All I Want (For Christmas) Explained

All I Want (For Christmas)
Cover:AllIWantForChristmasLiamPayne.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Liam Payne
Album:LP1
Released:25 October 2019
Genre:Christmas[1]
Length:3:01
Label:Capitol
Producer:Phil Cook
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Prev Year:2019
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"All I Want (For Christmas)" is a song by British singer Liam Payne. It was released on 25 October 2019 by Capitol Records as the sixth single off Payne's debut studio album LP1.[2]

Background

On 23 October, Payne revealed a preview of "All I Want (For Christmas)" and that it would serve as his next single.[3] It was written by James Newman, Samuel Preston and Philip Cook, while production was handled by Cook.[4] The song has been described as a "gentle ballad."[5] The song finds Payne singing about a broken relationship and hopes to mend it before the holiday season.[1]

Critical reception

Regina Star of iHeartRadio gave a positive review for the song stating, "Payne's record is far more somber, as the musician croons of wanting to save his broken relationship with his beloved."[6] Hollywood Life noted how different the track is compared to other Christmas songs remarking, "Finally, a song that captures the darker side of the holidays that 'Jingle Bells' can't quite accomplish."[7]

Music video

An anmiated lyrics video premiered on 25 October 2019.[8] A music video to accompany the release of "All I Want (For Christmas)" was later released onto YouTube on 29 November.[9]

Charts

Chart (2019–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 18
US Holiday Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] 20

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
United Kingdom25 October 2019Capitol

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liam Payne's 'All I Want (For Christmas)' Is A Total Holiday Tearjerker. https://web.archive.org/web/20191025121126/http://www.mtv.com/news/3143734/liam-payne-all-i-want-for-christmas/. dead. October 25, 2019. MTV. 24 October 2019. 28 December 2019.
  2. Web site: All I Want (For Christmas) by Liam Payne on Apple Music. iTunes Store. 28 December 2019.
  3. All We Want for Christmas Is New Liam Payne Music & His New Song 'All I Want' Will Be an Early Gift. Billboard. Lilly Pace. 23 October 2019. 27 March 2024.
  4. LP1. Liam Payne. Capitol. 2019. booklet. B0031425-02.
  5. Web site: Liam Payne Shares New Track 'All I Want (For Christmas)'. Billboard. 25 October 2019. 28 December 2019.
  6. Web site: Liam Payne Releases New Holiday Song 'All I Want (For Christmas)'. Q1043. iHeartRadio. Regina Star. 25 October 2019. 27 March 2024.
  7. Web site: Liam Payne's Holiday Wish Is To Stop Fighting With His Lover In New Song 'All I Want (For Christmas)'. Hollywood Life. 25 October 2019. 27 March 2024.
  8. Web site: Liam Payne blesses us with festive song All I Want (For Christmas) in October. Metro. 25 October 2019. 28 December 2019.
  9. Web site: Liam Payne - All I Want (For Christmas). YouTube. 28 December 2019.
  10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 30 December 2019. 28 December 2019.
  11. Web site: Liam Payne Chart History (Holiday Digital Song Sales). Billboard. 7 December 2020. 24 December 2020.

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