[Verse 1]
Before the world was made, You knew me
Before I knew my name, You called
Reaching out for me with loving arms
Telling me that I am Yours
[Chorus]
Sometimes turning away from You
But Your love still remains faithful and true
What can I give in return for all You've done for me?
[Verse 2]
Before I was born, You knew that day
Called me to Your arms of love
Born into sin, deserving death
But life is what You gave to me
[Chorus]
Sometimes turning my back from You
But Your love still remains faithful and true
What can I give in return for all You've done for me?
[Bridge]
Oh Lord, You made me
And You know me
From the beginning
You have my heart, You held me close
So I won't resist You
But as You intended
I wanna be Yours
[Outro]
Oh Lord, You made me
And You know me
From the beginning
You have my heart, You held me close
So I won't resist You
But as You intended
I wanna be Yours
I wanna be Yours
From the beginning
You have my heart
Lord, I won't choose my own direction
No, I won't, no
But as You intended
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I Wanna Be Yours
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Sep 8, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Fred Hammond's 'I Wanna Be Yours' unfolds as a heartfelt surrender, tracing the arc from divine foreknowledge to a willing offering of the heart. The opening lines paint a picture of being known and called before birth, even before self-awareness, which sets a tone of intimate preordination. The chorus admits to moments of turning away, yet it immediately counters that human frailty with the steadfastness of a love that remains faithful. The question posed—what could possibly be given in return—hangs in the air, not as a demand but as a humble acknowledgment of grace. The second verse sharpens the contrast between deserving death and receiving life, a direct nod to the redemptive exchange at the cross. In the bridge, the singer moves from recognition to response, declaring an end to resistance and a desire to align with the Creator's original intent. The repetition of 'I wanna be Yours' becomes a mantra of yieldedness, and the final lines explicitly renounce self-direction in favor of divine purpose. This is a worship song that moves from doctrine to devotion, grounding theological truth in a personal, almost conversational plea.
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