Lemmy was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and raised in Anglesey, Wales. His father, a clergyman, left the family when Lemmy was three months old; the experience helped to imbue a deep hatred of religion in Lemmy and this is reflected in a number of his songs.
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Run Rudolph Run
Lemmy Kilmister Lyrics
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Run, run rudolph, randalph's way too 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, reelin` 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
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, reelin` like a merry-go-round
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, 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 whizzing like a saber jet
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, reelin` like a merry-go-round
Run, run rudolph, santa has to make it to town
The lyrics to "Run Rudolph Run" tell the story of Santa's fastest reindeer, Rudolph, as he rushes to deliver presents to children all across the world. The song starts by acknowledging Rudolph's speed and intelligence, as he feels like he's the "mastermind" of the reindeer. Rudolph's quick pace is emphasized throughout the song, as he races through the town and goes "whizzing like a shooting star." Santa is in a hurry to get to town, and he encourages Rudolph to take the freeway down to speed up the process.
The second verse continues Santa's dialogue with children, as he asks a boy what he wants for Christmas. The answer is a "rock and roll electric guitar," an instrument that is associated with rebellion and independence. This desire for rock and roll sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it celebrates the freedom and excitement of this musical genre. Santa then talks to a girl who wants a "little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink, and wet," a traditional toy that is representative of childhood innocence and playfulness. The contrast between these desires highlights the diverse experiences and perspectives of children.
Overall, "Run Rudolph Run" is a joyful and upbeat song that celebrates the magic and excitement of Christmas. It combines the traditional elements of Santa and reindeer with the rebellious spirit of rock and roll, creating a unique and memorable holiday tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of all the reindeer you know you're the mastermind
Rudolph is the fastest and most capable reindeer
Run, run Rudolph, Randalph's way too far behind
Rudolph is so much faster than the other reindeer that they cannot keep up
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town
Santa needs Rudolph's speed to make his deliveries on time
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Santa needs Rudolph to get to the city quickly, so he suggests using the freeway
Run, run Rudolph, reelin' like a merry-go-round
Rudolph is running so fast that it feels like a dizzying ride on a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child "What have you been longing for?"
Santa asked the boy what he wants for Christmas
"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar"
The boy wants a guitar for Christmas
And then away went Rudolph, whizzing like a shooting star
Rudolph ran away very quickly, like a star moving fast in the night sky
Said Santa to a girl child "What would please you most to get?"
Santa asked the girl what she wants for Christmas
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"
The girl wants a realistic baby doll that can perform basic bodily functions like crying, sleeping, drinking, and wetting
Run, run Rudolph, Santa has to make it to town
Rudolph's speed is essential for Santa to deliver all the gifts on time
Run, run Rudolph, reelin' like a merry-go-round
Rudolph continues to run so fast that it feels like spinning on a carnival ride
Writer(s): Marvin Brodie, Johnny Marks
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yazbit
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 got to 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 longing for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a Rock and Roll electric guitar"
And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a shooting star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town, come on
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, 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, and wet"
And then 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 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
@miherping6834
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
@tattyshoesshigure5731
Terrific cover of this great Christmas song… Lemmy’s gravelly vocals & Billy’s sensational guitar sound a great combination!
@southernboy666
That´s a great Line-Up! Lemmy (Hawkwind, Motörhead)- Bass/ Vocals Billy gibbons ( ZZ Top)- Guitar Dave Grohl ( Nirvana, Foo Fighter)- Drums
@avenger8450
Very Well Done.Sir.
@richwatson5308
Thanks for filling in the blanks
@gfrkiss
@rich watson Don't forget Scream on Dave's CV.
@carolinepercy1216
👼\m/💝
@matthewjonupton4334
@gfrkiss and we shall not forget them crooked vultures
@alanmorrell351
How can anybody not love Lemmy's version? Bunch of jagoffs, that's who. I love this.
@brianmorgan9221
I don't normally like this song, but it's LEMMY
\m/°-°\m/!!!
@Mortiss97
great version even i'm not a fan