Grown-up Christmas List
Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Natalie Cole Lyrics
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I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies
Well, I'm all grown up now
Can you still help somehow
I'm not a child
So here's my lifelong wish
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 all hearts
Every man would have a friend
That 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 their blind belief
Can we ever find the truth
There'd be no more lives torn apart
And wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
Every man 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 of Natalie Cole's song "Grown-Up Christmas List" speak of a desire for a world free of pain, war, and hatred. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time, juxtaposing childhood wonder with the harsh realities of the adult world. The opening lines of the song, "Do you remember me / I sat upon your knee / I wrote to you with childhood fantasies," present a clear reference to the Santa Claus myth, but also suggest a deeper sense of yearning for a time when hope and optimism seemed more attainable.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more serious tone, as the singer expresses the wish for a world free of suffering and conflict: "No more lives torn apart / That wars would never start / And time would heal all hearts / Every man would have a friend." These lyrics have a universal appeal, reflecting a sense of shared humanity and a longing for peace and goodwill among all people.
In the end, the song presents a vision of a world where "right would always win / And love would never end." The message of the song is powerful and timeless, reminding us that despite the hardships of the world, we can still hold onto hope and work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember me
Do you recall our past interactions
I sat upon your knee
I sat on your lap, as a child would
I wrote to you
I sent you a letter
With childhood fantasies
I shared my childish dreams and hopes with you
Well, I'm all grown up now
I have matured into an adult
Can you still help somehow
Can you provide assistance or support in some way?
I'm not a child
I have grown past childhood
But my heart still can dream
But I still have aspirations and hopes
So here's my lifelong wish
Here's my enduring desire
My grown-up Christmas list
My adult's list of Christmas wishes
Not for myself
Not for my own benefit
But for a world in need
But for a world that requires assistance
No more lives torn apart
An end to destruction and separation of people's lives
That wars would never start
A world without wars
And time would heal all hearts
People's emotional wounds would be healed with time
Every man would have a friend
Every person would have companionship
That right would always win
Justice would prevail
And love would never end
Love would be infinite
This is my grown-up
This is my mature
Christmas list
List of Christmas wishes
What is this illusion called
What is the concept of illusion known as?
The innocence of youth
The pureness and naivety of childhood
Maybe only in their blind belief
Perhaps only through their unwise trust
Can we ever find the truth
Can we discover reality or honesty
This is my only lifelong wish
This is my solitary enduring ambition
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Linda Thompson, David Foster
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