Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “Baby Freeze Queen II” by Cotton Mather
‘Baby Freeze Queen II’ by Cotton Mather is a haunting track about the complexities of relationships. The title alludes to a relationship that has gone icy cold as the protagonist yearns for the connection they had before. The lyrics talk of a dynamic that has changed dramatically, unable to recognize the person who used to be close. The verses lament the loss of connection, and speak of the pain of not being able to revive what was once there.
The chorus pleads with the titular Freeze Queen to thaw her heart, as it gradually becomes clear that the protagonist is hoping to fix the issue. There is a desperation that shines through the track, as he speaks of “you and me” and of being “shackled by the firelight” – a metaphor for the hope that remains; however faint. The song ultimately paints a poignant picture of a once strong relationship that has withered away, and the hope of bringing it back to life.