Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Run Rudolph Run
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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Run, run Rudolph, Randolph’s stayed far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child "what have you been longing for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar"
Run, run Rudolph, Santa needs to make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a girl child "what would you like most to get?"
"I want a little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
And away went Rudolph a whizzing like a saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Run, Rudolph, I'm wheeling like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
The song "Run Rudolph Run" by CeeLo Green is an upbeat Christmas song that speaks about Santa Claus needing Rudolph to run quickly to town to deliver gifts to children. The title of the song is a play on words as "run, run" means to hurry, while Rudolph is also known as the lead reindeer who guides Santa's sleigh. The lyrics suggest that Rudolph is the smartest and most capable reindeer, as the others are far behind him. There are two children that Santa speaks to in the song, a boy who wants an electric guitar and a girl who wants a baby doll. Rudolph takes off like a shooting star and a saber jet to bring them their gifts.
The lyrics of the song are simple yet effective in conveying the message of Christmas and the importance of Rudolph. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy tune make it an excellent holiday party song, and it has become a popular classic covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of all the reindeer you know you’re the mastermind
Rudolph, you are special and smarter than all the other reindeer.
Run, run Rudolph, Randolph’s stayed far behind
Rudolph, you need to run quickly so that Randolph is left behind.
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Hurry up, Rudolph! Santa needs to reach the town as soon as possible.
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Santa, please urge Rudolph to run fast, and let him know that he can use the freeway.
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, go as fast as you can, and move like you are on a merry-go-round.
Said Santa to a boy child "what have you been longing for?"
Santa asked a young boy what he wanted for Christmas.
"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar"
The boy replied that all he wanted for Christmas was an electric guitar for rock and roll music.
And away went Rudolph a whizzing like a shooting star
Rudolph ran quickly like a shooting star.
Said Santa to a girl child "what would you like most to get?"
Santa asked a young girl what she wanted for Christmas.
"I want a little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
The girl replied that she wanted a baby doll that could cry, sleep, drink, and wet.
And away went Rudolph a whizzing like a saber jet
Rudolph ran very quickly, like a jet plane.
Run, Rudolph, I'm wheeling like a merry-go-round
I am running, Rudolph, and my whole world is spinning like a merry-go-round.
Run, run Rudolph, wheeling like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, go as fast as you can, and move like you are on a merry-go-round.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Marvin Brodie, Johnny Marks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jandeboer426
One of the best and joyful christmas songs ever.
@Cerodocearg
love it! Chuck says "All I want for chrtistmas is a rock & roll electric guitar", but Cee Lo uses's rhodes piano and It works just the same. A whole lotta swing!
@CoconutDreams123
Nice "get" on that, bro. You must have some chops yourself ... Merry Christmas!🎄🎶
@mongoardath1
I JUST heard this for the first time this afternoon and I had to find it. Great rendition!
@littledwarf12
This is Cee Lo's music! The part of 0:00 - 3:28 is the best! I love it!!
@MrBiggie1014
CeeLo Green In So Underrated!
@productions4life
Ahh remember the mornings when this was playing early hours when i worked in morrisons
@magicalintel5867
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@vitaaodk
Cee Lo, you're the best, man.. and thats all I have to say!
@Raffisva
TEAM CEE-LO!