Last Christmas
KIDZ BOP Kids (Holiday) 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 (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
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
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 kiss 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 (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)
A face on another with a fire in his heart (a fire in his heart)
A friend undercover but you tore him apart (you tore him apart)
Maybe next year (next year)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
Special, someone (someone)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
(Who'll give me something in return)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
(Hold my heart and watch it burn)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
You gave it away
"Last Christmas" is a song about a person who gave their heart to their lover on Christmas, but that person gave it away the very next day. After a year, the singer wants to give their heart to someone special to avoid getting hurt again. The lyrics describe the singer's regret for trusting their former lover and their hope to find someone who will reciprocate their love.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "Last Christmas I gave you my heart," emphasizing the singer's vulnerability and the significance of that moment. The line, "But if you kiss me now I know you'd fool me again," illustrates how the singer is still vulnerable to their past love's charm, even though they know they will only get hurt again. The song acknowledges the emotional risks of putting oneself out there in a relationship, but also celebrates the hope and excitement of finding love.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart last Christmas
But the very next day you gave it away
But you gave it away the very next day
This year, to save me from tears
So this year, I'll give it to someone special to avoid getting hurt
I'll give it to someone special (special)
I'm going to give it to someone who is special (special)
Once bitten and twice shy
I've been hurt before, so I'm now cautious
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
I try to stay away but I can't help but notice you
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
Hey, do you remember me?
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
It's been a year, so it's not shocking that you may not remember me
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
Merry Christmas, I wrapped up and sent my heart
With a note saying, "I love you" I meant it
The note said 'I love you' and I truly meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
I realize now that I've been foolish
But if you kiss me now I know you'd fool me again
But if you kissed me now, I know I'd fall for you again
A face on another with a fire in his heart (a fire in his heart)
I see a new face with passion and enthusiasm (a fire in his heart)
A friend undercover but you tore him apart (you tore him apart)
He was pretending to be my friend, but you ruined it (you tore him apart)
Maybe next year (next year)
Perhaps next year,
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart to someone who is special
Special, someone (someone)
Someone who is special (someone)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
I will give my heart to someone special
(Who'll give me something in return)
(Someone who'll give me something back)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
I will give my heart to someone
(Hold my heart and watch it burn)
(But please be careful with it, I don't want it to get broken)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
I will give my heart to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart last Christmas
You gave it away
You gave it away
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Michael
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