My Grown Up Christmas List

The Manhattan Transfer · Other Songs - The Manhattan Transfer

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 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 only 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



What is this illusion called the innocence of youth

Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth

(there'd be)



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, oh

This is my grown up christmas list



This is my grown up christmas list

My Grown Up Christmas List

The Manhattan Transfer's 'My Grown Up Christmas List' stands as a quintessential example of their signature vocal jazz style, blending smooth harmonies with a festive yet sophisticated atmosphere. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the group's ability to reinterpret holiday themes through an adult-oriented lens, moving beyond traditional carols into a realm of polished pop-jazz. The song features the ensemble's characteristic interplay of sopranos and baritones, creating a rich tapestry of sound that defines their contribution to the Christmas music genre. While often associated with the broader 'Other Songs' catalog of the era, the recording captures the group's enduring appeal, offering a seamless fusion of vocal technique and musical arrangement that remains relevant in the holiday repertoire.