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Where Would I Be
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Matthew West's song reflects on the transformative power of Jesus' salvation, expressing gratitude for being rescued from a life of sin and shame. The lyrics imagine a life without Jesus, acknowledging that without His mercy, the singer would be lost and broken. The song emphasizes the grace that pulls believers from the grave of their old ways and the thankfulness that follows. It references the prodigal son and the cross, highlighting redemption and new life. The overall tone is one of joyful relief and worship, celebrating God's goodness and the difference faith makes.
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Standing where I stand now
I know that He's the reason
I almost can't believe it
Every wrong turn He turned around
And I can just imagine
If it didn't happen
How it happened
Oh
Seeing how good He's been to me
Oh
I can't help but think
Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus
Pulling me outta that grave
Where would I be if I didn't have mercy
Pulling me away from my ways
I'd probably crash and burn
Stay stuck down in that dirt
Like a prodigal running from home
Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus
Thank God, thank God, thank God
I'll never know
I used to feel the weight
Of the chains that I was holding
Til my savior came and broke em
I used to walk with shame
I was living at a loss
Til he settled up my cost
At the cross
Oh
Giving His life so I could live
Oh
Didn't leave me where I've been
Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus
Pulling me outta that grave
Where would I be if I didn't have mercy
Pulling me away from my ways
I'd probably crash and burn
Stay stuck down in that dirt
Like a prodigal running from home
Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus
Thank God, thank God, thank God
I'll never know
Thank God
I'll never know
Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus
Pulling me outta that grave
Where would I be if I didn't have mercy
Pulling me away from my ways
I'd probably crash and burn
Stay stuck down in that dirt
Like a prodigal running from home
Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus
Thank God, thank God, thank God
I'll never know
Thank God
I'll never know
Thank God
I'll never know
Thank God
I'll never know