Israel & New Breed is a Christian worship group mostly known for a cross-cu… Read Full Bio ↴Israel & New Breed is a Christian worship group mostly known for a cross-cultural style of worship music that fuses elements from Gospel music, Jazz and Rock. The album Alive in South Africa, recorded live in Cape Town, received a Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Gospel Album" in 2007 and a song from the album, "Not Forgotten", received a Dove Award for "Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song" in 2006. Both the album Live from Another Level and rendition of "Again I Say Rejoice" received a Dove in 2005. Israel Houghton formed his global supergroup in 1997, but also performs solo albums and has served as worship leader for the Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He is currently signed to Integrity Music.

You've Won My Affection
Israel & New Breed Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yeah

You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
You have my devotion, my worship is Yours
You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
Now I am Yours, completely Yours forever

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah

I see the sacrifice You gave
I know the awesome price You paid
You went the distance, You finished strong
We were Your passion so You gave Your all

You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
You have my devotion, my worship is Yours
You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
Now I am Yours, completely Yours forever

Yeah, yeah, yeah

I see the sacrifice You gave
I know the awesome price You paid
You went the distance, You finished strong
We were Your passion so you gave Your all

You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
You have my devotion, my worship is Yours
You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
Now I am Yours, completely Yours forever

Now I am Yours, completely Yours
Now I am Yours, completely Yours
Now I am Yours, completely Yours forever

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Israel & New Breed's song, "You've Won My Affection," describe a sense of devotion and surrender to a higher power. The singer is acknowledging that they have given their heart and devotion to this higher power, likely God. The lyrics highlight the sacrifice and price that was paid for this devotion, presumably referring to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. The singer acknowledges that this sacrifice was made out of love and passion for humanity, and they express gratitude and awe for it. Throughout the song, there is a sense of surrender and commitment to this higher power, with the repeated phrase, "Now I am Yours, completely Yours forever."

The song as a whole can be interpreted as a declaration of faith and loyalty. The singer is expressing their devotion and commitment to God, recognizing the sacrifice that has been made on their behalf. The phrase "You've won my affection" suggests that this love and commitment is not something that was forced or coerced, but rather earned through the actions and love of God. The song is an invitation to surrender and give oneself fully to God, acknowledging the power and grace that has been shown.

Line by Line Meaning

You've won my affection, You've captured my heart
You have succeeded in getting my love and attention, you have made my heart yours.

You have my devotion, my worship is Yours
My loyalty and admiration belongs to you, all my prayers and praises go to you.

Now I am Yours, completely Yours forever
I am all yours now and forever, without any reservation or hesitation.

I see the sacrifice You gave
I acknowledge and appreciate the pain and hardship you have endured for me.

I know the awesome price You paid
I am aware of the great cost you have paid for my redemption.

You went the distance, You finished strong
You have persisted till the end, and accomplished everything that you set out to do.

We were Your passion so You gave Your all
You loved us so much that you gave everything that you had, without holding back anything.

Now I am Yours, completely Yours
I am now fully devoted to you, and my life belongs to you.

Forever
This commitment is not temporary or limited, but eternal and unchanging.

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