Last Christmas
KITCHEN - Wham! 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 (you gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (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
(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 (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
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special, oh)
Oh, my baby
(Ooh)
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, ooh
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 (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) you gave it away (me away)
This year (ohh), to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you my 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 (special, someone)
(Someone)
The song "Last Christmas" by Wham! tells a bittersweet story of heartbreak, longing, and the hope for a new love. The lyrics depict a narrator who gave their heart to someone on Christmas but had it given away the very next day. The following year, as an attempt to save themselves from further tears, the singer vows to give their heart to someone else who is special.
The first verse sets the stage of the heartbreaking situation where the singer gave their heart to someone on "last Christmas" but had it given away the next day. The repetition of this line emphasizes the suddenness and pain of the heartbreak. They then express their intention to protect themselves from further pain by giving their heart to someone special this year.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the past year, acknowledging their emotional wounds. They mention being cautious and distant, yet still feeling drawn to the person who broke their heart. They wonder whether the other person recognizes them and express the belief that they would be fooled into falling for them again if they were kissed.
The chorus repeats the main sentiment of the song, reinforcing the singer's decision to give their heart to someone special this year instead. It expresses the hope for a fresh start and finding genuine love.
The bridge introduces the idea of a crowded room filled with friends with tired eyes, suggesting a sense of weariness and emotional exhaustion. The singer admits to hiding from the person who broke their heart, describing them as having a "soul of ice." They express their disappointment and surprise that the person they relied on turned out to be unreliable. The singer realizes that they were merely a shoulder to cry on for the other person.
The final chorus repeats the longing for a new love, hoping to find someone special who won't deceive them. The song ends with a glimmer of hope, suggesting that maybe next year the singer will find someone truly special to give their heart to.
Overall, "Last Christmas" explores the theme of heartbreak and the desire to find love that won't lead to further pain. It captures the vulnerability, longing, and hope that often accompany romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
During the previous Christmas, I gave you my whole-hearted love and affection
But the very next day you gave it away
However, immediately after, you discarded my love without any consideration
This year, to save me from tears
In order to protect myself from sadness and disappointment this year
I'll give it to someone special
I will offer my love and devotion to someone who deserves it
Once bitten and twice shy
Having experienced pain and betrayal in the past, I am now cautious
I keep my distance
I maintain a safe emotional distance from you
But you still catch my eye
Despite my attempts to detach, you still attract my attention
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
I wonder if you even remember who I am
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
Considering it has been a year, it doesn't astonish me
(Happy Christmas) I wrapped it up and sent it
(Merry Christmas) I carefully packaged my love and sent it to you
With a note saying, 'I love you,' I meant it
Accompanied by a heartfelt message expressing my sincere affection
Now, I know what a fool I've been
Now, I understand how foolish I have been
But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
However, if you were to kiss me now, I am aware you would deceive me once more
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room filled with people, surrounded by friends who seem exhausted
I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I am deliberately avoiding you and your cold-heartedness
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Oh my goodness, I believed you were someone dependable
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
As for me? I suppose I played the role of a comforting presence during your times of sadness
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
The appearance of someone deeply passionate and in love
A man under cover but you tore me apart
A man keeping his true emotions hidden, yet you ripped me to pieces
Now, I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
Now, I have discovered genuine love, and you will never deceive me again
Face on a lover with a fire in his heart
The countenance of a partner with intense passion
A man under cover but you tore him apart
A man concealing his true emotions, but you destroyed his spirit
Maybe next year, I'll give it to someone
Perhaps in the coming year, I will give my love to someone else
I'll give it to someone special
I will offer my love to an extraordinary and deserving individual
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: George Michael
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Эмине Курсеитова
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 (you gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (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
(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 (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
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Oh oh, oh my baby
Ooh ooh-ooh
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, ooh ooh
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 (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 me away)
This year, to save me from tears (oh)
I'll give it to someone special (special)
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This song has been my favorite for years. Basically ever since I first heard it. There hasn't been a year where I've not played this song. Currently christmas doesn't feel the same but this song holds so much nostalgia so it helps bring that christmas joy :)
TheLaziestGamer
That's rough buddy.
Dee Gorman
this song makes me love Christmas even more am i right ?
Me
Agree
Ava
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