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."

Blood and Fire
Christafari Lyrics

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He was a radical-different in every way, controversial-the talk of the town hear them say; them want to crucify the Carpenter on Good Friday. Cha, ooh yucka yo yucka yeh. (Chorus).

You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rom 6:18), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Eph 1:7). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom, cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Rev 1:5). And so me sing Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. Who was and is and who is to come (Re. 4:8). The precious gift of Jehovah's anointing (1 Jn 2:20), the lifeblood that was shed by His Son (1 Pet 1:18-19). And so me sing, and so me sing, and so me sing. (Chorus 2x). (Chat Chorus).

We are the Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William Booth. The Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William... Booth Teach us the right and him don't teach us the wrong. (AAAAH) Booth Teach us to reach them with contemporary songs. There is a brand new voice for each generation but the Spirit gives the inspiration. So you are to change up the style and change the pattern, change up the rhythm and change up the song, change up the singers and change musicians but don't Change the message cause then you've gone wrong. (Chorus).

Magnify, Magnify, Magnify. Blood and Fire. Magnify, Magnify. Jah Works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). The Bible says we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9). Woe yes I am a radical-different in every way- controversial-the talk of the town hear them say (that) I'm not a Christian because of these dreadlocks I display cha! (1 Sam 16:7) a yucka yo yucka yeah. (Chorus 2x) Blood and Fire, Fire. We are talking about the fire (2x)

Consuming Fire (Outro)

Blood and Fire, Fire and Blood (repeated). So give me the Blood, Blood, Blood and Fire! (repeat). This is the blood of Christ, and God is a Consuming Fire in our life (Heb 12:29).

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Christafari's song, Blood and Fire, are a celebration of the power of Jesus Christ's blood and fire to save and transform lives. The song opens with an exhortation to give thanks and praise to the Most High God and to magnify His name. The chorus repeats the phrase "Blood and Fire," a reference to the blood of Christ that was shed for our sins and the consuming fire of the Holy Spirit that purifies and empowers us.

The verses celebrate the freedom we have received through faith in Christ, who shed His blood for us and made us new creations in Him. The song acknowledges that we are all mysterious ways in which God is working to accomplish His purposes, and that we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him. The song asserts that we are to remain faithful to the message of the gospel, even as we change up our styles and methods in order to reach new generations.

Overall, the message of Blood and Fire is one of hope, joy, and thanksgiving in the power of God to save and transform lives through the blood and fire of Christ.

Line by Line Meaning

Christafari comes to magnify the Most High God! Give thanks and praise. Give thanks and praise. Magnify Almighty God, Almighty Jah (Ps 69:30). We magnify, we magnify Your name Most High, Most High! (Ps 34:3). Blood, Blood, Blood and Fire! Blood.
We come to bring glory to the highest God and we magnify Him. We give thanks to Him and exalt Him as Almighty. We call Him Jah and magnify His name as the Most High. We sing blood and fire, emphasizing the importance of the blood of Christ.

You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rev 1:5), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Wooe!) (Heb 9:12 & Col 1:20). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Jn 8:36), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son. And so me sing we lift the Lord up Higher, our God is a consuming fire. We lift the Lord up Higher, our God is a consuming fire (Heb 12:29).
Because you've been saved by the blood of Christ, you are no longer a slave to sin and have freedom in Him. As a result, we exalt God and lift Him up, acknowledging that He is a consuming fire.

Chorus (2x): Blood and Fire, Blood and Fire (Acts 2:19)
The chorus repeats the phrase 'blood and fire', which emphasizes the power and importance of Christ's sacrifice and the Holy Spirit's presence.

Chat Chorus: I say Jah Works in mysterious ways, (said He works in) and I am one of His mysterious ways (1 Cor 9:19-23). Who has the right to judge the mind of the Lord so that he may instruct Him? (he may instruct Him) (1 Cor 3:16). I say Jah works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). But Jah know we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9).
The chat chorus affirms that God works in mysterious ways, including using us as instruments for His purposes. We are not capable of judging God or instructing Him, but instead we should strive to have the mind of Christ and become more like Him.

You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rom 6:18), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Eph 1:7). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom, cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Rev 1:5). And so me sing Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. Who was and is and who is to come (Re. 4:8). The precious gift of Jehovah's anointing (1 Jn 2:20), the lifeblood that was shed by His Son (1 Pet 1:18-19). And so me sing, and so me sing, and so me sing. (Chorus 2x). (Chat Chorus).
This verse continues to emphasize the freedom we have in Christ because of His sacrifice. It also acknowledges the holiness and eternity of God, and the precious gift of the Holy Spirit through Christ's blood. The chorus and chat chorus are repeated.

We are the Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William Booth. The Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William... Booth Teach us the right and him don't teach us the wrong. (AAAAH) Booth Teach us to reach them with contemporary songs. There is a brand new voice for each generation but the Spirit gives the inspiration. So you are to change up the style and change the pattern, change up the rhythm and change up the song, change up the singers and change musicians but don't Change the message cause then you've gone wrong. (Chorus).
This verse compares the band to the Salvation Army, both fighting for the truth. We ask to be taught the right way and to reach others through contemporary music. The verse encourages flexibility in style and rhythm but emphasizes not changing the message of the gospel. The chorus is repeated again.

Magnify, Magnify, Magnify. Blood and Fire. Magnify, Magnify. Jah Works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). The Bible says we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9). Woe yes I am a radical-different in every way- controversial-the talk of the town hear them say (that) I'm not a Christian because of these dreadlocks I display cha! (1 Sam 16:7) a yucka yo yucka yeah. (Chorus 2x) Blood and Fire, Fire. We are talking about the fire (2x)
The song repeats the themes of magnifying God and the power of the blood and fire. It also reiterates the idea of God working in mysterious ways and that we should strive to be like Christ. The verse ends by referencing the controversy surrounding the band's dreadlocks, and the chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the fire of the Spirit.

Consuming Fire (Outro)
The outro of the song simply references the consuming fire of God, which has been emphasized throughout the song.

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@igorlcss

6y↑5

Christafari comes to magnify the Most High God! Give thanks and praise. Give thanks and praise. Magnify Almighty God, Almighty Jah (Ps 69:30). We magnify, we magnify Your name Most High, Most High! (Ps 34:3). Blood, Blood, Blood and Fire! Blood.
You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rev 1:5), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Wooe!) (Heb 9:12 & Col 1:20). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Jn 8:36), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son. And so me sing we lift the Lord up Higher, our God is a consuming fire. We lift the Lord up Higher, our God is a consuming fire (Heb 12:29).
Chorus (2x): Blood and Fire, Blood and Fire (Acts 2:19)
Chat Chorus: I say Jah Works in mysterious ways, (said He works in) and I am one of His mysterious ways (1 Cor 9:19-23). Who has the right to judge the mind of the Lord so that he may instruct Him? (he may instruct Him) (1 Cor 3:16). I say Jah works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). But Jah know we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9).

He was a radical-different in every way, controversial-the talk of the town hear them say; them want to crucify the Carpenter on Good Friday. Cha, ooh yucka yo yucka yeh. (Chorus).

You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rom 6:18), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Eph 1:7). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom, cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Rev 1:5). And so me sing Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. Who was and is and who is to come (Re. 4:8). The precious gift of Jehovah's anointing (1 Jn 2:20), the lifeblood that was shed by His Son (1 Pet 1:18-19). And so me sing, and so me sing, and so me sing. (Chorus 2x). (Chat Chorus).
We are the Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William Booth. The Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William... Booth Teach us the right and him don't teach us the wrong. (AAAAH) Booth Teach us to reach them with contemporary songs. There is a brand new voice for each generation but the Spirit gives the inspiration. So you are to change up the style and change the pattern, change up the rhythm and change up the song, change up the singers and change musicians but don't Change the message cause then you've gone wrong. (Chorus).
Magnify, Magnify, Magnify. Blood and Fire. Magnify, Magnify. Jah Works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). The Bible says we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9). Woe yes I am a radical-different in every way- controversial-the talk of the town hear them say (that) I'm not a Christian because of these dreadlocks I display cha! (1 Sam 16:7) a yucka yo yucka yeah. (Chorus 2x) Blood and Fire, Fire. We are talking about the fire (2x)

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This has to be one of my favorite Christafari songs.

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@igorlcss

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Christafari comes to magnify the Most High God! Give thanks and praise. Give thanks and praise. Magnify Almighty God, Almighty Jah (Ps 69:30). We magnify, we magnify Your name Most High, Most High! (Ps 34:3). Blood, Blood, Blood and Fire! Blood.
You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rev 1:5), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Wooe!) (Heb 9:12 & Col 1:20). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Jn 8:36), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son. And so me sing we lift the Lord up Higher, our God is a consuming fire. We lift the Lord up Higher, our God is a consuming fire (Heb 12:29).
Chorus (2x): Blood and Fire, Blood and Fire (Acts 2:19)
Chat Chorus: I say Jah Works in mysterious ways, (said He works in) and I am one of His mysterious ways (1 Cor 9:19-23). Who has the right to judge the mind of the Lord so that he may instruct Him? (he may instruct Him) (1 Cor 3:16). I say Jah works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). But Jah know we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9).

He was a radical-different in every way, controversial-the talk of the town hear them say; them want to crucify the Carpenter on Good Friday. Cha, ooh yucka yo yucka yeh. (Chorus).

You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom (Rom 6:18), cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Eph 1:7). You've got the freedom from what you've done, you've got the freedom, cause you've been saved by the blood of the Son (Rev 1:5). And so me sing Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. Who was and is and who is to come (Re. 4:8). The precious gift of Jehovah's anointing (1 Jn 2:20), the lifeblood that was shed by His Son (1 Pet 1:18-19). And so me sing, and so me sing, and so me sing. (Chorus 2x). (Chat Chorus).
We are the Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William Booth. The Salvation Army fighting for the truth just like the founder Sir William... Booth Teach us the right and him don't teach us the wrong. (AAAAH) Booth Teach us to reach them with contemporary songs. There is a brand new voice for each generation but the Spirit gives the inspiration. So you are to change up the style and change the pattern, change up the rhythm and change up the song, change up the singers and change musicians but don't Change the message cause then you've gone wrong. (Chorus).
Magnify, Magnify, Magnify. Blood and Fire. Magnify, Magnify. Jah Works in mysterious ways and I am one of His mysterious ways (I am, I am, I am). The Bible says we have the mind of Christ so that we may be like Him (1 Cor 3:9). Woe yes I am a radical-different in every way- controversial-the talk of the town hear them say (that) I'm not a Christian because of these dreadlocks I display cha! (1 Sam 16:7) a yucka yo yucka yeah. (Chorus 2x) Blood and Fire, Fire. We are talking about the fire (2x)