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Nosed Reindeer
Phil Spector And Artists Lyrics
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Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"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
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"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
The lyrics of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" convey the story of an outsider who overcomes bullying and exclusion to become a hero. Rudolph is a misfit due to his red and shiny nose, which becomes an object of ridicule for his fellow reindeer. He is ostracized and denied participation in their games, leading to loneliness and sadness. However, when Santa is in need of help during a foggy Christmas Eve, he turns to Rudolph and his unique attribute to navigate his sleigh. With Rudolph leading the way, the other reindeer realize his worth and come to love and celebrate him.
The song's lyrics express the theme of acceptance and tolerance, encouraging listeners to recognize and appreciate individual differences rather than bully or stigmatize them. It emphasizes that everyone has something unique and valuable to offer, and that what makes a person different can actually be a strength. The story of Rudolph has become a beloved Christmas classic and has been adapted into various forms, including a popular stop-motion animated television special.
Line by Line Meaning
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
This is a song about Rudolph, a reindeer with a red nose.
Had a very shiny nose.
Rudolph's nose is not just red, it's shiny too.
And if you ever saw it,
If you happened to see Rudolph's nose,
You would even say it glows.
You would actually think that his nose is so bright that it looks like it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Every other reindeer,
Used to laugh and call him names.
They used to make fun of Rudolph by laughing and calling him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
The other reindeer never allowed Rudolph,
Join in any reindeer games.
To participate in any activities with them.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
On one Christmas Eve, when there was a lot of fog,
Santa came to say:
Santa Claus arrived and said:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
"Hey, Rudolph, your nose is so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Can you help me guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then how the reindeer loved him
Then every other reindeer started to love him.
As they shouted out with glee,
And they all started shouting with happiness,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
"Hey, Rudolph, you're the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in history!"
you will be remembered as a very special reindeer!"
You'll go down in history!
Rudolph became famous and will be remembered forever!
Lyrics © DistroKid, ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks
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