O When the Saints Go Marching In
Kids Party Music Players Lyrics
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Go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh when the band
Begins to play
Oh I want to be in that number
When the band begins to play
The song "O When the Saints Go Marching In" by Kids Party Music Players is a gospel classic that talks about the desire to be with the saints when they go marching in. The song has a fast-paced rhythm and an upbeat tune that puts listeners in a happy mood. The lyrics open with a repetition of "Oh when the saints go marching in" twice, followed by the desire to be in the number when the saints go marching in. This is more like saying that the singers want to be in the company of the saints when they go to heaven.
The second verse of the song talks about the desire to be in the number when the band begins to play. This verse could mean that the person singing wants to be in the company of the saints and also wants to be playing with the band when the saints go to heaven. The song is a sacramental song that gives hope and assurance that believers will be with the saints when they go marching in. This song is often sung during parades, processions, and other joyous occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the saints
Oh, at the time when the holy people
Go marching in
Walk in a procession
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh, at the time when the holy people walk in a procession
Oh I want to be in that number
Oh, I want to be counted among them
When the saints go marching in
When they walk in a procession
Oh when the band
Oh, at the time when the musical group
Begins to play
Starts to perform music
Oh when the band begins to play
Oh, at the time when the musical group starts to perform music
Oh I want to be in that number
Oh, I want to be counted among the listeners
When the band begins to play
At that moment when they start to perform music
Contributed by Carter W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.