Last Christmas
Knightsbridge 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
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, special
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 her 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 undercover but you tore me apart
Maybe next year, I'll give it to someone
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
I'll give it to someone special.

Overall Meaning

"Last Christmas" by Knightsbridge is a classic holiday tune that has captured the hearts of millions of listeners since its release in 1984. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about last Christmas, when he gave his heart to his significant other, only to have it given away the following day. The song is filled with themes of heartbreak, regret, and ultimately, finding a special someone to love.


Throughout the song, the singer seems to be struggling with his past relationship. He sings about being bitten and twice shy, and how he's keeping his distance from his ex-partner. Despite this, he still finds himself drawn to her and wonders if she recognizes him after a year has gone by. He writes a note saying "I love you," but later realizes that he was foolish to do so.


The chorus of the song is the most recognizable part, with the singer declaring that he will give his heart to someone special this year, rather than wasting it on someone who doesn't deserve it. The final verse shows that the singer has moved on and found a new love, and is now confident that he won't be fooled again.


Overall, "Last Christmas" is a heartfelt and relatable song that captures the emotions of love and heartbreak perfectly. It is a holiday classic that is sure to continue inspiring listeners for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Last year I gave you my heart


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


This year to save me from tears
This year I don't want to cry, so


I'll give it to someone special
I will give my heart to someone who will cherish it


Once bitten and twice shy
After getting hurt before, I am now cautious


I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
I try to stay away from you, but I can't help noticing 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 surprising if you don't remember me


Happy Christmas
Merry Christmas


I wrapped it up and sent it
I wrapped my heart and sent it to you


With a note saying, "I love you", I meant it
I wrote a note saying "I love you" and I meant it


Now I know what a fool I've been
Now I realize how stupid I was


But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
But I still have feelings for you, and if you kissed me now, I know I'd fall for you again


A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a crowded room with friends who look tired


I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
I'm avoiding you because you have a cold and unfeeling soul


My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
I used to think you were dependable


Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I was there for you when you needed someone to talk to


A face on a lover, with a fire in her heart
A lover who is passionate


A man undercover but you tore me apart
A man who was hiding something, but you still hurt me


Now I've found a real love
Now I have found someone who truly loves me


You'll never fool me again
You will never deceive me again


Maybe next year, I'll give it to someone
Maybe next year, I will give my heart to someone else


I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart to someone who will cherish it


Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Last year I gave you my heart


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


This year to save me from tears
This year I don't want to cry, so


I'll give it to someone
I will give my heart to someone else


I'll give it to someone special.
I will give my heart to someone who will cherish it




Writer(s): George Michael

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