Frozen
Let It Go Lyrics


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The snow glows white on the mountain tonight,
Not a footprint to be seen.
A kingdom of isolation and it looks like I'm the king.
The wind is howling like the swirling storm inside.
Couldn't keep it in, Heaven knows I tried.

Don't let them in, don't let them see,
Be the good boy you always have to be.
Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know.
Well now they know.

Let it go, Let it go, Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door.
I don't care, what they're going to say.
Let the storm rage on.
The cold never bother me anyway.
Haah!.

It's funny how some distance
Makes everything seem small
And fears that once control me
Can't get to me at all.

It's time to see what I can do
To test the limits and breakthrough
No right no wrong no rules for me
I'm free!

Let it go, Let it go, I'm one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go. You'll never see me cry
And here I stand, and here I stay.
Let the storm rage on.

My power flurries through the air into the ground
My soul is spiral leaning frozen fractals all around
And one thought crystalizes like an icy blast
I'm never going back, the past is in that past

Let it go, let it go, and i'll rise like the break of dawn
Let it go, let it go, the perfect boy is gone.
And here I stand, in the light of day,




Let the storm rage on.
The cold never bother me anyway.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Let It Go" from the Frozen movie, perfectly set the tone and the scene of the song. It is an invocation to a winter wonderland, desolate and isolated, where there isn't any living soul except the singer queen Elsa. She is sitting in her ice palace nestled atop the mountain, the snow outside adding to the peaceful ambiance, but she is anything but calm. Agonizing over her inability to control her magical powers, Elsa acknowledges herself as the queen of isolation. The wind howling like a whirlpool is a metaphor for the storm inside her being that she can no longer contain. The chorus consoles her to give in to this inner tempest and let it go.


The second verse brings out that Elsa is not the only one afraid of her magical powers; she has been taught to mask her emotions and keep her powers a secret, begging her to maintain the perfect facade. Elsa pleads with herself to conceal her emotions and not reveal them to anyone since there is no one she can trust. Nevertheless, as her massive doors open to the world, Elsa realizes her true potential, and now the world also knows her secret. The chorus once again urges her to let go of her worries, steer her own course, and determine her ethical standards.


The bridge describes the magic of taking a step back from one's life and reflecting on the situation from afar. Elsa contemplates and realizes that her problems that once seemed insurmountable have fizzled down to nothing. She is inspired to test out what she can do since no rules bind her with the focus on breaking new boundaries. The last stanza of the song emphasizes fresh beginnings and Elsa's release from self-oppression. The future looks bright, and she will break free from societal platforms and restrictions on her life. The repeated mantra of letting go reinforces a theme of change and newfound freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow glows white on the mountain tonight,
The snow is shining brightly on the mountain on this dark night.


Not a footprint to be seen.
No one has come here before and left a mark in the snow.


A kingdom of isolation and it looks like I'm the king.
I am all alone in this place and in charge of my own life.


The wind is howling like the swirling storm inside.
The wind is making a lot of noise, just like the turmoil I feel inside.


Couldn't keep it in, Heaven knows I tried.
I have been keeping my emotions inside, but it's too hard to do it any longer.


Don't let them in, don't let them see,
I don't want anyone to know what I am really thinking or feeling.


Be the good boy you always have to be.
I have been following the rules my whole life, but now I want to break free.


Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know.
I have been hiding my true self from others and don't want them to find out what I am really thinking or feeling.


Well now they know.
I have finally revealed my true self to others.


Let it go, Let it go, Can't hold it back anymore
I am letting go of my emotions and can't keep them bottled up any longer.


Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door.
I am leaving my old life behind and not looking back.


I don't care, what they're going to say.
I am no longer worried about what others will think of me.


Let the storm rage on.
I am embracing the inner turmoil and letting it out into the world.


The cold never bother me anyway. Haah!.
I am no longer affected by the things that used to bother me, and I am free.


It's funny how some distance.
Taking some physical distance from my old life can change my perspective on things.


Makes everything seem small
The problems that used to seem really big no longer have as much power over me.


And fears that once control me
The things that used to scare me and hold me back no longer have the same grip on my life.


Can't get to me at all.
I am too strong now to be held down by my fears and doubts.


It's time to see what I can do
I am exploring new possibilities and testing my own limits.


To test the limits and breakthrough
I am pushing myself to see what I am really capable of.


No right no wrong no rules for me
I am finally free to live my life on my own terms, without anyone else's rules or expectations.


I'm free!
I am finally free to be myself and do what I want.


Let it go, Let it go, I'm one with the wind and sky
I am embracing my freedom and feeling a sense of oneness with the natural world.


Let it go, let it go. You'll never see me cry
I am no longer willing to let other people see me vulnerable or emotional.


And here I stand, and here I stay.
I am standing strong in my new life and not going back to the way things were.


Let the storm rage on.
I am embracing the chaos and change in my life, and not trying to avoid it or suppress it.


My power flurries through the air into the ground
I am full of energy and vitality, and it's spreading to the world around me.


My soul is spiral leaning frozen fractals all around
My spirit is strong and growing, like a beautiful work of art.


And one thought crystalizes like an icy blast
One idea has become much clearer to me, and it is giving me strength.


I'm never going back, the past is in that past
I am not looking back at my old life, and am only focused on moving forward.


Let it go, let it go, and i'll rise like the break of dawn
I am not afraid of the new opportunities that are coming my way, and I am confident that I will succeed.


Let it go, let it go, the perfect boy is gone.
I am no longer trying to be someone I am not, and I am embracing my own imperfections.


And here I stand, in the light of day,
I am facing my new life with confidence and hope for the future.


Let the storm rage on.
I am not afraid of conflict or change, and am ready to face whatever comes my way.


The cold never bother me anyway.
I am not afraid of anything anymore, and am ready to take on the world.




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