Grown-up Christmas List
B.J. Thomas (Holiday) Lyrics
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I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies
Well I'm all grown up now
But still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream
My grown-up Christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal the heart
Everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
Oh
This is my grown-up Christmas list
As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree
But Heaven surely knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
The hurting human soul
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal the heart
Everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
Oh
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
That wars would never start
And time would heal the heart
Everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal the heart
Everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
Oh
This is my grown-up Christmas list
This is my only lifelong wish
This is my grown-up Christmas list
The lyrics to B.J. Thomas' song "Grown-Up Christmas List" are a heartwarming message about the innocence of childhood and the hope for a better, more peaceful world. The opening lines ask if Santa Claus remembers the writer, who used to sit on his knee and send letters with childhood wishes. But now, as an adult, the writer has a different Christmas list-- not for themselves, but for the world at large. They wish for an end to war and conflict, healing for those with broken hearts, and for everyone to have friends and love. The writer also acknowledges the limitations of material gifts, recognizing that true healing can only come from within.
The lyrics touch on the idea that as children, we were once naive enough to think material items could fix everything, but with age comes wisdom and a more complex understanding of the world. The writer reminds us that even a grown-up's Christmas list can include something as simple and profound as peace on earth. The song is a moving reminder of the importance of hope and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember me
Do you recall me?
I sat upon your knee
I sat on your lap
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies
I sent you letters filled with make-believe stories
Well I'm all grown up now
Now, I'm an adult
But still need help somehow
Regardless, I still require assistance
I'm not a child
Although I'm not a kid
But my heart still can dream
I'm still capable of dreaming in my heart
So here's my life long wish
Here is the wish I've held onto for my entire lifetime
My grown-up Christmas list
My adult version of a letter to Santa Claus
Not for myself
This isn't about me personally
But for a world in need
Rather, it's for the benefit of a planet that requires assistance
No more lives torn apart
I implore that no more people will be separated due to conflict
That wars would never start
Moreover, I hope wars would cease to exist
And time would heal the heart
And eventually, time will mend the pain that events have caused
Everyone would have a friend
I advocate for everyone to have an acquaintance in their lives
And right would always win
Furthermore, I insist that justice will always prevail
And love would never end
Finally, I declare that love is everlasting
Oh
This is my grown-up Christmas list
Once more, this is my adult wishlist
As children we believed
When we were kids we believed
The grandest sight to see
The most magnificent thing to witness
Was something lovely
Was an object that was beautiful
Wrapped beneath our tree
Wrapped up and positioned under our tree
But Heaven surely knows
Nevertheless, celestial beings know for sure
That packages and bows
That presents and ribbons
Can never heal
Are unable to repair
The hurting human soul
The pain that affects the human spirit
What is this illusion called
What is this concept known as
The innocence of youth
Youthful innocence
Maybe only in our blind belief
Perhaps only through our unfounded faith
Can we ever find the truth
Can we discover the truth
This is my only lifelong wish
This is my solitary desire that has lasted forever
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Linda Thompson, David Foster
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