Both Frozen and Frozen 2 are full of songs that are hard to forget. While some of them get stuck in your head even if you don’t want them to, other songs from the series are surprisingly deep and full of meaning. From silly numbers sung by a talking snowman to power ballads, there is a wide range of songs from the Frozen franchise. While everyone has their favorites, there are generally some of the songs from these films that are seen as better than others.
Here are all of the songs from both movies ranked leading up to the best.
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
This short song sung by Kristoff(pretending to be Sven) is lowest on the list because it’s barely even a song. It’s really just a small refrain. Also, it’s rather a shame that Jonathon Groff’s voice was mostly wasted in the first film and this is the only solo song that he got.
Luckily, he got a little more of a chance to shine in the sequel.
Fixer Upper
This song might be a little bit catchy, but it’s also kind of grating. It’s a song that is unpleasant to the ear, and the lyrics aren’t really great.
It seems to promote a message of love being used to change someone into a better person, and this take on love is problematic, to say the least. It definitely isn’t the strongest song on either soundtrack.
When I Am Older
Olaf in Frozen 2 is going through a lot of issues when it comes to growing older.
This song has some funny moments as Olaf tries to wave away his worries by thinking about how when he’s older it will all make sense. It’s not a bad song, but it’s pretty short and there’s nothing very special about it.
In Summer
While some people love Olaf, and he’s definitely a character included for kids, his songs just aren’t the best from the franchise. “In Summer” is slightly more memorable than “When I Am Older,” and it definitely has a humorous factor.
This song is definitely cute, but it’s not one you’d want to listen to over and over.
Some Things Never Change
The rest of the songs on this list are a little longer and more substantial which is why they are higher up on the list. This song is the second one from Frozen 2, and it’s good but not great.
It sets the tone for the rest of the movie and has a good deal of foreshadowing and plot in it. However, it’s not as powerful as some of the others in the sequel.
Love Is An Open Door
“Love is an Open Door” is a fairly memorable song from Frozen, and it’s especially clever because of how it points out tropes in Disney princess movies. It’s a silly, sweet love song that talks about falling in love at first sight.
The main reason this song isn’t higher on the list is that it’s not as strong as some of the others, and, with the ending of the movie, it takes on a darker meaning.
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Love this song or hate it, there’s no denying that it’s one of the songs most associated with Frozen. At first, this song really was sweet and charming. The only reason people don’t like it now is because it has become so popular that it got overplayed.
However, it’s a song that shows the relationship between the two sisters and the conflict in that movie.
All Is Found
“All is Found” is a rather beautiful lullaby that is the first song from Frozen 2. While the original version might not be the best, Kacey Musgraves’s version of the song for the soundtrack is really beautiful with just the right amount of a folk edge.
The compelling thing about this number is how it gets into the mythology of the movie right off the bat.
Lost In The Woods
While Kristoff never got much of a chance to shine with his own ballad in the original, this is fixed in the sequel. “Lost in the Woods” is really catchy, and it’s also extremely entertaining.
The song itself is definitely made better by the visuals which are made to parody many popular rock ballad music videos from the 80s.
For the First Time in Forever
In Frozen, the conflict and distance between Anna and Elsa is one of the central elements of the plot. This song really gets to the issues and struggles that Anna is facing and the isolation she has dealt with. It’s a hopeful song that tells a lot about her character, and it’s also really catchy.
Show Yourself
Elsa’s songs are arguably the most powerful in both movies. She gets the power ballads that have the deepest and metaphorical lyrics.
Her journey is definitely one of self-discovery and learning to love herself, and many argued that there is a queer subtext to all of her solos. “Show Yourself” is a beautiful song that’s self-reflective, but it’s not quite the strongest of her songs.
The Next Right Thing
While Elsa’s ballads might be some of the most intense and complex of the Frozen songs, “The Next Right Thing” deserves its place among them. This song might not be easy to sing or upbeat, but it’s extremely powerful.
This exploration of grief and hope is quite mature for a children’s movie, and it can easily bring you to tears.
Into the Unknown
Given Idina Menzel vocal talents, it’s always great to get to hear her belt out these songs. “Into the Unknown” gave “Let It Go” a run for its money. While it might not be as catchy at first, it’s definitely easy to remember.
The duet between her and the unknown voice is a beautiful back and forth that sets this movie apart.
Let It Go
“Let It Go” might seem almost cliche now because of how popular it got, but there’s a reason for that. The reason it seems overplayed is that it was so good people couldn’t get enough of it. This song is dreadfully catchy and had a huge impact. The lyrics and the vocals are compelling, and it will always be memorable.
