Little Jack Frost Get Lost
Frankie Carle Lyrics


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Oh, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost,
Little Jack Frost get lost
You know you don't do a thing
But put a bite on the toes

There's lots of cold feet all the lovers complain
You turn up the heat down on lover's lane
The bench in the park is alone in the dark
So, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost,
Little Jack Frost get lost

(So, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost),
(Little Jack Frost get lost, get lost)
You don't do a thing but put the bite on my toes
Freeze up the ground and take the bloom from the rose
(So, little Jack Frost go away, go away)
(And don't you come back another day, get gone, go 'way

There's lots of cold feet, all the lovers complain
You turn off the heat down in lover's lane
The fence in the park is all alone in the dark
So, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost,

Little Jack Frost get lost
(Get lost, get lost, get lost, get lost)




L. J. Frost get lost
(Lost)

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Jack Frost Get Lost" is a playful and mischievous call to the winter season's infamous troublemaker, the icy and biting Jack Frost. The song highlights the singer's desire for warmer weather and by asking the titular Frost to leave, essentially evicting him from the warmer regions that he has decided to visit. The lyrics vividly express the annoyance of cold weather, which often causes discomfort and trouble, especially when trying to conduct romantic meetings outside. The song's melody is upbeat and put together in an almost childish manner, highlighting the whimsicality of its message.


The lyrics of "Little Jack Frost Get Lost" were written by the famous songwriter and lyricist Irving Gordon in 1946. In the same year, the song was recorded by both the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra (with Marion Colby on vocals) and Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (with vocals by Marjorie Hughes). Although the song did not become a huge commercial success upon its initial release, it gained steady popularity in the years that followed, becoming a classic winter-themed tune that has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost,
The singer is asking Jack Frost to leave.


Little Jack Frost get lost
The singer reiterates the request to leave.


You know you don't do a thing
Jack Frost is being accused of being unproductive.


But put a bite on the toes
The toes feel cold due to Jack Frost's presence.


There's lots of cold feet all the lovers complain
Cold weather is problematic for lovers.


You turn up the heat down on lover's lane
Jack Frost causes a decrease in heat in lover's lane.


The bench in the park is alone in the dark
The park is empty due to the cold weather.


So, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost,
The request for Jack Frost to leave is repeated.


You don't do a thing but put the bite on my toes
The artist's toes feel cold due to Jack Frost.


Freeze up the ground and take the bloom from the rose
Jack Frost causes the ground to freeze and damages the rose's bloom.


(So, little Jack Frost go away, go away),
The singer is telling Jack Frost to go away.


(And don't you come back another day, get gone, go 'way
The artist doesn't want Jack Frost to return.


There's lots of cold feet, all the lovers complain
Cold weather is problematic for lovers.


You turn off the heat down in lover's lane
Jack Frost causes a decrease in heat in lover's lane.


The fence in the park is all alone in the dark
The park is empty due to the cold weather.


So, little Jack Frost get lost, get lost,
The request for Jack Frost to leave is repeated.


Little Jack Frost get lost
The artist reiterates the request to leave.


(Get lost, get lost, get lost, get lost)
The singer is telling Jack Frost to get lost multiple times.


L. J. Frost get lost
Jack Frost is being asked to leave.


(Lost)
The repetition of Jack Frost being lost.




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Comments from YouTube:

Rosabie

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs! Marjorie Hughes truly has such a beautiful voice, thank you for making it possible for me to find this version again!

The78Prof

You are most welcome!

GE was me Don

The Greatest Generation left us the Greatest Music too! Happy Holidays!!!

RJ Hatton

Great quality! And I didn't have to use a Columbia Needle!

shankoff1

Marjorie Hughes is Frankie Carle's daughter.

Jahoopy Jaheepu

Talented family!

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