Jonny Riggs Finds Peace and Presence in New Single 'Where Else Would I Go'

With “Where Else Would I Go,” UK-based worship leader and songwriter Jonny Riggs continues to prove why his songs have become cherished across congregations worldwide. The track, the second single from his forthcoming debut EP Lead Me By The Hand, is a tender, piano-led meditation on surrender and belonging, shaped by Riggs’s hallmark sincerity and devotional depth.

Written spontaneously at his upright piano, “Where Else Would I Go” began not as a song but as a prayer, an unguarded conversation that gradually took melodic form. That intimacy remains at the heart of the final recording. The arrangement unfolds with gentle restraint: soft piano chords anchor the piece while subtle acoustic and ambient textures bloom around Riggs’ voice, drawing listeners into a sacred quiet.

Riggs describes the song as “a return to the simple, sacred place of being with Jesus, recognising that every longing, answer, and sense of belonging is found in Him.” That theme of homecoming runs through every line and note, offering not just a worship anthem but an invitation to stillness.

His vocal delivery, tender yet unwavering, carries the authenticity of lived faith. There’s no striving here, only a calm assurance that mirrors the lyric’s message. As the arrangement builds, so does its emotional resonance; what begins as a whisper swells into a communal confession of trust.

Riggs’ reputation as one of the UK’s most gifted contemporary hymn writers is well-earned. His songs have been sung from small gatherings to global stages, recorded by artists such as Songs From The Soil, Lucy Grimble, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, and Vineyard Worship. His co-write “Thanks & Praise” has surpassed 10 million streams, a testament to his ability to craft melodies that both comfort and inspire.

Now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Jonny Riggs offers more than just another worship song. “Where Else Would I Go” is a moment of holy simplicity, a reminder that, amid life’s noise and striving, peace is found not in answers, but in presence.

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