Do You Want To Build a Snowman?
Kristen Bell & Katie Lopez & Agatha Lee Monn Lyrics


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Elsa?
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
And now we're not
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?

Overall Meaning

The song "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from the movie Frozen is a heart-wrenching plea from Anna to her sister Elsa to come out of her room and spend time with her again. Anna reminisces about the good times they used to have as children before Elsa became isolated due to her ice powers. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn, and Katie Lopez's performances of the song communicate the longing and sadness Anna feels to perfection.


The first verse establishes the premise of the song as Anna begs Elsa to come out and play. She misses her sister and is hurt by Elsa's distance. The second verse highlights just how lonely Anna has become without Elsa's company. She is so desperate for human interaction that she has resorted to talking to the pictures on the wall. The refrain, "Do you want to build a snowman?" is a symbol of playful innocence that Anna hopes will conjure up memories of happier times and entice Elsa out of isolation.


Line by Line Meaning

Elsa?
Anna is trying to get Elsa's attention.


Do you want to build a snowman?
Anna suggests building a snowman as an activity they can do together.


Come on, let's go and play!
Anna is trying to persuade Elsa to come out and join her for some fun.


I never see you anymore
Anna realizes that Elsa has been avoiding her and they don't spend time together like they used to.


Come out the door
Anna is asking Elsa to come out of her room and spend time with her.


It's like you've gone away
Anna feels like Elsa has become distant and is no longer the same person she used to be.


We used to be best buddies
Anna remembers the close relationship she and Elsa used to have.


And now we're not
Anna acknowledges that the relationship between her and Elsa has changed and they're no longer close.


I wish you would tell me why!
Anna wants to know the reason behind Elsa's change in behavior.


It doesn't have to be a snowman
Anna suggests doing something other than building a snowman, showing her willingness to compromise and do something that Elsa might enjoy more.


Go away, Anna
Elsa asks Anna to leave her alone and go away.


Okay, bye
Anna sadly accepts Elsa's request and leaves.


Or ride our bike around the halls?
Anna suggests another activity they can do together instead of building a snowman.


I think some company is overdue
Anna feels alone and realizes that she hasn't spent time with Elsa in a while.


I've started talking to the pictures on the walls!
Anna has resorted to talking to inanimate objects because she's so lonely without Elsa's company.


It gets a little lonely
Anna feels sad and lonely without her sister's company.


All these empty rooms
Anna notices that the house feels empty without Elsa's presence and wishes she would come out of her room.


Just watching the hours tick by (tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock)
Anna is bored and feels like time is dragging because she has nothing to do without Elsa around.


Elsa, please I know you're in there
Anna knows that Elsa is in her room and is pleading with her to come out and talk to her.


People are asking where you've been
Anna is acknowledging that others are starting to notice Elsa's absence.


They say, "have courage" and I'm trying to
Anna is trying to be strong and keep hoping that Elsa will come back to her.


I'm right out here for you
Anna promises to be there for Elsa and support her no matter what.


Just let me in
Anna is asking Elsa to open up to her and let her back into her life.


We only have each other
Anna reminds Elsa that they are sisters and they need to stick together.


It's just you and me
Anna emphasizes that there's no one else around and they need each other to get through difficult times.


What are we gonna do?
Anna is asking for Elsa's help in figuring out how to move forward and strengthen their relationship.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kristen Jane Anderson, Robert Joseph Lopez

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