Last Christmas
Stephanie Rainey 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

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

c 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
c face on a lover with a fire in his heart
c man under cover, but you tore me apart
Oh, oh 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stephanie Rainey's song "Last Christmas" tell a story of heartbreak and resilience during the holiday season. The song begins by recounting a past Christmas where the singer gave their heart to someone, only to have it taken away the very next day. In the present year, the singer decides to protect themselves from further pain and give their heart to someone special who won't hurt them.

The lyrics express the lingering emotions and vulnerability that come with past heartbreak. The singer admits to being cautious due to previous bad experiences, but they still find themselves drawn to the person who hurt them. The singer wonders if the person even recognizes them after a year has passed since their breakup.

As the chorus repeats, the singer reflects on the foolishness of their actions last Christmas. They admit to being aware of their mistake but acknowledge that if the person were to show affection now, they would easily be fooled again. The repetition of the chorus highlights the cyclical nature of heartbreak and the struggle to break free from patterns of hurt.

In the bridge, the song describes a crowded room where the singer tries to hide from their former lover. They had once thought that person was dependable, but now they realize they were just a shoulder to cry on. The singer contrasts their past relationship with the new love they have found, declaring that they will not be fooled again.

Line by Line Meaning

Last Christmas I gave you my heart
During the previous Christmas, I gave you my love and affection

But the very next day you gave it away
However, shortly after, you discarded and rejected my love

This year, to save me from tears
To protect myself from emotional pain and distress this year

I'll give it to someone special
I will offer my love to someone who truly deserves and appreciates it

Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt in the past, I am now more cautious and hesitant

I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
I try to maintain some distance, yet you still attract my attention

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
I wonder if you even remember who I am

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
Given the time that has passed, it's not unexpected

Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
On a joyous Christmas, I carefully packaged and sent my love

With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
Accompanied by a heartfelt message expressing genuine affection

Now I know what a fool I've been
I now understand how foolish I was

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
However, if you were to deceive me with a kiss in the present, I'm aware I would fall for it once more

c crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a crowded room, I am surrounded by friends who display signs of exhaustion

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
I'm avoiding you and your cold, unforgiving nature

My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
I believed you were a reliable and dependable person

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
As for me, I suppose I acted as a support system for you to lean on

c face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I encountered someone who had a passionate love burning within them

c man under cover, but you tore me apart
This individual masked their true intentions, but ultimately caused me great emotional pain

Oh, oh now I've found a real love
Now I have discovered genuine and authentic love

You'll never fool me again
I am confident that you will never deceive me again