The lyrics describe a difficult path—"though the road is rocking"—that the "children of Zion" must travel to reach home.
Original 7" presses were released under the Joe Gibbs Music label in Jamaica. Chalice - Good to be there (audio).
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
The track features fluid guitar lines and heavy use of keyboards, which were integrated into a classic reggae groove. Chalice - Good to be there (audio).