Road To Zion
Nas & Damian Marley Lyrics


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Yeah, man
Jah will be waiting there, we ah shout
Jah will be waiting there
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
Boom

The youngest veteran ah go murder dem slow
Ragga muffin sent to call me from the bush bungalow
Unnuh watch it, mek I clear out my voice now, Figaro
Emerge from the darkness with mi big blunt a glow
Mi hammer dem ah slam and spectator get low
Some bwoy coulda big like Bam Bam Bigelow
Bust off trigger finger, trigger hand and trigger toe
Ah two gun me have, me bust dem inna stereo
'Cause

I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
Ay, we gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man

Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we ah shout
Jah will be waiting there
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
Single parents weh need some charity
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and strategy, say

I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man (yeah, yeah)
Been waiting to do this track with you man, yeah
Haha, yeah, yeah (you know), they know
You got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man (yeah)
You gotta keep walking, y'all, yeah, yeah
You gotta keep

Sometimes I can't help but feel helpless
I'm havin daymares in daytime
Wide awake try to relate
This can't be happenin like I'm in a dream while I'm walkin'
'Cause what I'm seein is haunting
Human beings like ghost and zombies
President Mugabe holding guns to innocent bodies
In Zimbabwe
They make John Pope seem Godly
Sacrilegious and blasphemous
In my lifetime I look back at paths I've walked
Where savages fought and pastors taught
Prostitutes stomp in high heel boots
And badges screaming,"Young black children stop or I will shoot!"
I look back at cooked crack
Plus cars that pass by
Jaguars mad fly
And I'm guilty for materialism
Blacks is still up in the prison trust that
So save me your sorries, I'm raising an army
Revolutionary warfare with Damian Marley
We sparkin' the ions, marching to Zion
You know how Nas be, NYC state of mind I'm in

In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
Boom

The youngest veteran ah go murder dem slow
Ragga muffin sent to call me from the bush bungalow
Unnuh watch it, mek I clear out my voice now, Figaro
Emerge from the darkness with mi big blunt a glow
Mi hammer dem ah slam and spectator get low
Some bwoy coulda big like Bam Bam Bigelow
Bust off trigger finger, trigger hand and trigger toe
Ah two gun me have, me bust dem inna stereo
'Cause

I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
Ay, we gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man

Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we ah shout
Jah will be waiting there

Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we ah shout
Jah will be waiting there

In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
Single parents weh need some charity
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and strategy

Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and any strategy
Ay, say

You got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man




You know
You got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Road to Zion" by Nas and Damian Marley speak about the turmoil and chaos of modern society. The song starts with a call to Jah, or God, to be waiting for them because of the difficulties they face every day. The following lines describe the unrest in the society, including jealousy, media bias, abuse of authority by police, and other social issues. Nas then takes over and raps about his own experiences and observations of the world, such as seeing prostitutes, police brutality, and the materialism of society.


The song becomes more powerful during the chorus, where Nas and Damian chant about the need to keep walking on the road to Zion, where Jah is waiting and where there is hope for peace and love. The song is a powerful message to listeners, urging them to stay true to themselves and not get caught up in the negativity of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Jah will be waiting there, we ah shout
We believe that God will be waiting for us at the end of the road to Zion and we shout this in excitement and anticipation.


In this world of calamity
The world we live in is full of chaos and disaster.


Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
People in this world often harbor negative emotions such as envy and resentment towards each other.


And police weh abuse dem authority
We are critical of police officers who misuse their power and authority against innocent people.


Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
We express disdain towards media personalities who lack diversity and knowledge in their reporting.


The youngest veteran ah go murder dem slow
Even as a young artist, I am determined to take down my enemies slowly and effectively.


Ragga muffin sent to call me from the bush bungalow
I am being summoned to action by a messenger from my roots and culture.


Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
We encourage the practice of clear and pure meditation without any hesitation or questioning.


Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
We advise you not to let others take you down like they did with someone else.


Single parents weh need some charity
We acknowledge the struggles of single parents who require support and assistance.


Youths weh need some love and prosperity
We recognize that young people need affection and success in their lives to thrive.


Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Rather than facing shattered hopes and misfortune, we hope for a better future.


By any plan and any means and strategy
We are determined to succeed and will do whatever it takes to achieve our goals.


Sometimes I can't help but feel helpless
There are moments where I feel powerless and hopeless.


I'm havin daymares in daytime
My fears and anxieties can feel so vivid and overwhelming that they happen in broad daylight.


Wide awake try to relate
Despite being alert and attentive, I struggle to connect to what's happening around me.


Human beings like ghost and zombies
The people around me sometimes feel like they are moving through life mindlessly and without purpose.


Sacrilegious and blasphemous
Some things that happen in this world can be seen as disrespectful and offensive towards sacred beliefs.


Plus cars that pass by Jaguars mad fly
Wealth and luxury can often be seen driving past in the form of expensive cars such as Jaguars.


Blacks is still up in the prison trust that
Unfortunately, black people are still disproportionately incarcerated and we struggle to trust a system that perpetuates this injustice.


Revolutionary warfare with Damian Marley
We are ready to engage in a revolution and fight for change alongside Damian Marley.


We sparkin' the ions, marching to Zion
As we move forward, we are igniting a spark for change and directing our efforts towards Zion.


You know how Nas be, NYC state of mind I'm in
I'm still the same old Nas with a mindset that is shaped by my experiences in New York City.


You gotta keep
It is important to continue moving forward and not give up.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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@geraldpoterai5615

I am still coming back 2024, what a masterpiece.

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@veithart

I can't be the only one who wish Damian & Nas would make another album?🔥🙌

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@Saba-if5mu

For sure for sure 😁

@Auska770

they did its called "Distant Relatives"

@veithart

@@Auska770 already know that album to Well.. But 1 more what i was meaning.

@Auska770

@@veithart always worth making sure. Lol.

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My favorite thing about reggae is that the message is always true no matter how old the song is..they tap into the timeless nature of humanity every time

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