Christafari - Devotion Lyrics
Lyrics
100 percent to everything
A dat a what we bring
100 percent to everything
Another one we bring to the king
I am fully devoted to you
This is the anthem of the God I love
My offering I bring to the king
This is the anthem of the one
I love lord
I give you everything
No one else (no one else)
None but you (none but you)
No one else (no one else)
Only you (only you)
Devotion, devotion
I bring to you all my devotion
Devotion, devotion
I give to you all my devotion
Deeper than the ocean, yeah
That's how his love runs for me
Wider than creation, yeah
It stretches eternity
It doesn't take emotion
No
You walk with me faithfully
All of my devotion is what
He requires of me
Devotion, devotion
I bring to you all my devotion
Devotion, devotion
I give to you all my devotion
100 percent to everything
A dat a what we bring
100 percent to everything
Another one we bring to the king
I am sold out to Jesus
So I can't sell out to the world
Come out all them teasers
No I won't sell out (sell out)
We talking: Zero, zilch, zip, nada
We nah hold back nothing when we comin to the father
Nil, nix, none, squat
When come to Jesus you must give him everything you got
I am saved by the spirit, consecrated
Set apart love mi father with mi soul, strength
Mind and heart
I'm dedicated, livicated to the most high
I'm set apart just like a nazarite
So every second
Every minute, every hour of the day
It is the motive: To you, I obey every second
Every minute, every hour of the day
I am devoted to you, yahweh
Devotion, devotion
I bring to you all my devotion
Devotion, devotion
I give to you all my devotion
100 percent to everything
A dat a what we bring 100 percent to everything
Another one we bring to the king
I am so devoted to Christ standing
Strong for all of my life
I am firmly rooted in Christ rooted in Christ
Rooted in Christ
Set my sight on zion
I keep my eyes upon the lord
Read my book and serve Jesus Christ
And let nothing come before
Devotion, devotion
I bring to you all my devotion
Devotion, devotion
I bring to you all my devotion I am fully devoted
Video
Christafari - Devotion (Official Music Video) feat. Dillavou & Avion Blackman
Meaning & Inspiration
Christafari's "Devotion," released as part of their 2016 deluxe album *Anthems*, stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering commitment to faith. The song delves deep into the concept of absolute surrender, not just as an emotional response, but as a fundamental life stance. The opening lines, proclaiming "100 percent to everything" and "Another one we bring to the king," immediately establish a theme of total offering, mirroring the biblical call to present our bodies as "living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (Romans 12:1). This isn't a partial dedication; it's an all-encompassing dedication to God, the "king," as stated in the lyrics, emphasizing that this devotion is an active, present offering.
The core message of "Devotion" revolves around an exclusive and complete commitment to the divine. Phrases like "I am fully devoted to you," "No one else... Only you," and "I give you everything" underscore a singular focus that finds resonance in verses like Deuteronomy 6:5, which instructs, "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." The lyrics then expand on the boundless nature of God's love, describing it as "Deeper than the ocean" and "Wider than creation," stretching "eternity." This imagery powerfully evokes the immeasurable and unending love of God, a theme central to the Christian faith, as described in Ephesians 3:18-19, where believers are encouraged to grasp "how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." The song contrasts this divine faithfulness with human reliance on emotion, stating, "It doesn't take emotion... You walk with me faithfully," suggesting a devotion grounded in truth and steadfastness rather than fleeting feelings. This aligns with Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." The reiteration of "Devotion, devotion" throughout the song serves as a mantra, reinforcing the practice and continuous nature of this commitment.
Further elaborating on the depth of this commitment, the lyrics declare, "I am sold out to Jesus, so I can't sell out to the world." This powerful statement directly addresses the biblical admonition against worldliness and compromise, echoing sentiments like 1 John 2:15: "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." The repeated emphasis on giving "Zero, zilch, zip, nada," "Nil, nix, none, squat," and "everything you got" when approaching the Father highlights a posture of complete renunciation of self and worldly attachments in favor of God. This echoes Jesus's teaching in Matthew 16:24: "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." The declaration of being "saved by the spirit, consecrated" and "set apart" further solidifies the idea of a life wholly dedicated to God, mirroring the concept of sanctification found throughout Scripture, such as in 1 Thessalonians 4:3: "For this is the will of God, your sanctification." The reference to being "set apart just like a nazarite" invokes Old Testament figures and their solemn vows of dedication, underscoring a desire for a similar level of commitment in the present day.
The song concludes by emphasizing the continuous nature of this devotion, stating that "every second, every minute, every hour of the day" the motive is obedience. This reinforces the biblical principle of constant prayer and living in God's presence, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "pray without ceasing." The final verses, "I am so devoted to Christ standing strong for all of my life. I am firmly rooted in Christ," and the call to "Set my sight on zion. I keep my eyes upon the lord," paint a picture of steadfastness and unwavering focus. This speaks to the spiritual warfare and the importance of maintaining a clear spiritual vision, as outlined in Hebrews 12:2: "let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." "Devotion" by Christafari is more than just a song; it is a robust theological statement and a spiritual challenge to live out a faith that is truly 100 percent, deeply rooted, and eternally focused on God.