Snowqueen Of Texas
The Mamas & the Papas Lyrics
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Left Paris in a cloud of smoke
They say she may be beaten
But I know that she's not broke
She's living in a cool green farmhouse
If you go to Houston
Be quiet as a mouse
Met a man in Beirut
Having her name tattooed on his arm
(Ooh, a Deborah forever)
Boots of Spanish leather
I never meant you any harm
I'm on my knees, your majesty
Snowqueen, save a cold kiss for me
I'm on my knees your majesty
Snowqueen of Texas
Left Paris in a cloud of smoke
They say she may be beaten
But I know that she's not broke
She's living in a cool green farmhouse
If you go to Houston
Be quiet as a mouse
She's mending a fairy tale
Reading her heart
(Ooh, a Deborah forever)
That's a good motto
For some jokeman's card
I'm on my knees, your majesty
Snowqueen, save a cold kiss for me
(I'm on my knees your majesty)
I'm on my knees your majesty
(I'm on my knees your majesty)
I'm on my knees your majesty
(I'm on my knees your majesty)
Snowqueen
Save a cold kiss for me
The song "Snowqueen of Texas" by The Mamas & The Papas is a melancholic love letter to a woman who is no longer present. The lyrics suggest that the titular "Snowqueen" had left Paris in a cloud of smoke, possibly suggesting a tumultuous end to a romantic affair. The singer knows that the Snowqueen may have been beaten, but believes that she is not broken. The Snowqueen is now living in a cool green farmhouse in Houston, where the singer pleads with her to save a cold kiss for him.
The singer then goes on to recount meeting a man in Beirut who had the Snowqueen's name tattooed on his arm, boots of Spanish leather. The singer insists that he never meant any harm, and begs the Snowqueen, now elevated to the title of "Majesty," for a kiss. The Snowqueen is then described as mending a fairy tale and reading her heart, with the phrase "a Deborah forever" repeated throughout the song. This may suggest that the Snowqueen is looking towards a future with someone else, while the singer is left hoping for a chance at redemption.
Overall, the song evokes a sense of longing and regret, with the singer unable to move past his love for the Snowqueen despite her absence.
Line by Line Meaning
Snowqueen of Texas
Introducing the titular character of the song and setting the location as Texas.
Left Paris in a cloud of smoke
The Snowqueen left Paris in a hurry or in a dramatic way.
They say she may be beaten
Some people speculate that the Snowqueen may be defeated or weakened.
But I know that she's not broke
The artist believes that the Snowqueen is not defeated and still has strength left in her.
She's living in a cool green farmhouse
The Snowqueen is residing in a calm and peaceful place.
If you go to Houston
The singer is addressing someone who might visit Houston, Texas.
Be quiet as a mouse
The singer advises the person to stay quiet when they visit Houston.
Met a man in Beirut
The Snowqueen encountered a person in Beirut, Lebanon.
Having her name tattooed on his arm
The person was so infatuated with the Snowqueen that they got her name tattooed on their arm.
(Ooh, a Deborah forever)
This is a repetition of a phrase in the previous line and might be the name of the Snowqueen.
Boots of Spanish leather
The Snowqueen might be wearing boots made of Spanish leather.
I never meant you any harm
The artist wants to assure the Snowqueen that they never intended to hurt her.
I'm on my knees, your majesty
The singer expresses their loyalty and subservience to the Snowqueen.
Snowqueen, save a cold kiss for me
The singer pleads with the Snowqueen to show them affection.
(I'm on my knees your majesty)
This is a repetition of a phrase in the previous line and emphasizes the singer's loyalty to the Snowqueen.
She's mending a fairy tale
The Snowqueen could be repairing or restoring a broken dream or story.
Reading her heart
The Snowqueen is introspective and might be examining her own emotions and desires.
(Ooh, a Deborah forever)
This is a repetition of a phrase in a previous section and further supports the idea that Deborah is the name of the Snowqueen.
That's a good motto
The singer thinks that the phrase 'Deborah forever' is a great slogan or motto.
For some jokeman's card
The artist suggests that this motto could be used on a card or as a joke.
Snowqueen
Repeated emphasis of the main character.
Save a cold kiss for me
The artist is asking for a gesture of affection from the Snowqueen.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips
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