A Marshmallow World
She & Him Lyrics


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It′s a marshmallow world in the winter
When the snow comes to cover the ground
It's the time for play, it′s a whipped cream day
I wait for it all year round

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly
In the arms of the evergreen trees
And the sun is red like a pumpkin head
It's shining so your nose won't freeze

The world is your snowball, see how it grows
That′s how it goes whenever it snows
The world is your snowball just for a song
Get out and roll it along

It′s a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts
Take a walk with your favorite girl
It's a sugar date, what if spring is late
In winter, it′s a marshmallow world

The world is your snowball, see how it grows
That's how it goes whenever it snows
The world is your snowball just for a song
Get out and roll it along

It′s a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts
Take a walk with your favorite girl
It's a sugar date, what if spring is late
In winter, it′s a marshmallow world




In winter, it's a marshmallow world
In winter, it's a marshmallow world

Overall Meaning

She & Him's "A Marshmallow World" is a delightful and nostalgic ode to the joys of winter. The lyrics paint a picture of a dreamy winter wonderland where everything is sugary-sweet and playful. The song opens with the imagery of a "marshmallow world" in the winter when the snow comes to cover the ground. The singer expresses her anticipation for this magical season, which is like a whipped cream day - sweet, fun-filled, and enjoyable.


The next verse describes the clouds floating in the sky, which are like marshmallows and the evergreen trees, which hold them in their arms. The sun is described as red like a pumpkin head, but it's shining enough to keep one's nose from freezing. The chorus declares that the world becomes one's snowball in winter, and the more one plays and enjoys themselves, the bigger the snowball becomes. The world is alive with possibilities and merriment - a perfect time to enjoy the company of loved ones.


The song closes with the idea that even though winter can feel like it lasts an eternity, the world is made for sweethearts who can take a walk together and enjoy a sugar date. The song ends with the reassurance that in winter, even if spring is late, it's still a marshmallow world, and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate and have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a marshmallow world in the winter
Winter turns the world into a fluffy, white, marshmallow-like landscape that is unique to the season.


When the snow comes to cover the ground
The arrival of snowfall creates a picturesque scene when it transforms the brown ground into a blanket of white.


It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day
This season is the happiest time of the year when people come out to play, and everything is a just a bit sweeter, just like a dollop of whipped cream.


I wait for it all year round
Winter is a highly anticipated season that people look forward to throughout the year, making it worth the wait.


Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly
The fluffy clouds that appear in the winter sky look like sweet marshmallows and create a friendly atmosphere.


In the arms of the evergreen trees
Evergreen trees, which retain their leaves throughout the year, hold the marshmallow clouds in their arms giving a picturesque sight.


And the sun is red like a pumpkin head
The winter sun, with its orange-red hue, looks like a giant pumpkin that adds to the festive winter feel.


It's shining so your nose won't freeze
The sun's warmth helps keep us warm, especially when it's so cold that our noses begin to freeze.


The world is your snowball, see how it grows
The world is your playground in winter, with the snowball growing as you roll it, symbolizing the limitless possibilities winter brings.


That's how it goes whenever it snows
Winter is a time when snow is inevitable, it shapes people's behaviour, creating exceptional moments.


The world is your snowball just for a song
The world presents endless opportunities for enjoying and having fun in winter, just like a snowball, that can be tossed away by singing songs.


Get out and roll it along
Encouragement to people to get outside and be a part of winter fun while it lasts.


It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts
The winter season is an enchanting, delightful season, perfect for sharing with loved ones.


Take a walk with your favorite girl
A lovely winter day is made complete with a romantic walk with your significant other to enjoy the season together.


It's a sugar date, what if spring is late
Winter dates are sweet, just like sugar, whose sweetness replaces the sorrow of a late Spring arrival.


In winter, it's a marshmallow world
A simple reminder that winter is a world of soft sweetness, marshmallow-like landscape.




Writer(s): Carl Sigman, Peter De Rose

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Allen Jones

I first heard "Marshmallow World" sung by the great Johnny Mathis, and Zooey makes it her own.

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