He is also a skater, which led to his career in hip hop; after an accident in 1998, he took time to focus on rap and was noticed by Trevor McNevan of Ontario-based band Thousand Foot Krutch. This led to his signing to an internationally distributed label, BEC Recordings, and debut release Epiphany, which was made primarily of West Coast hip hop with several rapcore outings in the vein of Limp Bizkit.
He released two independent albums, Mislead Youth (2001) and My Own Thing (2003), prior to Epiphany in 2005. He has toured in Canada, the United States and Ireland to date.
His second album, Glory, emphasized rap-rock elements with more Linkin Park-esque nu metal, and included more authentic hip hop stylings.
Central themes of Manafest's music include nonconformity, hip hop culture, and walking with God.
Manafest says in regards to Glory that: "I wanted to allow all of my influences show on Glory. Musically, I wanted to blend the appeal of Linkin Park, Sum 41, and The Beastie Boys. Vocally, I wanted to merge that with popular hip hop à la Eminem and Kanye West. But beyond musical influence, I wanted to reflect on the issues around me in the most positive way possible. And whether I am talking about the loss of loved ones and abuse, or breakdancing and skate culture, it's all for the glory of heaven. In the end, my prayer is that people would not simply bob their heads to this, but feel a very real sense of healing from the words. However, this record is not all serious. Some of my favorite tracks are the most lighthearted ones."
4321
Manafest Lyrics
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Ladies and gentlemen here's your anthem,
Everyone now put your hands up UP, UP, UP, UP, UP
Now put your ends up
Can you put it up, can you raise it up
For the camera bounce like you getting crunk
I'm in my zone right now I'm in the groove right now
Yeah that's the tune that makes me move,
Get loose off of music with attitude, uh
And I won't stop, let my body rock,
So hot until I hear the countdown, like
4, 3, 2, 1
Everyone to the dance floor
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
4,3,2,1
Everyone to the dance floor
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
Break it down like a 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock
Base pounds till your ears pop, set it off
Get up off your seat doc, come alive
Step up off the wall girl, energize
D.A.N.C.E, for me V.I.P like you Got in for free
Till the last call, till the last song
I'm so on, I can hear it coming in like
4, 3, 2, 1
Everyone to the dance floor
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
4,3,2,1
Everyone to the dance floor
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype,
Everybody just rock tonight,
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype,
Can I get a 4,3,2,1 check it?
Can I get a chic,chic,chic on the record?
Give me that, give me that, summer time Miramax
Parties in the back like a birthday bash
We got, Disco balls and crystal halls
These singles rock your faces off
Lost in the moment freeze it, hold it
Bounce for me now one time like ye own it
Manafest's song "4321" is a pulsating dance anthem that's designed to make people move. The opening lyrics, "It's like 4,3,2,1, ladies, and gentlemen, here's your anthem," signal that the song is a call to action, meant to inspire listeners to get up and dance. The next line, "Everyone now put your hands up UP, UP, UP, UP, UP," reinforces this call to action.
The lyrics go on to describe a party scene, urging listeners to "put [their] ends up" and "bounce like [they're] getting crunk." Manafest describes being in the zone and feeling the groove of the music. In the chorus, he invites everyone to get on the dance floor and rock out.
The second verse encourages dancers to break it down and "energize" the room. The chorus repeats, driving home the message that this is a party song meant to get people moving.
Overall, "4321" is an upbeat, high-energy song that celebrates the joy of dancing and partying with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like 4,3,2,1
This song is all about getting hyped up and energized.
Ladies and gentlemen here's your anthem,
This song is meant for everyone to enjoy and dance to.
Everyone now put your hands up UP, UP, UP, UP, UP
The song encourages the audience to raise their hands and get into the music.
Now put your ends up
The song wants everyone to stay involved and engaged throughout the entire experience.
Can you put it up, can you raise it up
The song challenges the audience to get even more excited and lively.
For the camera bounce like you getting crunk
The song encourages the audience to dance and party like they are being filmed for a music video.
I'm in my zone right now I'm in the groove right now
The song describes the feeling of being completely caught up in the music and enjoying the moment.
I sing along with the song like wow!!
The song is so captivating that the audience can't help but sing along and enjoy themselves.
Yeah that's the tune that makes me move,
The song is so good that it is impossible to resist dancing to it.
Get loose off of music with attitude, uh
The song has a strong, energetic beat that encourages listeners to let go and enjoy themselves.
And I won't stop, let my body rock,
The song won't let up until everyone is fully immersed in the beat and dancing along.
So hot until I hear the countdown, like
The song is so exciting that it feels like a countdown to a major event or celebration.
Everyone to the dance floor
The song's beat and energy are so infectious that everyone is welcome on the dance floor.
Everybody just rock tonight,
The song wants everyone to enjoy themselves and dance along as much as possible.
Everybody just bounce if ye feeling hype, hey
The song encourages the audience to move and dance along with the beat of the music.
Break it down like a 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock
The song wants the audience to dance and enjoy themselves just like they would at a club or party.
Base pounds till your ears pop, set it off
The song has a powerful and engaging beat that listeners won't be able to resist.
Get up off your seat doc, come alive
The song encourages everyone to stand up and let the music take control of their bodies.
Step up off the wall girl, energize
The song wants everyone to get involved and engage with the music.
D.A.N.C.E, for me V.I.P like you Got in for free
The song wants the audience to treat the party like they are VIPs and to dance like they got in for free.
Till the last call, till the last song
The song wants everyone to dance and enjoy themselves until the very end of the night.
I'm so on, I can hear it coming in like
The song is so good that the anticipation builds like it's about to reach a climax at any moment.
Can I get a 4,3,2,1 check it?
The song gets the audience involved and excited by asking them to participate and get hyped up.
Can I get a chic,chic,chic on the record?
The song is so good that the audience might want to buy the record and listen to it again and again.
Give me that, give me that, summer time Miramax
The song wants to create a feeling of being carefree and enjoying the summer months.
Parties in the back like a birthday bash
The song wants the audience to feel like they are at a party and to enjoy themselves as much as they would at a birthday celebration.
We got, Disco balls and crystal halls
The song wants to create a feeling of celebration and luxury by mentioning items like disco balls and crystal halls.
These singles rock your faces off
The song has such a powerful and energetic beat that it will make you want to dance until your face hurts.
Lost in the moment freeze it, hold it
The song wants to create an experience that is so exciting and enjoyable that listeners will want to hold onto it forever.
Bounce for me now one time like ye own it
The song wants the audience to get involved and dance along as if they owned the party and the music.
Contributed by Alexis S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@treshulofficial4703
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@sassyfacts700
Meee
@salonichavan1629
Yes
@set.cetera
God I’m so glad reminiscing brought me back here. I remember blasting these songs when I was 13, they still give me that kick I need 🔥 Bless ya man💯
@PianoDude14373
I always put this song in the queue when me and my brother are driving to youth group. Put it on about 7 minutes before we arrive and get the timing right and I just feel like an absolute king!! Awesome song!!!
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@talondiwisch5206
I always thought this song said, “feeling high!” Now it makes more sense! Wow!
@PianoDude14373
Lol! I always thought that they said to "Bounce like you're gettin' drunk" haha!
@muhammadadeel2396
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