Last Christmas
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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 (you gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (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
"Merry 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 (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 (special)
Oh
Oh, oh, baby
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart
Ooh, ooh, 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 (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 (special!)
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you mine)
A man under cover, but you tore him apart
Maybe next year, we'll give it to someone




I'll give it to someone special (special!)
So long!

Overall Meaning

"Last Christmas" is a song by British pop group Band Aid 30, released in 1984. The song narrates a story of a man who gave his heart to someone last Christmas, only to have that person give it away the next day. Now, the man is looking for someone special to give his heart to this year and save him from tears. The lyrics are packed with vivid imagery, metaphors, and evocative phrases that make the song a timeless holiday classic.


The song opens up with the singer giving away his heart to someone last Christmas but ends up being betrayed. He vows to find someone special this year and give his heart to them. The bridge and chorus go on to illustrate the character's fear of getting hurt again and his desire to give his heart to someone trustworthy. The singer's heartbreak, vulnerability, and determination to move on are conveyed through vivid lyrics and a catchy tune.


The song's success is largely due to its catchy chorus and memorable melody, but its relatable storyline has made it a staple of Christmas celebrations worldwide. The song has been covered by various artists, including Ariana Grande and Wham, and has been used in movies and TV shows.


Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
In the last Christmas, I gave you my heart, my love, and my trust.


But the very next day, you gave it away
But to my surprise, you broke my heart and trust the very next day by giving it away to someone else.


This year, to save me from tears
This year, to avoid the pain and sorrow that I went through last year, I'll give my heart to someone special.


I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart to someone who deserves it and who won't hurt me like you did.


Once bitten and twice shy
I am more cautious now and don't want to get hurt again.


I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
I try to stay away from you, but I can't help noticing you when you're around.


Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
Do you remember me, or have you forgotten about me already?


Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
It's been a year since we last met, and I am not surprised that you don't remember me anymore.


"Merry Christmas, " I wrapped it up and sent it
I wished you a Merry Christmas and sent you a present.


With a note saying "I love you, " I meant it
I wrote a note saying that I loved you and I really meant it.


Now I know what a fool I've been
Now I realize I was foolish to trust you and give you my heart.


But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
But even now, if you kissed me, I know I would fall for you again and be fooled once more.


A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room filled with people, who are all looking tired from the festive season.


I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
I am avoiding you as you have become cold and distant towards me.


My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
I had believed that you were someone who I could trust and depend on.


Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I suppose I was just someone you could cry on whenever you needed support.


A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I was a passionate lover who loved you with all his heart.


A man under cover but you tore me apart
But you broke me by hiding your true feelings, and it hurt me deeply.


Ooh, ooh, now I've found a real love
Now I have found true love, and I am not willing to settle for anything less.


You'll never fool me again
You won't be able to deceive me again.


Maybe next year, we'll give it to someone
Perhaps in the coming year, we will find someone whom we can give our heart and love to.


So long!
Goodbye!




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Dam Smyers, George Michael, Jason Boyd, Jason Quenneville, Jason Paul Boyd, Jessie Dillon, Jordan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, Kevin Mendiola, Kevin A. Mendiola, Max Martin, Oscar Holder, Shay Mooney

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