Speechless
Israel & New Breed Lyrics
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Unfailing, but never unkind
Unmerited, favor is mine
Undeserving
Oh but I receive Your
Grace, Lord your grace
I′m amazed, so amazed
When I see it, I am speechless
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
Woah oh
Unending, always on time
Unfailing, but never unkind
Unmerited, favor is mine
Undeserving
Oh but I receive Your
I receive Your
Grace, Lord your grace
Oh I need it, I receive it
I'm amazed, so amazed
When I see it, I am speechless
Grace, Lord your grace
Oh I need it, I receive it
I′m amazed, so amazed
When I see it, I am speechless
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
Oh-woah-oh
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
Woah oh
And You breathe life into me
I'm nothing without You
Without grace, where would I be
Nowhere without You
And You breathe life into me
I'm nothing without You
Without grace, where would I be
Nowhere without You
Grace, Lord your grace
Oh I need it, I receive it
I′m amazed, so amazed
When I see it, I am speechless
Grace, Lord your grace
Oh I need it, I receive it
I′m amazed, so amazed
When I see it, I am speechless
You take my breath away
Oh-woah-oh
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
Oh-woah-oh
And You breathe life into me
I'm nothing without You
Without grace, where would I be
Nowhere without You
Nothing without You (You take my breath away)
Nothing without You (You take my breath away)
Nothing without You (You take my breath away)
Nothing without You (You take my breath away)
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
The song "Speechless" by Israel & New Breed is an expression of gratitude and amazement at the unmerited favor, unfailing love, and unending grace that God has bestowed upon the singer. The first verse describes God's attributes of eternal, timely, unfailing, and kind grace. The singer recognizes that this grace is undeserved, but received with awe and wonder, leaving him speechless. The chorus repeats the idea of amazement, as the singer acknowledges his need for grace and how it leaves him breathless. The bridge speaks of how God brings life and without His grace, the singer would be nothing and nowhere.
The song is a reminder of the gift of grace that we receive freely and abundantly from our Creator. It is through this grace that we are saved, forgiven, and set free from the bondage of sin. The recognition of this grace should bring us to a place of humility, awe, and worship. The song is an invitation to bask in the goodness of God and to surrender our lives to Him who takes our breath away.
Line by Line Meaning
Unending, always on time
Your grace is continuous and never late
Unfailing, but never unkind
Your grace never fails but it's never harsh or unkind
Unmerited, favor is mine
I don't deserve it, but Your grace is always with me
Undeserving
I'm not worthy of Your grace
Oh but I receive Your
However, I accept Your
Grace, Lord your grace
Unearned favor, Your love and mercy
Oh I need it, I receive it
I recognize my dependence on Your grace and accept it
I′m amazed, so amazed
I am astounded, shocked by Your grace
When I see it, I am speechless
When I experience Your grace, there are no words to describe it
You take my breath away
Your grace is so breathtaking that it leaves me speechless
And You breathe life into me
Your grace sustains me and renews me
I'm nothing without You
My existence, value, and purpose are from You alone
Without grace, where would I be
If Your grace were not present, I would have nothing
Nowhere without You
I am lost and without hope unless You are with me
Nothing without You (You take my breath away)
I am nothing and Your grace continually amazes me
Oh oh oh oh
An expression of worship and awe for God's grace
Writer(s): Israel Houghton, Adam Ranney
Contributed by Kaylee O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.