Michael Buble - All I Want for Christmas Is You Lyrics
Lyrics
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
You know that all I want for Christmas
Is you...
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
No, I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
There's no sense in hanging stockings
There upon the fireplace
Cause Santa he won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
Girl, what can I do?
You know that all I want for Christmas
Is you...
And all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I can hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really love
Won't you please bring my baby to me...
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
No, I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More that you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas
Is you...
Is you...
Video
Michael Bublé - All I Want For Christmas Is You [Official HD]
Meaning & Inspiration
Michael Bublé's rendition of "All I Want for Christmas Is You," released on December 5, 2017, is a vibrant and spirited interpretation of a modern Christmas classic, and while its origins are secular, the song's core message resonates with deeply spiritual themes of love, presence, and the desire for connection, echoing sentiments found throughout Scripture. While not explicitly religious, the yearning for a singular, profound desire—the presence of a loved one—can be understood as a metaphor for our deepest spiritual longings. The Bible frequently speaks of seeking God's presence above all else. Consider Psalm 27:4, which states, "One thing I ask from the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple." This intense focus on one central desire for connection mirrors the believer’s pursuit of an intimate relationship with God. The song’s emphasis on a singular, all-encompassing want, setting aside material possessions and fleeting pleasures, aligns with the wisdom of seeking treasures that do not perish. Jesus himself taught in Matthew 6:19-21, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Bublé's delivery imbues the song with a warmth and sincerity that, though aimed at romantic love, can inspire reflection on the ultimate love that redeems and sustains us. This desire for a singular, perfect love is the essence of the Gospel message – God's ultimate gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, fulfilling our deepest need for reconciliation and belonging. The joyous anticipation and overflowing affection expressed in the song can be a reminder of the joy that comes from knowing Christ and the boundless love He offers, a love so profound that it can fill every void and satisfy every longing of the human heart, much like the prophet Isaiah foretold in Isaiah 9:6: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." While the melody is undoubtedly catchy and the arrangement festive, the enduring power of "All I Want for Christmas Is You," in any iteration, lies in its articulation of a fundamental human truth: that the most precious gifts are not things, but people, and the ultimate fulfillment comes from genuine connection, a truth that finds its perfect and complete expression in the love of God.