To Zion
Lauryn Hill Feat. Carlos Santana Lyrics

One day, you're gonna understand
Someday, you will comprehend the significance of what I did.

Unsure of what the balance held
Not knowing what the future held for me and my child.

I touched my belly overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion at the idea of carrying and giving birth to a child.

By what I had been chosen to perform
Realizing that carrying and giving birth to a child is a significant and demanding event.

But then an angel came one day
A spiritual messenger visited Lauryn and gave her guidance.

Told me to kneel down and pray
Encouraging Lauryn to pray for guidance and strength.

For unto me a man child would be born
Lauryn was told that she was chosen to give birth to a baby boy.

Woe this crazy circumstance
The situation seemed difficult and challenging.

I knew his life deserved a chance
Lauryn believed that her unborn child deserved a chance at life.

But everybody told me to be smart
People advised Lauryn to prioritize her career above her personal life.

"Look at your career," they said
People told Lauryn to focus on her professional life.

"Lauryn, baby, use your head"
People urged Lauryn to think logically and rationally.

But instead I chose to use my heart
However, Lauryn chose to listen to her own heart and instincts instead of other people's opinions.

Now the joy of my world is in Zion (Zion, Zion)
The most important thing in Lauryn's life is her son, Zion.

How beautiful if nothing more
Nothing could make her life more beautiful than being a mother to Zion.

Than to wait at Zion's door
The anticipation of being a mother to Zion is the most beautiful thing Lauryn has ever experienced.

I've never been in love like this before
Lauryn has never felt love like this for anyone in her life.

Now let me pray to keep you from
Lauryn prays to protect Zion from the dangers of the world.

The perils that will surely come
She acknowledges that there will be challenges her son will face in life.

See life for you my prince has just begun
Lauryn sees life as a new adventure for her son, whom she calls her prince.

And I thank you for choosing me
Lauryn is grateful for the opportunity to be a mother to Zion.

To come through unto life to be
Being a mother is a significant experience that has brought meaning to Lauryn's life.

A beautiful reflection of his grace
Lauryn sees her son as a reflection of God's goodness and grace.

See I know that a gift so great
Lauryn recognizes that her son is a precious gift from God.

Is only one God could create
She acknowledges God's role in creating life.

And I'm reminded every time I see your face
Every time Lauryn sees her son, she is reminded of the miracle of life.

Marching, marching, marching, marching to Zion
Lauryn and Zion are walking towards their future together.

Marching, beautiful, beautiful Zion
They are taking steps towards a beautiful future together.