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
Passion
Kutless Lyrics
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Flickering from the past
Come images that terrify and calm
A paradox in me
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
He chose to give it all
Jesus endured the pain
Paying a debt I owed and created a paradox in me
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
And in my heart I know that you're the only one
Who could of came and died, a sacrifice
As your God's only son
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
The song, "Passion" by Kutless, speaks about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The lyrics are powerful and intense, conveying deep emotions of fear, confusion, and absolute awe for what Jesus did for humanity. The first verse talks about the paradoxical feelings that emerge when reflecting on Christ's sacrifice. The imagery of the nail-pierced hands and thorn-crowned head evoke a sense of terror, yet the same image also brings comfort and peace to the singer. This paradoxical reaction is common among Christians who are both horrified and humbled by the sacrificial act of Jesus Christ.
The second verse is a direct reflection on the pain and suffering that Jesus went through, out of love for us. He chose to give himself completely, and he did so willingly, knowing full well the extent of the physical and emotional pain he would have to endure. For the singer, this act of love creates a paradox between the feelings of hopelessness and hope. In acknowledging his own debt to God, the singer acknowledges that he could never repay it, and yet he feels blessed and comforted by the gift of salvation that Jesus provided.
Line by Line Meaning
Within my mind's eye
I see in my mind
Flickering from the past
Images from the past flash before me
Come images that terrify and calm
The images are both scary and soothing
A paradox in me
These seemingly opposite emotions coexist in me
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
Jesus' hands are bleeding from the nails
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
The thorns have cut into Jesus' forehead
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
Watching Jesus' pain is comforting in a spiritual way
He chose to give it all
Jesus made the decision to sacrifice himself
Jesus endured the pain
Jesus suffered through physical torment
Paying a debt I owed and created a paradox in me
Jesus' sacrifice paid for my sins, which is both humbling and uplifting
And in my heart I know that you're the only one
My heart knows that Jesus is the only way to salvation
Who could of came and died, a sacrifice
Only Jesus could come and sacrifice himself for the sins of others
As your God's only son
Jesus is God's one and only son, who was given as a gift to humanity
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Written by: Elia Cmiral
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