When the Saints Go Marching in
Lewis Jerry Lee Lyrics

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We are trav'ling in the footsteps
Of those who've gone before,
And we'll all be reunited,
On a new and sunlit shore,

Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want to be in that number

When the saints go marching in

And when the sun refuse to shine
And when the sun refuse to shine
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the sun refuse to shine

And when the moon turns red with blood
And when the moon turns red with blood
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the moon turns red with blood

Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the trumpet sounds its call

Some say this world of trouble,
Is the only one we need,
But I'm waiting for that morning,
When the new world is revealed.

Oh When the new world is revealed
Oh When the new world is revealed
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the new world is revealed

Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in

Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "When The Saints Go Marching In" are a Christian call to embrace the hope for a better life after death. The song is a reference to the Book of Revelations in the Bible, where saints will ascend to heaven and be reunited with the deceased. The lyrics describe a journey towards a new, sunlit shore, where the saints will march in unison. The repetition of the phrase "Lord, how I want to be in that number" emphasizes the desire to be a part of this divine reunion.

The song also speaks about the end of the world, where the sun refuses to shine and the moon turns red with blood. This is a reference to the Biblical prophecy of the end times, where the sun and moon will turn dark before the return of Jesus Christ. The trumpet sounding its call is another reference to this event, and the desire to be a part of the divine rapture.

The final verse of the song speaks about the hope for a new world to be revealed, one that is free from suffering and pain. This is a Christian belief that is often referenced in songs and hymns, and provides a sense of hope and comfort to Christians who face difficulties and challenges in the present.

Overall, "When The Saints Go Marching In" is a song of hope and aspiration towards a better future, one that is free from pain and suffering, and where the faithful will be reunited with their loved ones in heaven.

Line by Line Meaning

We are trav'ling in the footsteps Of those who've gone before, And we'll all be reunited, On a new and sunlit shore,
We are following the path of those who came before us, and we will all be together again in a new and bright place.

Oh, when the saints go marching in Oh, when the saints go marching in Lord, how I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in
I want to be one of the people who join the saints when they rise up and march together.

And when the sun refuse to shine And when the sun refuse to shine Lord, how I want to be in that number When the sun refuse to shine
Even in the darkest of times, I still want to be among those who are counted as saints.

And when the moon turns red with blood And when the moon turns red with blood Lord, how I want to be in that number When the moon turns red with blood
Even when the world seems to be falling apart, I still want to be counted among the faithful.

Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call Lord, how I want to be in that number When the trumpet sounds its call
I want to be among those who are called to rise up and march forward when the trumpet plays.

Some say this world of trouble, Is the only one we need, But I'm waiting for that morning, When the new world is revealed.
While some may believe that this world is all there is, I am waiting for the day when a better world is revealed.

Oh When the new world is revealed Oh When the new world is revealed Lord, how I want to be in that number When the new world is revealed
When the new world is finally revealed, I want to be among those who are there to witness it and be part of it.

Oh, when the saints go marching in Oh, when the saints go marching in Lord, how I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in
Once again, I express my desire to be counted among the faithful who rise up and march when the saints go marching in.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL BLACK

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