The Saints Are Coming
Green Day · Other Songs - Green Day
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
Its been the ruin of many a poor boy
God, I know I'm one
I cried to my daddy on the telephone, how long now
Until the clouds unroll and you come home, the line went
But the shadows still remain since your descent, your descent
I cried to my daddy on the telephone, how long now
Until the clouds unroll and you come home, the line went
But the shadows still remain since your descent, your descent
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
A drowning sorrow floods the deepest grief, how long now
Until a weather change condemns belief, how long now
When the nightwatchman lets in the thief, what's wrong now?
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
I say no matter how i try, I realise there's no reply.
They call the Rising Sun
Its been the ruin of many a poor boy
God, I know I'm one
I cried to my daddy on the telephone, how long now
Until the clouds unroll and you come home, the line went
But the shadows still remain since your descent, your descent
I cried to my daddy on the telephone, how long now
Until the clouds unroll and you come home, the line went
But the shadows still remain since your descent, your descent
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
A drowning sorrow floods the deepest grief, how long now
Until a weather change condemns belief, how long now
When the nightwatchman lets in the thief, what's wrong now?
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
I say no matter how i try, I realise there's no reply.
The Saints Are Coming
Released on Green Day's 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown, "The Saints Are Coming" serves as a high-energy anthem that encapsulates the band's punk revivalist spirit. The track features the signature melodic hooks and driving rhythms characteristic of the group's work during this era, blending classic punk aggression with polished production. As a staple of their discography, the song has become a defining element of Green Day's live performances and a cultural touchstone for the post-punk revival movement. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to channel the rebellious energy of the 1970s while maintaining relevance in modern rock contexts.