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Wouldn’t It Be Like You

By Bryan & Katie Torwalt

1,933 views Jun 29, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Bryan and Katie Torwalt's 'Wouldn't It Be Like You' reflects on how Jesus often defies human expectations. The song contrasts the anticipation of a militant Messiah with the reality of Christ coming as a child, healing the sick, and dying on a cross. It references the disciples' confusion after the crucifixion and the recognition of Jesus in the breaking of bread. The lyrics also express a desire to be like Mary, devoted and attentive to Jesus' voice. The song encourages listeners to hold on and not grow tired, affirming that God's ways, though different from what we expect, are ultimately better.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Thought I had You figured out

So sure I knew exactly how You?d move

Thought my Savior was coming with a sword in His hand

To my surprise, He came as a child

 

Wouldn?t it be like You

To be different than we thought

Different than we want

But better

You?re better

Wouldn?t it be like You

To be different than we thought

Different than we want

But better

You?re better

 

They left my savior in a tomb

Hope was lost and the doubt was breaking through

When You broke the bread

I saw the holes in Your hands

How did I not see, Son of God yet Son of Man

 

He?s better

He?s better

You?re better

You?re better

 

Help me be like Mary

Laid down, pouring out

I won?t miss You in a crowd

Cause I love Your voice

And I know the sound

Jesus if it?s You

On the water, in the cloud

I?ll be the first one to walk out

Cause I love Your voice

And I know the sound

 

Hold on

Don?t grow tired

Don?t give up

He?s Better


Wouldn?t It Be Like You Song Story

?'Wouldn?t It Be Like You' was written after a lot of conversations and a deep dive into the Gospels. We were amazed at how often people either completely missed Jesus, or expected Him to be different than He was. He didn?t fit the religious leaders? narrative for what the Messiah should look like and even His disciples, who were convinced that He was the Messiah, expected Him to take up arms and lead a revolution.


"Instead, He healed the sick, set people free, spent time with the outcasts, welcomed the children, ate with the tax collectors, and in the ultimate shock; He died and then rose from the dead! His Kingdom looked different than they expected, and even different than they wanted it to be at times, but in the end, so much better." - Katie & Bryan Torwalt 

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