Last Christmas
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley Lyrics
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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
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
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 under cover but you tore me apart
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
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 face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore him apart
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
I'll give it to someone special
"Last Christmas" is a song by George Michael, originally released in 1984 as a single by the English pop duo Wham! The lyrics describe a failed relationship where the singer gave his heart to someone, only for them to break it soon after. The chorus finds the singer attempting to heal from the heartbreak by vowing to give his heart to someone special this year, in order to save himself from suffering again.
The lyrics are introspective and vulnerable, as the singer reflects on the pain of lost love and his desire to find someone who won't let him down. The lines "Once bitten and twice shy / I keep my distance / But you still catch my eye" convey a reluctance to open himself up to the possibility of heartbreak again, while also acknowledging that he's still drawn to the person who hurt him.
The chorus is both melancholy and hopeful, as the singer acknowledges the pain of lost love while also expressing a determination to find someone who will appreciate his heart. The repetition of the chorus in both the beginning and end of the song emphasizes the message of hope, implying that the singer has moved on from his past heartbreak and found the strength to start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Last Christmas, I gave you my deepest feelings and emotions
But the very next day you gave it away
But shortly after, you disregarded and abandoned my feelings
This year, to save me from tears
This year, to protect myself from being hurt again
I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart to someone deserving of my love and affection
Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt before, I am hesitant and cautious
I keep my distance
I try to avoid getting too close to you
But you still catch my eye
But I am still drawn to you despite my reservations
Tell me baby
Can you remember who I am?
Do you recognize me?
Have you forgotten who I am?
Well, it's been a year
It's been a long time since we last spoke
It doesn't surprise me
I am not shocked that you have moved on
I wrapped it up and sent it
I tried to show my love by giving you my heart
With a note saying 'I love you' I meant it
I truly meant the words of love that I wrote to you
Now I know what a fool I've been
I realize that I was foolish to trust you with my heart
But if you kissed me now
But if you tried to rekindle our relationship now
I know you'd fool me again
I am aware that you would deceive me once more
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room full of people, surrounded by friends who are also worn out from fatigue and heartache
I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I am trying to avoid you, and your cold and emotionless heart
My god I thought you were someone to rely on,
I had faith that you were dependable and trustworthy
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
For you, I was just someone to lean on during times of hardship
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Someone in love with a passion and fierce determination
A man under cover but you tore me apart
Someone who was hiding their true feelings, but you destroyed them anyway
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
Now that I have found true love, you will never be able to deceive me again
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
Perhaps in the future, I will give my heart to someone
I'll give it to someone special
But only to someone who deserves it and will cherish it
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Michael
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