When the Saints Go Marching in
Crescent City Rhithm And Jazz Band Lyrics
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Remembering that spring day, that lonely night.
Let's look up as we walk, count the blurry stars
Remembering that summer day, that lonely night.
Happiness is above the clouds,
Happiness is above the skies.
Let's look up as we walk, so that the tears don't spill
Remembering that autumn day, that lonely night.
Sadness is in the shadow of the clouds,
Sadness is in the shadow of the moon.
Let's walk with our head held up so that the tears don't spill,
Crying as we walk, that lonely night.
The lyrics to "When The Saints Go Marching In" by the Crescent City Rhythm and Jazz Band showcase an emotional and reflective perspective on life. The first verse encourages the listener to look up as they walk to avoid crying and spilling tears. The singer urges us to remember certain days and nights that were filled with loneliness and sorrow.
The second verse then provides a juxtaposition between happiness and sadness, suggesting that happiness exists above the clouds and skies while sadness is in the shadows of the clouds and moon. The repetition of walking and crying on a lonely night highlights the emotional weight that these memories hold. The overall message is to keep moving forward but not to forget the experiences that shape us.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's look up as we walk, so that the tears don't spill
We should lift our gaze while walking, to avoid shedding tears
Remembering that spring day, that lonely night.
Recalling a past day and night during springtime, when we were alone
Let's look up as we walk, count the blurry stars
We should keep our eyes towards the sky and count the indistinct stars
Remembering that summer day, that lonely night.
Remembering a day and night in summer when we were alone
Happiness is above the clouds,
Joy lies beyond the veil of clouds
Happiness is above the skies.
Happiness can be found in the vast expanse of the sky
Crying as we walk, that lonely night.
Walking down a path with tears streaming, on a gloomy night
Remembering that autumn day, that lonely night.
Keeping in mind a day and night during autumn, when we were alone
Sadness is in the shadow of the clouds,
The gloominess of sadness is often found behind a clouds' shadow
Sadness is in the shadow of the moon.
The moon's shadow often brings about feelings of melancholy
Let's walk with our head held up so that the tears don't spill,
We must walk with our heads held high, so we can keep our tears from falling
Crying as we walk, that lonely night.
Walking through the night with tears pouring down from our eyes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL (USA) BLACK, PD TRADITIONAL
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