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."
Gravity
Christafari Lyrics
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Ooh woe, woe!
Well I've been so many places before
I've been shown so many things through the eyes of the Lord (2Cor 4: 18 & Eph 1: 18)
And I've heard so many beliefs in my life (1Tim 6: 3-5)
But everything on bended knee shall bow before Christ (Phi 2: 10-11).
Every knee ago bow before the Almighty (Rom 14: 11)
Everything it a fall before the Trinity (Isaiah 45: 23)
Well this here one ya named ya tick tock
Christ Him a the stumbling block (1Peter 2: 8)
Them in shock
Check say them a trip when them a walk (1Pet 2: 4-8)
Take stock
Stock inna your life and how you walk
Stumbling block, stumbling block (1Cor 1: 23)
Tic tock
Christ Him a the stumbling block (Rom 9: 32-33)
Them in shock
Check say them a trip when them a walk (1Pet 2: 8)
Take stock
Stock inna your life and how you walk (1John 2: 6)
Stumbling block, stumbling block.
CHAT
Ooh woe, woe!
Me say your system flop
Ooh woe, woe!
The Gravity it soon make you drop (1Pet 2: 8)
Ooh woe, woe!
Me say you'll soon fall down, down, down! (Heb 10: 31)
Ooh woe, woe!
The Gravity it (will) take you to the ground (Rom 9: 33).
Well I've been so many places before
And I've seen so many things done in the name of the Lord (Matt 7: 21-23)
But one thing that's so disturbing to me (2Tim 4: 4)
Is when I realize, they're in compromise, their lives are so contrary (Rom 8: 7-8).
You can't escape nor defy this law from the Most High (Heb 2: 3)
Like a bird you try to fly
Reality you can't deny (2Thes 2: 10)
Say you must not go astray
It's like a game you try to play
No matter what them a do or say this law will never go away (Rom 10: 4)
But you keep putting up a resistance (Rom 8: 7)
Insisting with persistence (2Tim 2: 19) / Me telling you from this instance
You cannot prove its non-existence (Rom 2: 15)
Your putting up a resistance (Rom 2: 8) / Insisting with persistence
Me telling you from this instance
You cannot prove its non-existence!
(Chat)
Tick tock
Christ Him a the stumbling block (Isaiah 8: 14)
Them in shock
A see say them a trip when them a walk
Take stock (1Peter 2: 8)
And listen to the one Tansoback
Gravity it soon make you drop
Me chat tick tock
Christ Him a the stumbling... (1Cor 1: 23)
Them in shock
A check say them a trip when them a... (Rom 9: 32-33)
Take stock
Stock inna your life and how you walk
Stumbling block Him a the stumbling block (1Pet 2: 4-8)
Tick tock, tick tock...
Stumbling block, stumbling block!
The song Gravity by Christafari is a call for people to recognize the power and authority of Christ. The first verse emphasizes that the singer has been shown many things through their faith in God, but ultimately everything will bow before Christ. The chorus reiterates this point, emphasizing that all of creation will ultimately fall before the Trinity. The second verse takes on a more confrontational tone, condemning those who are in "compromise" and live "contrary" lives. The song warns that you can't escape or defy the laws of God and compares this to the gravity that pulls everything down. The song ends with a repetitions of "stumbling block", which appears to refer to those who reject Christ and will fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh woe, woe!
Expressing a feeling of distress and sorrow.
Well I've been so many places before
I have traveled extensively in my life.
I've been shown so many things through the eyes of the Lord (2Cor 4: 18 & Eph 1: 18)
I have gained a deep understanding of the world through my faith in God.
And I've heard so many beliefs in my life (1Tim 6: 3-5)
I have encountered many different religious and philosophical beliefs and ideas.
But everything on bended knee shall bow before Christ (Phi 2: 10-11).
According to my faith, all beings will eventually acknowledge the authority of Christ.
Every knee ago bow before the Almighty (Rom 14: 11)
All individuals will one day submit to the power of God.
I'm talkin' about, talkin' about
Emphasizing the importance of the following message.
Everything it a fall before the Trinity (Isaiah 45: 23)
All things will eventually submit to the three aspects of God: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Well this here one ya named ya tick tock
Referring to the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
Christ Him a the stumbling block (1Peter 2: 8)
Some people may have difficulty accepting the teachings of Christ.
Them in shock
Other people may be surprised or confused by Christ's teachings.
Check say them a trip when them a walk (1Pet 2: 4-8)
Some people may struggle to apply Christ's teachings in their daily lives.
Take stock
Reflect on your life and your relationship with Christ.
Stock inna your life and how you walk
Think carefully about how you live your life and how you embody the teachings of Christ.
Stumbling block, stumbling block (1Cor 1: 23)
The teachings of Christ can be challenging or difficult to fully understand or accept.
The Gravity it soon make you drop (1Pet 2: 8)
The weight of one's actions and choices can lead to negative consequences if they are not aligned with the teachings of Christ.
Me say your system flop
Suggesting that non-Christian systems of belief are flawed or inadequate.
The Gravity it (will) take you to the ground (Rom 9: 33).
The consequences of one's choices and actions will ultimately become apparent.
And I've seen so many things done in the name of the Lord (Matt 7: 21-23)
I have observed many acts carried out by people who claim to follow the teachings of Christ.
But one thing that's so disturbing to me (2Tim 4: 4)
Discussing a source of personal distress or concern.
Is when I realize, they're in compromise, their lives are so contrary (Rom 8: 7-8).
Some people who claim to follow Christ do not embody his teachings in their daily lives.
You can't escape nor defy this law from the Most High (Heb 2: 3)
It is impossible to avoid or deny the power of God.
Like a bird you try to fly
Using a metaphor to reinforce the idea that one cannot escape God's influence or authority.
Reality you can't deny (2Thes 2: 10)
The truth of God's power and presence is irrefutable.
Say you must not go astray
Arguing that it is important to abide by God's laws and teachings.
It's like a game you try to play
Suggesting that some people do not take their faith seriously and view it as a game or trivial pursuit.
No matter what them a do or say this law will never go away (Rom 10: 4)
God's laws and teachings are eternal and unchanging.
But you keep putting up a resistance (Rom 8: 7)
Some people actively resist or ignore God's teachings and authority.
Insisting with persistence (2Tim 2: 19) / Me telling you from this instance
Asserting or claiming that one's message is important and worthwhile.
You cannot prove its non-existence (Rom 2: 15)
Challenging those who deny the existence of God to provide definitive proof.
Me chat tick tock
Returning to the theme of the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
And listen to the one Tansoback
Referring to the artist or author of the song.
Stumbling block Him a the stumbling block (1Pet 2: 4-8)
Reiterating the idea that Christ's teachings can be challenging or difficult to accept or understand.
Tick tock, tick tock...
Emphasizing the idea of the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.