This Christmas
Mario Biondi Lyrics

Last Christmas
Referring to the previous Christmas, in which the singer gave their heart to a person who ultimately rejected it

I gave you my heart
The singer metaphorically gave their love and affection to the person they were involved with

But the very next day you gave it away
The person the singer was involved with quickly moved on from the relationship and broke the singer's heart

This year
Referring to the current Christmas season

To save me from tears
To avoid emotional pain and heartbreak

I'll give it to someone special
The singer will give their love and affection to someone who will appreciate and reciprocate it

Once bitten and twice shy
The singer has been hurt before and is now cautious and hesitant to get involved in a new relationship

I keep my distance
The singer is keeping a physical and emotional distance from the person they were previously involved with

But you still catch my eye
Despite the distance, the singer is still attracted to the person they were involved with

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
The singer is questioning whether the person they were involved with still remembers them

Well it's been a year
Referring to the time that has passed since the previous Christmas

It doesn't surprise me
The singer is not surprised that the person they were involved with has moved on

I wrapped it up and sent it, with a note saying I love you
The singer sent a gift to the person they were involved with as a symbol of their love and affection

I meant it
The singer genuinely meant the message of love that they sent with the gift

Now I know what a fool I've been
The singer realizes that they were foolish to give their heart to someone who did not value it

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
Although the singer knows that the person they were involved with would likely hurt them again, they are still tempted by them

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
The singer is surrounded by people but still feels alone and weary

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
The singer is trying to avoid the person they were previously involved with and their cold, unfeeling demeanor

My god I thought you were someone to rely on
The singer once trusted and depended on the person they were involved with

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
The singer provided emotional support for the person they were involved with, but ultimately it was not reciprocated

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Referring to the new love interest, who is passionate and fully invested in the relationship

A man under cover but you tore me apart
Referring to the previous love interest, who hid their true feelings and ultimately caused the singer pain

Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
The singer has now found a genuine and reciprocated love which will not be easily broken