When the Saints Go Marching in
B.B. King & Richie Sambora Lyrics
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Oh when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
The song "When The Saints Go Marching In" by B.B. King Derek Trucks Susan Tedeschi Ronnie Wood Mick Hucknall & Slash is a spiritual hymn loaded with meaning. It is a song about the end of the world when the saints will be called to God's kingdom. The tone of the song is that of hope, joy, and expectancy. Every believer wishes to be counted among the number of the saints during the rapture.
The lyrics of the song reflect the Christian belief that the end of the world is near, and the saints will be called upon to join God's kingdom. The songwriters express joy and hope at the thought of being among God's people at the time of the rapture. The repeated line "Oh lord I want to be in that number when the saints go marching in" is a symbol of faith and hope for Christians everywhere. It is a song that calls for believers to live good lives that will make them worthy to be among the number of the saints at the end of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the holy and righteous people enter heaven
When the saints go marching in
When God's faithful followers ascend to heaven
Oh lord I want to be in that number
Oh Lord, I desire to be among the righteous and enter heaven
When the saints go marching in
When the God's loyal and devoted followers ascend to heaven
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Written by: RUBINSTEIN, TRADITIONAL
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