Zion train is coming our way
The Zion train is coming our way
Oh, people, get on board! (you better get on board!)
Thank the Lord (praise Fari) –
I gotta catch a train, ’cause there is no other station
Then you going in the same direction (ooh-ooh)
Zion’s train is coming our way
The Zion’s train is coming our way
Which man can save his brother’s soul? (save your brother’s soul)
Oh man, it’s just self control
Don’t gain the world and lose your soul (just don’t lose your soul)
Wisdom is better than silver and gold –
To the bridge (ooh-ooh!)
Oh, where there’s a will
There’s always a way
Where there’s a will
There’s always a way (way, way, way, way)
Soul train is coming our way
Zion train is coming our way
Two thousand years of history (history)
Could not be wiped away so easily
Two thousand years of history (Black history)
Could not be wiped so easily (could not be wiped so easily)
Oh, children, Zion train is comin’ our way; get on board now!
They said the Zion train is comin’ our way
You got a ticket, so thank the Lord!
Zion’s train is – Zion’s train is – Zion’s train is – Zion’s train is
They said the soul train is coming our way
They said the soul train is coming our way
The Journey to Zion: A Message of Hope and Unity
“Zion Train” by Bob Marley is an uplifting reggae anthem that uses the metaphor of a train journey to symbolize spiritual awakening and collective liberation. The repeated call to “get on board” invites listeners to join a movement toward enlightenment and righteousness. Marley weaves themes of self-control, wisdom, and historical resilience, reminding us that material gains pale in comparison to spiritual fulfillment. The reference to “two thousand years of history” honors the enduring strength of Black heritage, while the notion of Zion embodies both a physical and spiritual homeland.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Marley
Songwriters: Bob Marley
Release Year: 1980
Label: Tuff Gong/Island Records