Godfrey reconvened Frost* the following year, however, and began work on a second album. Experiments in Mass Appeal was released in 2008, with Declan Burke of Darwin's Radio replacing Boyes. The band toured again, with several lineup changes along the way. Edwards left in 2008, was replaced by Nick D'Virgilio of Spock's Beard for the 2009 tour, and eventually by Steven Wilson's drummer Craig Blundell; Jowitt left in 2009 to be replaced by Level 42 bassist Nathan King. In April 2011, the band once again dissolved, but was revived just five months later when Godfrey announced he was working on another album. That album took five long years to materialize. To tide fans over, a live-in-the-studio DVD, The Rockfield Files, was released in 2013. Frost*'s third album, entitled Falling Satellites, was scheduled for release in May 2016. It found Godfrey co-writing with Mitchell for the first time, and featured a guest appearance by guitar god Joe Satriani.
On the 15th of May 2019, it was announced that the drummer Craig Blundell was to leave the band citing scheduling conflicts.
Snowman
Frost* Lyrics
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Cutting me back down to size
Frozen in this winter warning
Gentle in its own demise
Starving sun in deep November
It cannot feed us any more
Leaving us this dark reminder
Of things we should have done before
Even as our days are numbered
I can feel it getting near
Deafened by the sounds of others
Who only got as far as here
In the chilling of the evening
They find the ones who won't survive
Taken as the day surrenders
While we fight to stay alive
Can you feel the summer ending?
Will this be the end of me?
Afraid of all that might have happened
And all that never came to be
Will you tell me when it's gone?
Will you tell me when it's over?
Even though it's just begun
Even though I'm going over
Death has done her work this morning
Cutting me back down to size
The lyrics to Frost*'s song Snowman paint a bleak and melancholic picture of the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines describe death's work as cutting the singer down to size, reminiscent of the finality and humbling experience of death. The metaphor of a winter warning conveys a sense of urgency and warning, as though the singer is warning the listener to be mindful of the limited time they have left, while the phrase "gentle in its own demise" suggests a certain beauty and tranquility in the process of dying.
The second verse demonstrates the singer's awareness of their own mortality and the urgency they feel to make the most of their remaining time. The line "deafened by the sounds of others" implies a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world, while the following lines paint a picture of the dying process as a cold and brutal struggle to survive.
The final verse expresses the singer's fear and regret in the face of death, as they wonder if this will be the end of them and express regret over what might have been. The final lines, "Will you tell me when it's gone? / Will you tell me when it's over? / Even though it's just begun / Even though I'm going over" convey a sense of resignation and acceptance, as though the singer is reconciling themselves to their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Death has done her work this morning
I have experienced a significant loss or change that has affected me deeply.
Cutting me back down to size
This event has humbled me and made me feel smaller or less significant.
Frozen in this winter warning
I feel trapped or stuck in a difficult situation, one that warns of impending danger or discomfort.
Gentle in its own demise
Despite the difficult circumstances, there is a sense of peace or softness in the way that things are coming to an end.
Starving sun in deep November
The situation is bleak or desperate, with little hope or light. Everything appears to be dying or disappearing as winter approaches.
It cannot feed us any more
The resources or opportunities that used to sustain us are no longer available or sufficient.
Leaving us this dark reminder
There is a shadow or memory of what was lost or what could have been. We are left to reflect on our regrets.
Of things we should have done before
The sense of regret and missed opportunities is amplified by the realization that we had the chance to act differently in the past, and did not take it.
Even as our days are numbered
We are aware, on some level, that our time is limited and that we cannot take anything for granted.
I can feel it getting near
The end, whatever it may be, is approaching steadily and inexorably.
Deafened by the sounds of others
Despite the fact that we are all in this together, it can be overwhelming or isolating to hear other people's opinions or experiences.
Who only got as far as here
Many people are content to stay where they are or to accept the status quo, even when there is potential for change or growth.
In the chilling of the evening
As the day comes to a close and darkness falls, there is a sense of foreboding or unease in the air.
They find the ones who won't survive
In difficult times, it becomes clear who is capable of enduring and who is not. Some people will be taken down by the challenges they face.
Taken as the day surrenders
As the night takes over and everything begins to quiet down, there is the sense that some things have been lost or given up.
While we fight to stay alive
Despite everything that is happening, we are still doing our best to persevere and overcome the obstacles in our way.
Can you feel the summer ending?
There is a sense of sadness or loss in the changing of the seasons, as one phase of life comes to an end and another begins.
Will this be the end of me?
The challenges I am facing may be too much for me to handle, and I may not survive this experience.
Afraid of all that might have happened
There is a sense of regret or anxiety about the opportunities or possibilities that were missed or not taken advantage of.
And all that never came to be
There is sadness or grief for the things that were never realized or achieved, and the potential that was lost.
Will you tell me when it's gone?
I am uncertain if I will recognize the end when it comes, and I am asking for help or guidance.
Will you tell me when it's over?
I am unsure if I will be able to accept or understand the ending of this situation, and I want someone to help me come to terms with it.
Even though it's just begun
Despite the fact that this situation has only just started, I am already feeling the weight of its impact.
Even though I'm going over
Even though I am overwhelmed or feeling defeated, I am determined to see this experience through to the end.
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.