Kutless consist of Jon Micah Sumrall (vocals), James Mead (guitar), Dave Luetkenhoelter (bass), and Jeff Gilbert (drums) and Nick Departee (guitar).
Kutless's albums are released by BEC Recordings, a company owned by Tooth & Nail Records. Kutless has toured with The O.C. Supertones and also with other prominent artists, such as tobyMac of DC Talk and Audio Adrenaline.
The group is currently touring with the Newsboys on the Go Tour.
The group also headlined The Hearts Of The Innocent Tour Powered by Suzuki in America last year with Disciple, Red, and Run Kid Run. Kutless was the first band to be sponsored by Suzuki Motor Sports.
A video of the band's song 'Tonight' has been featured on MTV2, and many of their songs have been played on TVU and hundreds of Christian radio stations. Their first single 'Run' holds the record for the longest charting song in the history of the R&R Top 40 charts. Kutless's song "All The Words" was featured in an episode of the hit TV show Scrubs. Their music video "Shut Me Out" was featured on the Target TV (Red Channel) in May 2006 and was part of a XBOX giveaway.
On December 5, 2006, Kutless released their first live CD/DVD combo titled 'Live In Portland' which highlights the electrifying performance of this great rock band. Their sixth album, To Know That You're Alive, was released June 24, 2008. It continues the band's diverse style, whilst also tapping into the harder tones of the band's first two albums.
Kutless has had 4 former members who have left the band for various reasons. They are Nathan Stuart (bass) 2002, Kyle Zeigler (bass) 2005 , Kyle Mitchell (drums) 2005 , and Ryan Shrout (guitar) 2007.
Albums:
2008 To Know That You're Alive
2007 Strong Tower [Deluxe]
2006 Live from Portland
2006 Hearts of the Innocent
2006 Hearts of the Innocent [Bonus Tracks/Bonus DVD]
2005 Strong Tower
2004 Sea of Faces
2002 Kutless
Official Homepage: www.kutless.com
Official Fanpage: www.kutlessrocks.com
Dry
Kutless Lyrics
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That day of your life
It seemed like yesterday
That joy it filled my heart
It doesn't feel the same
And I'm feeling dry
Amidst my pain
Now something's different
The times oh they have changed
The love's the same
Yet emotion's running dry
The feeling's gone
But I know you're still there
I guess it's just part of life
That I must bare
It doesn't feel the same
And I'm feeling down
Amidst my pain
I see all my shame
And I'm feeling dry
But who am I to complain
Who am I to complain
I'm still free
You've set me free
It doesn't feel the same
And I'm feeling down
Amidst my pain
I see all my shame
And I'm feeling dry
But who am I to complain
It doesn't feel the same
And I'm feeling down
Amidst my pain
I see all my shame
And I'm feeling dry
But who am I to complain
Kutless's song, "Dry," is a reflection on the ups and downs of life and faith. The lyrics begin with a nostalgic remembrance of a day filled with joy. Yet, the present moment doesn’t feel the same, and the author is "feeling dry amidst my pain." The song speaks to the struggles of maintaining emotional connectedness in the midst of hardship, and the tension between feeling forsaken and "knowing you're still there."
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the author is wrestling with feelings of shame and guilt. However, the chorus offers an interesting turn, with the line "But who am I to complain?" This suggests that the author is not necessarily seeking consolation or understanding, but rather recognizing their own limitations and frailty compared to God’s infinite power and mercy. The final line, "I'm still free; you've set me free," highlights the power of faith to transcend even the most difficult moments of life.
Overall, "Dry" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggle and hardship, and the importance of faith in navigating those moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember
Asking if the listener remembers a specific event in the past
That day of your life
Referring to a particular day in the listener's life
It seemed like yesterday
Suggesting that the event was not that long ago
That joy it filled my heart
Recalling a time when the artist was filled with joy
It doesn't feel the same
Acknowledging that things have changed since that time
And I'm feeling dry
Describing the singer's current emotional state
Amidst my pain
Noting that the singer is experiencing pain
Now something's different
Observing that there has been a change
The times oh they have changed
Highlighting the fact that things are not the same as they were before
The love's the same
Stating that the feeling of love has not changed
Yet emotion's running dry
Pointing out that despite the love remaining, the singer's emotions have become numb
The feeling's gone
Admitting that a particular feeling has disappeared
But I know you're still there
Acknowledging the continued presence of someone or something important to the singer
I guess it's just part of life
Recognizing that some changes are a natural part of life
That I must bare
Accepting that the singer must live with these changes
I'm still free
Realizing that despite the changes, the artist has not lost their freedom
You've set me free
Acknowledging the role of someone or something in granting the artist their freedom
I see all my shame
Admitting to feeling shame or guilt about something
But who am I to complain
Rhetorically questioning the validity of the singer's complaints
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