To Zion

this song is beautiful. my favorite part is: "everybody told me to be smart Look at your career they said, "Lauryn, baby use your head" But instead I chose to use my heart."

This song is so awesome, I think it has a double meaning. I see people saying it's about her son Zion. The song is very Biblical though, it seems to have alot of imagery. The song seems to reenact the immaculate conception. It also her" joy is in Zion, she is marching to Zion", this could also mean the Gods Promise Land. Jesus the immaculate conception Zion.

the allusion to the bible with, "But then an angel came one day Told me to kneel down and pray For unto me a man child would be born" is amazingly beautiful.

This song I heard was to her son...I think its such a great song...when I have a baby I want to make a song for him/her. I would love if this song was for me...by my mom. I think its so cool that shes with Bob Marley's son...they seem perfect for eachother. I love this song! Get the CD!

There are few songs that move me to tears but this is one of them. A woman who puts her family and ultimately a life before fame and money. Much respect to Lauryn! This song could be a Pro Life anthem.

Pro Life! I love it and it's positive reflection of the joys we take for granted being passed onto a child. There is nothing more important than LIFE.

Re: sylviasoven Why can't someone be a feminist and anti-abortion at the same time? The "pro-choice" opinion reflects poorly on feminism, which seemingly is now reduced to pro-choice advocacy and nothing more. The sanctity and autonomy of a woman's body should extend to the baby's separate body i.e. that fetal body has natural rights (like the right to life). This is a beautiful song. It affirms the majesty of life as well as the virtue of preserving life. Children make life worthwhile, as Lauryn Hill understands. The thing I like about Lauryn Hill is that she doesn't make a sex object out of herself like so many other female artists (Madonna, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Rihanna). She also comes across as mature and wise, offering real-world advice as in "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Nothing makes a person more of an adult than taking care of children.

I couldn’t disagree more with syvliasoven. Thank you Mattius82 for being a voice of reason and logic. Sylviasoven….Who is declaring this to be a religious OR Pro-Life “Anthem”?? Umm, nobody. So what ARE you talking about? Maybe you should open your dictionary and look up Zion. Here, I’ll make it easy for you and highlight…

Zi-on: noun.

1. a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city esp. as a religious or spiritual center.
2. heaven as the final gathering place of true believers.

I’m not at all religious OR a Pro-Life campaigner. This song was intended to talk about the perils of unplanned pregnancy and the beautiful CHILD (not CHOICE) that came along with it. “I knew his life deserved a chance.” Not “ I knew my choice deserved a chance.” So whatever your harboring about abortion is your problem, not ours. I advise you to think about children in these situations, and not the political agenda. Children who are adopted grow up and read ignorant statements, much like yours, and will never understand why society as a whole does not acquire perspective before asserting their negative opinions on a commitment (life) that should be smiled upon. Nothing more. Nobody here said anything about anti-abortion, or politics for that matter. We all (sans you) seem to agree that this song is a beautiful and positive reflection of not just a ‘decision’ but a life. (Retards? Are you five?)

She did write this song for her son. He's gotta love her forever for that!!! :) it's the sweetest thing she could do for him!!! How cute!!!!

I knew that once anyone heard this song they'd know straightaway that it was dedicated to her very first son Zion. The part I really love in this song is the ending which is very cute if i can imagine Lauryn singing to him as he tries to walk- "marching marching marching beautiful Zion". =D