Kutless is a Christian alternative band, originally from Portland, Oregon, … Read Full Bio ↴Kutless is a Christian alternative band, originally from Portland, Oregon, specializing in melodic hard rock. The band gets their name from the promise made in Romans 6:23. The band says, "He took the cuts for us...making us Kutless."

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

I Lift My Eyes Up
Kutless Lyrics

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I lift my eyes up
unto the mountains.
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from You,
Maker of heaven
Creator of the earth.

Oh, how I need You, Lord

You are my only hope.
You're my only prayer.
So I will wait for You

to come and rescue me.
Come and give me life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Lift My Eyes Up" by Kutless talk about seeking for help in times of need. The song begins by stating that the singer is looking towards the mountains, symbolizing that they are searching for help in high places. The latter part of the verse reveals that the help the singer is looking for comes from God. The lyrics suggest that the singer realizes that God is the Maker of heaven and the Creator of the earth, indicating that God has the power to provide help and salvation.

The chorus of the song highlights the singer's desperation for God's help. It says, "Oh, how I need You, Lord, You are my only hope. You're my only prayer." The singer acknowledges that they cannot solve their problems on their own and that they rely on God's grace and mercy. The chorus ends with the line "So I will wait for You to come and rescue me, come and give me life," hinting that the singer is patiently waiting for God to provide a solution.

In conclusion, "I Lift My Eyes Up" by Kutless is a song about seeking God's help and acknowledging that He is the only hope in times of need. The lyrics are an expression of the singer's dependence on God's love and mercy to survive life's trials and tribulations.

Line by Line Meaning

I lift my eyes up
I look up towards the sky.

unto the mountains.
I am gazing at the mountains.

Where does my help come from?
I wonder where I can receive assistance.

My help comes from You,
I know that you are the one who can aid me.

Maker of heaven
You have created heaven.

Creator of the earth.
You have also made the earth.

Oh, how I need You, Lord
I require your help, oh Lord.

You are my only hope.
You are my singular hope.

You're my only prayer.
You are the sole object of my prayer.

So I will wait for You
I will patiently anticipate your arrival.

to come and rescue me.
Please come and save me in my current situation.