No plans to send wishes to Santa at the North Pole.
I won't even stay awake to
No need to stay awake for the typical Christmas happenings.
Hear those magic reindeer click
The speaker dismisses the magic associated with Santa's reindeer.
'Cause I just want you here tonight
The main desire is the presence of the loved one on this special night.
Holding on to me so tight
The speaker emphasizes the desire for a close, intimate connection.
What more can I do?
An expression of helplessness, asking what more can be done to convey the desire.
All I want for Christmas is you
The central and repeated wish is for the loved one on Christmas.
All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere
The festive atmosphere is vividly described with lights shining everywhere.
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
The joyous sounds of children's laughter are highlighted.
And everyone is singing
The entire environment is filled with singing and celebration.
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
The speaker hears the symbolic sound of sleigh bells, associated with Christmas.
Santa, won't you bring me the one that I need?
A direct plea to Santa Claus to bring the desired person.
Won't you please bring my baby to me?
A polite request for the fulfillment of the speaker's Christmas wish.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
Reiteration of the speaker's minimalistic Christmas desires.
This is all I'm asking for
Reinforces that the desired person is all the speaker asks for.
I just wanna see my baby
The speaker wants a simple reunion with their loved one.
Standing right outside my door
The ideal scenario is the loved one standing outside the speaker's door.
'Cause I just want you for my own
Reaffirms the primary desire for the presence of the loved one.
More than you could ever know
Underlines the depth of the speaker's longing.
Make my wish come true
Repeated plea for the fulfillment of the speaker's Christmas wish.
All I want for Christmas is you
Concludes with the reiterated wish for the loved one on Christmas
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