When The Saints Go Marching In

The song 'When The Saints Go Marching In' by deadman 死人 delves into themes of loneliness, regret, and the yearning for connection. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels isolated and burdened by their own weaknesses. The opening lines, '見なくていいものばかり　どこかで笑顔を落とす' (Only things I don't need to see, I drop my smile somewhere), suggest a sense of disillusionment and the loss of joy. This sets the tone for a narrative where the protagonist is struggling to find meaning and answers in their life, as indicated by the repeated phrase '見いだせない答えから回り　I don't know' (Going around without finding answers, I don't know).

The chorus expresses a deep regret for missed opportunities and a desire to have met someone special sooner: 'どこかで誰より早く早く出会いたかった' (I wanted to meet you sooner than anyone else). This longing is coupled with a sense of futility, as the protagonist acknowledges that it's too late to change the past. The imagery of the starry sky, '星空があなたにも降りますように' (May the starry sky fall upon you too), adds a touch of hope and beauty amidst the sorrow, wishing well for the person they longed to meet.

The song also incorporates a poignant farewell with the lines 'おやすみ聖者の歌声鳴り　地上であなたの声' (Goodnight, the saint's song rings, your voice on earth) and 'おやすみ聖者の足音が聞こえる　そっと目を閉じる' (Goodnight, I hear the saint's footsteps, I gently close my eyes). This suggests a final acceptance of their solitude and a peaceful resignation to their fate. The reference to saints and their songs evokes a sense of spiritual solace, as if the protagonist is finding comfort in the idea of a higher power or the afterlife.