Hey there! Have you heard of the animated film Frozen? It features two estranged princess sisters, Elsa (who has the extraordinary ability to control ice and snow but is somewhat socially awkward) and Anna (the more relatable, selfless sister) as they navigate their way to leadership after Elsa goes off the deep end. Along the way, they get help from magical trolls, a quirky guy who talks to his reindeer, and a charmingly ambiguous snowman named Olaf. If you missed it, welcome back from your hiatus; it premiered in 2013 and quickly took the world by storm, much to the frustration of mothers everywhere, as it became synonymous with Elsa and the endlessly catchy “Let It Go.”
Just as moms were beginning to find some respite from the Frozen frenzy, chaos returned last night in a double whammy: it was Halloween, and once again, little ones donned blue dresses and blonde wigs while trick-or-treating. To top it off, Taylor Swift wrapped up her North American 1989 tour with a surprise duet of “Let It Go,” donning a playful Olaf costume alongside Idina Menzel, the voice of Elsa, who wore the iconic sparkly gown that inspired countless girls to embrace their inner pageant queens.
Menzel kicked off the performance by belting out her famed song as Elsa, for what must feel like the millionth time (bless her). As the reindeer-clad band reached a thrilling crescendo, both Swift and Menzel revealed their true selves. Swift shared a clip of the performance on Instagram, exclaiming, “Frozen totally happened tonight. And 55,000 people sang ‘Let It Go’ so loudly, it nearly took my breath away. Good times!”
While I totally get the excitement of singing along with your favorite artist at a concert, it’s essential to remember that “Let It Go” isn’t a Taylor Swift original. It’s hard to believe her entire audience consists of those who were aged 4-12 when the film first came out. So, who is still belting out this infectious empowerment anthem that seems impossible to fade away? Getting 55,000 people to sing along to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is a challenge, so who keeps resurrecting this soundtrack? Yes, another Frozen movie is on the horizon, but until then, I suggest we put the film—and its music—back on ice.
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In summary, Taylor Swift’s revival of “Let It Go” during her concert has stirred up nostalgia and frustration among parents, especially moms who thought they could escape the song’s catchy grasp. While it’s great to celebrate music and performance, it’s also time to recognize that some tunes need to take a break.