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

Overcoming Me
Kutless Lyrics

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Some say it's crazy
That you'd stay here by my side
I don't want to spend a day
Without you in my life
Maybe I'm a dreamer and
It seems that I'm lost within my mind
I'm searching for the Moment
Dreams and destiny collide

[Chorus]
I just need you to love me
I can't stop you from overcoming me
It's brought me to my knees
I don't want you letting go of me
I'm standing in the pouring rain
I can't believe you'd do the same
I can't stop you from overcoming me

I am not deserving of the
Way you see me in your eyes
You take me for who I am, I guess
I wonder why
Maybe reassuring is all I can to do
In the meantime
But none of this can change
The fact that lately
I've needed you around

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Overcoming Me" by Kutless talks about the insecurities and fears of a person who is in a relationship. The opening lines suggest that people around might find it crazy that the person's partner would choose to stay despite their flaws and imperfections. The singer admits that they can't bear the thought of living without their partner and acknowledges that they may have a tendency to be lost in their own thoughts, dreaming about the future. The chorus highlights the person's vulnerability and the fear of losing their partner's love. They say that they need their partner's love and can't stop them from overpowering them. The person acknowledges that they don't deserve their partner's love, but at the same time, they value and cherish their presence in their life and the way they see them through a positive lens.

The lyrics reflect the reality of human nature, where we often struggle to accept ourselves and believe that we are worthy of love. The song emphasizes the importance of having someone who accepts us for who we are and believes in us. The singer's tone of vulnerability and helplessness further emphasizes the desperation and the need to be loved despite the perceived flaws.

Line by Line Meaning

Some say it's crazy
People might think it's insane

That you'd stay here by my side
That you'd remain with me through all this

I don't want to spend a day
I don't desire to spend a day

Without you in my life
Without having you around me

Maybe I'm a dreamer and
Perhaps I'm an idealist and

It seems that I'm lost within my mind
I appear to be trapped in my thoughts

I'm searching for the Moment
I'm searching for that instant

Dreams and destiny collide
When my aspirations and fate converge

I just need you to love me
All I need is for you to have love for me

I can't stop you from overcoming me
I can't suppress you from surpassing me

It's brought me to my knees
It's made me fall to my knees