Run Rudolph Run
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Out of all the reindeers you know you're the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reeling 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"
And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a shooting star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa has to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry go round

Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reeling like a merry go round

Said Santa to a girl "Child what would please you most to get?"
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town




Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reeling like a merry go round

Overall Meaning

The song "Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry is an upbeat rock and roll Christmas song that tells the story of Rudolph, Santa's favored reindeer, who is tasked with leading Santa's sleigh to town. The lyrics describe Rudolph as the "mastermind" compared to the other reindeer, and encourage him to run as fast as he can because Santa has to deliver presents to children all around the world on Christmas Eve. The song also highlights the desires of children during the holiday season, as Santa asks a boy what he wants for Christmas (a rock and roll electric guitar) and a girl what she wants (a baby doll that cries, sleeps, drinks, and wets).


The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with Chuck Berry's signature guitar riff leading into the lyrics about Rudolph and his speed. The second verse introduces the idea of Santa granting the wishes of children, with the boy and girl characters representing the many different desires that children have during the holiday season. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, brings together the urgency of Santa's mission with Rudolph's speed and agility. The final verse has Rudolph soaring through the sky like a jet as he hastens to deliver the children's gifts.


Overall, "Run Rudolph Run" is a fun and festive Christmas song that showcases Chuck Berry's musical talent and storytelling abilities. The upbeat tempo and memorable chorus make it a popular holiday tune that has been covered by many artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Out of all the reindeers you know you're the mastermind
You are the most clever and strategic reindeer of them all.


Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind
Hurry, Rudolph! Randolph, another reindeer, is close on your tail.


Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Quickly move, Rudolph, because Santa needs to get to the city.


Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Santa must hurry and use the expressway to quickly reach his destination.


Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reeling like a merry go round
I feel dizzy and disoriented like I'm on a spinning carousel because of the rush.


Said Santa to a boy "Child what have you been longing for?"
Santa asked a young boy what he desires for Christmas.


"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar"
The boy wished for an electric guitar that can play rock and roll music.


And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a shooting star
Rudolph departed at high speed like an impressive shooting star.


Said Santa to a girl "Child what would please you most to get?"
Santa asked a young girl what she wants to receive as a present.


"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
The girl requested a baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink, and urinate.


And then away went Rudolph whizzing like a Saber jet
Rudolph quickly departed like a very fast military aircraft called a Saber jet.


Run, run Rudolph, I'm reeling like a merry go round
I am feeling dizzy and disoriented like being on a spinning carousel because I am in a hurry.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@malinalvuran9369

Out of all the reindeers you know you are the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randolph ain't too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child, "What have you been longin' for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a rock 'n' roll 'lectric guitar"
And then away went Rudolph whizzin' like a shootin' star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's has to make it in town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reelin' like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a girl child, "What would please you most to get?"
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
And then away went Rudolph, whizzin' like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round.



All comments from YouTube:

@TheHurdyGurdyMan.

RIP Chuck Berry. A true rock n’ roll legend!

@sabyrtoothband

True!

@glendaclendenin4927

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@Burgher1605

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@musicfanhawk4523

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@hanswagner8220

ChUck is above icon status .the man is epic! Back in the day for a man of color to whistle at a white girl would have brought dire consequences which now is completely harmless and just considered flirting as it should be if done in good taste! Chuck Berry had the CONES TO TAKE A STEP FURTHER AND WHEN PRESENTED IN FRONT OF A JUDGE FOR HAVING RELATIONS WITH A WHITE WOMAN , CHUCK SAYS " YOUR HONOR CAN WE SPEED UP THESE COURT PROCEEDINGS SIR , IVE GOT TO PLAY MY DINGELING ON SULLIVAN TONIGHT!! " so the judge slaps him on the wrist and says " CHUCK I DONT MIND U HAVING FUN WITH WHITE WOMEN , JUST DONT CROSS THE RIVER AND GET CAUGHT IN ILLINOIS!! .. FUCKING LEGEND!!!!! TELL ME ANOTHER BLACK MAN AT THAT TIME WHO WOULD DO WHAT AND WHEN HE WANTED!!! NOW TELL ME CHUCK ISNT THE MAN AND THATS THE POWER OF A GIBSON GUITAR! AND. A FENDER AMP!!$ RIP CHUCK !! YOUR JUST AS IMPORTANT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AS MALCOLM X IN MY OPINION! MY FRICKIN HERO!!-

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@louiscampbell1416

Chuck Berry is heaven and you cannot convince me otherwise🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sharknadoman1015

In loving memory of Chuck Berry (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017)

A true rock and roll legend. Your music will live on forever! 🎵🎶

@Maxum97SeaDoo91

Aliens will get to experience Chuck Berry when they pickup the Voyagers ☺
Hope they like him as much as we do 😎

@werearethedreamteam3724

Yup Chuck berry is one of a kind..

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