1. Bang is an America… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bang.
1. Bang is an American heavy metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania formed in 1969. They released their self-titled debut in 1972 with two albums that followed, but broke up in 1974. They reunited in the 90's, with their comeback album Return to Zero being released in 1999.
2. Greek dance pop duo Bang (Paul Stevens, vocals and guitar, and Billy Adams, keyboards) scored a couple of minor singles chart entries with "You're the One" in 1989 (UK #74) and "Holding My Heart" in 1990 (US #93), both featured on the 1990 album Clockwise. The duo worked with notable genre producers Shep Pettibone and François Kevorkian.
3. American rapper from Chicago.
Last Christmas
Bang Lyrics
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I gave you my heart
But the very next day
You gave it away
This years, to save me from tears, I gave it to someone special
Last christmas
I gave you my heart
You gave it away.
This year to save me from tears,
I gave it to someone special.
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance but you still catch my eyes
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me
Well it's been a year and 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 kiss 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 years, to save me from tears, I gave it to someone special
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day
You gave it away
This years, to save me from tears, I gave it to someone special.
(Ooh!)
(Ooh my 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 undercover but you tore him apart
Maybe next year,
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
Special, someone, someone
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
Who'll give me something in return
I'll give it to someone, hold my heart and watch it burn
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
I thought you were here to stay
How can love be for a day?
I thought you were someone special, gave you my heart
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
You gave it away
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
The lyrics of "Last Christmas" by Bang begin by describing the experience of having given someone their heart the previous Christmas, only to have that person break their heart by giving it away so easily the very next day. This year, however, the singer has given their heart to someone special to avoid further heartbreak. The chorus repeats this sentiment while emphasizing the pain of last year's experience.
The second half of the song explores the aftermath of that heartbreak. The singer is still attracted to the person who broke their heart, but is trying to keep their distance. They wonder if the person recognizes them, and express regret for having been foolish enough to believe their love could be returned. Ultimately, they hope to find someone special who will love them in return, and end the cycle of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas
Referring to the previous Christmas
I gave you my heart
I gave you my love and commitment
But the very next day,
Immediately after Christmas
You gave it away.
You did not value my love and instead moved on to someone else
This year to save me from tears,
To avoid heartache and emotional pain
I gave it to someone special.
I gave my love to someone who will appreciate and reciprocate it
Once bitten and twice shy
After experiencing hurt and betrayal, I am hesitant to open up again
I keep my distance but you still catch my eyes
I try to maintain distance from you, but I cannot help being drawn to you
Tell me baby, do you recognize me
Do you remember me and the love I gave you?
Well, it's been a year and it doesn't surprise me
It has been a year since we were together, and your lack of recognition does not come as a shock
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a happy holiday season
I wrapped it up and sent it
I packaged my love and sent it to you
With a note saying 'I love you' I meant it
I expressed my love for you in the note, and I truly meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
I realize how foolish I was to give my love to someone who did not value it
But if you kiss me now, I know you'd fool me again
Despite knowing better, I am still vulnerable to your charm and love, and I fear you will hurt me again
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room full of people, but everyone looks exhausted and uninterested
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
I am avoiding you and your cold, indifferent attitude towards me
My god I thought you were someone to rely on
I had faith in you and thought you were dependable
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I was there for you when you needed comfort
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
An attractive partner with passion and love in his heart
A man undercover but you tore him apart
A man hiding his true feelings, but you hurt him deeply
Maybe next year, I'll give it to someone
In the future, I will be more careful and selective when giving my love
,I'll give it to someone special
I will give my love to someone who deserves and reciprocates it
Who'll give me something in return
I am seeking someone who will also give me love and commitment
Hold my heart and watch it burn
Love me passionately and deeply, to the point of burning desire
I thought you were here to stay
I believed our love was meant to last
How can love be for a day?
I am questioning the depth and sincerity of your love
I thought you were someone special, gave you my heart
I trusted you and gave you my all, believing you were worth it
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
In the future, I will invest my love in someone who appreciates it
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Referring back to the past Christmas when I gave you my love
You gave it away
You did not value my love and instead moved on to someone else
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
I will not let my love go to waste and will find someone who deserves it
Contributed by Chase K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.