Last Christmas
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Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (yeah)
Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (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? (oh)
Well, it's been a year
It doesn't surprise me (Christmas)
I wrapped it up and sent it (last Christmas)
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 (I gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (I'll give it 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 (save me from tears)
I'll give it to someone special, special (I'll give it someone special)

Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
Bum bum bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum bum

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 (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 me apart (ooh, ooh)
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)
But the very next day (very next day)
You gave it away (gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears (save me from tears)
I'll give it to someone special, special (oh, oh, oh)

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (I gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (you gave me away)
This year
To save me from tears (save me from tears)
I'll give it to someone special (I'll give it to someone (special)





Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (gave you my heart)
Bum bum bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum bum

Overall Meaning

"Last Christmas" by Chris and Bri is a heartbreakingly honest song about a failed romantic relationship during the holiday season. The lyrics convey the singer's feelings of betrayal and the bittersweet memories of a past love.


The repetitive "bum bum bum" in the song serves as a melodic background, creating a sense of nostalgia and setting the emotional tone for the lyrics that follow.


The song starts by expressing how the singer gave their heart to their partner last Christmas, but they quickly realize that their love was not reciprocated. The phrase "But the very next day you gave it away" suggests that their partner moved on and ended the relationship abruptly. This revelation leads the singer to make a decision to give their heart to someone who is truly special this year, as they don't want to experience the pain and heartbreak again.


The lyrics also indicate that the singer had previous experiences of heartbreak, mentioning being "once bitten and twice shy." Despite trying to keep their distance from their former lover, the singer admits that they still find themselves drawn to them. They question if their ex recognizes them and admit that it's not surprising if they don't, as it has been a year since they broke up. The singer also reveals that they sent their former partner a heartfelt note expressing their love last Christmas, now realizing the folly of their actions. However, they are aware that if their ex were to return and show affection, they would likely fall back into the trap of being fooled by them again.


Throughout the song, the singer finds themselves in a crowded room filled with friends who have tired eyes. They admit to hiding from their former partner, who they describe as having a "soul of ice." The line "My God, I thought you were someone to rely on" suggests the singer's disappointment and hurt, realizing that the person they trusted and depended on let them down. The singer acknowledges that they may have also played the role of a comforting shoulder to cry on for their ex.


The song ends with the affirmation of finding real love and the determination not to be fooled by their former partner again. They decide to give their heart to someone truly special, emphasizing the idea of moving on and finding happiness in a new relationship.


Overall, "Last Christmas" is a poignant song that captures the complexities of heartbreak during the holiday season and the desire to find solace and love in someone who will appreciate and cherish it.


Line by Line Meaning

Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
Repetitive instrumental tune sets the mood


Last Christmas
Referring to the previous Christmas


I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)
I wholeheartedly gave you my love and affection


But the very next day you gave it away (gave it away)
Immediately after, you disposed of my love and left me


This year
In the current year


To save me from tears
To prevent me from feeling emotional pain


I'll give it to someone special (special)
I will give my love to someone who truly deserves it


Once bitten and twice shy
Having experienced heartbreak in the past, I'm more cautious now


I keep my distance
I maintain a certain level of separation


But you still catch my eye
Despite my reservations, you still manage to capture my attention


Tell me, baby
Ask me, my dear


Do you recognize me? (oh)
Do you remember who I am?


Well, it's been a year
A whole year has passed


It doesn't surprise me (Christmas)
I'm not astonished by that, especially during the holiday season


I wrapped it up and sent it (last Christmas)
I packaged my love and sent it to you in the past Christmas


With a note saying, 'I love you'
Accompanied by a written message expressing my love for you


I meant it
I genuinely meant every word


Now I know what a fool I've been
Now I realize how foolish I have been


But if you kissed me now
However, if you were to kiss me at this moment


I know you'd fool me again
I am aware that you would deceive me once more


A crowded room
Being in a room filled with people


Friends with tired eyes
Friends who appear weary and exhausted


I'm hiding from you
I am concealing myself from you


And your soul of ice
Referring to your cold and unfeeling nature


My God, I thought you were
My goodness, I believed you were


Someone to rely on (someone to rely on)
Someone I could depend on


Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
As for me, I suppose I served as a support for you to lean on in times of sadness


A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A lover whose face shows passion and enthusiasm


A man undercover but you tore me apart (ooh, ooh)
A man who concealed his true intentions, but you shattered me emotionally


Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
Now that I have found genuine love, you will never be able to deceive me again


But the very next day (very next day)
However, immediately after


You gave it away (gave it away)
You gave my love away and discarded it


This year
In this present year


To save me from tears (save me from tears)
To prevent me from experiencing sorrow


I'll give it to someone special, special (oh, oh, oh)
I will give my love to someone truly deserving, someone extraordinary


You gave me away
You disposed of me


I'll give it to someone special
I will now offer my love to someone who truly appreciates it


Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (gave you my heart)
Recurring instrumental tune signifies the emotions conveyed through the song


Bum bum bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum bum
Repeating instrumental tune continues to create the song's atmosphere




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

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