Chalice - Good To Be There (audio). ✦
The lyrics describe a difficult path—"though the road is rocking"—that the "children of Zion" must travel to reach home.
💡 If you enjoy this track, check out their 1982 hit "I'm Trying," which Chalice released as a defense of the reggae genre during the shifting musical landscape of the early '80s. Chalice - Good To Be There
You can find the audio through several official and archival sources: Listen to the track on Spotify or YouTube Music . Chalice - Good to be there (audio).
The track features fluid guitar lines and heavy use of keyboards, which were integrated into a classic reggae groove.
The central refrain, "it will be good to be there when the gates of Zion are closed," expresses a deep longing for ultimate peace, liberation, and a sense of belonging. The lyrics describe a difficult path—"though the road
Original 7" presses were released under the Joe Gibbs Music label in Jamaica.
In reggae culture, the "chalice" itself is a sacred pipe used in Rastafari rituals to symbolize unity and oneness of spirit—a sentiment mirrored in the song's inclusive, hopeful tone. 💿 Where to Listen The track features fluid guitar lines and heavy
The song is deeply rooted in , specifically the "rocky road" to Zion.