Snowman

Sia

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Don't cry, snowman, not in front of me Who'll catch your tears if you can't catch me, darling? If you can't catch me, darling Don't cry, snowman, don't leave me this way A puddle of water can't hold me close, baby Can't hold me close, baby
[Chorus] I want you to know that I'm never leaving 'Cause I'm Mrs. Snow, 'til death we'll be freezing Yeah, you are my home, my home for all seasons So come on, let's go Let's go below zero and hide from the sun I'll love you forever where we'll have some fun Yes, let's hit the North Pole and live happily Please don't cry no tears now, it's Christmas, baby
[Post-Chorus] My snowman and me, eh My snowman and me Baby
[Verse 2] Don't cry, snowman, don't you fear the sun Who'll carry me without legs to run, honey? Without legs to run, honey Don't cry, snowman, don't you shed a tear Who'll hear my secrets if you don't have ears, baby? If you don't have ears, baby
[Chorus] I want you to know that I'm never leaving 'Cause I'm Mrs. Snow, 'til death we'll be freezing Yeah, you are my home, my home for all seasons So come on, let's go Let's go below zero and hide from the sun I'll love you forever where we'll have some fun Yes, let's hit the North Pole and live happily Please don't cry no tears now, it's Christmas, baby
[Post-Chorus] My snowman and me, eh My snowman and me Baby

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The Deeper Meaning of "Snowman"
Meaning of Snowman by Sia

"Snowman" is a beautiful, melancholic allegory for loving someone you know you're destined to lose. The snowman is a perfect metaphor for a temporary or seasonal love—a partner who, for any number of reasons, cannot stay forever. The coming of the "sun" represents the inevitable end, the harsh reality that threatens their relationship. The snowman's tears, which would cause him to melt, symbolize his own sadness about their fleeting time together.

The narrator’s response is not one of resignation, but of fierce, creative devotion. Instead of accepting the end, she devises a plan to escape reality. Her declaration, "'Cause I'm Mrs. Snow, 'til death we'll be freezing," is a powerful vow of loyalty. She won't just enjoy the winter; she will become part of his icy world. The idea to "go below zero and hide from the sun" and move to the "North Pole" is a desperate, romantic fantasy to build a permanent home where their fragile love can survive.

The song captures the essence of cherishing the present moment in a relationship you know is finite. It’s about the profound choice to love fully and deeply, even with the painful awareness of an expiration date. It's a testament to a love so strong it would rather live forever in a frozen fantasy than face a reality without the beloved.