A Slice of Mount Zion
Culture Lyrics

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A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray to Jah honesty
To please let me live honestly
Love my brother that's all I need
I need no riches just harmony
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I! I'm willing Jah to lay down
At Zion doorway like a foot mat
Even the saints of Zion
Trod upon my back and enter in, but:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray every day to see
The falling of the wicked men
I know that wickedness will prevail
But only for a little while
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Cannot got to Zion with your force
Have manners and enter Jah house
You cannot live here with your big gun
All you got to di is help me pray
Let's kneel on our knees and clasp our hands
And say: "Father, please help me"
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Children having children
Poverty upon the door
I've seen white squall
Walking on the street
With man under arrest
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Satan is around us like a roaring lion
Seeking Jah children
To devour all the days of our lives
Like a hungry eagle flying through the sky
Seeking form and soul to devour
But don't let him catch us
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me, when I say:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me when I pray
Give me strength oh Jah I pray
With thy manna up from Mount Zion
And no one can give satisfaction
But thee alone
Sit up on thy throne, and
Pardon our transgression, and
Stretch forth pity to thy children
In the morning sun
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!

A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Culture's song A Slice of Mount Zion speak directly to the singer's devotion to Jah Rastafari and his desire to live a life of honesty and harmony, free of the material trappings of wealth. He sees Mount Zion as a symbol of the ultimate spiritual destination, the place where he hopes to find eternal peace and salvation. The singer also recognizes the dangers of the world around him, with poverty, violence, and oppression all present in his community. He prays for the strength to resist the temptations of Satan and to stay true to his faith, hoping that he will one day be granted a slice of Mount Zion as his own.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of humility and submission in approaching the divine. He recognizes that his own efforts are not enough to earn him a place in Mount Zion - only by seeking the help and blessing of Jah can he hope to achieve his spiritual goals. He encourages others to do the same, urging them to put down their weapons and turn to prayer instead. Together, they can overcome the challenges of the world and find the inner peace that comes from a life lived in accordance with Jah's will.

Overall, A Slice of Mount Zion is a powerfully uplifting and inspiring song that speaks to the beauty of faith and the strength that comes from a deep spiritual connection. The singer's words encourage listeners to reflect on their own relationship with Jah and to strive for greater humility, honesty, and harmony in their own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I desire to be a part of the spiritual community of Mount Zion.

I pray to Jah honesty
I humbly ask God to help me live my life with honesty and integrity.

Love my brother that's all I need
My love for others is enough to sustain me, I don't need material wealth.

I'm willing Jah to lay down At Zion doorway like a foot mat
I am willing to do anything to be a part of the spiritual community of Mount Zion.

Even the saints of Zion Trod upon my back and enter in, but:
I am willing to be humble and accept any mistreatment for the opportunity to be a part of Mount Zion.

I pray every day to see The falling of the wicked men I know that wickedness will prevail But only for a little while
I pray for justice and the downfall of evil, but I know it may not come until after my time on earth.

Cannot got to Zion with your force Have manners and enter Jah house You cannot live here with your big gun All you got to di is help me pray
You cannot enter Mount Zion by force, only through respect and prayer.

Let's kneel on our knees and clasp our hands And say: "Father, please help me"
We should come humbly to God in prayer for guidance and assistance.

Children having children Poverty upon the door I've seen white squall Walking on the street With man under arrest
The world is full of suffering, including poverty, crime, and the mistreatment of innocent people.

Satan is around us like a roaring lion Seeking Jah children To devour all the days of our lives Like a hungry eagle flying through the sky Seeking form and soul to devour But don't let him catch us
Evil is always present, trying to harm us, but we must stay strong and avoid its grasp.

Give me strength oh Jah I pray With thy manna up from Mount Zion And no one can give satisfaction But thee alone
I pray for strength from God and believe that only God can truly satisfy me.

Pardon our transgression, and Stretch forth pity to thy children In the morning sun
I ask for God's forgiveness for my sins and mercy for myself and others who struggle.

A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Being a part of Mount Zion brings me great spiritual fulfillment and purpose.

Writer(s): Joseph Hill

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