Inspired by a real-life crush, the song "What I Go To School For" resulted in a popular music video starring supermodel Lorna Roberts. The parent album, charting at #2 in the UK, received middling critical reviews but became such a commercial success that it was multi-platinum certified by the RIAA. Charting placements in nations such as Austria, Ireland, and Japan spread word of the band, with their sound being compared to American pop punk acts such as Green Day and Sum 41.
November 2003 saw the release of Busted's second album, titled 'A Present For Everyone'. That album also charted at #2 in the UK. A live album, called 'A Ticket For Everyone', was released in November 2004, with the group facing inter-member tension.
The band split in January 2005 after Charlie decided to focus on his rock band Fightstar. Matt went on to release a solo album and has since become a television presenter with his wife. James founded the short-lived band Son Of Dork before focusing on songwriting.
The band reformed in 2013 without Charlie to make a supergroup with McFly to create McBusted
Busted annouced on 10 November 2015 that they are to reform as a trio, including Charlie, ten years after the band originally called it quits.
Last Christmas
Busted Lyrics
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Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (I gave you my heart (2nd time only))
But the very next day you gave it away
Well this year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
I kept 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
(whispered) 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
CHORUS 2x
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
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
CHORUS x2
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart
Chorus 2x
The song 'Last Christmas' by Busted is a cover of a popular Christmas song originally released by Wham! in 1984. The song is about the lead singer's personal experience of heartbreak during the festive season. The chorus sums up the story by saying "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."
The first verse talks about how the singer was hurt in a past relationship and didn't want to make the same mistake again with the same person, but they still catch their eye. The singer then sends a heartfelt message to their ex, wrapping up their heart in a box with a note confessing their love. The verse ends with the realization that they were foolish to do so as they know the ex will only hurt them again if they fall for them.
In the second verse, the singer describes being in a crowded room with friends but still hiding from their ex who left them brokenhearted. They lament the fact that they thought the ex was someone they could rely on, and that they were a shoulder to cry on. The last line of the song talks about finally finding a real love and being happy again, saying "Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again." The singing style is emotional and sincere, with harmonies and guitar riffs strumming along with the poignant lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas
Referring to last year's holiday season
I gave you my heart (I gave you my heart (2nd time only))
I gave you all my love and affection
But the very next day you gave it away
You completely disregarded my feelings and moved on without me
Well this year
In this year's holiday season
To save me from tears
To prevent myself from feeling sad and heartbroken again
I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my love and affection to someone who truly deserves it and reciprocates my feelings
Once bitten and twice shy
I've been hurt before, so I'm being cautious now
I kept my distance
I didn't want to get too close to you and risk getting hurt again
But you still catch my eye
I'm still attracted to you despite everything
Tell me baby
I want to know
Do you recognize me?
Do you remember who I am?
Well
Anyway
It's been a year
It's been a year since we last saw each other
(whispered) Merry Christmas
Wishing you a happy holiday season
I wrapped it up and sent it
I packed up my heart and sent it to you
With a note saying "I love you"
I included a note expressing my love for you
I meant it
I was sincere and genuine
Now I know what a fool I've been
I realize now that I made a mistake and was foolish to believe you could reciprocate my feelings
But if you kissed me now
If you showed me any affection now
I know you'd fool me again
I know you would manipulate me again and hurt me even more
A crowded room
A room filled with people
Friends with tired eyes
Friends who are worn out and exhausted
I'm hiding from you
I'm avoiding you
And your soul of ice
You have a cold and emotionless personality
My god I thought you were
I believed you to be
Someone to rely on
Someone I could depend on
Me?
But I guess I was wrong
I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I realize now that you only saw me as someone to vent to
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
The appearance of someone in love with a passionate heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart
A man who was hiding his true feelings, but you broke his heart anyway
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
I have found someone who truly loves me, and I won't let anyone deceive me again
Chorus 2x
Repeating the main message of the song
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheBC313
Still love this. Matt's voice is sick.
Angelique V
best version ever from this song LOL
iiiHannahLouiseiii
James is brilliant x
t2om
Awesome!
ShillaMojafri
After watcing this video i really miss them hmm hope one day they be back and rock the world again
2010Mrsurfer
I remember watching this on tele, wow it was agesss ago!
Keyoni O'mera
What the hell... man no wonder Charlie left... that was awful...
Rhiann Craig
@shilllurvsharry they will! havnt u seen them in the year 3000!
Alan Johnson
what ... the ... hell
Sam R
a gd idea... but it jus doesnt sound rite