After ‘Last Christmas’ George Michael started his solo career
Last Christmas, is a song by the British duo Wham! released on Epic Records in 1984, on a double single along with «Everything She Wants«. It was written by George Michael, one half of the duo.
It tells a story of love and heartbreak but does so with Christmas sounds. The joy of Christmas is mixed with the pain of a lost love. That genius gave Last Christmas the top of the charts at Christmas time for years.
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Last Christmas‘ has been one of the most covered songs in the history of music and also served George Michael to start a solo career. As a solo artist, he sold more than 100 million records.
Lyrics to the song «Last Christmas»
Happy Christmas
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
Oh, oh, baby
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
I gave you my 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
Special
Someone
Someone
I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone special
Who give me something in return
I’ll give it to someone
Hold my heart and watch it burn
I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone special
I thought you were here to stay
How could you love me for a day
I thought you were someone special
Gave you my heart
I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
You gave it away
I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone
Credits
Produced By: George Michael
Written By: George Michael
Drum Machine: George Michael
Synthesizer: George Michael
Sleigh Bells: George Michael
Vocals: George Michael
Label: Columbia Records & Epic Records
Recorded At: Advision Studios, London, England
Release Date: December 3, 1984
