Last Christmas
Ashley Tisdale 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

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
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

Special
Yea yea

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I thought you were someone to rely on
Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

A friend to discover with a fire in her heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart
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

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




Last Christmas
I'll give it to someone special

Overall Meaning

Ashley Tisdale's version of "Last Christmas" is a cover of the original song by Wham! In the song, Tisdale sings about a past relationship where she gave her heart to someone on Christmas, but the person quickly gave it away the next day. This year, she's determined not to let history repeat itself and decides to give her heart to someone special to avoid being hurt again. The lyrics evoke a sense of heartbreak and pain while also highlighting the importance of finding someone who values and cherishes you.


The chorus is the most iconic part of the song, with its repetition of "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away." The lyrics speak to the sudden and unexpected nature of heartbreak, where one moment you believe things are going well, and the next, the world crumbles underneath you.


The verses continue with the theme of heartbreak and betrayal, but also highlight the singer's past naïveté and foolishness. They admit to being a fool but remain hopeful that they can find someone who won't hurt them again. The bridge also talks about the process of moving on, finding new love, and not letting the past hurt define the present.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that heartbreak can happen to anyone, but even in the darkest moments, there's always hope for a brighter future with someone special.


Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
During the last Christmas, I gave my heart to you.


But the very next day you gave it away
However, the very next day you gave away my heart.


This year, to save me from tears
This year, I really want to avoid shedding any tears.


I'll give it to someone special
So, instead of giving my heart to you, I'll give it to someone special.


Once bitten and twice shy
After getting hurt once, I'm cautious about getting hurt again.


I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Even though I try to keep my distance from you, I still notice you.


Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
I wonder if you remember me.


Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
It's been a year, so it's not surprising if you don't recognize me.


Happy Christmas
Merry Christmas.


I wrapped it up and sent it
I wrapped up my heart and sent it to you.


With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
I included a note that said "I love you" because I truly meant it.


Now I know what a fool I've been
Now I understand that I was foolish to give you my heart.


But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
I'm aware that if you were to kiss me now, you would trick me again.


A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room full of people with weary eyes.


I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I'm avoiding you and your cold-heartedness.


I thought you were someone to rely on
I believed you were someone trustworthy.


Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I guess I was only a shoulder for you to cry on.


A friend to discover with a fire in her heart
I was someone who was eager to make a new friend and had enthusiasm for life.


A man under cover but you tore me apart
You were a hidden or unknown man who caused me a great deal of emotional pain.


Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again
But now I have found a true love that will never deceive me again.


Special
Someone special.


Yea yea
Yeah, yeah.


Last Christmas
During the last Christmas season.


I'll give it to someone special
I won't give my heart to anyone, but someone special.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: George Michael

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Comments from YouTube:

headbangerchick101

I love this song! I favorited it! Ashley has such an amazing voice

Mike Stubz 1989

wow. this song really hits home. ..and this is no where near my genre of choice...

jbdamasco

I know it sounds cheesy, but with the bells, and how crystal-clear her voice sounds in the beginning, she sounds like an angel (and I don't mean that in a creepy stalker-ish way, I'm just a big fan of Ashley! :-) ).

tanatn34

I still dance around my room in my PJ's 2 this song even after the Holidays are over

Ráwand

How are you now?

joal98

I love this version so much<3

olgarius

i really love this version!

Mellisa

this is my fav version out of all of them..luv this song...merry christmas :)

mary kid

omg i loved this when i was younger

OhMyHarryStyles

I love this version:)

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