Last Christmas
Rapp Allstars & Leroy Daniels Lyrics
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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
But you still catch my eye
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me?
Well
It's been a year
It doesn't surprise me
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
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore him apart
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
I'll give it to someone special.
The song "Last Christmas" by Rapp Allstars & Leroy Daniels tells the story of a person who gave their heart to someone they loved last Christmas, only to have it broken the very next day as their partner gave it away. The singer admits they were foolish, but they still can't help but think of their former partner. The song's chorus reveals that this year, the singer will give their heart to someone special to save themselves from the pain and tears they experienced the previous year.
The verses of the song elaborate on the singer's feelings: they're still drawn to their former partner but also filled with bitterness and a sense of betrayal. The use of the imagery of a "face on a lover with a fire in his heart" and the phrase "a man under cover" suggests that the singer's former partner may have been hiding something or was not who they seemed to be. The ending of the song with "Maybe next year I'll give it to someone/ I'll give it to someone special" suggests hope for the future and the possibility of finding real love.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas
Referring to a past Christmas
I gave you my heart
I gave you all my love and trust
But the very next day you gave it away
You broke my heart and gave my love away without any care
This year
Referring to the current year
To save me from tears
To prevent myself from getting hurt again
I'll give it to someone special
I'll give my love to someone who is worthy of it and will treasure it
Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt before, I am now cautious and hesitant
I keep my distance
I am avoiding getting too close to you to protect myself
But you still catch my eye
Even though I'm trying to avoid you, I still notice you
Tell me baby
Asking for clarification or confirmation
Do you recognize me?
Do you remember me?
Well
Introducing a conclusion
It's been a year
One year has passed since our past relationship
It doesn't surprise me
I'm not shocked that things turned out the way they did
I wrapped it up and sent it
I packaged my love and sent it to you
With a note saying 'I love you'
I expressed my love for you in a written message
I meant it
I was sincere about my feelings
Now I know what a fool I've been
I realize I made a mistake by trusting you with my heart
But if you kissed me now
If you showed me affection now
I know you'd fool me again
I am aware that you would hurt me again if given the chance
A crowded room
Being surrounded by many people
Friends with tired eyes
Friends who are exhausted or weary
I'm hiding from you
Avoiding being near you
And your soul of ice
You have a cold and emotionless personality
My god I thought you were
Expressing surprise and regret
Someone to rely on
Someone I could depend on and trust
Me?
Asking for clarification on my role or actions
I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I was there for you when you needed someone to support you emotionally
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Describing a passionate and loving person
A man under cover but you tore me apart
You deceived me and caused me emotional pain
Now I've found a real love
I have discovered a true and genuine love
you'll never fool me again
I am confident that I will not be deceived or hurt again
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
I will consider finding someone special to give my love to in the future
I'll give it to someone special.
I will give my love to someone who deserves and appreciates it
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.