Christafari was founded in 1989 by songwriter, producer, and lead vocalist,… Read Full Bio ↴Christafari was founded in 1989 by songwriter, producer, and lead vocalist, Mark Mohr. Raised in a Christian family, Mark strayed from his Godly upbringing and, during his teens, became involved in hard drugs and alcohol. As an answer to many prayers, the Lord delivered Mark from his addictions at a Christian camp at the age of 17. After serious prayer, God impressed on his heart to start the first Christian reggae band in America.

In 2004, Christafari recieved three awards for Album of the year, Best Artist/Group, and best Producer from the Urban Gospel Industry Awards (July 17th). The band's dynamic performance in Sweden in 2003 landed them a Concert of the Year nomination from the Connection Awards. Christafari was nominated for the 2002 Marlin award for International Artist of the Year. Their album, Word Sound & Power, was also nominated for four Marlin Awards in 2000 and Their Gravity release was nominated for two Marlin Awards in 2004.

The name is pronounced CHRIST-AH-FAR-EYE, in Greek, the original language of the New Testament, Christafari is the name given to "a group of people who collectively represent Christ."

Best Friend
Christafari Lyrics

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I don't really deal with religion so to say, I deal with relationship, Jesus is my best friend, to the end.

Tell your enemy and tell it to your friend, Go on, go up on the mountain and tell it again. Jesus is my best friend, unto the end man.

(Chorus):
Oh how I love the Lord, Jesus is my best friend, unto Him I'll be true to the end, any time you knock me down, I will get up and follow Him again through the Spirit of God that He sends. (John 15:13-16) (repeat)

It is Him I shall follow, His name I'll hallow, (Matt 6:9) whether suffering or pain I shall go against the grain. (Rom 12:2) It doesn't matter what they see or what the outward appearance seems, like a salmon up the river I shall go against the stream. Seen?

(Chorus)

I have seen the light and counted the cost, made one choice, my past has been lost.
Settled the question with the conflict resolved, stepped up over the line and forsaken it all. Signed the covenant made the decision and agreed to the terms, met the author, joined the ranks, my bridges have been burned. There's no looking back, I'm upon the attack with my eyes on the finish as I run on the track. (Heb 12:1-2, & ICor 9:24) Upon this long and narrow road!

(Chorus)
(Bridge):

I love Jesus He is Lord of all
I love Jesus and I will hear His call
I love Jesus when my back is against the wall
I love Jesus upon my knees I am going to fall

I love Jesus so come one and come all
I love Jesus come let us break down the wall
I love Jesus upon your knees you must fall
I love Jesus I am asking you to hear His call

(Chorus)

The road is narrow and the path is long (Mat 7:13-14) but as I follow (Mat 16:24) I've a companion. My best friend to the end, and I am not just pretending
With Him eternity I am going to spend
I want you to sing along

(Chorus)
(Repeat verse 2)
(Chorus)
(Bridge)

A road diverged in the wilderness. . . I took the one less traveled. I was the best decision of my life

Overall Meaning

In Christafari's song "Best Friend," the lyrics express the artist's deeply personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The song speaks to the fact that the artist does not just deal with religion but deals with relationship, and Jesus is referred to as the artist's best friend. The artist speaks of how they love the Lord and how they will follow Jesus to the end, through the Spirit of God that He sends. The artist talks about how they have seen the light and counted the cost of their decision to follow Jesus, and they have decided to forsake it all for His sake. The artist concludes the song with a statement about how the road may be narrow and the path long, but they have a companion in Jesus, and they look forward to spending eternity with Him.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't really deal with religion so to say, I deal with relationship, Jesus is my best friend, to the end.
Rather than engaging with religious practices, I cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus as my closest friend, and will remain committed to Him until the end.

Tell your enemy and tell it to your friend, Go on, go up on the mountain and tell it again. Jesus is my best friend, unto the end man.
Regardless of who I share this message with, I will always declare that Jesus is my closest friend, and this relationship is for a lifetime.

(Chorus): Oh how I love the Lord, Jesus is my best friend, unto Him I'll be true to the end, any time you knock me down, I will get up and follow Him again through the Spirit of God that He sends. (John 15:13-16) (repeat)
I express my deep affection for Jesus through this chorus, affirming my unyielding loyalty to Him no matter the obstacles I face, as I am strengthened by His Holy Spirit.

It is Him I shall follow, His name I'll hallow, (Matt 6:9) whether suffering or pain I shall go against the grain. (Rom 12:2) It doesn't matter what they see or what the outward appearance seems, like a salmon up the river I shall go against the stream. Seen?
I will dedicate myself to following Jesus and sanctifying His name, even if it requires me to endure hardship and be countercultural; I am not concerned with outward appearances, but rather staying true to my convictions in the face of opposition.

I have seen the light and counted the cost, made one choice, my past has been lost. Settled the question with the conflict resolved, stepped up over the line and forsaken it all. Signed the covenant made the decision and agreed to the terms, met the author, joined the ranks, my bridges have been burned. There's no looking back, I'm upon the attack with my eyes on the finish as I run on the track. (Heb 12:1-2, & ICor 9:24) Upon this long and narrow road!
I have made the radical decision to follow Jesus, leaving behind my past and embracing a new life with Him; I am fully committed to this choice without wavering, fully focused on reaching the finish line despite obstacles.

(Bridge): I love Jesus He is Lord of all I love Jesus and I will hear His call I love Jesus when my back is against the wall I love Jesus upon my knees I am going to fall I love Jesus so come one and come all I love Jesus come let us break down the wall I love Jesus upon your knees you must fall I love Jesus I am asking you to hear His call
Through this bridge, I declare my love for Jesus as the sovereign Lord of all, who I will always be ready to answer when He calls; whether in moments of joy or adversity, I will kneel before Him in reverence and invite others to do the same, urging them to answer His call.

The road is narrow and the path is long (Mat 7:13-14) but as I follow (Mat 16:24) I've a companion. My best friend to the end, and I am not just pretending With Him eternity I am going to spend I want you to sing along
Although the road ahead of me is full of challenges and the journey seems never-ending, I am comforted by the fact that I have a faithful companion in Jesus, who will be with me until the end; knowing that I will spend eternity with Him, I encourage others to join me in proclaiming our love for Him.

(Repeat verse 2)
Repeating the message of verse 2, I remain committed to following Jesus no matter the cost, and invite others to join me in doing so.

(Chorus)
Reiterating the chorus, I express my unwavering love for Jesus and commitment to staying true to Him until the end, even in the face of adversity.

(Bridge)
Closing the song with the bridge once again, I urge all listeners to profess their love for Jesus, and surrender to His call.

A road diverged in the wilderness. . . I took the one less traveled. I was the best decision of my life
Referencing Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken', I express my choice to follow the unconventional path and dedicate my life to Jesus as the best decision I have ever made.

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