Watoto means "Children" in Swahili language, and is made up of children who have lost both or one parent to the AIDS epidemic. The Choir has toured Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia with a team of adults.
Their performances are a unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. They have released four CDs. The ministry also comprises three villages, a primary school and a high school.
The vision behind Watoto is Raising the next generation of Ugandan leaders.
I Won't Go Back
Watoto Lyrics
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Healed
Freed
Delivered
I've found joy
Peace
Grace
And favour
Today is the day
I've been changed
I've been changed
I have waited for this moment to come
And I won't let it pass
Because...
I won't go back
Can't go back
To the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
Ohhh I won't
I won't go back
Can't go back
To the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
All my shame
Guilt
Sins
Are forgiven
No more chains
Fear
My past is over
And right now is the moment
Today is the day
I've been changed
I've been changed
I have waited for this moment to come
And I won't let it pass
Because...
I won't go back
Can't go back
To the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
Sing I won't go...
I won't go back
Can't go back
To the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
Oh I've been changed (I've been changed)
Changed ohhh (I've been changed)
By the power of Your Holy Name: JESUS
I've been changed (I've been changed)
Changed ohhh (I've been changed)
And I will never...
No never be the same again
Ohhhh I won't go back
No I won't go back
No no no no... I won't go back
I can't go back
I won't go back
Can't go back
The song "I Won't Go Back" by Watoto is a powerful proclamation of transformation through the grace of Jesus. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of being changed, healed, freed, and delivered from shame, guilt, and fear. As a result of this transformation, the singer has found joy, peace, and favor.
The chorus of the song makes it clear that the singer is committed to their new life in Christ and will not return to their old ways. The repetition of the phrase "I won't go back, can't go back" emphasizes the singer's resolve and determination.
The bridge of the song highlights the source of the singer's transformation: the power of the Holy Name of Jesus. The repetition of the phrase "I've been changed" throughout the song affirms the reality of this transformation and serves as a testimony to the listener.
Overall, "I Won't Go Back" is a powerful worship song that celebrates the transformative power of Jesus and the believer's commitment to living a new life in Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been changed
I have undergone a transformative experience
Healed
My wounds have been mended
Freed
I am no longer held captive
Delivered
I have been rescued from a perilous situation
I've found joy
I have discovered a profound sense of happiness
Peace
I have attained a state of serenity and calmness
Grace
I have received unmerited favor
And favour
I have been granted preferential treatment
And right now is the moment
The present time is highly significant
Today is the day
This momentous occasion has arrived
I've been changed
I have undergone a transformative experience
I have waited for this moment to come
I have patiently anticipated this occurrence
And I won't let it pass
I will not allow this to go to waste
Because...
The following lines explain why this is so important
I won't go back
I will not return to my former state
Can't go back
I am unable to retrace my steps
To the way it used to be
To my previous experience
Before your presence came and changed me
Before the influence of your essence transformed me
Ohhh I won't
This is an emphatic statement of resolve
All my shame
My sense of humiliation
Guilt
My feeling of remorse
Sins
My immoral actions
Are forgiven
They have been pardoned
No more chains
I am no longer bound or restricted
Fear
My apprehension or anxiety
My past is over
My previous actions are behind me
Sing I won't go...
An exhortation to reaffirm the commitment made earlier
Changed ohhh (I've been changed)
Reiteration of the transformative experience
By the power of Your Holy Name: JESUS
The source of the transformative power
And I will never...
An affirmation of the eternal nature of this transformation
No never be the same again
This change is permanent, and I will never revert back to my former state
No no no no... I won't go back
An emphatic restatement of the commitment not to go back
I can't go back
It is impossible for me to return to my former state
I won't go back
I will not let myself fall back into my previously negative state
Can't go back
I am unable to return to how things used to be
Writer(s): William Mcdowell
Contributed by Mila O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ki1dz1ce5s
I'm from Ukraine watching your songs. Very beautifully singing
@destinymtika4751
Share the message with others.be blessed as you do
@AlvinNickger
Man I’m crying right now I can’t for Jesus to come where he will be the only king and one kingdom, one people 🙂
@dixtertaping6773
Now I have my Third life.. I will strive hard to be successful I want to help them I want to help other people.. he blessed me with this kind of heart. So i will use it! I promise to dedicate my life to Jesus and help people till the day that I will say I once walk in this world.. amen
@soniasmith1462
😇👏👍Love the song
@soniasmith1462
I am truly changed and I must say amen and keep on singing for jesus and he will bless you
@oliviarygs4458
God bless you dia
@sowparnikabuilders2965
I bless the land of Africa in jesus name....Amen
@sharoneeneeza8572
sowparnika builders Amen 🙏🏾
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