Barry Manilow – All I Want for Christmas Is You

The Times view on Barry Manilow: He Writes the Songs

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a Christmas song by Barry Manilow that offers a heartfelt, festive melody perfect for the holiday season.

Release Date: 1990

Background and Inspiration

Barry Manilow’s Because It’s Christmas album, released in 1990, features a collection of holiday-themed songs, blending traditional Christmas carols with new compositions. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” stands out as an original piece written specifically for this album. The song captures the essence of Christmas, focusing on love and togetherness, themes that resonate deeply during the festive season.

Lyrics Overview

The lyrics of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” express a longing for the presence of a loved one during Christmas. Unlike many Christmas songs that focus on gifts and materialism, this song emphasizes the importance of companionship and the joy that comes from being with someone special.

Lyrics
I don’t want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needI don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is you
I don’t want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needI don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas treeI don’t need to hang my stockings there upon the fireplaceSanta Claus won’t make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is you
I won’t ask for much this ChristmasI won’t even wish for snowI’m just gonna keep on waiting underneath the mistletoeI won’t make a list and send it to the North Pole for Saint NickI won’t even stay awake to hear those magic reindeer click
‘Cause I just want you here tonightHolding on to me so tightWhat more can I do?Baby, all I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are shining so brightly everywhereAnd the sound of children’s laughter fills the airAnd everyone is singingI hear those sleigh bells ringingSanta, won’t you bring me the one I really need?Won’t you please bring my baby to me?
Oh, I don’t want a lot for ChristmasThis is all I’m asking forI just wanna see my baby standing right outside my door
I just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueBaby, all I want for Christmas, oh-oh-oh, is you
oh-oh, is youOoh-ooh-ooh (Christmas, Christmas)Oh-ooh, oh-ooh, babyOoh-ooh-ooh (Christmas, Christmas)Oh-ooh, oh-ooh, babyOoh-ooh-ooh (Christmas, Christmas)Oh-ooh, oh-ooh, baby

 

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