Let There Be Snow
Mark Mothersbaugh Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Sometimes when the words just fail you
You're scared but you know they're wrong
I find that I get much further when I turn my thoughts to song

You know why you love this season
The joy that the snow can bring
So why should you stop to reason
Just open your heart and sing

Let there be snow
Let there be snow
Deep I remind the autumns behind
You let the wind blow

This is a time of year to make
Figurines across the lake
Such a magical sight
When the world dresses up in white
Whoa let there be snow

The days may grow short and grayer
The cold may nibble at your nose
But once there's a six-inch layer
Those soft flakes beneath your toes

You can't help but want to taste it,
Or jump in a snowy pile
Why not build a port or igloo
Or a window to print your smile

Oh, let there be snow
Let there be snow
Go down the schools
And let's act like fools
There's parties to throw

(Another man comes in)

I thought once you made your fortune,
You could sit back and count you lou.
But now that I've conquered Beansborro,
I'm ready to trade this suit.

I want a crown that fits me,
I want a cape that flows.
Six yards of fur and velvet,
Right down to my crooked toes.

There's no more snow!
There's no more snow!
The town, they love me,
The clouds above me,
Couldn't get beat with my toe.

Let Mother Nature try to win,
I'll give her wizards quite a spin.
Just try and stop me.
No one can stop me.
Let my kingship begin!

(Frosty and Holly)
Let there be snow!
Let there be snow!
This kind of weather
Brings people together,
So friendships can grow.

Why should we sit around and wait
For summer days to celebrate?
Such a magical sight

When the world dressed in white
Oh, let there be snow.

Overall Meaning

The song "Let There Be Snow" by Mark Mothersbaugh is a joyful celebration of the winter season, particularly the beauty and magic of snow. The opening lines suggest that sometimes words fail to express our emotions or convey what we truly want to say, but music can bridge that gap and help us express ourselves more fully. The lyrics go on to encourage listeners to embrace the joy of the season, to stop trying to rationalize or explain why we love it, and simply open our hearts and sing.

In the chorus, the phrase "let there be snow" is repeated, emphasizing the central theme of the song. The verses describe the delights of playing in the snow, building snowmen and igloos, tasting snowflakes, and reveling in the sight of the world transformed by a blanket of white. The lyrics also acknowledge the challenges of winter, such as short days and cold temperatures, but suggest that these can be overcome by the simple pleasure of being in the snow.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes when the words just fail you
At times you may find it hard to articulate your thoughts through words alone.

You're scared but you know they're wrong
Although you may feel intimidated, deep down you know your doubts are unfounded.

I find that I get much further when I turn my thoughts to song
Expressing your feelings through music can take you farther than talking ever could.

You know why you love this season
You have a clear understanding of why this season holds a special place in your heart.

The joy that the snow can bring
The happiness that comes with the snow is undeniable.

So why should you stop to reason
Don't let your rational thoughts get in the way of fully embracing this joyous time of year.

Just open your heart and sing
Allow yourself to let go and express your feelings of joy in any way that feels natural, even if it means singing out loud.

Let there be snow
This is a plea for the snow to come and transform the world into a wondrous winter wonderland.

Deep I remind the autumns behind
Let's leave the memories of autumn behind and fully immerse ourselves in the present moment of winter.

You let the wind blow
Allow yourself to be carried away by the cold, brisk wind and enjoy the moment.

This is a time of year to make
This season presents an opportunity to create and shape the world around us in a unique way.

Figurines across the lake
We can build statues or other shapes out of snow and place them across the frozen lake.

Such a magical sight
The snow-covered landscape is truly enchanting to behold.

When the world dresses up in white
The snow transforms the world into a visually stunning winter wonderland.

Whoa let there be snow
This repeated phrase is a continued plea to the universe to bring forth the snow, so that we may fully bask in its glory.

The days may grow short and grayer
As winter progresses, the days seem to shrink and become more dull.

The cold may nibble at your nose
The chill of winter may cause your nose to become numb and tingly.

But once there's a six-inch layer
But once the snow accumulates to a certain thickness, it becomes a source of joy and excitement for us.

Those soft flakes beneath your toes
Stepping and feeling the texture of freshly-fallen snow adds to the sense of wonder this season can bring.

You can't help but want to taste it,
The irresistible allure of freshly-fallen snow draws one to want to consume it, even if it's not advisable.

Or jump in a snowy pile
The abundance of snow creates piles, which begs for one to jump into them gleefully.

Why not build a port or igloo
The malleability of snow allows for the creation of various structures, such as ports or igloos.

Or a window to print your smile
One can carve out a space for your face to be seen through a snow-covered window, allowing passersby to see your smiling face.

Oh, let there be snow
This repeated phrase signifies a longing for the snow to return, as the absence of snow is often a disappointment during the winter season.

Go down the schools
Let's leave behind our responsibilities and indulge in what winter has to offer.

And let's act like fools
Let's allow ourselves to be carefree and have fun without worrying about appearing silly.

There's parties to throw
The winter season provides a chance for us to get together with others and celebrate together.

I thought once you made your fortune,
The introduction of a new speaker signifies a change in the tone and meaning behind the lyrics.

You could sit back and count you lou.
The common belief is that making a fortune would allow one to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

But now that I've conquered Beansborro,
The new speaker has achieved a sense of success and feels invincible.

I'm ready to trade this suit.
The singer no longer wants to be confined by the suit that represents his current state of mind.

I want a crown that fits me,
The artist craves a sense of power and authority symbolized by a crown.

I want a cape that flows.
The desired cape represents fluidity and grace that he wishes to embody.

Six yards of fur and velvet,
The materials of fur and velvet connote an image of luxury and splendor that he aspires to attain.

Right down to my crooked toes.
Even down to his smallest imperfection, the singer wants to exude an air of regality and grandeur.

There's no more snow!
The new speaker expresses his disdain for winter and the lack of snow.

The town, they love me,
Despite his immodest statements, the singer asserts his popularity and love within the town he has conquered.

The clouds above me,
The singer holds an immense sense of power, even to the point of feeling above the weather patterns.

Couldn't get beat with my toe.
No one and no element could beat him or bring him down.

Let Mother Nature try to win,
The new speaker acknowledges the power of Mother Nature, but still believes he can overcome her.

I'll give her wizards quite a spin.
He believes he can outsmart and outdo those natural forces that he considers to be mere wizards under his rule.

Just try and stop me.
He sees himself as unbeatable and unstoppable in his quest for absolute power.

No one can stop me.
He reiterates and reinforces his sense of invincibility.

Let my kingship begin!
The artist seeks to become a king, cementing his dominance and supremacy over everyone and everything else.

This kind of weather
The final verse shifts back to the original tone of the song, focusing on the beauty and magic of snowfall.

Brings people together,
The snow has a unifying effect on people, bringing disparate groups together.

So friendships can grow.
The season allows for bonds and relationships to develop and deepen among people who share a love for the snow.

Why should we sit around and wait
This line questions why we can't proactively take advantage of the snow-filled days we're given.

For summer days to celebrate?
Why should we wait until summer to celebrate and have fun, when winter provides ample opportunities to do so?

Such a magical sight
The final chorus harkens back to the song's original theme of the magical appeal of snowfall.

When the world dressed in white
The snow creates an enchanting and serene atmosphere where the entire world is seemingly enveloped in a peaceful white blanket.

Oh, let there be snow.
The song concludes with another plea and hope for the world to be blessed with snow throughout the winter season.

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