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."
Can't Stop
Christafari Lyrics
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(Chorus):
You know I can't stop praising you Lord, You know I won't stop praising You Lord (2x)
What a Joy it is to see all the things He's done for me
(Chat Chorus):
I am singing alleluijah, Giving out thanks and praises to the Father
I'm on the free road, Jah carry I load, onward and forward trod on. And I'm under His wing (Psalm 91:4), unto Him I sing songs of praise and Jubilee
(Chorus)
(Chat Chorus)
Mix it nice, Because I Praise the Lord in the sanctuary, nonstop I'm giving out praises unto thee.
Praise the Lord with the drum and the Bass, let everything with breathe give the Lord praise! (Psalm 150)
(Chat Chorus)
No need to worry, His yoke is easy (Matt 11:28-30), I cast my cares on Him (I Peter 5:7)
and I'm so excited, humbly delighted Heaven is my destiny
(Chorus)
(Chat Chorus)
Question! I ask who else upon the cross died for your sins? Who else from the grave rose up again? Praise the Lamb the Conquering Lion, the only Messiah He rules from Mount Zion.
(Chat Chorus)
(Chorus)
The song "Can't Stop" by Christafari is a joyful expression of gratitude towards God for his saving grace and transformative power. The lyrics speak of the personal testimony of the singer who was once full of pride and self-sufficiency but was humbled by God's love and mercy. The chorus repeats the phrase "You know I can't stop praising you Lord" as a declaration of the singer's unstoppable urge to glorify God.
The second stanza emphasizes the freedom and protection that comes from being under God's wing. The use of "trod on" and "Jubilee" suggests a journey of faith that is filled with praise and celebration of God's goodness. The third stanza continues this theme of praising God with all instruments and breath, referencing Psalm 150.
The final stanza ends with a powerful question that emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as the one who died for our sins and rose again. The Lamb and Conquering Lion are references to Jesus' dual role as the sacrificial lamb and the victorious king. The song ends with a repeat of the chat chorus and the final chorus, affirming the singer's unceasing praise to God.
Overall, "Can't Stop" is a lively and uplifting song that celebrates God's power to transform lives and inspire praise.
Line by Line Meaning
Alleluijah! Can't stop praising the Lord!
Expressing joy and gratitude for the Lord by continuously praising Him.
I can remember when I was younger puffed up and full of pride.
Recalling a past of arrogance and self-sufficiency.
Well I needed no one, I had my own fun, then Jah came in and changed my life
In the past, didn't need help from anyone and lived self-centeredly, until Jah intervened and transformed the person's life.
You know I can't stop praising you Lord, You know I won't stop praising You Lord (2x)
Acknowledging that the praise for the Lord is a continuous, unwavering devotion.
What a Joy it is to see all the things He's done for me
Grateful for all the blessings from the Lord, feeling immense joy.
I am singing alleluijah, Giving out thanks and praises to the Father
Continuously singing praises and showing gratitude to the Lord.
I am Singing alleluijah, Giving out thanks and praises to no other
Expressing that the Lord alone deserves all the praise and gratitude.
I'm on the free road, Jah carry I load, onward and forward trod on.
Feeling liberated and free with the Lord carrying the individual's burdens and continuing to move forward.
And I'm under His wing (Psalm 91:4), unto Him I sing songs of praise and Jubilee
Finding safety and security under the Lord's guidance, and singing songs of celebration and joy.
Mix it nice, Because I Praise the Lord in the sanctuary, nonstop I'm giving out praises unto thee.
Encouraging others to mix the music and melody and to continuously give praises to the Lord.
Praise the Lord with the drum and the Bass, let everything with breathe give the Lord praise! (Psalm 150)
Encouraging everyone and everything to worship the Lord with music and to give Him all the praise.
No need to worry, His yoke is easy (Matt 11:28-30), I cast my cares on Him (I Peter 5:7)
Assuring that the Lord's yoke is manageable and light, and that all worries and concerns can be cast unto Him.
and I'm so excited, humbly delighted Heaven is my destiny
Feeling excited and humble while being grateful that Heaven is the ultimate destination thanks to the Lord.
Question! I ask who else upon the cross died for your sins? Who else from the grave rose up again? Praise the Lamb the Conquering Lion, the only Messiah He rules from Mount Zion.
Rhetorically asking who else can make the same claim, asserting that the Lord is the only one who can take on this role, and praising Him as the Conquering Lion who governs from Mount Zion.
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.