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
Loud
Kutless Lyrics
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'Cause if I keep it underground, it can't get through
I want for you to see the very best in me
My eyes are open wide and now I'm breathing
I've finally broken free the fire burns in me
You can try and turn me down
But I was born to be this loud
When I believe it and I want it
I'm not gonna wait till I'm out of time
Please forgive me if it seems like I'm out of line
I hope that you believe, I'm not your enemy
I'm not the least bit concerned with my own way
But I cannot ignore the things I'm living for
You can try and turn me down
But I was born to be this loud
How can I be quiet now
When I believe it and I want it
Kutless's song Loud is about expressing oneself freely without worrying about others' opinions. The singer mentions putting everything on the line when they open up to someone, because keeping things within can hinder communication. They want the person to see the best version of themselves, so they are open and feel alive. They "finally broken free," and the fire burns in them because of their newfound freedom.
The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration of self-expression. The lyrics state that the singer refuses to be silenced and that they were born to be "loud." There is a sense of defiance in their words, a refusal to conform to the rules of society or the people around them. They believe in what they say, and they are not going to be quiet just because others do not agree with them. The singer expresses their conviction that they will not wait until it is too late to speak up and that they hope others understand that they are not an enemy.
Loud is a song that speaks to many people, especially those who feel repressed or silenced. It encourages its listeners to be themselves and not worry about others' judgments. The song's catchy melody and powerful lyrics make it a favorite of many.
Line by Line Meaning
I put it all on the line when I talk to you
I am completely honest with you when I speak because keeping things hidden won't help us connect.
'Cause if I keep it underground, it can't get through
Keeping my thoughts and feelings hidden stops me from being able to connect to you.
I want for you to see the very best in me
I hope that you can see all the good things about me and appreciate them.
My eyes are open wide and now I'm breathing
Now that I've opened up to you, I finally feel at ease and comfortable around you.
I've finally broken free the fire burns in me
By being honest with myself and with you, I've been able to release my passions and desires that were previously hidden.
You can try and turn me down
Despite the obstacles you may throw at me, I will not be silenced.
But I was born to be this loud
Being loud and honest is just part of who I am and I cannot change that.
How can I be quiet now
It doesn't make sense for me to stop speaking the truth when it is so important.
When I believe it and I want it
I am confident in myself and the things I stand for and will not give up on them.
I'm not gonna wait till I'm out of time
I will not wait until it's too late to speak my truth and be honest with others.
Please forgive me if it seems like I'm out of line
I hope that you can understand and forgive me for being so straightforward with you, even if it may cause discomfort.
I hope that you believe, I'm not your enemy
Despite my blunt honesty, I still care for you and want the best for our relationship.
I'm not the least bit concerned with my own way
I am not selfish in my honesty and only hope to better the relationship as a whole.
But I cannot ignore the things I'm living for
I need to be true to myself and speak about the things that matter most to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY JOHN STOCHANSKY, MICHAEL JAMES
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