Unanswered2 years ago
Is George Michael's 'Last Christmas' More About Love Than the Holiday Itself?
File it under everything else, BOSS:
So I’ve been in BKK for the last couple of days. The weather has been Splendid. The Chang beer has been cold and flowing like the mighty Chao Phraya river and the Issan ladies as lovely as ever.
BKK has well dressed for Christmas. And George Michael’s iconic song ‘ Last Christmas’ has been blasting the airwaves.
My ponder is if Last Christmas song is really about Christmas or is more a love song. George could have sang Last Kwanzaa. or Last Ramadan and the song would have been as good as ever!
Any thoughts, comments?
So I’ve been in BKK for the last couple of days. The weather has been Splendid. The Chang beer has been cold and flowing like the mighty Chao Phraya river and the Issan ladies as lovely as ever.
BKK has well dressed for Christmas. And George Michael’s iconic song ‘ Last Christmas’ has been blasting the airwaves.
My ponder is if Last Christmas song is really about Christmas or is more a love song. George could have sang Last Kwanzaa. or Last Ramadan and the song would have been as good as ever!
Any thoughts, comments?
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The post discusses the song 'Last Christmas' by George Michael, debating whether it is genuinely about Christmas or primarily a love song. The author shares their experiences in Bangkok during the holiday season, mentioning the celebratory atmosphere. However, the discussion veers off-topic, with commenters questioning the relevance of the post to visa advice, expressing mixed opinions about the song and the author's state of mind.
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Duncanc **********
Kwanza 🤮
Frangipani *******
Why do you post this being in Thailand?
Lynnette *******
@Frangipani ******
because it's in thailandKamai ********
I thought this group was about Visa advice….
Randy ******
OP@Kamai *******
Name: Thai visa and Everything Else… I filed it under the latter category, my brother!Kamai ********
@Randy *****
I’m a woman not a man and on my end the display just says Thailand Visa Advice.
John ***********
@Randy *****
what are you ranting about now randy, btw, the song was written about a girl, her name was Helen Tye, when he was singing with wham, he met her on tour and they had a fling and then the relationship ended. It probably could have been any religious celebration, but Christmas is the most popular world wide.Randy ******
OP@John **********
if kamala had a real name, she would have been potus elect… just saying!John ***********
@Kamai *******
you most definitely are a woman, you're all woman. 🔥Richard **************
@Kamai *******
You should ask for your money back. Also tell him it's "sung" not "sang".Kamai ********
@Richard *************
what exactly are you trying to convey here? I see you’re trying to insult me. Imagine if you actually had the talent for the joke to land.Kamai ********
@Richard *************
my mom’s dead too. Guess we’re twinsies 🙃Richard **************
@Kamai *******
my mom is dead, you’re a woman?Kamai ********
@Richard *************
that’s one hell of a way to talk to a woman. I’m sure you make your mom proud.Richard **************
@Kamai *******
Not a joke, quit whining like a little bitch about what someone posted. I would need talent to somehow hand you a tissue to dry your offended eyes. Come by the bar on soi 7 and I'll buy you a drink.Randy ******
OP@Richard *************
I never was fan of the English language. We are Americans. We speak American!
Carey *********
I like the Video, it reference's a girl from his last Christmas
Tim *********
@Carey ********
The lyrics have no specific reference to a girlCarey *********
@Tim ********
you gotta see the video YouTube last ChristmasCarey *********
@Tim ********
OK man I can see your one of those thats allways right, I don't care. Bye.Tim *********
@Carey ********
I've seen it. It doesn't change the fact that the lyrics, which are George's artistic work, don't mention the gender of his love interest. However he had not come out at that time, so may well have accepted a record company and film director's view of what would sell the recordTim *********
Of course you are right. George grew up in a largely Christian country and his main markets remain Christian. Whether he was an active Christian is not relevant. He was referencing the holiday period when gifts are given, and lamenting that his heart was given away by his love interest
Randy ******
OPTim DouglasGeorge was English with Greek heritage. They celebrate christmas using the orthodox church calendar. Interesting! Bruce Willis was once quoted berating his fans that Die Hard movie was not about Christmas just because the movie took place on christmas eve
Tim *********
@Randy *****
The character George sings about could have given the gift at a different time: 🎼🎤Your last birthday, I gave you my heart...." But that wouldn't have hit the charts every year since 🤣🤣
Tim *********
@Von *****
Go into a quiet room and contemplate your unnecessary rudeness. Then ask whether you are at all compatible with life in ThailandVon ******
@Tim ********
seeing as how you took the time to proffer your opinion and mind to someone you have ZERO information, knowledge of or influence over I will NOW give you mine! You are a clown! Moreover you look like the type of person whose photo appears on the Bulletin Board in a Bangkok Police Station for whose sexual proclivities should not be mentioned in public places!!!
Only a true MORON would take the time to reply/respond to a total stranger in a Social Media sphere and think that what they say will have ANY impact!!!
You must be a Social Justice Warrior!!!
CRAWL back into the sanctity and shelter you occupy and next time… keep scrolling!!!
Because I don’t give a FUCK what you think!
Wanker!!!
Best to block me, don’t bother responding!
Randy ******
OP@Von *****
Uncalled forVon ******
@Randy *****
just like your mundane post that has fuck all to do with Thai Visa Advice!!! You craved attention and I gave you a suitable response!!! Get a LIFE you dullard!
THAI VISA ADVICE!!! not ridiculous unrelated waffle you have posted!
Block Me or accept that people will comment what they think of your crap!
SJ *******
Sounds like you have been partaking in other substances readily available in Bangkok.
Randy ******
OP@SJ ******
So is George Michael’s song ‘Last Christmas’ about Christmas or something else? I would like a second opinion. Don’t get me wrong , it has a beautiful melody.SJ *******
@Randy *****
Ask your Billy Boy I’m sure she will show you.
James *********
Hangovers are a bitch...
Chris *********************
Shut the fk up miserable why post shite like that
Randy ******
OP@Chris ********************
Move along , sexpatChris *********************
@Randy *****
quite the opposite, iv been married 14 years, 2 daughters, and live in the sticks, big house and swimming pool, 61 years old and very happy, where do you live watching your wham videos 😄
Tore *********
@Randy *****
you kind of outed yourself as one 🤷🏻♂️Chris *********************
@Tore ********
boys town kind of person I think 🤔 😄Lynnette *******
Horrible unchristmassy type of pop song.
Randy ******
OPLynnette MunozI do like the melody though. Reminds me of a funny story about Bruce Willis telling people that his biggest movie ever Die Hard was NOT a Christmas movie just because it happened on Christmas eve!
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