Last Christmas
Michael George Lyrics

Last Christmas
Referring to the last Christmas, which was the time when the singer gave their heart to the recipient of the song

I gave you my heart
The singer gifted their heart to the recipient, likely a metaphorical reference to their love

But the very next day you gave it away
Shortly after the singer gave their heart to the recipient, the recipient metaphorically gave it away, indicating a lack of mutual love

This year
The upcoming Christmas after the events of the previous year, where the artist gave their heart to someone who did not reciprocate their love

To save me from tears
The artist wants to avoid getting emotionally hurt by giving their love to someone who won't appreciate it

I'll give it to someone special
The singer will give their heart to someone who is deserving of their love and attention

Once bitten and twice shy
The singer has been hurt before and is now hesitant to put themselves in a similar situation

I keep my distance
To avoid feeling hurt again, the artist keeps their guard up and avoids getting too close to people

But you still catch my eye
Despite their reservations, the artist still finds themselves attracted to the recipient

Tell me baby
The artist addresses the recipient, likely to ask if they remember the events of the previous Christmas

Do you recognize me?
The singer questions if the recipient remembers them, possibly hinting at a lack of communication since the last Christmas

Well, it's been a year
The artist acknowledges that a year has passed since the events of the previous Christmas

It doesn't surprise me (Happy Christmas)
The singer isn't surprised by the lack of contact between themselves and the recipient, but still wishes them a Merry Christmas

I wrapped it up and sent it
The singer wrapped up their heart and sent it as a gift to the recipient, potentially symbolizing their emotional openness

With a note saying "I love you"
The singer included a note along with their heart, expressing their feelings of love towards the recipient

I meant it
The artist truly meant the words they wrote in the note and the feelings they expressed

Now I know what a fool I've been
The artist realizes that they were foolish to give their heart to someone who did not feel the same way about them

But if you kissed me now
Despite feeling foolish, the singer still has feelings for the recipient and suggests that they could be swayed if they were to show affection

I know you'd fool me again
The singer acknowledges the possibility of being disappointed again, but still finds themselves willing to take that risk

A crowded room
The artist finds themselves in a room full of people, potentially including the recipient

Friends with tired eyes
The people in the room look tired or worn out, potentially indicating a lack of merriment or happiness

I'm hiding from you
The artist is avoiding being seen by the recipient, possibly due to feelings of embarrassment or anxiety

And your soul of ice
The singer describes the recipient as having a cold or unfeeling nature, potentially referencing their lack of reciprocated love

My god I thought you were
The artist expresses their prior belief that the recipient was someone they could rely on and trust

Someone to rely on
The singer believed that the recipient was dependable and trustworthy, indicating their disappointment when this turned out not to be true

I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
The singer may have acted as an emotional support to the recipient in the past, but received nothing in return

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
The singer describes themselves as someone with strong passionate feelings towards their love interest

A man under cover but you tore me apart
The recipient caused the artist to feel emotionally damaged or hurt, possibly by not reciprocating their love

Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
The artist claims to have found someone who truly loves them, indicating a newfound confidence in their ability to find love

Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
The singer suggests that perhaps next year they will give their heart to someone new, potentially hinting at the idea of moving on

I'll give it to someone special
The singer affirms their intention to only give their heart to someone who truly deserves it and is capable of returning their love