The Ants Go Marching In
The C.R.S. Players Lyrics
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Of those who've gone before
But we'll all be reunited (but if we stand reunited)
On a new and sunlit shore (then a new world is in store)
O when the Saints go marching in
When the Saints go marching in
O Lord, I want to be in that number
And when the sun begins to shine
And when the sun begins to shine
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
When the moon turns red with blood
When the moon turns red with blood
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
On that hallelujah day
On that hallelujah day
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
O when the trumpet sounds the call
O when the trumpet sounds the call
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
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
When the revelation comes
When the revelation comes
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
When the rich go out and work
When the rich go out and work
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
When the air is pure and clean
When the air is pure and clean
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
When we all have food to eat
When we all have food to eat
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
When our leaders learn to cry
When our leaders learn to cry
O Lord, I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
The C.R.S. Players' song "The Ants Go Marching In" is a religious hymn with a chorus that focuses on the desire to be in the number of the saints when they march into heaven. The song outlines the singer's vision of a new world, where all people live in harmony with one another, and everyone has access to basic necessities like food, clean air, and water. Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly asserts their desire to be in the number of the saints when they go marching in, emphasizing the importance of personal righteousness and faith.
The first verse of the song explains that the present world is flawed, but the faithful will be reunited in a new world that is free from sin and suffering. The second and third verses describe various events that will occur in this new world, such as the sun shining and the moon turning red with blood. The fourth verse expresses a desire to be present on the day of revelation, when God will unveil the mysteries of the universe. The remaining verses of the song address specific problems that the singer sees in the world, such as poverty, injustice, and environmental degradation, and express a desire for things to be made right.
The lyrics of "The Ants Go Marching In" are rich with religious imagery and symbolism, and the overall message of the song is one of hope and redemption. It is a reminder that even in difficult times, faith can sustain us and help us to persevere. The song also emphasizes the importance of working towards a better world, both through personal righteousness and through social and political activism.
Line by Line Meaning
We are traveling in the footsteps
We follow the path of those who have gone before us.
Of those who've gone before
We follow the example of those who have come before us.
But we'll all be reunited (but if we stand reunited)
If we come together, we will be united once again.
On a new and sunlit shore (then a new world is in store)
A bright and new world awaits us if we unite.
O when the Saints go marching in
We long for the day when everything is made right.
When the Saints go marching in
When everyone comes together, everything will be made right.
O Lord, I want to be in that number
We desire to be a part of this united community.
And when the sun begins to shine
When things begin to improve.
When the moon turns red with blood
In times of great suffering and turmoil.
On that hallelujah day
On the day when everything is made right.
O when the trumpet sounds the call
We eagerly await the day when change is imminent.
Some say this world of trouble
Some believe that this world is all there is.
Is the only one we need
But we seek a better world for ourselves and others.
But I'm waiting for that morning
We eagerly anticipate the day when everything is made right.
When the new world is revealed
When the better world is finally unveiled.
When the revelation comes
When the truth is finally revealed to us.
When the rich go out and work
When everyone shares in the burden of creating a better world.
When the air is pure and clean
When the environment is healthy and unspoiled.
When we all have food to eat
When everyone has access to the basic necessities of life.
When our leaders learn to cry
When those in power show empathy and compassion for those they govern.
O Lord, I want to be in that number
We long to be a part of this better world.
When the Saints go marching in
When everything is finally made right.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CROW, HENDERSON, RATLIFF, WELCH
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