Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Grown Up Christmas List
Amy Grant Lyrics
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I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies
Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child but my heart still can dream
So here's my lifelong wish
Not for myself, but for a world in need
No more lives torn apart
Then wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And every one would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list
As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely wrapped beneath our tree
Well, Heaven surely knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal a hurting human soul
No more lives torn apart
Then wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And every one would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list
What is this illusion called, the innocence of youth?
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth
No more lives torn apart
Then wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And every one would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list
This is my only lifelong wish
This is my grown-up Christmas list
The lyrics to Amy Grant's "Grown-Up Christmas List" embody the concept of Christmas as a time for hope and goodness. The song is about the transition from childhood to adulthood, and the realization that the world is not always a happy and perfect place. It begins with a nostalgic tone as the singer addresses Santa Claus, recalling childhood memories of sitting on his knee and writing letters with wishes for toys and fun. She then reveals that she is "all grown up now" but still yearns for help to make the world a better place. The singer's Christmas list is not for material things but for a world without war, where love and kindness reign, and every person has a friend.
The song is a poignant reminder of the often-overlooked importance of values such as peace, love, and compassion. It talks about the illusion of the innocence of youth and how only in blind faith can truths be found. It is a call for a world with no feuds or conflicts, where forgiveness prevails and every person can be their true selves. The song decries violence and revenge, touting compassion and the necessity of standing for what is right.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember me?
As a child, I used to write letters to you and I'm wondering if you still remember me.
I sat upon your knee
I used to sit on your lap while sharing my childhood fantasies with you.
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies
As a child, I wrote to you sharing all my hopes and dreams and innocent desires.
Well, I'm all grown up now
I am no longer a child but an adult now, who still believes in the magic of Christmas.
And still need help somehow
Even though I am an adult, there are still things in life that I need help with.
I'm not a child but my heart still can dream
I may have grown up but my heart still believes in the spirit of Christmas and the power of dreaming.
So here's my lifelong wish
My ultimate wish that I have held onto for a long time is...
My grown-up Christmas list
...my grown-up Christmas list which is not just for myself but for the world as a whole.
Not for myself, but for a world in need
My wish is not just for me, but for a world that is in need of healing and love.
No more lives torn apart
I wish for an end to conflicts that tear families apart and leave people broken.
Then wars would never start
I wish for a world where wars and senseless violence do not exist.
And time would heal all hearts
I wish for a world where time can heal the pain and suffering of those who have been hurt.
And every one would have a friend
I hope for a world where everyone has at least one companion and never feels alone.
And right would always win
I wish for a world where justice and righteousness triumph over evil and wrongdoing always.
And love would never end
I wish for a world where love reigns and never ceases to exist.
This is my grown-up Christmas list
This is my heartbreaking, but hopeful grown-up Christmas wish that I pray comes true someday.
What is this illusion called, the innocence of youth?
What is this concept of childhood innocence we hold onto and is it just an illusion?
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth
Perhaps it is only in our unshakeable faith and belief that we can find the truth we seek.
This is my only lifelong wish
This is the only wish I will hold dear to my heart for the rest of my life.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Linda Thompson, David Foster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who is listen 2023 - Merry Christmas everybody
@ValentineBaby21490
This has been my Christmas wish for many year's but 2020 is more so then ever. I don't want our world hurting anymore. Will you not intervene Lord we need you!
@SPECKLES49
Amen to that!
@patriciawitt8174
🙏 Amen
@cherrysilos7566
Amen! missed you all!....
@jeanninecrooks-price7401
Amen
@markhall5656
with you on that one
@mariaangelitajaucian9070
To me,,"Grown up Christmas List" is definitely the most beautiful and the most meaningful Christmas song ever made. Never gets tired listening to this. ❤🇵🇭
@ulradeja5380
What's wrong in this generation? This should be the number 1 Christmas song not the song lusting for Eminem
@georgemartin4963
One of the most beautiful Christmas songs ever.