Frosty the Snowman
Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5; Steve Nelson; Jack Rollins 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 out of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow but the children all know
How he came to life one day
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 kids all say he could laugh
And play just the same as you and me
Frosty oh yeah, yeah, yeah (frosty, frosty the snowman) the snowman yeah yeah yeah
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment
When heard him holler
Stop, stop, stop
Frosty the snow man
Had the hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying
Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day
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The song "Frosty the Snowman" tells the story of a snowman that was brought to life by magic, and the joy he brought to the children who discovered him. Frosty is described as a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. Despite being a fairy tale, the children in the song know that Frosty came to life one day because of the magic in an old silk hat they found. The magic causes Frosty to dance and play just like a human, to the amazement of the children.
The lyrics continue with Frosty leading the children down the streets of town, where they encounter a traffic cop. Although in a hurry to get to wherever snowmen go, Frosty takes a moment to acknowledge the cop before saying goodbye to the children and reassuring them that he will come back someday. The repetition of the thumpetty thump thump verse adds a playful and lighthearted tone to the song.
Overall, "Frosty the Snowman" is a classic holiday song that celebrates the joy and magic of winter. It is a timeless reminder of the wonder and imagination that can bring together both children and adults during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, frosty yeah, oh frosty yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement towards Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
Frosty is usually portrayed as being joyful and cheerful
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Frosty has a corncob pipe and a button nose as part of his anatomy
And two eyes made out of coal
His eyes are made of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
Frosty is not real, but a fictional character in a story
He was made of snow but the children all know
Though made of snow, children know he is more than that
How he came to life one day
How Frosty came to life is a vital part of the tale
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found
The old silk hat had magical properties which are responsible for Frosty's life
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around
The magic from the hat caused Frosty to gain sentience and dance
Oh
Frosty the snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the kids all say he could laugh
And play just the same as you and me
Frosty, as a sentient being, can do most of the things children can do, even laughter and play
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment
When heard him holler
Stop, stop, stop
Frosty seems to have an adventurous spirit, exploring and bringing happiness to the children he encounters
Frosty the snow man
Had the hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying
Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day
Frosty is a transient part of the children's life, and though he has to go, he assures them he will return
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The sound of Frosty's movements as he walks or runs through the snow in the cheeriest way possible
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson
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