Frosty the Snowman
Jan & Dean Lyrics


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Frosty the Snowman,
was a jolly happy soul,
with a corncob pipe and a button nose,
and two eyes made of coal.

Frosty the Snowman,
is a fairytale, they say.
He was made of snow,
but the children know
how he came to life one day.

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!

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman,
was alive as he could be;
and the children say
he could laugh and play,
just the same as you and me.

Frosty, clumsy as he can be
see him lopping along!
Off he goes on an icicle spree
with a happy song!

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 broomstick in his hand,
Runnin' 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 only paused a moment,
when he heard him holler, "Stop!"

Hmm, 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!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jan & Dean's song "Frosty the Snowman" tell the story of a magical snowman who comes to life and brings joy to children's lives during the holiday season. The song begins by describing Frosty as a jolly happy soul with a corncob pipe, a button nose, and coal eyes. The children believe that Frosty is a fairytale, but they know how he came to life one day. The lyrics suggest that there was some sort of magic involved in the silk they found which was placed on his head, causing him to dance around.


The second verse highlights that Frosty was alive and just like any of us, he could laugh, play and make merry. However, being a snowman, he could also be clumsy, seen lopping along with a happy song in tow. The third verse describes how Frosty knew the sun was hot that day and that he would soon melt away. So, he took the children down to the village with a broomstick in his hand, running here and there, saying, "Catch me if you can." He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop, and was only temporarily held back until he heard him holler, "Stop!"


The song has a happy ending. Frosty must hurry on his way, but he waves goodbye, saying, "Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day." As the children watch him go, they hear him thumpety-thump-thumping over the hills of snow, making his way home. The song conveys the magical and joyous spirit of the winter season, and how even the most unexpected things can bring happiness into our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Frosty the Snowman,
Introducing the main character of the song


was a jolly happy soul,
Frosty was always happy and carefree


with a corncob pipe and a button nose,
Describing some of Frosty's physical features


and two eyes made of coal.
Describing some of Frosty's physical features


Frosty the Snowman,
Reintroducing the main character of the song


is a fairytale, they say.
Some people don't believe that Frosty was real


He was made of snow,
Explaining what Frosty was made of


but the children know
Children believe in Frosty's magic and existence


how he came to life one day.
Describing how Frosty came to life through magic


There must have been some magic in
Acknowledging the idea that magic brought Frosty to life


that old silk they found,
Speculating on the cause of the magic that brought Frosty to life


for when they placed it on his head,
Explaining how the magic was triggered


he began to dance around!
Describing how Frosty's life began with dancing


Oh, Frosty, the Snowman,
Addressing Frosty directly


was alive as he could be;
Confirming that Frosty was indeed alive


and the children say
Reiterating that only children believe in Frosty's existence


he could laugh and play,
Describing Frosty's joyful personality traits


just the same as you and me.
Comparing Frosty's humanity with that of the listener


Frosty, clumsy as he can be
Acknowledging one of Frosty's flaws


see him lopping along!
Describing Frosty's awkward movement


Off he goes on an icicle spree
Describing Frosty's spontaneous adventure


with a happy song!
Highlighting Frosty's joyful personality despite his clumsiness


Frosty the Snowman,
Reintroducing the main character of the song


knew the sun was hot that day,
Acknowledging the danger of melting from the hot sun


so he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun,
Proposing a solution to avoid melting while still enjoying himself


now, before I melt away."
Reminding everyone of his limited lifespan


Down to the village,
Describing Frosty's location


with a broomstick in his hand,
Describing Frosty's accessory


Runnin' here and there,
Describing Frosty's active movements


all around the square,
Describing Frosty's playful environment


sayin', "Catch me if you can."
Challenging anyone around to catch him


He led them down the streets of town,
Describing a fun adventure Frosty led everyone on


right to the traffic cop
Highlighting the oddity of Frosty's adventure taken seriously by adults


and only paused a moment,
Describing Frosty's confidence and quick movements


when he heard him holler, "Stop!"
Detailing the disruption Frosty caused


Hmm, Frosty the Snowman,
Reminding the listener of the main character


had to hurry on his way,
Describing his urgency to continue with his adventure


But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry,
Offering reassurance to his friends


I'll be back again some day."
Leaving the possibility of another adventure open


Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Describing the sound of Frosty's footsteps


look at Frosty go!
Encouraging the listener to join in the fun


Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Describing the sound of Frosty's footsteps


over the hills of snow!
Imagining Frosty's adventure beyond the listener's imagination




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paola Marie Fuchs Stitelmann

Frosty the Snowman,
Was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose,
And two eyes made of coal ....

Frosty the Snowman,
Is a fairytale, they say -
He was made of snow,
But the children know
How he came to life one day ....

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!

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman,
Was alive as he could be;
And the children say
He could laugh and play,
Just the same as you and me.

Frosty, clumsy as he can be
See him lopping along!
Off he goes on an icicle spree
With a happy song!

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 broomstick in his hand,
Runnin' 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 only paused a moment,
when he heard him holler, "Stop!"

Hmm, 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!



All comments from YouTube:

martin chaney

Jan will always be sorely missed,great per former!!!!

Paola Marie Fuchs Stitelmann

Frosty the Snowman,
Was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose,
And two eyes made of coal ....

Frosty the Snowman,
Is a fairytale, they say -
He was made of snow,
But the children know
How he came to life one day ....

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!

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman,
Was alive as he could be;
And the children say
He could laugh and play,
Just the same as you and me.

Frosty, clumsy as he can be
See him lopping along!
Off he goes on an icicle spree
With a happy song!

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 broomstick in his hand,
Runnin' 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 only paused a moment,
when he heard him holler, "Stop!"

Hmm, 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!

Derek Llewellyn

It's looks good I love it it's going history books documentary about biography history channel interview with the same

AndrewsMagicandMore

It's awesome how you sped up pretty much the entire special to make it seem like 2 minutes :D

Arvind Anand

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This is one of my favourite songs

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Agustin Chavez

How he sings really faster like a song

Julie Brtek

Enjoy listen to Jan and Dean song this Holiday seasons.

Connor Layman

This sounds like the Beach Boys singing through a fan.

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