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

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
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
This year, to save me from tears
I′ll give it to someone special

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 me apart
Maybe this year, maybe this year
I′ll give it to someone 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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fuslie's song "Last Christmas" narrate the story of a person reflecting on their previous Christmas, in which they gave their heart to someone only to have it broken. The singer is determined not to repeat the same mistake this year and instead gives their heart to someone special to save them from tears. The song is essentially a recounting of a bittersweet Christmas romance.


The opening line of the song, "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart," is instantly recognizable and has become an iconic line in the world of Christmas songs. However, as we delve deeper into the lyrics, we realize that the singer is actually singing about a lost love who broke their heart. This theme of heartbreak is handled beautifully and captures the essence of the holiday season, which can be a difficult time for those who have experienced a loss. This is particularly felt in the line, "I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice," which contrasts the warmth of the season with the coldness of a broken relationship.


The song's upbeat tempo is juxtaposed with the melancholy lyrics, giving the song a unique quality. "Last Christmas" is a song that has managed to find the balance between sweetness and sadness, capturing the essence of the holiday season without becoming too sentimental. In summary, the song provides a relatable message about heartbreak and moving on during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
I gave you all of me last year during the holiday season.


But the very next day, you gave it away
But you didn't hold on to my heart for very long before you gave it away to someone else.


This year, to save me from tears
To avoid the pain and sadness I felt last year, I'm going to make sure I give it to someone who truly deserves it this time around.


I'll give it to someone special
I'll be more careful this year and find someone who truly values my heart and deserves it.


Once bitten and twice shy
I've been hurt once before and I'm now more cautious and hesitant to give my heart away.


I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Even though I'm trying to be cautious, I still can't help but notice when you're around.


Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
I'm curious if you still remember our past relationship.


Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
I'm not surprised if you've already forgotten about me after all this time that has passed.


"Merry Christmas," I wrapped it up and sent it
I'm sending my heart to someone I care about along with my warm holiday greetings.


With a note saying, "I love you," I meant it
I'm being genuine and honest in expressing my feelings through the heartfelt message that accompanies my gift.


Now I know what a fool I've been
After reflecting on my past actions, I've come to realize that I've made some mistakes and foolish decisions.


But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
Even though I know it may not be the best decision, I still have strong feelings for you and might fall for your charms once again if you kissed me.


A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm surrounded by friends who are also tired and worn out from socializing in a busy environment.


I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I'm actively avoiding you because I know you can be cold and distant to others.


My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
I had believed that you were a dependable person that I could count on.


Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I used to be the person you came to when you needed someone to listen to you and comfort you.


A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I see a passionate and expressive lover who has deep, intense feelings for their partner.


A man undercover, but you tore me apart
I was deceived by your hidden motives and intentions, and your actions hurt me deeply.


Maybe this year, maybe this year
Perhaps this year I'll find someone who will treat me better and deserve my heart.


I'll give it to someone special
I won't waste my heart on just anyone, but instead only give it to someone who is truly special and worth it.


Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
I gave you all of me last year during the holiday season.


But the very next day, you gave it away
But you didn't hold on to my heart for very long before you gave it away to someone else.


This year, to save me from tears
To avoid the pain and sadness I felt last year, I'm going to make sure I give it to someone who truly deserves it this time around.


I'll give it to someone special
I'll be more careful this year and find someone who truly values my heart and deserves it.




Writer(s): Wham

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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!



All comments from YouTube:

@fuslie

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE IN THE COMMENTS Y'ALL ;___; i saw a bunch of y'all asking for this on Spotify and IT IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIC!

https://open.spotify.com/track/3ozEbKTJnWrCsn30lyLP38?si=7ad2ec05afe348e7

@tatychi7064

Woo! You’re so amazing 💕

@da00m

Yaaay!

@SJ-sn5zn

You actually surprised me so much with this song, It genuinely sounds beautiful. Great job, hope you had a Merry Christmas! 🎄

@Crissy4

Noice Noice

@Webanglikethat

leslie's voice sounds so disney-like , it's really comforting !! teared up ngl :(

@Luke-jn4lx

she should try this, a voice actor for disney princess :o

@shinokami0076

oh man, i was going to write it <3

@Azfaultz

There's something about Leslie's singing that just speaks to the soul absolutely amazing <3

@kurintosan

She has one of the most calm and soothing voices! Wish this was on spotify

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