Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.
Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.
Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.
The Gift
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy tale come true
Sittin' by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
I would find someone
And all I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away and I'm thankful everyday, for the gift
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us gray
But, baby, in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful
And all I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away and I'm thankful everyday, for the gift
And all I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away I'm thankful everyday
Can't find the words to say thank you, for the gift
The song "The Gift" by Jim Brickman is a beautiful ballad that speaks of undying love and gratitude for the person who saved the singer's heart from being broken apart. The song opens with the description of a magical winter scene with falling snow, laughter of children and lights illuminating the place. The singer is sitting with the person they love by the fire they made, thanking them for being the answer to his prayers. The lyrics are a testament that the fairy tale love exists in reality.
The second verse of the song shows the singer looking at the person they love, sleeping peacefully, and wishing that they could hold onto this moment forever. The lyrics depict the beauty of their love that has grown stronger with time. The song then ends with the singer expressing their gratitude for the intangible gift of love that they have received from their partner, which has changed their life.
Overall, "The Gift" carries a message that true love is eternal, and it can make even the most usual things seem magical. This song is perfect for couples who are in love and want to express their gratitude for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter snow is falling down
The scene is set for a winter wonderland
Children laughing all around
The joy and laughter of the season is infectious
Lights are turning on
The decorations are being lit up to brighten the night
Like a fairy tale come true
The magic of the moment feels unreal, but it's happening
Sittin' by the fire we made
We're enjoying our creation, a cozy fire together
You're the answer when I prayed
You're the answer to my prayers for love and happiness
I would find someone
I had hope that I would find my soulmate someday
And, baby, I found you
And now I know that I've found the one for me
And all I want is to hold you forever
I desire to hold, cherish and protect you for eternity
All I need is you more everyday
My need for you increases each and every day
You saved my heart from being broken apart
Your love healed my heart from previous hurts and pain
You gave your love away and I'm thankful everyday, for the gift
I'm grateful for your unconditional love and giving your heart to me
Watching as you softly sleep
I take a moment to admire you as you rest peacefully
What I'd give if I could keep
I treasure this moment so much and wish it could last forever
Just this moment
It's a perfect moment that I want to remember always
If only time stood still
I wish time could freeze so that we could stay like this forever
But the colors fade away
The vibrancy and beauty of life will eventually fade
And the years will make us gray
Time will pass and we will age, losing our youthfulness
But, baby, in my eyes
You will always be stunning and gorgeous to me
You'll still be beautiful
Your inner and outer beauty will never fade in my eyes
Can't find the words to say thank you, for the gift
My gratitude for you and your love is beyond words
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Douglas, Jim Brickman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy tale come true
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
I would find someone
And baby I found you
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
For the gift
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
For the gift
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
That I'm thankful every day
For the gift
@donnacalderon1023
My favorite song of all times, Jim Brickman is my favorite artist also. Who couldn't absolutely love this song, it talks about everything wonderful in life: Snow, children, lights, fairytales, fireplace, and someone special that you prayed for and was given. Who could want for more. Totally awesome song.
@jimbrickman
Thanks for the highest of compliments, what a great synopsis of this song. I'm so glad it speaks to you and you're enjoying the music! - Team Brickman
@shelleygoodson311
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@alansalisbury5978
My favorite is my destiny
@joboy7134
This is my favorite love song :"D
@promiseillbenice8526
Lol your so lucky him Beckman addressed you
@HDpiano
The best.
@fried_cabbage5653
Hey!
@marcellanazafra8403
Hello
@RS-hg5lj
After meeting as children, and with many common friends, we never met again until 40 years later. That was in 2014. I have retired from a military career and moved back to our hometown. She was 7 years younger than me. While in a grocery store check out line, we started a casual conversation. One question led to another, and suddenly we realized we met years ago. Her mother and my aunt were best friends and that's where we had met briefly as kids. She was about 6 and I was 12 or 13. Her bother was on my baseball team. My father worked for her grandparents on their farm. We suddenly realized we had three generations of connections and knew a huge number of people in common, but never had met again until that day, and 10 years after I returned to the area. She lived 3 miles from me and drove by my house every day. It was instant sparks, immediate attraction, Twin Flames, and soul mates like a bolt of lightening. I've always been a Jim Brickman fan and I introduced her to his music. This song was our special song and we love to play it often. Especially rededicating it to each other during the Christmas holiday. She passed away suddenly last year, and my heart still breaks, but this song captures the essence of our love for each other and how important it is to take the chance and find love.