Last Christmas
宇宙牛 a.k.a. DJ HIROAKI Lyrics

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Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover, but you tore me apart
Oh, oh now I've found a real love
You'll never fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special, special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Last Christmas" by 宇宙牛 a.k.a. DJ HIROAKI tell a story about heartbreak and the hope for a new love. The song reflects on a past relationship where the singer gave their heart to someone on Christmas, only to have it broken the very next day when the person ended the relationship. The lyrics express the pain and bitterness felt by the singer, but also their determination to find someone special to give their love to this year.

The line "Once bitten and twice shy, I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye" suggests that despite the singer's reluctance to trust again, they are still drawn to the person who hurt them. They wonder if the person even recognizes them after a year has passed, indicating a sense of disbelief that they could be forgotten so easily.

The lyrics "Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it, with a note saying 'I love you,' I meant it" show that the singer still cares deeply for their past love, even though they now realize they made a mistake. They acknowledge their foolishness and vulnerability, but express the fear that if the person were to come back and show affection, they would fall for them once again.

Overall, the lyrics of "Last Christmas" convey themes of heartbreak, longing, and the desire for a fresh start. It is a song that reflects the roller coaster of emotions one experiences during the holiday season, when memories of past loves and the possibility of new ones collide.

Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas I gave you my heart
During the previous Christmas, I offered you my deepest feelings and affection

But the very next day you gave it away
However, almost immediately afterwards, you discarded and dismissed my love

This year, to save me from tears
In order to protect myself from heartache and sorrow this year

I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart to someone deserving and significant

Once bitten and twice shy
Having been hurt before, I am now cautious and wary

I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
I try to maintain a certain level of detachment, yet you still manage to attract my attention

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
I wonder, my dear, do you even remember who I am?

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
Well, since a whole year has passed, it's not unexpected

Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
Merry Christmas, I carefully packaged my heart and sent it away

With a note saying 'I love you', I meant it
Accompanied by a heartfelt message expressing my sincere love and devotion

Now I know what a fool I've been
Now I understand the foolishness of my previous actions and choices

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
Nevertheless, if you were to deceive me with your affectionate gestures at this moment, I am aware that I'd be easily duped once more

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
The countenance of a passionate lover with intense emotions

A man under cover, but you tore me apart
A man who conceals his true intentions, yet you still caused me great emotional pain and harm

Oh, oh now I've found a real love
But now, oh, I have discovered genuine love

You'll never fool me again
You will never deceive or manipulate me again