There are some repeated patters in the Yom Kippur service. Ever notice how Kee Anu Amecha always precedes the Ashamnu? But not by much, its just a few paragraphs prior.

Ki Anu Amecha speaks to the multifaceted, multidimensional relationship we have with G-d. We are both His children and His servants. We are Your flock and You are our shepherd…

Ashamnu is the communal confession when we tap our chests and speak of ways in which we neglected, abused or betrayed the relationship we have with G-d.

Notice how the Machzor prefaces Ashamnu with Ki Anu Amecha, before we get into the problems and issues, we first re-establish the relationship.