"When I Am Older" is a song sung by Olaf in Disney's 2019 animated feature film, Frozen II.[1][2] The song is about Olaf's belief that though he is scared of the things in the Enchanted Forest, he'll realize that they weren't so scary once he's older.
According to Dan Abraham, who was the story artist of the sequel, the way the elemental spirits interact confuses Olaf, for he did not know whether to be scared of them.[3] The spirits were observing him, not attacking him as many fans speculated. This leads Olaf to believe that everything that happens around him will make sense when he is older.[3]
Lyrics[]
What was that? Samantha?
This will all make sense when I am older
Someday I will see that this makes sense
One day when I'm old and wise
I'll think back and realize
That these were all completely normal events Ah!
I'll have all the answers when I'm older
Like why we're in this dark, enchanted wood
I know in a couple years
These will seem like childish fears
So I know this isn't bad, it's good Excuse me.
Growing up means adapting
Puzzling at your world and your place
When I'm more mature
I'll feel totally secure
Being watched by something with a creepy, creepy face Ahhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhhhhhh!
See, that will all make sense when I am older
So there's no need to be terrified or tense
I'll just dream about a time
When I'm in my aged prime
'Cause when you're older
Absolutely everything makes sense This is fine.
Trivia[]
At the beginning of the song, Olaf references a "Samantha." However, prior to the song, he admits to not actually knowing anyone named Samantha and that, while scared, he simply said a name at random. This bit was improvised by Olaf's voice actor, Josh Gad.[4]
In the middle of the song, Olaf passes by a multitude of unknown hidden creatures staring at him with scary red eyes and sharp teeth before walking away quickly. This was a deliberate gag to the forest scene from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Frozen Fever:Making Today a Perfect Day Olaf's Frozen Adventure:Ring in the Season • The Ballad of Flemmingrad • That Time of Year • When We're Together Frozen II:All Is Found • Some Things Never Change • Into the Unknown • When I Am Older • Lost in the Woods • Show Yourself • The Next Right Thing Musical:Let the Sun Shine On • A Little Bit of You • Hidden Folk • Hans of the Southern Isles • Queen Anointed • Dangerous to Dream • What Do You Know About Love? • Hygge • I Can't Lose You • Kristoff Lullaby • Monster • True Love • Colder by the Minute At Home with Olaf:I Am With You Deleted:Love Can't Be Denied • We Know Better • Spring Pageant • More Than Just the Spare • You're You • Life's Too Short • Reindeer(s) Remix • When Everything Falls Apart • Resolution • Home • I Seek the Truth • Unmeltable Me • Get This Right • See the Sky
Objects
Kristoff's Sled • Royal Ship • Elsa's Tiara • Yule Bell • Iduna's Scarf • Runeard's Dam
See also
Musical • The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic • Frozen: The Official Magazine • Disney On Ice • As Told by Emoji • Frozen: Northern Lights • Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II • The Making of Frozen: A Return to Arendelle
