Last Christmas
Hilary Duff (Holiday) 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
(whispered) Merry Christmas,
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you"
and 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]
A crowded room
Friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you
And your soul of ice
Oh my I thought you were
Someone to rely on
Me?
I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A friend to discover with a fire in her heart
A girl under cover but you tore me apart
You tore me apart, ooo-ooo
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
[chorus]
A friend to discover with a fire in her heart
A girl under cover but you tore me apart
[Spoken] Maybe next year,
I'll give it to someone
I'll give it to someone special.
The song "Last Christmas" by Hilary Duff is a cover of the original version made popular by Wham! in 1984. The song is about giving one's heart away to someone during the holidays and the pain that comes with having it returned. The first verse sets up the story, as the singer explains how they gave their heart to someone last Christmas only to have it given away the next day. The chorus shows the singer's resolve to find someone "special" this year to save them from the pain of having their heart broken again.
The second verse reveals that the singer's past relationship has left them feeling cautious and guarded. However, they still cannot help but be drawn to the person who broke their heart. The whispered words "Merry Christmas" and the admission that they still love the person show that the singer is struggling with their feelings. The bridge highlights the pain of seeing the person who broke their heart with someone else, and the realization that they were merely a shoulder to cry on. The final chorus shows that the singer has found someone new and has learned from their past mistake.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet emotions of the holiday season, as people reflect on past relationships and look to the future with both hope and trepidation. It speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the search for love that we all go through at some point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas
Refers to the previous Christmas holiday season when the events of the song took place.
I gave you my heart
I gave you my love and affection.
But the very next day, you gave it away
Soon after I gave you my heart, you rejected it.
This year
Refers to the current Christmas holiday season the singer is in.
To save me from tears
So I won't cry again this year.
I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart to someone who truly deserves and appreciates it.
Once bitten and twice shy
Because I have been hurt before, I am cautious in my approach to love.
I keep my distance
To protect myself from getting hurt again, I am keeping my distance from you.
But you still catch my eye
Despite my efforts, I am still attracted to you.
Tell me baby
Asking for clarification and understanding of the situation.
Do you recognize me?
Do you remember who I am?
Well
An introduction to an explanation of what has happened between the two people.
It's been a year
It has been one year since the events of the previous Christmas.
It doesn't surprise me
I am not shocked by how things turned out between us.
Merry Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
Wishing the person a merry Christmas, and indicating that the singer has sent a gift.
With a note saying "I love you" and meant it
Included with the gift was a note expressing love for the recipient.
Now I know what a fool I've been
The singer realizes that they were foolish to pursue this relationship in the way they did.
But if you kissed me now
Despite everything that has happened, the singer is still drawn to the other person and would be vulnerable to their affection.
I know you'd fool me again
The singer is aware that the other person has hurt them before and likely would again if given the chance.
A crowded room
The singer is in a busy place surrounded by other people.
Friends with tired eyes
The singer's friends are present, but they appear to be exhausted or worn out.
I'm hiding from you
The singer is actively trying to avoid being seen or approached by the other person.
And your soul of ice
The singer is confronted by the other person's cold and unfeeling demeanor.
Oh my I thought you were
The singer had believed that the other person was someone they could rely on or trust.
Someone to rely on
The singer had hoped to find support and comfort from the other person, but this did not happen.
Me?
The singer takes the blame for the failure of the relationship.
I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
The singer provided emotional support for the other person in a time of need.
A friend to discover with a fire in her heart
The other person was someone the singer saw as a potential romantic partner, who was passionate and exciting.
A girl under cover but you tore me apart
The other person was also secretive or hiding something, which contributed to the breakdown of the relationship.
Maybe next year, I'll give it to someone
Looking to the future, the singer hopes to find someone special to give their heart to.
I'll give it to someone special.
The singer is determined to find someone who will appreciate and cherish their love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL
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