Christafari - Here I am To Worship Reggae Version Lyrics
Lyrics
And here I am to worship,
here I am to bow down,
here I am to say that you're my God
You're altogether lovely,
altogether worthy,
altogether wonderful to me.
Full Lyrics at Here I am To Worship By Chris Tomlin
Video
Christafari - Here I Am To Worship (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Christafari’s Reggae rendition of "Here I Am To Worship," released in 2013, transforms a beloved contemporary worship anthem into a vibrant, rhythmically infectious declaration of devotion. This interpretation transcends mere stylistic adaptation, delving deeply into the profound spiritual core of the original lyrics. The song’s genesis, rooted in Chris Tomlin’s powerful expression of reverence, finds a new voice in Christafari’s signature reggae sound, which lends a celebratory yet unshakeable foundation to the message of absolute adoration for God. The underlying meaning remains a steadfast commitment to acknowledge God's ultimate loveliness, worthiness, and wonder. This is a sentiment echoed throughout Scripture, as seen in Psalm 96:4, which declares, "For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods," and in 1 Chronicles 16:25, "For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods." The reggae infusion serves to amplify this inherent truth, making the act of worship itself a joyous and communal experience, mirroring the spirit of communal praise found in passages like Psalm 150, which calls for worship with various instruments. Christafari’s arrangement invites listeners not just to acknowledge God’s perfections but to actively and joyfully embody them through worship. This version powerfully connects the act of coming before God with an innate human need to express profound awe, a need fulfilled in Christ’s presence, as so beautifully articulated in the declaration, "here I am to say that you're my God." It’s a reminder that true worship stems from a recognition of divine supremacy, a truth resonating from Genesis to Revelation, where God is consistently portrayed as the source of all beauty, power, and wisdom. The song, in its entirety, is a testament to the universality of God’s greatness and the diverse ways in which His people are called to respond with unreserved adoration.