Grammy-winner and one-time multi-platinum recording artist Macy Gray decided it was time for a new contribution to the pool of Christmas music this year, but not one that glorified things like Santa Claus or Jesus or anything. No, this song would be different. It would touch on things political, "like free health care and gun control" and legalizing marijuana.

And in the soul-singer's corner was National Public Radio, which helped Gray debut her new "Christmas" song in an interview just before the holiday break. All Things Considered host Michael Martin gave a flattering intro:

Christmas is coming. And by now you've probably heard all the standards, whether you want to or not - the chestnuts, the jingle bells, the usual deal. But if you are looking for something different and your politics lean left, then Grammy-winning soul singer Macy Gray has something for you. She's just released a new single that's getting buzz. It's called "All I Want For Christmas." And on her wish list for Santa are things like free health care, legalized marijuana, and more forgiving immigration policies. Let's take a listen.

Gray sings:

All I want for Christmas is a whole bunch of stuff / But anything that you can buy me won't be enough / 'cause everything I'm hoping for is intangible, like free health care and gun control / If you want to make the world a better place, say all right, all right / If you want a peaceful world for Christmas Day, say all right, all right / Christmas is here / I know what I want this year / Presents and toys are fine, but I got bigger things in mind / Santa can you swing more love? More peace? / Cuz that's what everybody needs / Come save the world with me

Along with that hope for a liberal utopia, there was even a shot at Donald Trump, a particular favorite of the host:

That Mr. Trump is an entertaining guy / But let's face it, really, is he qualified?

Other lyrics touched on the legalization of marijuana, immigration, prison reform, and the environment:

• Bring the day the government will realize / We’ll be happier when it’s legalized
• So immigrate, stop the hate, let’s educate / The more we do, the less we will incarcerate
• All I want for Christmas is to have a chance / so please take care of the environment
• Take Mr. Gore more seriously / And do what you can to stop global warming

There is even a hat tip to Barack Obama's wonderful job as president:

No matter what they say, Barack you did real good / I hope your successor does the things he or she should

With little else to speak about regarding this song, Martin abruptly switched his focus to another song released earlier this year by Gray called "B.O.B." -- all about her battery operated boyfriend, apparently. Martin was intrigued:

MARTIN: Well, before we let you go, I do want to ask about - you're on tour for your most recent album, "The Way." One of the songs is about your fondness for an item that brings you joy. It's battery-operated, if that's a clue.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "B.O.B.")

GRAY: (Singing) He fits like a glove, always up for love, steady like a caterpillar, rabbit from a hat. He knows just where it's at. Give me what I want, and I want that.

MARTIN: What made you want to write a song about this intimate item?

GRAY: Actually, in the weirdest way, in the wildest way, that song is about female empowerment.

MARTIN: OK (laughter).

GRAY: It is. It's about women being able to express their sexuality. Like, if you're sitting with a man and he's talking about all the women he's been with - but if a woman says something like that, then she's - you know, she's not ladylike, oh, my God, you know what I'm saying? So it's just kind of this song that invites us all to be on equal ground, at least while you're listening to the song.

And THAT is liberal America in a nutshell.