Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
The Platters Lyrics


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You know Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid
And Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him
You would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Play in any reindeer games

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee




Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
You'll go down in history!

Overall Meaning

The Platters' rendition of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” depicts the beloved Christmas character who saves the day and gains acceptance from his fellow reindeer after experiencing ridicule and exclusion for looking different with his bright, glowing nose. The lyrics begin by reciting the names of the more commonly known reindeer, but then ask if you recall the “most famous reindeer of all,” introducing Rudolph. The song then goes on to describe Rudolph’s unique physical attribute as a shining red nose that would even glow. Unfortunately, the other reindeer didn’t embrace Rudolph’s differences, causing him to be ostracized and barred from participating in reindeer games. But, on Christmas Eve, Santa requests Rudolph’s help to guide his sleigh through a foggy night, and after Rudolph proves his worth, the other reindeer accept him and celebrate him.


The lyrics point out that physical differences can lead to being singled out and bullied, but in the end, those same differences can be seen as advantages, like Rudolph's bright nose that helped guide the sleigh. The message the song conveys is one of hope, perseverance, and acceptance. Despite his initial marginalization, Rudolph persevered and ultimately rose to the top of the reindeer ranks, becoming famous and respected.


Line by Line Meaning

You know Dasher and Dancer
You are familiar with Dasher and Dancer


And Prancer and Vixen
As well as Prancer and Vixen


Comet and Cupid
And know Comet and Cupid


And Donner and Blitzen
And are acquainted with Donner and Blitzen


But do you recall
But have you ever thought about


The most famous reindeer of all
The most well-known of them all


Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Rudolph, with his nose that is red and bright


Had a very shiny nose.
His nose was extremely radiant


And if you ever saw him
If you had ever laid eyes on him


You would even say it glows
You would undoubtedly remark on its luminescence


All of the other reindeer
All of the remaining reindeer


Used to laugh and call him names
Would mock him and call him derogatory names


They never let poor Rudolph
They never permitted unfortunate Rudolph


Play in any reindeer games
To partake in any reindeer games


Then one foggy Christmas Eve
On one mist-filled Christmas night


Santa came to say
Santa arrived to declare


"Rudolph with your nose so bright
"Rudolph, with your brilliant nose


Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Will you lead my sleigh tonight?"


Then all the reindeer loved him
Then all of the reindeer adored him


As they shouted out with glee
And loudly cheered with delight


Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Rudolph, the reindeer with the shiny red nose


You'll go down in history!
You will become a legend!




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

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Comments from YouTube:

Erwin Jjhay

THANK YOU PLATTERS... THIS ALBUM IS MY DADS FAVORITES CHRISTMAS SONGS... BUT HE DIED... AND I ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM WHEN EVER I HEAR YOUR SONGS... :DD

hunlandsMom

One of my big favourites. ❣❣❣But who does sing it? Who was the leader singer in platters?

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