Do You Want To Build a Snowman?
The Starlite Orchestra & Singers Lyrics
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Come on lets go and play
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It's like you've gone away-
We used to be best buddies
And now we're not
I wish you would tell me why!-
It doesn't have to be a snowman.
Go away, Anna
Okay, bye...
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Or ride our bikes around the halls
I think some company is overdue
I've started talking to
The pictures on the walls-
(Hang in there, Joan!)
It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms,
Just watching the hours tick by-
(Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock)
(Orchestral)
Elsa?
Please, I know you're in there,
People are asking where you've been
They say "have courage", and I'm trying to
I'm right out here for you, just let me in
We only have each other
It's just you and me
What are we gonna do?
Do you wanna build a Snowman?
In this song from the movie Frozen, the character of Anna is lamenting the loss of her sister Elsa's company. She wants her sister to come out of her room and reconnect with her, but Elsa has locked herself in and refused to come out ever since she accidentally used her powers to harm Anna. The lyrics reveal Anna's sadness and frustration as she tries to reach out to Elsa, who has withdrawn from everyone else. Through the song, Anna remembers the playfulness and friendship they used to share and hopes to rekindle that bond, but Elsa's fear and guilt keep her from doing so.
The repetition of the chorus "Do you wanna build a snowman?" underscores Anna's longing for things to go back to the way they were before, but it also serves to highlight the growing distance between the sisters. The lyrics show how Elsa's isolation affects not only her but also those closest to her, creating sorrow and loneliness. The song ends with a plea from Anna, seeking to express the depth of her love for her sister and her desire for them to be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Are you interested in making a snowman with me?
Come on lets go and play
Let's move from here and play outside.
I never see you anymore
We don't spend time together like before.
Come out the door
Please come out of your room.
It's like you've gone away-
I feel like you're not here with me anymore.
We used to be best buddies
We were very close friends.
And now we're not
We are no longer as close as we used to be.
I wish you would tell me why!-
I want to know why we are not close anymore.
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Are you still interested in making a snowman with me?
It doesn't have to be a snowman.
We don't have to do exactly what I suggested.
Go away, Anna
Please leave me alone, Anna.
Okay, bye...
Fine, I'll be on my own then.
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Are you still interested in spending time with me?
Or ride our bikes around the halls
We could ride bikes inside the house.
I think some company is overdue
I feel like we haven't had enough time together lately.
I've started talking to
I have found myself talking to
The pictures on the walls-
The pictures on the walls have become my company.
(Hang in there, Joan!)
(Words of encouragement for the picture hanging on the wall)
It gets a little lonely
I feel a little lonely.
All these empty rooms,
Because nobody is around, all these rooms feel empty.
Just watching the hours tick by-
I am just sitting here, watching time pass by.
(Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock)
(The sound of the clock ticking)
(Orchestral)
(Orchestral interlude)
Elsa?
Are you there, Elsa?
Please, I know you're in there,
I am sure that you are inside.
People are asking where you've been
Others are looking for you and wondering where you have gone.
They say "have courage", and I'm trying to
People tell me to be brave and I am doing my best.
I'm right out here for you, just let me in
I am here for you, please let me in to talk.
We only have each other
We are the only people we can count on for support.
It's just you and me
We are the only ones here.
What are we gonna do?
What are we going to do now?
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.