Last Christmas
City Jazz Singers Lyrics
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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.
Once bitten and twice shy
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.
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special.
The song "Last Christmas" by the City Jazz Singers recounts the story of a past love that has ended in heartbreak. The singer of the song had given their heart to their lover the previous Christmas but was betrayed when their lover gave it away the very next day. This year, the singer is determined not to repeat the same mistake and will give their heart to someone special to prevent any further tears.
The first two lines of the song set the stage for a tragedy that has already taken place. The singer had given their heart to someone they loved, only to have it taken away quickly. The following lines express the singer's desire to find someone special who will not betray them.
The chorus "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" repeats the story of heartbreak and emphasizes the singer's determination to prevent future heartbreak. The second verse starts with the phrase "once bitten, twice shy," which indicates that the singer is now more cautious in their relationships. They may still be attracted to their past love, but they are trying to keep their distance.
In conclusion, "Last Christmas" by the City Jazz Singers is a sentimental song about a past love that ended in heartbreak. The singer reflects on the past while trying to move on by finding someone special who will cherish their love. The song also serves as a reminder that heartbreak is a universal struggle that many people experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas
Referring to the previous Christmas
I gave you my heart
I gave you everything I had, including my love
But the very next day you gave it away.
You left me suddenly without any explanation
This year
The current year that I am in
To save me from tears
So that I don't cry or get hurt again
I'll give it to someone special.
I will give my love to someone who is deserving and who will not hurt me
Once bitten and twice shy
I have been hurt before and I am now very cautious
I keep my distance
I am trying to protect myself and keep away from getting hurt again
But you still catch my eye.
Although I am trying to avoid you, I still notice you
Tell me, baby,
I am asking you a question in a gentle and endearing way
Do you recognize me?
Do you remember me from last Christmas?
Well,
uhmm..
It's been a year,
It's been a long time since we last saw each other
It doesn't surprise me
I had expected this to happen
(Merry Christmas)
Wishing you happiness and joy on this special day
I wrapped it up and sent it
I prepared a gift for you and sent it to you
With a note saying, "I love you,"
I wrote you a message expressing my love for you
I meant it
I truly felt and believed what I wrote
Now I know what a fool I've been.
I realize that I made a mistake by trusting you so easily
But if you kissed me now
If you were to show me affection again
I know you'd fool me again.
I would fall for it and trust you again, even though I know I shouldn't
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.