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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Jackson 5 Lyrics


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You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?

Hey Rudolph
Wo-hoah, Rudolph

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glowed
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Oh, then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say (hey Rudolph)
Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history
You'll go down in history
Hey Rudolph

Oh, then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say (hey Rudolph)
Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history
You'll go down in, you'll go down in history
Hey Rudolph

Wo-hoah

Red-Nosed Reindeer
Talking about Rudolph
Wo-hoah, Rudolph

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Jackson 5's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" are a playful and joyful rendition of the classic Christmas song. The song begins with a list of Santa's reindeer, including Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. However, the most significant reindeer of them all is Rudolph, who is subsequently introduced as having a very shiny red nose that glows. The next verse reveals that all of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names and never let him join in any reindeer games, which highlights Rudolph's exclusion from his peers.


The song's climax is at a pivotal moment on one foggy Christmas Eve when Santa arrives and calls Rudolph by name, asking him to guide his sleigh. The other reindeer shout with glee, realizing the importance of Rudolph's ability to lead the sleigh. The final chorus declares that Rudolph will go down in history. This song is a poignant reminder of the importance of inclusion and the value of one's unique qualities.


Line by Line Meaning

You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen
You are familiar with the names of the eight original reindeer in Santa's team


Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
And you know the names of the other four reindeer that have been added to the team


But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?
But do you remember the one reindeer that is the most well-known and beloved of all?


Hey Rudolph
Hello Rudolph, the focus of this song


Wo-hoah, Rudolph
An enthusiastic greeting for Rudolph


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Introducing the singer of the song, Rudolph, who has a red, glowing nose


Had a very shiny nose
Rudolph's nose was extremely bright and reflective


And if you ever saw it
If you had the chance to witness Rudolph's nose yourself


You would even say it glowed
You would be amazed to see how much Rudolph's nose sparkles and shines


All of the other reindeer
Referring to the rest of Santa's team apart from Rudolph


Used to laugh and call him names
They used to mock and insult Rudolph because of his unique appearance


They never let poor Rudolph
The other reindeer would not allow Rudolph to participate in any of their activities


Join in any reindeer games
Rudolph was excluded from any fun that the rest of the team had together


Oh, then one foggy Christmas Eve
On a particular Christmas Eve when the weather was foggy


Santa came to say (hey Rudolph)
Santa Claus approached Rudolph and addressed him by name


Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Referring to Rudolph's shiny and luminescent nose


Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
Asking Rudolph to lead the team of reindeer on this particular night


Then how the reindeer loved him
After Rudolph proved to be a loyal and capable team member, the other reindeer came to adore him


As they shouted out with glee
Expressing their joy and excitement with loud cheers


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Repeating the song's title in celebration of Rudolph's newfound status among the team


You'll go down in history
Your contribution to the team and your unique qualities will be remembered for generations to come


Hey Rudolph
A final message directed at Rudolph, acknowledging his significance and contribution


Wo-hoah
A cheerful and congratulatory exclamation


Red-Nosed Reindeer
Referring back to Rudolph's unique and memorable characteristic


Talking about Rudolph
Confirming that the song is specifically about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer


Wo-hoah, Rudolph
A final expression of admiration and fondness for Rudolph




Lyrics © ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks

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♡ Lyrics :
You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Hey Rudolph
Wo-hoah, Rudolph

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glowed
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Oh, then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say (hey Rudolph)
Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight

Then how the reindeer loved him,
As they shouted out with glee...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You ll go down in history
You ll go down in history
Hey Rudolph

Hey Rudolph
Wo-hoah, Rudolph



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♡ Lyrics :
You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Hey Rudolph
Wo-hoah, Rudolph

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glowed
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Oh, then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say (hey Rudolph)
Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight

Then how the reindeer loved him,
As they shouted out with glee...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You ll go down in history
You ll go down in history
Hey Rudolph

Hey Rudolph
Wo-hoah, Rudolph

Vegan Vocalist

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I love all these great songs my favorite Christmas album

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Thank you J5! I love this album and I have it! I love you All! Merry Christmas!

It's not exactly a car Steve

It's not even Christmas I just love this

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