Mark Forster is a German singer-songwriter. He was born on January 11, 1984… Read Full Bio ↴Mark Forster is a German singer-songwriter. He was born on January 11, 1984 in Winnweiler (near Kaiserslautern) Germany. He was signed to the record label Four Music in 2010. His album discography comprises:
- Karton (June 1, 2012)
- Bauch und Kopf (2014) - which featured the highly successful "Au Revoir"
- Tape (2016)

Mark's mother is Polish and Mark
is fluent in Polish, but as Mark admits he speaks Polish "like a very polite 11 year old".

Last Christmas
Mark Forster 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

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

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
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

"Ok, jetzt noch einmal alle zusammen"

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mark Forster's song "Last Christmas" depict a story of heartbreak and resilience during the holiday season. The singer reflects on the events of the previous year, where he gave his heart to someone but had it quickly taken away. He acknowledges that he was once bitten and twice shy, causing him to keep his distance from love. However, despite his efforts to move on, he still finds himself captivated by this person. He wonders if they even recognize him after a year has passed, but he admits that their lack of recognition does not surprise him.

During Christmas, the singer wraps up his heart and sends it to his past love, accompanied by a note expressing his love. He realizes the foolishness of his actions and acknowledges that if this person were to kiss him again, he would be fooled once more. The repetition of giving his heart on last Christmas symbolizes the cycle of vulnerability and pain he experienced.

In a crowded room filled with tired-eyed friends, the singer hides from his past love, describing them as having a soul of ice. He had believed that this person was dependable and someone to rely on, but now he realizes that he was merely a shoulder to cry on. Amidst the heartbreak, the chorus introduces a sense of hope and growth as the singer declares he has found real love and will no longer be fooled.

The final repetition of giving his heart "to someone special" emphasizes the singer's determination to find someone who truly appreciates and values his love. The song ends with a note of unity as the lyrics are repeated in German, suggesting that everyone should come together and sing out the message of resilience during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas
Referring to the previous year's Christmas

I gave you my heart
I gave you my love and trust

But the very next day you gave it away
But you quickly discarded and rejected it

This year, to save me from tears
In order to protect myself from getting hurt

I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my love and trust to someone worthy

Once bitten and twice shy
Having been hurt before, I am now cautious

I keep my distance
I maintain a safe emotional distance

But you still catch my eye
But you still attract my attention

Tell me, baby
Ask me, my dear

Do you recognize me?
Do you remember who I am?

Well
Well, you see