Glenn Kaiser has been singing the blues—and sometimes soul, R&B or rock—sin… Read Full Bio ↴Glenn Kaiser has been singing the blues—and sometimes soul, R&B or rock—since he was twelve years old.

Growing up in a poor family living and hand-to-mouth in central Wisconsin, Glenn eventually gravitated to Milwaukee’s local music scene where he fronted over a dozen bands, and wrote and performed solo acoustic music-—all before turning nineteen years of age.

With his adolescence plagued by drug and alcohol abuse, Glenn got clean through following Jesus after a life-changing spiritual confrontation around his eighteenth birthday. During this time his music got heavier and in many ways, deeper. His former song writing motif celebrating drugs, sex and other vices gave way to lyrics about spiritual struggle, personal temptation, institutional sin, poverty, exploitation, racism, materialism and other issues that few musicians seemed willing to tackle.

Now, after more than three decades of making original music, Kaiser is known for his raw, bluesy vocals, fiery guitar playing, bottleneck slide and harmonica work on thirty recordings and innumerable live shows. Glenn and his family have lived in Chicago’s inner city for over thirty years doing mission work with people not unlike he once was. Kaiser has released several acoustic-based CDs between his electric blues and blues/rock albums. His seminal delta blues projects Trimmed and Burnin’ and follow-up Slow Burn (both with harp player/singer Darrell Mansfield) established him as a singular and authentic Christian bluesman.

Three contemporary worship albums, along with the folk-pop Time Will Tell, fill out the acoustic discography. Acoustic cuts also comprise half of Kaiser’s critically acclaimed Ripley County Blues project which was recorded in a log cabin lodge in rural Missouri.

Glenn’s most recent recording, the acoustic-based Bound For Glory features his unique arrangements of old hymns and spiritual choruses done mostly in the blues tradition he so loves.

Where Would I Be
Glenn Kaiser Lyrics

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Where would I be without your great, great mercy
Where would I be without your deep, deep love
Where would I go without your light to lead me
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord

My Lord and my God

What would I do without your great, great mercy

Where would I go without your deep, deep love
Where would I live outside your forgiveness
Without the risen Son

Where would I be?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Glenn Kaiser's song Where Would I Be express a deep sense of gratitude towards God and His mercy, love, light, forgiveness, and the risen Son. The singer acknowledges that without God's great mercy, he would not be where he is today. It is a reminder of how helpless he would be without the support of God.

The song seems to be an introspective piece that questions who we are without God. The lyrics suggest that everything that we have is because of God, and we should always remember that. The song also reminds us that God's mercy is deep, and His love is great. Without His guidance, we would be lost.

In the end, the song is an expression of faith and trust in God. It encourages the listener to turn to God in all their troubles, knowing that He will always be there to guide us.

Line by Line Meaning

Where would I be without your great, great mercy
If not for your abundance of great mercy extended towards me, I would be lost and without hope.

Where would I be without your deep, deep love
Being deprived of your unconditional and infinite love would result in an emptiness, incompleteness and unfulfilled life.

Where would I go without your light to lead me
Your light, which is the embodiment of your divine guidance, provides direction and a sense of purpose for my journey in life. Without it, I would blindly roam and fall into darkness.

Oh my Lord, oh my Lord
This phrase expresses a deep sense of reverence, respect and intimacy towards God.

My Lord and my God
This declaration emphasizes personal ownership of a relationship with God, recognizing him as ruler, king and divine leader.

What would I do without your great, great mercy
This line reiterates the importance of God's mercy for a person's life, acknowledging that it is crucial for their welfare and survival.

Where would I go without your deep, deep love
The unconditional and unfailing love of God is what sustains and motivates a person in their life journey; without it, they would be lost and without direction.

Where would I live outside your forgiveness
The forgiveness of God is an essential aspect of a relationship with him. Without it, a person would be filled with shame, guilt and condemnation.

Without the risen Son
This line recognizes the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which brings redemption and eternal life to those who believe and accept him as Lord and Savior.

Where would I be?
In this rhetorical question, the singer acknowledges his complete dependence on God for every aspect of his life.

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Where would I be without your great, great mercy
Where would I be without your deep, deep love
Where would I go without your light to lead me
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord

My Lord and my God

What would I do without your great, great mercy
Where would I go without your deep, deep love
Where would I live outside your forgiveness
Without the risen Son

Where would I be?