Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Chipmunks Lyrics


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Now look fellas, I've been walking around the North Pole
for 2 days and I'm cold and tired and, well, where's the
surprise you brought me here to see?
A:Around the next corner.
T:There he is!
C:Hi, Rudolph!
S:Hello, Rudolph.
T:Hi, old pal.
D:Who's Rudolph, boys?
C:Who's Rudolph?! Tell him, Ruddy!
R:I'm Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
I have a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows
C:All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They'd never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games
R:Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say (that's my boss)
Rudolph with your nose so bright
Wontcha guide my sleigh tonight
C:Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
You'll go down in history
S:Hey, you sing good, Ruddy!
A:That was fine.
T:Yeah, good for you, Ruddy!
R:Aw shucks, fellas.
D:Say fellas, it's awfully cold here. I'm gonna see if I can find
myself a nice warm igloo. Try to get along without me, if you
possibly can, because I... (fades out)
C:Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
R:Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
C:Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
You'll go down in history
R:By the way, what do you want for Christmas, Simon?
S:I want a real astrocar
T:I want a real live pony




R:How about it, Alvin?
A:Well, first I still want that hula hoop, and a... (fades out)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by The Chipmunks lists off the iconic team of Santa's reindeer, but then asks if the listener remembers Rudolph. The following verses describe Rudolph's unique trait, a bright and glowing red nose, that sets him apart from the other reindeer. Unfortunately, the other reindeer tease Rudolph and exclude him from their games, which makes him feel lonely and sad. However, on Christmas Eve, when Santa's sleigh is having trouble navigating through some fog, Santa notices Rudolph's nose and realizes it can be used as a guiding light for the sleigh. Rudolph takes the lead, and the other reindeer finally accept him as one of their own, realizing that having a different trait can sometimes be a great asset.


The lyrics themselves are simple and straightforward, but they deliver a powerful message about acceptance, inclusion, and diversity. The song reminds listeners to look beyond surface-level differences and embrace individuality, as everyone has something special to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
You are familiar with the reindeer named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen.


Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen,
In addition to those four, there are four more reindeer named Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen.


But do you recall
But have you ever remembered


The most famous reindeer of all?
The one that is considered the most renowned out of all the reindeers?


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph, the reindeer that has a red, glowing nose


Had a very shiny nose,
Had a nose that is highly bright and shiny


And if you ever saw it,
And if you had seen it with your eyes


You would even say it glows.
You'd be compelled to say that it shines and twinkles.


All of the other reindeer
All the other reindeers besides Rudolf


Used to laugh and call him names;
Used to mock him and call him names


They never let poor Rudolph
They never allowed the unfortunate Rudolph


Join in any reindeer games.
To participate in any games played by the reindeers.


Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Then, on one christmas eve with dense fog everywhere,


Santa came to say:
Santa Claus arrived and uttered:


"Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
"Oh Rudolf, your nose is so shiny,


Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Can you lead my sleigh further tonight?"


Then how the reindeer loved him,
At that point, the reindeers started loving Rudolf


As they shouted out with glee,
As they yelled out with pure joy


"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
"Rudolf the reindeer with a red-lit nose,


You'll go down in history!"
You will remain immortalized in history!"




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

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