Mr. Frosty Man
Sufjan Stevens Lyrics


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It's time to tango with the frisky, frosty Frosty Man
He's got a temperature of negative degrees again
He likes ice cream and Yo La Tengo with the jammin' pants
You got to cool it with the hipster costly Frosty Man
He's chillin', illin', thrillin' with the Mr. Saucy Pants
He likes to keep it real, he likes to talk a little sense
He's got a friend called Coolio, Vanilla Ice, and Ice Cube
Banana split and frozen pie and Mr. Frosty Pants

Mr. Frosty Man
Frosty, Frosty, Frosty, Frosty
Frosty Man

Don't get his goat, he just might melt, and then he gets all mean
When summer comes, he sits beside the air conditioning




But, Mr. Frosty, don't be bossy, winter's coming soon
And when it snows again, Frosty

Overall Meaning

Man will dance across the moon


The lyrics of Sufjan Stevens's song "Mr. Frosty Man" are a playful tribute to the winter season's frozen mascot. The song begins by introducing the titular character as a frisky and frosty man with a negative temperature, who enjoys both ice cream and indie rock legends, Yo La Tengo. The chorus repeats his name, like a catchy jingle that might advertise an ice cream truck. The lyrics describe his carefree spirit: "He's chillin', illin', thrillin' with the Mr. Saucy Pants / He likes to keep it real, he likes to talk a little sense," suggesting that the Frosty Man is someone you would want to know in the winter months.


The song is also a cautionary tale, warning listeners not to "get his goat," as the Frosty Man might melt and become angry. This implies that the Frosty Man is a delicate creature, whose temperament can change quickly. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, however, predicting that when winter comes again and it snows, the Frosty Man will dance across the moon, like a child's dream come to life. Overall, the lyrics to "Mr. Frosty Man" are whimsical and charming, celebrating the joy of the winter season and its magical creatures.


Line by Line Meaning

It's time to tango with the frisky, frosty Frosty Man
Let's get ready to interact with the playful, lively Mr. Frosty Man


He's got a temperature of negative degrees again
As usual, he is cold as ice with a temperature below zero


He likes ice cream and Yo La Tengo with the jammin' pants
He has a taste for both sweet ice cream and the music of Yo La Tengo, which he enjoys dancing to with enthusiasm


You got to cool it with the hipster costly Frosty Man
You need to relax and be cool around the fashionable and expensive Mr. Frosty Man


He's chillin', illin', thrillin' with the Mr. Saucy Pants
He is relaxed, enjoying life and having fun with someone who is wild and daring like Mr. Saucy Pants


He likes to keep it real, he likes to talk a little sense
He prefers to stay genuine and honest, having sensible conversations instead of indulging in trivial talk


He's got a friend called Coolio, Vanilla Ice, and Ice Cube
His circle of friends includes music artists Coolio, Vanilla Ice, and Ice Cube, who share his appreciation for icy references


Banana split and frozen pie and Mr. Frosty Pants
He has a sweet tooth for both banana split and frozen pie, which he enjoys along with his company of Mr. Frosty Pants


Don't get his goat, he just might melt, and then he gets all mean
Do not provoke him as it might cause him to melt and then get angry or upset


When summer comes, he sits beside the air conditioning
During the hot season, he prefers to relax next to a cooling device such as an air conditioner to fight off the heat


But, Mr. Frosty, don't be bossy, winter's coming soon
Hey, Mr. Frosty Man, please do not act overly demanding as the winter season will be here soon


And when it snows again, Frosty
Once the snow falls again, Frosty will be at his prime


Mr. Frosty Man
A playful and chilly persona known as Mr. Frosty Man


Frosty, Frosty, Frosty, Frosty
A repetition of his frosty name to emphasize his icy nature


Frosty Man
A friendly reference to him as the Frosty Man




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@cribaby2206

Lyrics of the song,...
It's time body Mr frosty man ,It's time to tango with the frisky, frosty Frosty Man
He's got a temperature of negative degrees again
He likes ice cream and with the jammin' pants
You got to cool it with the hipster costly Frosty Man
He's chillin', illin', thrillin' with the Mr. Saucy Pants
He likes to keep it real, he likes to talk a little sense
He's got a friend called, , and
Banana split and frozen pie and Mr. Frosty Pants

Mr. Frosty Man
Frosty, Frosty, Frosty, Frosty
Frosty Man

Don't get his goat, he just might melt, and then he gets all mean
When summer comes, he sits beside the air conditioning
But, Mr. Frosty, don't be bossy, winter's coming soon
And when it snows again, Frosty leving scuing, frosty



@RandomPerson57358

Out of all of the music videos lee hardcastle has made this and hamster hell stand out the most





















This animation make you feel disturbed and sad, and it ends with a cliffhanger so you dont know what happens to the boy after, you question.
This is genius video making!



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@wekillgoblins489

Even after 11 years it is still a absolute masterpiece

@hystericeric8780

Even after seven years it is still a absolute masterpiece.

@namchild8277

I like how in each new animation you try out different techniques, shooting angles, SFX etc. -and pull them all off nicely, good stuff.

@madzebrapictures

I've been watching this video repeatedly for years.
This is definitely one of the greatest, most entertaining stop motion films of all time.

@TheF0xskibidbopmmdada

Jokes aside the song is actually quite good

@pimpjuiice

I was literally gonna put it in my playlist

@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink

@the juice facts I was jammin over here

@deangulberry81

frosty man, the snowman,
had a brave badass soul.
he was made of snow, but only Jimmy knows,
how frosty saved his life that day.
frosty man, the snowman,
started to just melt away,
but winked his eye, and said, "don't you cry, ill be back next Christmas day."

@Pasteller1

Dean Gulberry wow. So cool...

@lamaytama6785

There were still zombies below them soooo...I don't think the kid can wait till next christmas :/

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