As the echoes of Christmas 2023 fade away, so does the annual yuletide dominance of Mariah Carey’s beloved track, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” One individual not mourning the decrease in musical frequency is Florida-bred rapper Plies, who recently took to social media to express his exhaustion with the festive tune that has become synonymous with the holiday season.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Plies, surrounded by the seasonal decorations of his mother’s home, candidly voiced his sentiments, stating, “I’m at my motherf**kin momma’s house. Do you hear this? I’m sick of hearing this motherf***kin song, ma. Alright?” Despite his weariness, he made it clear that his love for Mariah Carey is undiminished, acknowledging her widespread appeal.
However, he questioned whether “All I Want for Christmas Is You” deserved its monopoly on festive playlists, asserting, “But there ain’t no godd*** way you want me to believe this is the only motherf***kin Christmas song Mariah Carey got.”
The infamous track, residing on Mariah Carey’s 1994 Merry Christmas album, shares space with other holiday-themed melodies like “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night,” and “Joy To The World.” While Plies may be reaching his saturation point with the jingle-jangle of Carey’s chart-topper, it’s essential to recognize the song’s enduring popularity.
Despite Plies’ weariness, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” demonstrated its unwavering dominance, once again breaking the all-time global Spotify record for single-day streams. On December 24 of the past year, the song amassed an impressive 23.7 million streams, surpassing its 2022 Christmas Eve record of 21.3 million streams.
Moreover, Mariah Carey’s classic carol reclaimed its throne atop the Billboard Hot 100 this year. With a total of 13 weeks at the summit over five consecutive years, the song has become a perennial favorite, solidifying its place as a holiday anthem.
