In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. Displeased with the promotion of the record, she signed to Go! Beat and released her third studio album, Colour the Small One, in 2004. The project struggled to connect with a mainstream audience, and so Sia relocated to New York City in 2005 and began touring across the United States. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. She then took a hiatus from performing, during which she focused on songwriting for other artists. Her catalogue includes the successful collaborations "Titanium" (with David Guetta), "Diamonds" (with Rihanna) and "Wild Ones" (with Flo Rida).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at No 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 and generated the top-ten breakthrough single "Chandelier" and a trilogy of music videos starring child dancer Maddie Ziegler. In 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting, which spawned her first Hot 100 number one single, "Cheap Thrills". The same year, Sia gave her Nostalgic for the Present Tour, which incorporated performance art elements. Sia has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
Snowflake
Sia Lyrics
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Catch you and keep you on ice, my love
Snowflake, you know you're the only one
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you 'til winter when you won't be needing me
Snowflake, I'm trying to keep you safe
Snowflake, you know I've got your back
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you 'til winter when you won't be needing me
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold enough
For me to send you off with love
Snowflake, don't forget us
Snowflake, don't forget us
Snowflake, don't forget us
If I were a betting man, I'd bet a million on you
But there's no way around this, the only way now is through
Snowflake, now you're on your own
I love you, I know you're just here on loan
You blessed us and soon you'll be on your way
There's no one like you, so I'll cry myself here to sleep
I kept you 'til winter, now you won't be needing me
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold enough
For me to send you off with love
Snowflake, don't forget us
Snowflake, don't forget us
Snowflake, don't forget us
If I were a betting man, I'd bet a million on you
But there's no way around this, the only way now is through
The lyrics of Sia’s Snowflake are a unique interpretation of the concept of love and protection. The snowflake, which is usually deemed as fragile and vulnerable, serves as a metaphor for the person who needs protection in the song. The lyrics indicate that the person being referred to is unique and special, hence the need for extreme care and protection. The phrase ‘I’m gonna hide you’ suggests that the person is being hidden or kept safe from potential harm. The lyrics also indicate that the protector has the person’s back and will do anything possible to ensure their safety.
The final verses of the song showcase a poignant moment where the protector has to let go of the person they have been keeping safe. The person is now ready to face the world and take on their own challenges. The phrase ‘you’re just here on loan’ suggests that the protector sees themselves as just a caretaker, and not the permanent owner of the person’s heart. The lyrics indicate that there will be a lot of sadness and crying, but it is time for the person to move on to their destined path. The chorus “Snowflake, don’t forget us” is a plea for the person not to forget the time spent together and the immense love and care that was shown.
Line by Line Meaning
Snowflake, I'll catch you tonight
I'll take care of you and hold you tonight
Catch you and keep you on ice, my love
I'll make sure you stay safe and sound until winter when you won't need me anymore
Snowflake, you know you're the only one
You're unique and special, there's no one like you
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you 'til winter when you won't be needing me
You're too precious to expose to the world, so I'll keep you hidden until it's safe
Snowflake, I'm trying to keep you safe
You gave me your trust and I want you safe
You trusted me and I will do my best to protect you
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold enough
For me to send you off with love
When it's time for you to go, you'll be strong enough to face the world, I'll send you off with love
Snowflake, don't forget us
Snowflake, don't forget us
Snowflake, don't forget us
Remember us even when you're on your own out there
If I were a betting man, I'd bet a million on you
But there's no way around this, the only way now is through
I have complete faith in you, but I know that you have to face your challenges and grow on your own
Snowflake, now you're on your own
I love you, I know you're just here on loan
You blessed us and soon you'll be on your way
Now it's time for you to grow and fulfill your purpose wherever your journey takes you
There's no one like you, so I'll cry myself here to sleep
I kept you 'til winter, now you won't be needing me
I'll miss you and it hurts to let you go, but I know you don't need me anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sia Kate Furler, Greg Kurstin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Snowflake I catch you tonight
Catch you and keep you on ice, my love
Snowflake you know you're the only one
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you to winter when you won't be needing me
Snowflake I'm trying to keep you safe
You gave me your trust and I want you safe
Snowflake you know I've got your back
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you to winter when you won't be needing me
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold, and now
For me to send you off with love
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
If I were a betting man I'd bet a million on you
There's no way around this, the only way now is through
Snowflake now you're on your own
I love you, I know you're just here alone
You're best and soon you'll be on your way
There's no one like you, so I'll cry myself here to sleep
I kept you to winter now you won't be needing me
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold, and now
For me to send you off with love
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
If I were a betting man I'd bet a million on you
There's no way around this, the only way now is through
@sarabaltabay8574
[Verse 1]
Snowflake I catch you tonight
Catch you and keep you on ice, my love
Snowflake you know you're the only one
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you till Winter when you won't be needing me
[Verse 2]
Snowflake I'm trying to keep you safe
You gave me your trust and I want you safe
Snowflake you know I've got your back
There's no one like you, so I'm gonna hide you
My sweet
Keep you to winter when you won't be needing me
[Chorus]
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold enough
For me to send you off with love
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
If I were a betting man, I'd bet a million on you
There's no way around this, the only way now is through
[Verse 3]
Snowflake now you're on your own
I love you, I know you're just here alone
You blessed us and soon you'll be on your way
There's no one like you, so I’ll cry myself here to sleep
I kept you till winter now you won't be needing me
[Chorus]
Christmas day your freedom comes
Unprotected from the sun
By then you'll be cold enough
For me to send you off with love
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
Snowflake don't forget us
If I were a betting man, I'd bet a million on you
There's no way around this, the only way now is through
@rickyfurgason2080
This lady can write songs from simple things like a chandelier, puppies and snowflake and turn them into mega hits and is really beautiful to listen to and it brings happy tears to my eyes thank you so much sia❤
@ialmostdroppedmycrossaint9525
Is it just me, or is this the best Christmas album ever?! 😍🙏🏻
@breedance1627
Nofksgiven Not just you
@insertrandomnamehere1517
I definitely agree! 🎄
@tatumsmith8989
If you liked this you should hear "my old santa claus" its amazing
@ramilmarin1430
It's me also...haha
@nadeanramdeen3051
I agree 🎄🎅🎁
@absolutelychampagne
I can't imagine Christmas without this album. It's such a huge part of my life during the holidays. ❤
@donny4692
Sia's album makes me feel SO happy .. such an amazing feeling .. ❤❤❤
@stayyarmy5393
Donny Donnz Me too❤️❤️❤️