Get Ready To Ride The Lion To Zion
Culture Lyrics
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Rastaman, I say
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go ride the lion
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go jump with dragon
Get ready to go to Zion
Yes
I can see all the harpers
Because of the Black Star Liner
Just linking and waiting
To take all rastaman
What
Get ready to go to Zion
Natty Dread, I say
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go ride the lion
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go chant and be one
Get ready to go to Zion
Watch it
Getting mother and fathers
Listening what they are saying
What Jah teaching the children
Specially the young ones
What
Get ready to go to Zion
Please be careful
Get ready to go to Zion
So, you better do good
Get ready to go to Zion
(...)
Getting mother and fathers
Who are the roots of the children
Who should teach them good
And try to get and go on such glory streets
Get ready to go to Zion
Rastaman, I say
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go ride the lion
Get ready to go to Zion
You have to be clean
Get ready to go to Zion
You don't have be a queen
Get ready to go to Zion
Nor either a king
Get ready to go to Zion
Zion keep on saying
Get ready to go to Zion
The song "Get Ready to Ride the Lion to Zion" by Culture talks about the anticipation of going to Zion, which is the heaven-like place in Rastafarianism. The lyrics speak to the idea of being ready to go to Zion and waiting for the Black Star Liner, a ship that would take Rastafarians back to their ancestral homeland of Africa. The song also speaks to the importance of parents teaching their children good lessons and preparing them for the journey to Zion.
The song begins with the singer encouraging Rastafarians to get ready to ride the lion and jump with the dragon, which represents the idea of being ready to face any obstacle on the journey to Zion. The lyrics also mention seeing harpers, which is a reference to angels, all waiting to take Rastafarians to Zion. Additionally, the lyrics mention "Natty Dread," which was a term used to refer to Rastafarians who did not cut their hair.
The song's message is one of spiritual preparation and the importance of living a good life in order to be ready for the journey to Zion. The idea of Zion is important in Rastafarianism, as it represents an ideal world where everyone is equal and free, and where peace and justice prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Get ready to go to Zion
Rastaman, I say
Prepare yourself to journey to Zion, my fellow Rastafarian
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go ride the lion
Get ready to embark on a daring journey to Zion, riding on the back of a lion
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go jump with dragon
Prepare yourself to join in lively celebration upon reaching Zion, jumping and dancing with the powerful dragon
Get ready to go to Zion
Yes
Indeed, prepare yourself for this spiritual journey to Zion
I can see all the harpers
Because of the Black Star Liner
Just linking and waiting
To take all rastaman
Through the power of the Black Star Liner, I can see all of the musicians gathering and waiting eagerly to transport all Rastafarians to Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
Natty Dread, I say
Prepare yourself, my dreadlocked friend, for this journey to Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go ride the lion
Prepare yourself to embark on a daring journey to Zion, riding on the back of a lion
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go chant and be one
Prepare yourself to unite with your fellow Rastafarians, chanting and becoming one as you journey to Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
Watch it
Be mindful and watchful as you prepare yourself for this journey to Zion
Getting mother and fathers
Listening what they are saying
What Jah teaching the children
Specially the young ones
The parents must listen to the teachings of Jah and pass them onto their children, especially the young ones
Get ready to go to Zion
Please be careful
As you prepare yourself for this spiritual journey to Zion, please be careful
Get ready to go to Zion
So, you better do good
Prepare yourself for this journey to Zion by doing good and living righteously
Getting mother and fathers
Who are the roots of the children
Who should teach them good
And try to get and go on such glory streets
Parents are the foundation of their children's upbringing, and they should instill good values and lead their children onto the path towards Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
Rastaman, I say
Prepare yourself for this spiritual journey to Zion, my fellow Rastafarian
Get ready to go to Zion
Fe go ride the lion
Prepare yourself to embark on a daring journey to Zion, riding on the back of a lion
Get ready to go to Zion
You have to be clean
Be pure and clean as you prepare yourself for this spiritual journey to Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
You don't have be a queen
Everyone, regardless of their station in life, can prepare themselves for this spiritual journey to Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
Nor either a king
Even those in positions of power and authority must prepare themselves for this spiritual journey to Zion
Get ready to go to Zion
Zion keep on saying
Zion is calling and urging us to prepare ourselves for this spiritual journey towards it
Writer(s): Hill, Dayes, Daley
Contributed by Camden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davidschlessinger9945
I booked this band to play at the University of Oregon 26 years ago!
@ngiraotieno7808
Nuff respect. This is one of the biggesr tunes ever produced on earth. Speaks to the soul, mind and spirit
@Aloha_asker
2021 still this song rocking ...joseph hill a true rasta Legend 🇲🇱🇱🇾🇰🇪
@dickenskhabuli6976
This music doesn't grow old😊😊
@user-tt2sr6df7o
always wrote deep and mind blowing songs...get ready to go to zion❤❤
@baldwinbanda3987
Culture is the best reggae musician
@rockersmood1609
Culture is the name of the band ,Joseph hill is the singer, songwriter!!!!rip
@jonaspaulsson9912
@@rockersmood1609 oppressor man!
@theaznal2658
This song gives me chills. GET READY ....TO GO TO ZION....
@rockersmood1609
The whole album gives me chills!!!!! Rip Joseph hill!!!!