The saints
Andy Mineo Lyrics

Left right left right left right hoo
Introductory line to the song, repeated several times.

Ok, I don't know but I've been told when the saints come marching in we roll
Acknowledgement that while the artist is not sure, others have said that when a group of righteous people comes together, they achieve amazing things.

So deep that they can't believe we sold out seats and them cd's
The group is so popular that skeptics can't believe they are filling concert venues and selling albums.

Please don't sleep on the beat I.....beat up these
A plea to pay attention to the quality of music, which has been crafted with great effort.

Still don't get it would you keep up please
A challenge to keep up with their message and music, which is more than meets the eye.

We ain't no heroes for sale, if you bought one better keep your receipt
An assertion that they are not trying to be idolized or marketed for profit; if anyone has that expectation, they will be disappointed.

Ok I get it I know what they thinking
Acknowledgement of critics' opinions and thoughts on the group.

We some kumbya singing corny Christians keep your distance
A response to stereotypes about their faith and music that suggest they are overly wholesome or dull; a request to not judge from a distance.

Buy a ticket to a concert pay a visit think it's odd
An invitation to attend a concert or listen to their music, despite any initial doubts.

We them blues brothers 116 on a mission from God
A comparison to the famous film blues brothers, using their iconic mission from God to explain the artist's conviction and purpose.

I don't think they get it I really think what they gotta do is see it to believe it I wasn't planning on leaving them
Doubt that critics fully understand the depth and passion of their music and message; a desire to share it with those who do not yet believe.

Gimmie the microphone with no gimmicks I'm really living it so when they come in and don't you know to get up on the evidence
A request to show critics the sincerity and truth behind their music, which is free of superficial gimmicks.

You ever wanna get it well tell 'em to come and get it
A challenge for skeptics to truly understand and grasp what they are trying to communicate.

I point 'em to a God and we tell 'em we really wit Him
An emphasis on the group's faith and how it shapes their music and message.

They thinkin' that I'm tripping cause I'm livin' for more than just rappin' but that's what happens when
Critics may not understand why the artist's motivation for music is something more than just entertainment or fame.

When the saints, go marching in
Reference to the popular hymn 'When The Saints Go Marching In.'

Oh no, here they go go
New verse beginning.

Them boys sold out no promo
The artist's popularity hasn't been gained from extensive marketing and promotions.

Tell me give em 2 years it'll go cold
Skeptics may think the artist's fame is a temporary trend and will go away soon.

But them words got ate like ocho
Critics' opinions have been dismissed and ignored, just like the now-retired football player Chad 'Ocho Cinco' Johnson.

Imma keep it 300
A phrase that means being truthful and genuine, from the movie 300.

Industry probably wanna see us so on
There may be pressure from the music industry to conform to certain expectations and standards.

But we in it we in it we live it we give it our God gon do what he want
Regardless of external pressure, the artist is committed to staying true to their faith and message.

We favored the aroma is that our God saves
Reference to the Bible that those who follow God are a sweet aroma to Him.

Married to the Rock and I'm faithful
An analogy comparing the artist's faith to a marriage, and God as the rock to which they are devoted.

To take these words beyond say
A challenge to push beyond popular culture and connect deeper with their message.

Don't it feel like we famous
Acknowledgement of fame, and how their faith is what makes them stand out.

But the world will know what are name is
Through their music and message, they hope to spread their name and faith worldwide.

But heaven knows us baby and that book of life is that a list
Ultimately, their focus is not on worldly recognition, but the eternal recognition from God, who records names in the book of life.

So I ball I'm so rich and I ain't talking bout cheddar
The artist feels rich not because of money, but because of the spiritual fulfillment they receive from their faith.

But I bank on Christ go and talk to the teller
The artist trusts in Christ like a bank, and encourages others to do the same.

Got the checks that I get I'll be cashing forever
The artist will always have spiritual fulfillment because of their faith.

Laugh at the saints that ain't a thing go
Critics may ridicule people of faith, but it doesn't affect their confidence.

They be lacking to pay that thinking straight
Reference to the phrase 'lackin'- lack of understanding, or ignorance- and how people who ridicule faith are lacking knowledge and understanding.

Man we ain't lacking a thing rack in the faith
The artist has everything they need because of their faith.

Paid by the blood of the Lamb that is paid
Reference to Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, which paid for the sins of the world.

Debt is paid
As a result, believers' spiritual debt is paid in full by God's grace, and they are free.

(Praise to our God)
Closing line of the song, praising God.

Now I don't know what you've been told about us bout us
Opening line of the final verse, acknowledging various rumours and opinions about the artist.

But we gon' love em even though they doubt us doubt us
Regardless of critics' opinions or doubts, the artist remains committed to showing them love and compassion.

We just visiting like we some out of towners
The artist feels like temporary visitors or outsiders in the world, compared to their eternal hope in God's kingdom.

Got em asking us how does this God turn ya'll into shouters, like hold up
Critics may wonder why the artist's faith brings them joy and celebration, and how they are so exuberant.

We don't really think we better, call us perfect no never
Clarification that the artist does not think they are morally superior or perfect because of their faith.

But we glad to be call saints cause Paul called us that in the letters
The artist is proud to be called 'saints' because of the way Paul describes believers in the Bible.

We set apart for the Savior, He's led our hearts to the Maker
The artist's faith sets them apart and draws them closer to God the Creator.

Forget the art that we making if we never love our neighbors
The artist's music is secondary to the love that they show others because of their faith.

You might catch us whistling, marked to the spot straight glistening
The artist's joy and celebration because of their faith may be outwardly noticeable.

Shining cause we filled with Him, you might wanna listen in
The artist's shine or radiance is because they are filled with God's presence, and others may want to hear more about it.

Messiah came down then He reigned and He rose
A brief summary of the story of Jesus Christ's birth, death, and resurrection.

Here yeah they go with this again
Acknowledgement that the artist is again pointing to Jesus Christ.

That's what makes us love our neighbors
Their faith and love for God is what motivates their love and service for others.

We not just omitting sin
Not only do they avoid sin, but they also focus on loving others and spreading their faith.

When the saints, go marching in
Repeated chorus of the song, focusing on the day when people of faith will enter God's kingdom.