Grandma got run over by a Reindeer
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Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
She'd been drinking too much egg nog
And we warned her not to go
But she forgot her medication
When we found her Christmas morning
At the scene of the attack
There were hoofprints on her forehead
And incriminating claw marks on her back
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
It's not Christmas without grandma
All the family's dressed in black
And we just cant help but wonder
Should we open up her gifts or send them back !
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
Now were all so proud of grandpa
He's been taking this so well
See him in there watching football
Drinking beer and playing cards with cousin mel
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
Now the goose is on the table
And the pudding made of fig
And the blue and silver candles
That would just have matched the hair in grandmas wig
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
I've warned all my friends and neighbors
Better watch out for your selfs
they should never give a license
To a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elfs !
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
The lyrics of "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" tell a humorous and slightly dark story about a grandmother who, after drinking too much eggnog and forgetting her medication, gets run over by a reindeer on her way home from a Christmas Eve celebration at her family's house. The lyrics play with the idea of Santa Claus and belief in his existence.
The first verse establishes that Grandma gets hit by a reindeer while walking home, and it acknowledges that some people may not believe in Santa Claus, but for the singer and their grandpa, Santa is real and they believe in him. This sets up the theme of the song and the belief in the magic of Christmas.
The second verse reveals that Grandma had been drinking too much eggnog and was warned not to go out, but she forgot her medication and ventured into the snow anyway. This adds a slightly humorous element to the story, suggesting that Grandma's impaired judgment resulted in the accident.
In the chorus, the family acknowledges that Christmas wouldn't be the same without Grandma, even though her absence is now felt. They question whether they should open her gifts or return them, expressing their bittersweet emotions and uncertainty during the aftermath of her accident.
The third verse shifts the focus to Grandpa, who is portrayed as strong and resilient despite the loss of his wife. He copes by watching football, drinking beer, and playing cards with their cousin Mel. This highlights the different ways people grieve and find comfort during difficult times.
The fourth verse describes the traditional Christmas dinner setting, with a symbolic reference to the goose, pudding, and blue and silver candles that would have matched Grandma's wig. This emphasizes the absence of Grandma and her unique presence during the holiday festivities.
The final verse takes a comical turn, as the singer warns their friends and neighbors to be careful because the accident was caused by someone who drives a sleigh and plays with elves. This adds a lighthearted tone to the song and suggests that even in the face of tragedy, humor can be found.
Overall, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" tells a fictional and light-hearted story, using the concept of Santa Claus to explore themes of belief, loss, and family during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Grandma was hit by a reindeer and suffered serious injuries
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
She was walking back to her home on Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
Some may argue that Santa Claus doesn't exist
But as for me and grandpa we believe
However, both me and grandpa strongly believe in Santa Claus
She'd been drinking too much egg nog
Grandma had consumed an excessive amount of eggnog
And we warned her not to go
We advised her not to leave
But she forgot her medication
Unfortunately, she forgot to take her medication
And she wandered out the door into the snow
As a result, she aimlessly went outside into the snowy weather
When we found her Christmas morning
We discovered her on the morning of Christmas
At the scene of the attack
At the location where the incident occurred
There were hoofprints on her forehead
There were marks resembling the imprints of hooves on her forehead
And incriminating claw marks on her back
Additionally, there were suspicious scratches on her back
It's not Christmas without grandma
The absence of grandma makes Christmas incomplete
All the family's dressed in black
The entire family is dressed in mourning attire
And we just cant help but wonder
We can't help but have thoughts and questions
Should we open up her gifts or send them back !
We are unsure whether to open the presents she had for us or return them
Now were all so proud of grandpa
We are currently filled with pride for grandpa
He's been taking this so well
He has been handling the situation remarkably
See him in there watching football
We can observe him watching football inside
Drinking beer and playing cards with cousin mel
He is enjoying beer and playing cards with his cousin Mel
Now the goose is on the table
The cooked goose is placed on the dining table
And the pudding made of fig
There is a fig pudding prepared for the meal
And the blue and silver candles
Blue and silver candles are placed on display
That would just have matched the hair in grandmas wig
Those candles would have perfectly complemented the colors of grandma's wig
I've warned all my friends and neighbors
I have advised and alerted all my acquaintances
Better watch out for your selfs
It is important for them to be cautious
they should never give a license
A license should never be granted
To a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elfs !
Especially to an individual who drives a sleigh and engages with elves
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Written by: RANDY BROOKS
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