Born in Zion Blues | A Soulful Psalm 87 Blues Song of Redemption & Identity

** Psalm 87 is a powerful song of identity, belonging, and God's eternal kingdom. Written by the sons of Korah, this psalm was likely composed during the time of the First or Second Temple in Jerusalem. The sons of Korah were Levites, set apart to lead worship in the house of God. Their history is one of redemption, as their ancestors once rebelled against Moses (Numbers 16), but their descendants were restored to a place of praise and honor before God.

Psalm 87 speaks of Zion, the city of God, as more than just a physical place—it represents the spiritual home for all who belong to the Lord. Nations that once stood against Israel—like Babylon, Philistia, and Egypt—are now counted among those who know Him. The psalm declares that people from every background will be able to say, "This one was born there," meaning they are citizens of God’s kingdom by His grace, not by birthright or status.

This blues song, "Born in Zion Blues," brings that message into a deep, soulful sound—reminding us that our true home is in God's presence, and He writes our names in His book.

** Psalm 87 (World English Bible - WEB)

A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.
I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”
Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.
Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.
Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”

** Lyrics: Psalm 87 Born in Zion Blues

(Slow, soulful blues with a deep groove.)

(Verse 1)
His foundation stands in the holy hills,
Where the river of mercy flows still.
Yahweh loves those gates of Zion,
More than the houses men are buyin’.

(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, the world keeps shifting, kings rise and fall,
But Zion’s name is written, outlasting them all.

(Chorus)
Oh, they say, "This one was born in Zion,"
Stamped by the hand of the Lord on high.
When Yahweh calls, no chains can bind him,
He writes their name in the sky.

(Verse 2)
From Rahab’s pride to Babylon’s throne,
From Philistia’s walls to Egypt’s stone,
The mighty fall, their strength runs dry,
But Zion’s gates stand open wide.

(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, the world may claim you, but it ain’t your home,
Zion calls her children, says, "Come on home!"

(Chorus - Soulful & Strong)
Oh, they say, "This one was born in Zion,"
The Most High claims him as His own.
Not by blood, not by striving,
But by the Rock, the Cornerstone!

(Bridge - Call & Response, Spoken Over Deep Blues Riff)
"He counts the nations, names 'em one by one," (Oh, the Lord don’t forget.)
"He writes it down, says, 'This one's My son!'" (He’s comin’ back, don’t you fret.)
"Born not of flesh, but of Spirit and light," (Oh, Zion, Zion!)
"Walkin’ by faith, not by sight!"

(Verse 3 - With Rising Intensity)
Glorious things are spoken here,
Living waters wash the years.
The singers shout, the dancers sway,
"All my fountains flow this way!"

(Outro - Slow and Soulful, Fading into Silence)
Born in Zion, where I belong,
Where the broken find their song.
Oh, born in Zion, the city of grace,
The Lord has written down my place.

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