Have you heard of the animated film Frozen? It features two estranged princess sisters, Elsa (who possesses unimaginable ice powers but lacks social finesse) and Anna (the selfless and ordinary one). Their journey to reclaim their royal status unfolds after Elsa loses control of her abilities. They receive help from enchanted rock trolls, a man who bonds with his reindeer, and a whimsically ambiguous snowman named Olaf. If you missed it—welcome back from the moon! Frozen dropped in 2013, much to the dismay of mothers everywhere, as it quickly turned into an endless loop of Elsa and the iconic anthem “Let It Go.”
After a prolonged break from Frozen mania, mothers were jolted back into the frenzy last night. Halloween brought out the blue dresses and blonde wigs among the trick-or-treaters, and to top it off, Taylor Swift concluded her North American tour with a duet of “Let It Go” alongside the original voice of Elsa, Idina Menzel. Swift donned a playful Olaf costume, while Menzel sparkled in the gown that inspired countless girls to channel their inner princesses.
Menzel began the performance, showcasing her vocal prowess as Elsa (for what must feel like the millionth time), and as the band dressed in reindeer costumes built to a thrilling climax, both Swift and Menzel shed their playful disguises, revealing their true selves. Swift later shared a snippet of the performance on her Instagram, expressing, “Frozen totally happened tonight. And 55,000 voices sang ‘Let It Go’ so loudly, it nearly took my breath away. Good times.”
While I understand the excitement of singing along at a concert with your favorite artist, “Let It Go” is not a Taylor Swift original, and it’s hard to believe that her entire audience consists of the same girls who were between 4-12 years old when the movie came out. So who is still belting out this annoyingly catchy empowerment anthem? It’s astonishing that 55,000 people could harmonize so well, considering many can’t even manage to sing along to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Who keeps this soundtrack alive? With another Frozen film slated for release in the next couple of years, I propose we put the movie—and its accompanying music—on ice for now.
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In summary, Taylor Swift’s revival of “Let It Go” is causing a stir among mothers who thought they had escaped the Frozen phenomenon, at least temporarily. As the song continues to resonate with audiences far beyond its original release, it’s a testament to the song’s enduring appeal, although many parents might wish for a bit of peace from the icy anthem.