Snowman – English Lyrics

• By: Sia
• Album: Everyday Is Christmas

Lyrics & Translation

Sia's "Snowman" offers a poignant exploration of enduring love and the fragility of relationships, making it a powerful song for language learners. The lyrics, rich with metaphor and emotional depth, provide an opportunity to understand how simple imagery can convey profound human feelings. The song's universal themes of connection and the fear of loss resonate deeply, while Sia's distinctive vocal performance, especially her remarkable breath control, adds a unique and compelling element to study.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
snowman /ˈsnoʊmæn/ A2	noun - a figure of a person made out of snow
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears noun - an act of weeping
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye
catch /kætʃ/ A2	verb - to intercept and hold (something thrown, propelled, or falling)
darling /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ B1	noun - a dearly loved person adjective - very attractive or delightful
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from
puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ B1	noun - a small accumulation of liquid on a surface
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	noun - a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
death /deθ/ B1	noun - the end of life
freezing /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ B1	adjective - extremely cold verb - to be converted into ice
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
seasons /ˈsiːzənz/ A2	noun - each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter)
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to put or keep out of sight
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for noun - an intense feeling of affection
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment or amusement
north /nɔːrθ/ A1	noun - the direction opposite south
pole /poʊl/ B1	noun - each of the two points (North Pole or South Pole) where the earth's axis of rotation meets the surface
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to remain alive
happily /ˈhæpɪli/ B1	adverb - in a happy way
fear /fɪər/ B1	verb - to be afraid of noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, pain, or threat
legs /lɛɡz/ A1	noun - each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move at a speed faster than a walk
shed /ʃed/ B2	verb - (of a person or animal) to lose (hair, skin, or a similar thing) by a natural process
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)
secrets /ˈsiːkrɪts/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained
ears /ɪərz/ A1	noun - the organ of hearing

Key Grammar Structures

• Who'll catch your tears if you can't catch me, darling?

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' + 'catch' and conditional 'if' clause.

  ➔ 'Will' is used to express a future action or promise. The clause starting with 'if' introduces a condition that affects whether the action occurs.

• A puddle of water can't hold me close, baby.

  ➔ Negation with 'can't' (contraction of cannot) + base verb.

  ➔ 'Can't' is a contraction of 'cannot' used for negation, indicating that something is not possible.

• So come on, let's go below zero and hide from the sun.

  ➔ Imperative phrase 'come on' + 'let's' (let us) + infinitive verb.

  ➔ 'Come on' is used to encourage or urge someone to do something. 'Let's' is a contraction of 'let us', used to make suggestions or plans together.

• 'Cause I'm Mrs. Snow, 'til death we'll be freezing.

  ➔ Contraction of 'because' + 'I am'; future intention with 'we'll' (we will) + verb.

  ➔ 'Cause' is a casual contraction of 'because', giving a conversational tone. 'We'll' is a contraction of 'we will', indicating future commitment or intention.

• Please, don't cry no tears now, it's Christmas, baby.

  ➔ Imperative 'please' + negative command 'don't cry' + adverbial 'no tears now'.

  ➔ 'Please' is used to politely make a request. 'Don't cry' is a negative imperative telling someone not to cry. 'No tears now' emphasizes the request with an adverbial phrase.