The Preluders were an all-female band from Germany, formed in 2003 during t… Read Full Bio ↴The Preluders were an all-female band from Germany, formed in 2003 during the third season of the international television talent show Popstars - Das Duell. Originally a quintet and later a quartet, the group eventually became a trio. After a relatively unsuccessful period since 2004 the three remaining girls disbanded amicably without any kind of media circus in fall 2006.

Last Christmas
Preluders 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

(Ohh, Ohh Baby)

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 undercover, but you tore me apart, ohh
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 (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 face on a lover with a fire in his heart (gave you my
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Christmas" by the pop group Preluders is a classic pop ballad about heartbreak and the hope of finding love again. The song begins with the singer lamenting how she had given her heart to someone she loved last Christmas, only for them to give it away the very next day. This year, to save herself from the tears and disappointment of another heartbreak, she resolves to give her heart to someone special.

The second verse reveals that the singer has been hurt before and is hesitant to trust again. She admits that the person she gave her heart to last Christmas might not even recognize her, but still, she can't help but be drawn to them. The chorus is repeated with more passion and intensity, as the singer promises to give her heart to someone who deserves it and who won't break it again.

The bridge of the song features a melancholic reflection on the singer's past relationship with the person to whom she gave her heart. She remembers feeling like she was someone to rely on, but in the end, she was left with a broken heart. However, the end of the song offers hope, as the singer realizes that she has found a real love and won't be fooled again.

Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Last Christmas, I opened up to you and gave you my heart and love

But the very next day, you gave it away
But to my shock and disappointment, you quickly ended the connection and my love felt unappreciated

This year, to save me from tears
This year, to avoid feeling sad and heartbroken again

I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart and love to someone who will cherish it and make me feel special

Once bitten and twice shy
After experiencing heartbreak before, I am cautious and hesitant to open up again

I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
I try to stay away from you, but I still find myself drawn to you

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
I wonder if you remember me or even care about me

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
It's been a long time since we've connected, so I wouldn't be surprised if you forgot about me

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

With a note saying 'I Love You', I meant it
I expressed my true feelings for you in the note and was sincere about my love for you

Now I know what a fool I've been
In hindsight, I realize I was foolish to trust you and give you my heart

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
But despite this, I still have feelings for you and know that if you showed me any affection, I would fall for it again

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room full of people, some of whom are my tired and concerned friends

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
I'm avoiding you and your cold and heartless personality

My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
I mistakenly believed that you were dependable and trustworthy

Me? I guess, I was a shoulder to cry on
I was there for you when you were vulnerable and needed someone to lean on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I was once a passionate and fiery lover

A man undercover, but you tore me apart
I tried to hide my true feelings for you, but you still hurt me deeply

Now, I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again
But now, I've found someone who truly loves and appreciates me, so you'll never be able to deceive me again

Maybe, next year
Perhaps in the future

I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my heart and love to someone who deserves it and who will make me feel special and loved in return

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