Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Kristen Bell Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez Lyrics
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
Come on, let's go and play
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It's like you've gone away
We used to be best buddies
I wish you would tell me why
Do you wanna build a snowman?
It doesn't have to be a snowman
Go away, Anna
Okay, bye
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Or ride our bike around the halls?
I think some company is overdue
I've started talking to
The pictures on the walls
Hang in there, Joan
It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms
Just watching the hours tick by
Elsa? Please, I know you're in there
People are asking where you've been
They say, "Have courage," and I'm trying to
I'm right out here for you
Just let me in
We only have each other
It's just you and me
What are we gonna do?
Do you wanna build a snowman?
The song "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" comes from Disney's hit animated movie, Frozen. The song is sung by Anna as she tries to reconnect with her sister Elsa, who has isolated herself from the world due to her uncontrollable powers. Anna yearns for their old relationship and tries to appeal to Elsa by asking her to engage in activities they used to do as kids, such as building a snowman or riding a bike. The song shows how important it is to maintain connections with loved ones and highlights the breakdown of communication between Anna and Elsa due to Elsa's fear of hurting the people around her.
The lyrics will resonate with anyone who has felt the pain of losing a close relationship with someone they love. The song also foreshadows the emotional distance that will separate the sisters for much of the movie.
This song has become famous worldwide and is recognized for its emotional value. It expresses a sister's profound longing to reconnect with another, who she believes has pushed her away. The song is also known for its memorable melody, which improves the impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Elsa?
Anna is trying to get Elsa's attention
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Anna is pleading with Elsa to spend time with her
Come on, let's go and play
Anna is trying to convince Elsa to join her in a fun activity
I never see you anymore
Anna misses spending time with Elsa
Come out the door
Anna is asking Elsa to leave her room
It's like you've gone away
Anna feels like Elsa has distanced herself from her
We used to be best buddies
Anna and Elsa used to be very close
And now we're not
Their relationship has changed, and they are no longer close
I wish you would tell me why
Anna is confused about why Elsa has changed
It doesn't have to be a snowman
Anna is trying to suggest alternatives to building a snowman, to entice Elsa to come out
Go away, Anna
Elsa is pushing Anna away and rejecting her company
Okay, bye
Elsa is dismissing Anna and asking her to leave
Or ride our bike around the halls?
Anna is suggesting another fun activity for them to do together
I think some company is overdue
Anna is expressing her loneliness and desire for companionship
I've started talking to the pictures on the walls
Anna has resorted to talking to inanimate objects for company
It gets a little lonely
Anna is feeling sad and isolated
All these empty rooms
Anna is surrounded by empty rooms with no one to share them with
Just watching the hours tick by (Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock)
Anna is bored and watching time pass
Elsa, please, I know you're in there
Anna is pleading with Elsa to open up and talk to her
People are asking where you've been
Anna is telling Elsa that people are curious about her absence
They say, "Have courage" and I'm trying to
Anna is trying to be brave and persistent in her attempts to reconnect with Elsa
I'm right out here for you
Anna is assuring Elsa that she is always available for her
Just let me in
Anna is asking Elsa to allow her to be a part of her life again
We only have each other
Anna is reminding Elsa that they are sisters and should be there for each other
It's just you and me
Anna and Elsa are each other's only family
What are we gonna do?
Anna is asking Elsa to figure out how they can repair their relationship and move forward together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kristen Jane Anderson, Robert Joseph Lopez
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