Last Christmas – English Lyrics

• By: Pulcino Pio

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the enduring charm of "Last Christmas" by Pulcino Pio – a modern take on a classic holiday hit. While its upbeat tune is instantly catchy, the original English lyrics by George Michael tell a poignant story of love and loss, offering a rich vocabulary of emotions and relationships. Listening to this song provides an excellent opportunity to explore common English phrases related to feelings and holiday experiences, making language learning both festive and engaging. Its repetitive yet evocative chorus makes it particularly memorable for grasping everyday English expressions.

[English]

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

(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

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

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

A face on a lover with a fire in his 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

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to offer or hand over something to someone
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood, often symbolizing love or emotion
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A2	adjective - better or more important than others
save /seɪv/ A1	verb - to prevent harm or rescue from danger
tear /tɪər/ A1	noun - a drop of liquid from the eye, often due to emotion
recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ A2	verb - to identify someone or something seen before
wrap /ræp/ A2	verb - to cover or enclose in paper or other material
fool /fuːl/ A2	noun - a person who is easily tricked or lacks judgment verb - to deceive or trick someone
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or affection
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ B1	adjective - filled with a large number of people
rely /rɪˈlaɪ/ B1	verb - to depend on someone or something
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ A1	noun - the part of the body between the neck and the arm
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - flames or intense heat, often symbolizing passion
cover /ˈkʌvər/ A2	verb - to place something over or on top of something else
ice /aɪs/ A1	noun - frozen water, often symbolizing coldness or indifference
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A2	noun - the amount of space between two points