Peter Burton
Where Would I Be
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Where Would I Be, is a reminder of the amazing life we have when we say yes to Jesus. So often the enemy will try to bring up our past and discourage us, reminding us of our mistakes and where we should be because of them. But as Christ’s followers, when we ask ourselves, where would we be without Jesus?
Our response is, thank God, I’ll never know.
About the Artist
Peter Burton
Hailing from California, Peter Burton is a singer-songwriter and worship leader whose songs seek to lead people to hope. His music tells the story of challenges that come with the human experience, instantly creating a sense of familiarity with others and pointing them to the faithfulness of God through lyric and melody.
Growing up as an overcomer of mental illness, Burton experienced the beauty of how blessing and suffering can go hand in hand and how faith can transcend feelings. His message is Hope personified in Jesus Christ – the foundation on which his life and artistry have blossomed.
Burton’s journey started many years ago in his local church. When music kept him connected to God through turbulent younger years, he found that his heart for songwriting and creativity could be expressed in worship. Since then, he has been leading worship and now seeks to also bring the hope he has found to people outside of church walls.
From touring and writing songs with CCM artist Lincoln Brewster to helping start Thrive Worship, Burton has been around the professional music industry for many years. He contributed to their first album which resonated with many and charted at #1 on Billboard charts.
After several years and projects with the band, he recently stepped into following the call to solo artistry, releasing music from his journey. His debut single, “Where Would I Be,” established Burton’s energetic and catchy sound whilst conveying a renewed sense of hope permeating his music.
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The Lyrics
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
Song Timeline
Peter recently appeared on Matthew West’s podcast to share his story…
We hosted a ZOOM to introduce our radio friends to this mystery artist…
Where Would I Be from Peter Burton began with a BIG tease a Christian radio.
Integrity Music shared this song with me in January without any context…they said listen and text me what your first impression was when you heard it. It was a fun and memorable little exercise and as I’m prepared to launch this song, I’m wanted a few of my radio friends to have the same experience. There were simple instructions: listen and shoot me a message with your first impression/hot take on the song. It can be purely personal. It can be thoughts on what you think related to radio…whatever your first reaction is: send it. My commitment was that no matter what, I won’t hold anyone to anything even if the response was amazing. 😊
