Lyrics
Last Christmas
Wham!
(Happy Christmas)
Ah, ah-ah
Ooh-woah
Oh-oh
[Chorus]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 (You gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (Special)
[Verse 1]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 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
[Chorus]Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away (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 (Special, oh)
Oh, oh, baby
[Verse 2]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 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
[Chorus]Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away (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 (You gave me away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (Special)
[Outro]A face-on lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you my heart)
A man undercover, but you tore him apart
Maybe next year
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
Meaning & Facts
"Last Christmas" is a timeless holiday classic by Wham!. Despite its festive title, the song is a melancholic ballad about heartbreak and betrayal during the holiday season.
Love and Betrayal
George Michael sings about giving his heart to someone "Last Christmas," only to have it rejected the very next day. The song captures the pain of seeing an ex-lover again and the resolve to move on ("This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special").
Enduring Legacy
Released in 1984, the song has become a staple of Christmas playlists worldwide. Wham! famously donated all royalties from the single to famine relief in Ethiopia, adding a layer of goodwill to its legacy.
Questions & Answers
Who wrote "Last Christmas"?
The song was written and produced entirely by George Michael.
When was it released?
It was released on December 3, 1984, as a double A-side with "Everything She Wants."
Is there a deeper meaning?
While often played as a happy Christmas song, the lyrics explore themes of unrequited love, regret, and the hope for a better relationship in the future.
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