I'd Like You for Christmas
Wishing for You: Unwrapping the Meaning of 'I'd Like You for Christmas'
Lyrics
I'd like you for Christmas
I desire your presence during Christmas.
Please, make my wish come true
Please fulfill my Christmas wish.
'Cause I'd trim trees and deck the hallways
Expressing a willingness to engage in festive activities like decorating trees and hallways.
If I knew you'd be mine for always
Expressing a desire for a lasting commitment, hoping that the person will be hers/his forever.
I won't be blue on Christmas
Assuring that the speaker won't feel sad during Christmas.
If old Saint Nick comes through
Expressing optimism even if Santa Claus fulfills other people's wishes.
And he remembers that I'd like you for Christmas
Reiterating the desire for the person as a Christmas gift.
New Years, Easter, too
Extending the wish to have the person not only for Christmas but also for New Years and Easter.
(She'd like you for Christmas)
(Referring to the speaker) She shares the same wish for the person during Christmas.
Please, make my wish come true
Repetition of the plea to make the wish come true.
('Cause she'd trim trees and deck the hallways
(Referring to the speaker) She expresses a willingness to engage in festive activities if she knows the person will be hers forever.
If she knew you'd be hers for always)
(Referring to the speaker) Hoping for a lasting commitment from the person.
I won't be blue on Christmas
Reassurance that the speaker won't feel sad during Christmas.
If old Saint Nick comes through
Remaining optimistic even if Santa Claus fulfills others' wishes.
And he remembers that I'd like you for Christmas
Reiteration of the desire to have the person as a Christmas gift.
New Years, Easter, too
Extending the wish to have the person not only for Christmas but also for New Years and Easter.
(New Years, Easter, too)
Reiteration of the extension of the wish to New Years and Easter.
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