Snow Queen
Small Circle of Friends Lyrics


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High on a snow covered mountain
From her throne she looks down at the clowns
Who think youth can be found in a fountain
High on the wings of her rhythm
She will smile at the guys who come on with their eyes
But she'll never dance with them.
And in smoke filled rooms of electric sound
A legend is built around the snow queen
You may believe you're a winner
But with her you will soon bite the dust
And discover you're just a beginner
You may not think you're a loser, but in midair
You'll be hung while you trip on your tongue
And it'll only amuse her
In the morning haze you are frozen there
Caught in the icy stare of the snow queen
No my friend, she doesn't want what you're selling
Go my friend, there must be a place you can hide
And into the night you'll fade, knowing




You lost the game and just how she got
Her name the snow queen

Overall Meaning

The song "Snow Queen" by Small Circle of Friends describes the mysterious and elusive character of the Snow Queen, who sits high up on a mountain and looks down upon the foolish clowns who think youth can be found in a fountain. She is surrounded by a legend that is built around her, and men who come to her with their eyes will be met with a smile, but they will never dance with her. The Snow Queen is portrayed as being non-committal and inscrutable, amused by those who try to win her over but ultimately indifferent to their efforts.


The lyrics also suggest that the Snow Queen holds power over those who come to her, and that they may be unaware of their own shortcomings until they are in midair, tripping on their own insecurities. The morning haze freezes them in place, caught in the icy stare of the Snow Queen, and they realize they have lost a game they didn't even know they were playing. The song ends with the suggestion that the Snow Queen is not interested in what the singer has to offer, and that he must go and find a place to hide.


Line by Line Meaning

High on a snow covered mountain
The Snow Queen is situated in a mountain and is at an elevated position


From her throne she looks down at the clowns
She views the people beneath her as entertainers or fools


Who think youth can be found in a fountain
The people believe that the fountain will restore their youthfulness


High on the wings of her rhythm
She is confident and strong in her own rhythm


She will smile at the guys who come on with their eyes
She welcomes the attention but won't dance with those who approach her


But she'll never dance with them.
The Snow Queen will not engage with those who wish to dance with her


And in smoke filled rooms of electric sound
Her legend is created in clubs with lots of noise


A legend is built around the snow queen
People exaggerate her reputation with tales and legends


You may believe you're a winner
People approach the Snow Queen with confidence


But with her you will soon bite the dust
She will cause those who approach her to fail


And discover you're just a beginner
Those who approach her will soon realize their inexperience compared to her


You may not think you're a loser, but in midair
Even if one thinks they are not a loser, they will fail in her presence


You'll be hung while you trip on your tongue
They will fail and be left speechless


And it'll only amuse her
The Snow Queen will find their failure amusing


In the morning haze you are frozen there
One will be left frozen and disoriented in the morning after an encounter with the Snow Queen


Caught in the icy stare of the snow queen
Trapped in her forceful gaze


No my friend, she doesn't want what you're selling
The Snow Queen is not interested in those who approach her


Go my friend, there must be a place you can hide
One should flee from the Snow Queen to save themselves


And into the night you'll fade, knowing
They will leave the club and fade into the darkness


You lost the game and just how she got
They failed to win her over


Her name the snow queen
The legend and tales created around her have given her the name Snow Queen.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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