Last Christmas
The R&B Hitmasters Lyrics
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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
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But just don't catch my eye
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me?
Well its 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'll 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
I thought you were someone to rely on
Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
Face on her lover
With a fire in his heart
A man undercover
But she 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
The lyrics of "Last Christmas" by The R&B Hitmasters tell a heartbreaking tale of love lost and lessons learned. The singer reminisces about a past Christmas where they gave their heart to someone, only to have it broken when that person quickly moved on. The repetition of this situation from the previous year serves as a reminder of the pain and betrayal experienced. To protect themselves from further heartache, the singer resolves to give their heart to someone who truly deserves it this time.
The singer reflects on their past experiences with love and relationships, acknowledging the feeling of being cautious and guarded after being hurt before. They question whether the person they once loved even remembers them, highlighting the passage of time and the emotional impact of a past relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and regret as the singer realizes their own vulnerability and naivety in giving their heart so freely.
The narrative continues to unfold as the singer reveals the depth of their feelings for the person they once loved, expressing regret for their past actions and decisions. The vulnerability of love is juxtaposed with the fear of being hurt again, creating a sense of emotional turmoil and uncertainty. The mention of sending a gift with a heartfelt note underscores the sincerity of the singer's feelings, despite the pain of rejection.
In the final verses, the singer finds closure and resolution as they declare their newfound love and resilience. The mention of a "real love" contrasts with the past experiences of heartbreak and betrayal, showing growth and healing. The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment as the singer vows not to be fooled again, indicating a newfound strength and self-awareness in matters of the heart. Overall, "Last Christmas" encapsulates the complexity of love, loss, and resilience in the face of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
During the previous Christmas, I trusted you with my love and emotions.
But the very next day you gave it away
However, you quickly discarded my love without much thought or care.
This year, to save me from tears
To prevent myself from getting hurt or upset again,
I'll give it to someone special
I will choose to give my love to someone who truly deserves and appreciates it.
Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt in the past, I am now cautious and hesitant to trust again.
I keep my distance
I try to maintain a safe emotional distance to protect myself.
But just don't catch my eye
I hope you do not try to rekindle any feelings or connection.
Tell me baby
Please let me know,
Do you recognize me?
Do you remember who I am and the love I once offered you?
Well its been a year
It has been a year since we were together.
It doesn't surprise me
I am not shocked by your actions or lack of remorse.
I wrapped it up and sent it
I sealed my love and emotions into a package and delivered it to you.
With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
Accompanied with a message expressing my true feelings and intentions.
Now I know what a fool I've been
Looking back, I understand how naive and foolish I was to trust you.
But if you kissed me now
Despite everything, if you were to show affection towards me now,
I know you'll fool me again
I am aware that you would deceive me once more.
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
In a room full of people, friends who are worn out or weary.
I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice
I am avoiding you and your cold, unfeeling nature.
I thought you were someone to rely on
I believed you were dependable and trustworthy.
Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
In reality, I was simply available for you to lean on in times of need.
Face on her lover
Seeing the expression of happiness on her partner's face.
With a fire in his heart
Feeling passion and love within his heart.
A man undercover
A man hiding his true emotions or intentions.
But she tore me apart
However, she caused me great emotional pain and anguish.
Now I've found a real love
Now I have discovered genuine love and affection.
You'll never fool me again
I will not allow myself to be deceived or misled by you again.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: George Michael
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