No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
This song was originally recorded by David Foster (music composer) with Natalie Cole, but has since been recorded by numerous other artists. I, for one, heard it first (I think) a few years back as a song included in a promotional mini-cd that came free with a certain toothpaste package... (more on that in part 2, maybe.)
Anyway. It's a nice song. Although I always thought of it as a sad song. Because if you have wishes such as these, then that means the reality is: that there are lives torn apart, that there are wars, that there are wounded hearts, that there are those without friends, that right loses, that love ends...
But then again, I guess, if your mood is a little better, a little lighter, you may see it as a song of hope.
And so to everyone, whether you are Christian or not, or whether you celebrate Christmas or not - it was meant to be a Christmas song but I think everyone would wish the same - I hope the song will send a message to your hearts.
Do you remember me
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
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
And everyone 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
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone 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
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