Last Christmas
The Santa Clauses - Cast Lyrics
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Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (gave it away)
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby
Do you recognize me? (oh)
Well, it's been a year
It doesn't surprise me (Christmas)
I wrapped it up and sent it (last Christmas)
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 (I gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (I'll give it 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 (save me from tears)
I'll give it to someone special, special (I'll give it someone special)
Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
Bum bum bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum bum
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 (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 undercover but 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 (gave you my heart)
But the very next day (very next day)
You gave it away (gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears (save me from tears)
I'll give it to someone special, special (oh, oh, oh)
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (I gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (you gave me away)
This year
To save me from tears (save me from tears)
I'll give it to someone special (I'll give it to someone (special)
Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (gave you my heart)
Bum bum bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum bum
The song "Last Christmas" by The Santa Clauses - Cast tells a story of heartbreak and reflection during the holiday season.
The first verse sets the scene of the previous Christmas, where the singer gave their heart to someone they loved. However, the very next day, that person ended up giving it away, causing immense pain. This year, to protect themselves from further heartache, the singer decides to give their heart to someone special, hoping for a different outcome.
The lyrics continue to reveal that the singer is cautious and guarded due to past experiences. Although they try to keep their distance, their eyes are still drawn to the person who broke their heart. They wonder if that person even recognizes them anymore, as it has been a year since their painful breakup. The singer even admits that they became a fool in love but, despite knowing this, they confess that if the person were to kiss them again, they would be easily fooled once more.
The chorus is repeated twice, highlighting the giving of the heart last Christmas and the decision to give it to someone special this year, in order to avoid tears and pain. The repetition emphasizes the significance of this act and the hope for a better outcome.
In the final verse, the lyrics describe a crowded room filled with tired-eyed friends. The singer confesses that they are hiding from the person who broke their heart, describing them as having a soul of ice. The singer had once believed this person could be relied upon, serving as a shoulder to cry on. However, they were left shattered when their love interest turned out to be a man "undercover" who tore them apart emotionally. The singer concludes with the revelation that they have found real love elsewhere, asserting that this time, they will not be fooled again.
Overall, "Last Christmas" is a song about heartbreak, self-reflection, and the journey towards finding a love that is genuine and will not lead to further pain and tears. It explores the emotions and vulnerability experienced during the holiday season, making it a relatable and moving anthem for those who have experienced heartbreak themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
Repetitive melody that sets the tone of the song
Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (yeah)
Continuation of the repetitive melody
Last Christmas
Referring to the previous Christmas that just passed
I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)
I offered you all my love and affection
But the very next day you gave it away (gave it away)
Immediately after, you threw away my love and disregarded it
This year
In the upcoming year
To save me from tears
In order to prevent myself from being heartbroken
I'll give it to someone special (special)
I will give my heart to someone who truly appreciates and deserves it
Once bitten and twice shy
After being hurt before, I'm cautious and hesitant
I keep my distance
I maintain a safe emotional distance
But you still catch my eye
However, you still manage to grab my attention
Tell me, baby
Addressing the person I'm singing to
Do you recognize me? (oh)
Do you remember who I am?
Well, it's been a year
It has been a whole year since we last interacted
It doesn't surprise me (Christmas)
I'm not shocked by the fact that it is Christmas time again
I wrapped it up and sent it (last Christmas)
I packed my love and sent it to you as a gift last Christmas
With a note saying, 'I love you'
Accompanied by a message expressing my love for you
I meant it
I genuinely meant every word I wrote
Now I know what a fool I've been
In hindsight, I realize how foolish I have been
But if you kissed me now
However, if you were to kiss me at this moment
I know you'd fool me again
I am aware that you would deceive me once more
A crowded room
A space filled with many people
Friends with tired eyes
My friends who appear exhausted
I'm hiding from you
I am intentionally avoiding your presence
And your soul of ice
Referring to the person's cold and unfeeling nature
My God, I thought you were
Expressing surprise or disappointment
Someone to rely on (someone to rely on)
I believed you were dependable and trustworthy
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
I realize that all I served as was a comforting presence to lean on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A passionate lover whose emotions burn intensely
A man undercover but you tore me apart (ooh, ooh)
A person who concealed their true intentions, but ended up causing me great emotional pain
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
Now that I have discovered genuine love, I am confident that I won't be deceived again
But the very next day (very next day)
However, immediately after
You gave it away (gave it away)
You discarded my heart and disregarded it once more
This year
In the present year
To save me from tears (save me from tears)
In order to protect myself from emotional pain and sorrow
I'll give it to someone special, special (oh, oh, oh)
I will offer my heart to someone exceptionally deserving and significant
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Continuation of the repetitive melody
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Continuation of the repetitive melody
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Written by: George Michael
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