Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter known for her five-octave vocal range and signature whistle notes.
Rising to fame in the 1990s, she became one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with numerous #1 hits across multiple decades.
Her powerful voice, songwriting ability, and musical versatility have earned her multiple Grammy Awards.
About the Song
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” (1994) is a festive pop song that has become one of the most successful holiday singles ever.
Topping charts worldwide and earning Carey the unofficial title “Queen of Christmas.” The upbeat tune combines pop and traditional Christmas music elements.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | All I Want for Christmas Is You |
| Release Date | October 29, 1994 |
| Album | Merry Christmas |
| Writers | Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff |
| Producers | Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff |
All I Want for Christmas Is You Lyrics by Mariah Carey
Intro
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, yeah
Verse 1
I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (And I)
Don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don’t need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace (Ah)
Santa Claus won’t make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day
Chorus
I just want you for my own (Ooh)
More than you could ever know (Ooh)
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
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Verse 2
Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow (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 (Ah)
I won’t even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
Chorus
‘Cause I just want you here tonight (Ooh)
Holding on to me so tight (Ooh)
What more can I do?
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
Bridge
Oh, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere (So brightly, baby)
And the sound of children’s
Laughter fills the air (Oh, oh yeah)
And everyone is singing (Oh yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing (Oh)
Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need? (Yeah, oh, oh)
Won’t you please bring my baby to me?
Verse 3
Oh, I don’t want a lot for Christmas
This is all I’m asking for (Ah)
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Chorus
Oh, I just want you for my own (Ooh)
More than you could ever know (Ooh)
Make my wish come true
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas is you
Outro
You, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby (You)
All I want for Christmas is you, baby (Ah, oh, ah, oh)
All I want for Christmas is you, baby (You)
All I want for Christmas is you, baby (All I really want, baby, ooh)
All I want for Christmas is you, baby (All I want, all I really want is you)
All I Want for Christmas Is You: Live at Tokyo Dome
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FAQ’s
Who Originally Wrote “all I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Mariah Carey co-wrote “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with Walter Afanasieff in 1994.
What Is Mariah Carey’s Number One Christmas Song?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is Mariah Carey’s biggest Christmas hit, reaching #1 on Billboard Hot 100 multiple times since 2019.
Who Sang All I Want for Christmas in 1995?
Mariah Carey performed the song in 1995, as it was originally released on her 1994 album “Merry Christmas.”
What Is the Number One Christmas Song of All Time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby is the best-selling Christmas song of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide.
