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How You Live
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Point of Grace's song "How You Live" is a reflective piece about personal shortcomings and the desire to do better in life. The lyrics express wishes for improvement, healing, and a world without pain, while acknowledging human frailty and the need for growth. The singer longs to be more like Jesus and to provide love and care for others. The song conveys a sense of hopefulness, trusting that prayers are heard and that wishes can come true. It encourages listeners to focus on how they live and to rely on faith and love.
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I wish I didn't feel so helpless
I wish I didn't act so selfish
I wish I didn't wring my hands night and day
My hair was a little bit smoother
My jeans fit a little bit looser
And I always knew the right things to say
And I wish I wouldn't hide what's been going on inside
And I wish you wouldn't get scared and run away
[Chorus]
I wish I was doing better
With all the things that matter,
I guess I got some learning to do
I wish everyone had someone
To hold em and to love em
The way I'm always gonna love you
I wish wishes came true
I was there was a cure for cancer
I wish somebody had an answer
And all God's children, never got hurt
I wish Eve never bit that apple
You men never went to battle
And I didn't get so mad at the world
I wish I was more like Jesus
And could pick up all the pieces
And make a better life for my baby girl
[Chorus]
I wish I was doing better
With all the things that matter,
I guess I got some learning to do
I wish everyone had someone
To hold em and to love em
The way I'm always gonna love you
I wish wishes came true
wishes came true
For everything I am wishing
I know someone's up there is listening
So, I say my prayers when I go to bed
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Oh pray my wishes come true
[Chorus]
Oh, I wish I was doing better
With all the things that matter,
I guess I got some learning to do
Oh, I wish everyone had someone
To hold em and to love em
The way I'm always gonna love you
I wish wishes came true
I know wishes come true
I wish, I wish