Christmas
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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
(Merry 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
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Christmas" by British pop duo Wham! was released in 1984, and has since become an enduring Christmas classic. The song is about a failed relationship where the singer gave their heart away to someone who didn't value it. The song starts with the singer revealing that they gave their heart away to someone last Christmas, only to have it given away the next day. This year, to prevent that from happening again, they will give it to someone special. The lyrics then delve deeper into the failed relationship, with the singer admitting to being a fool, but still pining for their ex.



The song's chorus is catchy and memorable, with the line "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away" being particularly iconic. The song's popularity has endured over the years, with many covers and remixes being released.


Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
In the previous year, I gave you my heart and everything that I felt was important and special to me.


But the very next day you gave it away
However, soon after giving it to you, you gave it away which made me feel rejected and hurt.


This year, to save me from tears
To protect myself from feeling sad or upset, I will do things differently this Christmas.


I'll give it to someone special
I will give my love and affection to someone who is worthy and appreciative of it.


Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt once, I am now cautious and more wary of who I let into my life.


I keep my distance
I try to maintain a safe space between myself and others to avoid getting hurt again.


But you still catch my eye
Despite my efforts to stay away, I still notice and think about you.


Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
I wonder if you remember who I am and the love I had given you last year.


Well, it's been a year
It has been one whole year since I gave you my heart.


It doesn't surprise me
I am not shocked or taken aback by the fact that you gave my heart away.


(Merry Christmas!) I wrapped it up and sent it
Despite my past hurt and pain, I try to put aside my feelings and wish you a Merry Christmas while sending you a gift.


With a note saying, "I love you, " I meant it
I included a note that expressed my true feelings, and I hope you understand that I really did love you.


Now, I know what a fool I've been
I understand that I may have been naive and foolish in how I gave my heart to you so easily.


But if you kissed me now
Even though I might regret it later, I still hope for your love and affection.


I know you'd fool me again
I admit that I still have reservations about trusting you completely.


A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I find myself in a room full of people but don't feel connected to anyone, as they all seem tired and uninterested.


I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I am avoiding you because I see that you are cold and unfeeling, and I don't want to get hurt again.


My god, I thought you were someone to rely on
I used to depend on you and thought you were someone trustworthy and dependable.


Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I think I was nothing more than someone you used for emotional support during difficult times.


A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I am someone who is passionate and feels deeply when it comes to love.


A man under cover but you tore me apart
Despite my attempts to guard myself, you still managed to break my heart.


Now, I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
I have now discovered a true love that I believe will never deceive or hurt me like you did.


Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
Perhaps next Christmas, I will find someone who is truly deserving of my love and commitment.


I'll give it to someone special
I will only give my heart and love to someone who I truly believe is special and deserving of it.




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