Her film breakthrough came later in 1992 with A League of Their Own, a film about a women's baseball league during World War II. After that, she began to get frequent film roles as a comic character actress and appeared in Another Stakeout, Sleepless in Seattle, Car 54 Where Are You?, Exit to Eden, The Flintstones, I'll Do Anything, and Now and Then through 1995. She also made her Broadway debut as Rizzo in a revival of Grease.
In the 1995-1996 television season, she premiered as a daytime talk-show host on Rosie and proved an immediate success. The show vastly increased her recognition and she went on to become a major celebrity, hosting awards programs and continuing to make the occasional film.
In 1999, she lent her voice to the animated movie Tarzan and sang on the soundtrack album. That year, she also released a seasonal collection, A Rosie Christmas, on which she performed duets with various well-known performers, with the proceeds being donated to a children's charity foundation she had established. A second collection, Another Rosie Christmas, followed in 2000.
Last Christmas
Rosie O'Donnell Lyrics
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But the very next day you gave it away
And this year to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Well last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
And this year to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone
So whoa... oh ohh ohh
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me baby, do you recognise me
Well, it's been a year
It doesn't surprise me
Happy Christmas
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a letter saying I loved you
I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kiss me now
I know you'll fool me again
last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away (you gave it away)
And 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
(you gave it away)
And this year to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Special
so whoa.... ohh ohh ohhh
Noo oooh
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
face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover when you tore me apart
Ooh ooh, 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
(you gave it away)
And 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
(you gave it away)
And this year to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone (special)
I'll give it someone...
Special
So whoa whoa whoa
Ohh ohh ohh ohh
Noo oooh
Guilty feet, they got no rhythm
Guilty feet, they got no rhythm
No no
Ooh ooh
Now I've found a real love
You'll never fool me again
No no
Someone
So whoa whoa whoa
Ohh no no no
No oooh
Ooh ba ba na
Ba ba ba ooh no
Ba ba ooh no
Ba ba ooh no
Ooh ooh
Yeah yeah
The song "Last Christmas" by Rosie O'Donnell is a cover of Wham!'s original version. The song is about a past relationship in which the singer gave their heart to their significant other, but it was quickly given away the very next day. This Christmas, the singer plans to give their heart to someone special to avoid this heartbreak again. The singer reflects on their past relationship and acknowledges their own naivety and foolishness in believing they were in a loving relationship.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is cautious but hopeful. They continue to keep their distance and hide from their ex-lover, but they still catch their eye. The singer recognizes that they were once someone that their ex turned to for comfort, but they will not let their guard down again. The chorus repeats the same words to emphasize the importance of giving their heart to someone deserving of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Last year, I gave you my love and affection.
But the very next day you gave it away
However, you rejected me and broke my heart immediately.
And this year to save me from tears
This year, to prevent myself from being hurt and sad,
I'll give it to someone special
I will give my heart to someone who truly deserves and appreciates it.
Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt once, I'm cautious and hesitant to trust and love again.
I keep my distance
I try to stay away from you and avoid any romantic involvement.
But you still catch my eye
However, I can't help but notice you and be drawn to you.
Tell me baby, do you recognise me
Hey, do you remember me? We were together last Christmas.
Well, it's been a year
It's been 12 months since we broke up.
It doesn't surprise me
I'm not shocked that you moved on and forgot about me so easily.
Happy Christmas
Merry Christmas!
I wrapped it up and sent it
I carefully packaged my love and sent it to you.
With a letter saying I loved you
I expressed my sincere feelings and emotions in a letter.
I meant it
My love for you was genuine and heartfelt.
Now I know what a fool I've been
In retrospect, I realize that I made a mistake and was foolish to trust you with my heart.
But if you kiss me now
However, if you kiss me now and show me some affection,
I know you'll fool me again
I'm aware that you'll deceive me and break my heart one more time.
A crowded room
I'm in a place filled with people around me.
Friends with tired eyes
My friends who are sleepy and weary.
I'm hiding from you
I'm avoiding you and hiding from your presence.
And your soul of ice
Your heart is cold and unfeeling.
My God I thought you were someone to rely on
I trusted you and thought that you were dependable and trustworthy.
Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
However, I was just someone you used to vent your emotions and feelings to.
Face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I see someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about love.
A man under cover when you tore me apart
A man who was hiding his true identity when you broke my heart.
Ooh ooh, now I've found a real love
But now, I've discovered a genuine and authentic love.
You'll never fool me again
I'm confident that you won't deceive me or hurt me again.
Guilty feet, they got no rhythm
My guilty feet can't move in sync with your rhythm.
No no
No, that's not going to happen again.
Someone
There is someone else who will appreciate and reciprocate my love.
Special
That person is truly special to me.
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