“I love a Christmas song that has another meaning besides celebrating Christmas,” singer-actor Danna Paola tells Apple Music of of “Last Christmas”, her submission to Carols Covered—Apple Music’s collection of Christmas standards updated by contemporary artists. “I think the lyrics represent a similar experience to me at some point of my life. My memory with this song, it’s just me in my room, Christmas Eve, singing the song full volume and crying a little bit. It wasn't a nice experience, but it takes me back, and I enjoy that.”