đź’ˇ 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
The lyrics describe a difficult path—"though the road is rocking"—that the "children of Zion" must travel to reach home.
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. Chalice - Good to be there (audio).
1981 (Single on Joe Gibbs label); 1984 (Featured on the album Good To Be There ) Genre: Reggae / Roots Reggae Producer: Joe Gibbs & Errol T Core Theme: Spiritual homecoming and the quest for Zion đź“ś Lyrical Meaning & Themes
The song is deeply rooted in , specifically the "rocky road" to Zion. đź’ˇ If you enjoy this track, check out
Chalice was unique for being a during a time when many reggae acts relied on studio house bands.
The audio conveys a "warm" and "vibrant" energy, often highlighted by the band's live performances at festivals like Reggae Sunsplash , where this song was a crowd favorite. 1981 (Single on Joe Gibbs label); 1984 (Featured
Original 7" presses were released under the Joe Gibbs Music label in Jamaica.