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."

Fear Not
Christafari Lyrics

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Inspired by Isaiah 43:1-2, Phil 1:28

Intro: Ooh woe, ooh woe, ooh woy
You hear the sound it's coming down (Repeat)
The road it is rocky and you may grow weary
But don't let discouragement bring you down
For you've got a vision
It's time to make your decision

Will you push forward or just stand around?

Chorus: So fear not strike while the iron is hot
And fear not strike while the iron is hot
For you've been sent on a mission
and this is not a competition
In Mount Zion you will get your reward, yeah
So put your plans into action
And free yourself from distractions
For you can do anything through the strength of the Lord, yeah

(CHORUS)

Bridge: So are you ready for the revolution?
And are you ready to be the solution
It's gonna take some courage so don't be discouraged
And don't worry what scornful ones try to say
No time for hesitation or procrastination
Why put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today?

(CHORUS)

So fear not I say strike while the iron is hot
And fear not today strike while the iron is hot/ (BRIDGE)

(INTRO)
(CHORUS 2X)

Overall Meaning

The song "Fear Not" by Christafari is based on two Biblical references- Isaiah 43:1-2, and Philippians 1:28. The lyrics talk about keeping faith and staying strong in the face of obstacles and challenges, and focusing on the vision and mission that one has been sent for, without getting distracted or discouraged by the difficulty of the road ahead. The chorus urges the listener to strike while the iron is hot, meaning to take action while the opportunity is still there, and not hold back due to fear or doubt. The bridge further emphasizes the need for courage and determination, and asks if the listener is ready to be a part of the solution, rather than just standing by and watching. Overall, the song is a call to action and a message of hope, reminding the listener that with the strength of the Lord, anything is possible.

Line by Line Meaning

You hear the sound it's coming down
You can feel that something big is about to happen.

The road it is rocky and you may grow weary
The journey ahead will not be easy and you may face challenges that make you tired.

But don't let discouragement bring you down
Do not allow negative thoughts and feelings to stop you from achieving your goals.

For you've got a vision
You have a clear plan or idea of what you want to achieve.

It's time to make your decision
Now is the moment to decide whether you will take action or not.

Will you push forward or just stand around?
You must decide whether to keep moving forward towards your goal or to stay in the same place.

So fear not strike while the iron is hot
Do not be afraid to act decisively when the opportunity presents itself.

For you've been sent on a mission and this is not a competition
You have a purpose to fulfill and it is not about competing with others, but rather completing your own mission.

In Mount Zion you will get your reward, yeah
If you persist in fulfilling your mission, you will eventually reap the rewards of your efforts.

So put your plans into action
Take action on your plans and bring them to life.

And free yourself from distractions
Remove anything that is preventing you from focusing on your goals and taking action.

For you can do anything through the strength of the Lord, yeah
You have the power to achieve anything with the help of God.

So are you ready for the revolution?
Are you prepared for the significant changes that come with taking action towards fulfilling your mission?

And are you ready to be the solution?
Are you ready to take responsibility for being part of the solution to a problem or challenge?

It's gonna take some courage so don't be discouraged
It will require bravery and determination to persist in fulfilling your mission, so do not allow any setbacks to stop you.

And don't worry what scornful ones try to say
Do not allow anyone who criticizes or mocks you to stop you from moving forward.

No time for hesitation or procrastination
There is no time to waste, act now rather than later.

Why put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today?
Don't delay or postpone taking action towards your goals, do it now instead.

So fear not I say strike while the iron is hot
Do not be afraid to take action when opportunities present themselves.

And fear not today strike while the iron is hot.
Do not allow fear to prevent you from taking action towards your goals.

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