Last Christmas
Indiekören Lyrics

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Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me?
It's been a year
It doesn't surprise me

Happy 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 hide from you
And your soul of ice
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

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye

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

Last christmas

I gave you my heart
But the very next day

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Christmas," by Indiekören, is a classic Christmas-themed pop song, but with a twist. The lyrics describe a past relationship where the singer gave their heart to their significant other, only to have it broken. The singer explains that they still have feelings for their ex, but they are trying to keep their distance. The chorus repeats the theme of the singer giving their heart away, but this time they promise to give it to someone special, rather than just giving it away to someone who doesn't appreciate it. The lyrics reveal the complicated emotions that can arise during the holiday season, as one is forced to encounter past relationships and memories.

The song's opening lines "Once bitten and twice shy, I keep my distance," set the tone for the song's theme of heartbreak and disappointment. The singer describes hiding from their former lover in a crowded room, indicating a sense of anxiety and discomfort around their ex. The lyrics go on to reveal the singer's feelings of betrayal, saying that they thought their ex was someone to rely on, but they were ultimately let down. The chorus repeats the phrase "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away," creating a sense of repetition and emphasizing the pain of the singer.

Overall, the song speaks to the complicated emotions that can arise during the holiday season, particularly surrounding past relationships. While the lyrics express a feeling of heartbreak and disappointment, the singer also acknowledges the possibility of finding love in the future, promising to give their heart to someone special this year.

Line by Line Meaning

Once bitten and twice shy
I have been hurt before and am hesitant to trust again

I keep my distance
I try to avoid getting too close to you

But you still catch my eye
Despite my attempts not to, I am still drawn to you

Tell me baby
I want to know

Do you recognize me?
Do you remember who I am?

It's been a year
It has been a year since we last saw each other

It doesn't surprise me
It is not unexpected

Happy christmas
Merry Christmas

I wrapped it up and sent it
I packaged it and mailed it

With a note saying "I love you"
I included a message expressing my love for you

I meant it
It was sincere