Frosty the Snowman
Harry Connick Jr Lyrics
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Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the Snowman
Is a fairytale, they say
He was made of snow but the children know
There must have been some magic
In that old silk they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around
Frosty the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
Dns the children say he could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said, "Let's run and we'll have some fun
Now before I melt away"
Down to the village
With a brooomstick in his hand
Running here and there, all around the square,
Sayin', "Catch me if you can"
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment
When he heard him holler, "Stop!"
Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry,
I'll be back again some day."
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
He'll be back
Yes he will
Again someday
See you next year Frosty!
The song "Frosty the Snowman" is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of a snowman who magically comes to life. The lyrics describe Frosty as a jolly, happy soul who is made of snow, with a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two coal eyes. The song suggests that Frosty is a fairytale, but the children know how he came to life one day.
The song indicates that there must have been some magic in the old silk hat that was found, as when the hat was placed on his head, Frosty began to dance around. The lyrics suggest that Frosty was just like any other child, as the children say he could laugh and play just like you and me. Frosty is described as running down the village with a broomstick in his hand, saying "catch me if you can." He leads the children down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop, stopping only briefly to hear him yell "stop!"
The song suggests that Frosty knew he had to hurry on his way before the sun melted him away, but he promised he would be back again someday. The song ends with the children watching Frosty run over the hills of snow, saying they will see him next year.
Overall, the song "Frosty the Snowman" is a charming and whimsical holiday tune that has been a beloved part of Christmas celebrations for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosty the Snowman
A snowman named Frosty.
Was a jolly happy soul
Frosty was a happy and cheerful snowman.
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Frosty had a corncob pipe and a button nose made out of coal.
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty's eyes were made out of coal.
Frosty the Snowman
A repetition of the opening line.
Is a fairytale, they say
There are those who consider Frosty a fictional story.
He was made of snow but the children know
Although Frosty was made of snow, the children believed in his existence.
How he came to life one day
The children believed that Frosty came to life by magic.
There must have been some magic
There was most likely some form of supernatural power that brought Frosty to life.
In that old silk they found
The source of the magic that brought Frosty to life was an old silk that was found.
For when they placed it on his head
When the old silk was put on Frosty's head, the magic took effect.
He began to dance around
Frosty began to move and dance after the magic was activated.
Frosty the Snowman
Another repetition of the title.
Was alive as he could be
Frosty was fully alive and aware of his surroundings.
And the children say he could laugh and play
The children believed that Frosty had the ability to laugh and play like a human.
Just the same as you and me
Frosty's abilities and emotions were similar to those of a human being.
Thumpety thump thump
Frosty's footsteps as he moved around.
Look at Frosty go
Observation of Frosty's energetic movement.
Over the hills of snow
Frosty was moving across snowy terrain.
Frosty the Snowman
The title yet again.
Knew the sun was hot that day
Frosty was aware that the heat might cause him to melt away.
So he said, "Let's run and we'll have some fun
Frosty suggested that they should run around and enjoy themselves before he melted away.
Now before I melt away"
Frosty reminds everyone that he will melt away soon.
Down to the village
Frosty led everyone towards the village.
With a brooomstick in his hand
Frosty held a broomstick as a form of transportation.
Running here and there, all around the square,
Frosty was running around the village plaza and exploring the surroundings.
Sayin', "Catch me if you can"
Frosty played a game of catch with the people in the village.
He led them down the streets of town
Frosty led them through the town's streets.
Right to the traffic cop
Frosty and his group encountered a traffic cop.
And he only paused a moment
Frosty stopped moving for a brief moment.
When he heard him holler, "Stop!"
The traffic cop ordered Frosty to halt.
Frosty the Snowman
Another repetition of the title.
Had to hurry on his way
Frosty had to leave quickly.
But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry,
Frosty said goodbye to everyone and reassured them not to worry or cry.
I'll be back again some day."
Frosty promised to return again in the future.
He'll be back
An affirmation that Frosty will return.
Yes he will
A confirmation that Frosty will indeed come back.
Again someday
Frosty's return is expected in the future.
See you next year Frosty!
A farewell greeting to Frosty with the expectation of seeing him again in the following year.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson
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