Last Christmas [Wham!] [7'' Version]
George Michael · Twenty Five (Deluxe Edition) [2006]
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 (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 (you gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
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 (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)
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (gave you my heart)
A man under cover buy you tore him apart
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas [Wham!] [7'' Version]
George Michael's 'Last Christmas' stands as a defining anthem of the late 1980s pop landscape, originally recorded under the moniker Wham! The track's infectious rhythm and nostalgic melody captured the global imagination, becoming a staple of holiday music for decades. Released here on the deluxe edition of 'Twenty Five,' this specific 7-inch version highlights the raw energy of the original recording, showcasing Michael's signature vocal delivery and the band's signature synth-driven production. While the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, Michael's rendition remains the definitive interpretation, cementing its place in the canon of modern pop history and enduring as a cultural touchstone for generations.
