Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer
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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 it
You would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join 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 how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history





(Repeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" begin by listing off the names of Santa's eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. However, the focus quickly shifts to Rudolph, who is described as having a "very shiny nose" that "glows." The other reindeer used to laugh and call him names, ostracizing him from their reindeer games.


Then, on one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa approaches Rudolph and asks him to guide his sleigh that night due to the visibility issues caused by the weather. Rudolph accepts and successfully leads Santa's sleigh, becoming a hero in the eyes of the other reindeer who had previously bullied him. In the end, Rudolph becomes a legendary figure, forever remembered as the reindeer who saved Christmas.


The lyrics of "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" speak to themes of bullying, isolation, and acceptance. The song teaches the important lesson that everyone has something valuable to offer, even if that something is initially perceived as a flaw. Additionally, the song's focus on the importance of teamwork and mutual support can inspire listeners to cultivate a community where everyone is valued and included.


Line by Line Meaning

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
You are likely familiar with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and also Vixen.


Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
Also, Comet, Cupid, Donner, as well as Blitzen.


But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all
But, have you ever really remembered the most popular among them?


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
It's Rudolph, the reindeer with a red, shining nose.


Had a very shiny nose
Rudolph's nose was extremely red and very bright.


And if you ever saw it
In case you ever witnessed it,


You would even say it glows
you would probably claim it looked like it was shining.


All of the other reindeer
Every one of Rudolph's peers


Used to laugh and call him names
Would typically mock Rudolph and nickname him


They never let poor Rudolph
Those reindeer never permitted Rudolph


Join in any reindeer games
To be involved in any games that reindeer played


Then one foggy Christmas Eve
However, on a particular Christmas Eve when the weather was foggy


Santa came to say
Santa then said to Rudolph


Rudolph with your nose so bright
'Rudolph, with your extremely red, shiny nose,'


Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
'would you guide my sleigh this evening?'


Then how the reindeer loved him
After that, how all the reindeer grew to appreciate him


As they shouted out with glee
Also cheering boisterously


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
To Rudolph, the reindeer with the bright red nose,


You'll go down in history
Santa exclaimed, 'You'll go down in history!'


(Repeat)
The song then repeats from the beginning




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

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