Last Christmas
Johnny Orlando Lyrics


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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
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

(Yea Yea Yea) 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

Instrumental

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
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

Overall Meaning

The song Last Christmas by Johnny Orlando is a cover of the original song performed by the legendary 80s pop group, Wham!. The song is a classic Christmas themed ballad, with a heartwarming message of love and longing. The lyrics are centered around a failed relationship, where the singer gave their heart to their loved one on Christmas, only for it to be given away the very next day. This year, the singer is careful not to fall for the same mistake and promises to give their heart to someone special who won't hurt them again.


The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer reminisces about the past Christmas where they gave their heart to their lover only for it to be thrown away the very next day. This year, the singer is wiser and won't let themselves be vulnerable to such heartbreak again. In the second verse, the singer talks about how despite the heartbreak their lover caused, they are still drawn to them. They wonder if their lover recognizes them, and if they would be fooled again if kissed. The chorus repeats the same message of the singer's promise to give their heart to someone special this year.


The bridge of the song provides insight into the aftermath of the failed relationship. The singer talks about how the lover tore them apart, leaving them to seek solace from friends with tired eyes. They thought their lover was someone reliable, but instead they were left to be a shoulder to cry on. The final verse ties the song together, stating that the singer has found real love and is no longer being fooled by their ex-lover. They look forward to giving their heart to someone special next year.


Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
On the last Christmas, I presented my heart to you as a gift.


But the very next day you gave it away
However, you gave it away to someone else on the very next day.


This year, to save me from tears
To avoid feeling sad and crying, I have decided to do something different this year.


I'll give it to someone special
I will present my heart to a very special person this year.


Once bitten and twice shy
I am now cautious because I have been hurt in the past.


I keep my distance
I maintain a safe distance from you.


But you still catch my eye
However, I still find myself drawn towards you.


Tell me, baby
Can you please tell me, my dear?


Do you recognize me?
Do you still remember me?


Well, it′s been a year
It has been one year since we last saw each other.


(Yea Yea Yea) I wrapped it up and sent it
Yes, I carefully wrapped my heart and sent it.


With a note saying, "I love you, " I meant it
I included a message with the gift expressing my love, and I truly meant it.


Now, I know what a fool I've been
Looking back, I realize that I was foolish in giving my heart to you before.


But if you kissed me now
However, if you were to kiss me now...


I know you′d fool me again
I am aware that you have the power to deceive me again.


A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room full of people, with many looking tired and worn out.


I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I am trying to avoid you, with your cold and unkind personality.


My god, I thought you were someone to rely on
Oh my goodness, I really believed that I could depend on you.


Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
And as for me, I suppose I was just someone to comfort and console you.


A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I have found a new love, with a passionate heart and a beautiful face.


A man undercover but you tore me apart
You pretended to be someone else, and in doing so, you broke my heart.


Now, I′ve found a real love you'll never fool me again
I have now discovered true love, and I am confident that you will never be able to deceive me again.


Maybe next year I′ll give it to someone
Perhaps next year, I will present my heart as a gift to someone else.


I'll give it to someone special
And that person will truly be someone special to me.




Writer(s): George Michael

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@rawry2229

BABY JOHNNY NO STOP THIS IS SO CUTE

@Millarae03

I agree!😌

@Dylan_lee2005

Same

@darkrosee8490

ikr

@Aaron-hv1um

This is true

@zaytim4554

He’s mine but agree😍❤️

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@kylachee

something abt this literally broke my heart

@soukainaayouche3488

Same

@johnnyosingslovebot

Maybe the fact that there are old photos of him and his grandma that recently passed away 💔? I can feel how he's feeling

@sarahvalenzuela2814

@@soukainaayouche3488 I can feel how's he feeling because I lost my grandma and grandpa so I know how's he feels like

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