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
Run
Kutless Lyrics
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Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Looking down from above as you watch TV
Wondering why, oh you're ignoring me
Do you remember, remember when I came to you
And you loved me
And I'm waiting for you
Why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Whatever happened to the love, the love you had for me
When you first came to me
Don't you know that I died, died so I could be with you
Forever
And I'm waiting for you
And I'm waiting for you
Why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Find a place of solitude, and I'll speak to you
As you pray to me
Don't you know I'm waiting here, waiting for you to
Read and hear my words
I'm waiting here missing the time the times we shared
Oh, please come to me
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you
The lyrics to Kutless’ “Run” are about the longing of God for a relationship with His children. The song speaks of God looking down on Earth, observing His children as they go about their daily routines, and feeling neglected as they ignore Him in favor of other pursuits. The first verse speaks directly to the listener with the question, “Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I / Just, just want to be with you, to be with you.” Kutless is saying that God wants a relationship with humanity, but they often flee from and neglect their creator. The chorus repeats this message, with God still wondering why His people don’t want to spend time with Him.
The second verse reminds the listener of their past experiences with God, where they felt a strong connection with Him. But the lyrics touch on the idea that people’s love for God often fades over time. In the bridge, Kutless calls for people to retreat to a place of solitude so they can reconnect with God, and He can speak to them. They remind the listener that God has always been waiting for them to return to Him, and is missing the times they spent together.
Overall, the message in “Run” is one of love and longing from God. He wants to be with His children, but they need to make the effort to come closer to Him. The lyrics are a reminder that even when people feel distant from God, He is always there, waiting patiently for His children to return to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
As I look down from above while you watch TV, I wonder why you're ignoring me. Don't you remember when you first came to me and loved me? Now, I'm waiting for you.
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
I want nothing more than to be with you and have you recognize and reconnect with the love we used to share.
Whatever happened to the love, the love you had for me
When you first came to me
I'm wondering where the love you once had for me has gone. You were so devoted and passionate when you first came to me.
Don't you know that I died, died so I could be with you
Forever
I died so that I could be with you forever. My love for you is unchanging and eternal.
Find a place of solitude, and I'll speak to you
As you pray to me
If you go to a quiet, reflective place to pray, I will speak to you and provide you with guidance and wisdom.
Don't you know I'm waiting here, waiting for you to
Read and hear my words
I'm patiently waiting for you to read and listen to my words. I have so much to share with you, so please listen.
I'm waiting here missing the time the times we shared
Oh, please come to me
I miss the times we shared together, and I'm waiting for you to come back to me. Please reconnect with me and experience our love once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD SUMNER, STEPHEN MORRIS, PETER HOOK, GILLIAN GILBERT, JOHN DENVER
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"Run" lyrics
Kutless Lyrics
"Run"
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
just, just want to be with you.
Looking down from above as you watch TV
Wondering why, oh you're ignoring me
Do you remember, remember when I came to you
And you loved me
And I'm waiting for you
And I'm waiting for you
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run why do you hide oh do't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Whatever happened to the love, the love you had for me
When you first came to me
Don't you know that I died, died so I could be with
you forever.
And I'm waiting for you
And I'm waiting for you
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run why do you hid oh don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Find a place of solitude, and I'll speak to you
As you pray to me
Don't you know I'm waiting here, waiting for you to
read and hear my words
I'm waiting here missing the time the times we shared
oh, please come to me
So, why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Young Dylan
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Looking down from above as you watch TV
Wondering why, oh you're ignoring me
Do you remember, remember when I came to you
And you loved me
And I'm waiting for you
And I'm waiting for you
Why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Whatever happened to the love, the love you had for me
When you first came to me
Don't you know that I died, died so I could be with you
Forever
And I'm waiting for you
And I'm waiting for you
Why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run, why do you hide oh, don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you...
Find a place of solitude, and I'll speak to you
As you pray to me
Don't you know I'm waiting here, waiting for you to
Read and hear my words
I'm waiting here missing the time the times we shared
Oh, please come to me
Why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know I
Just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Hey, why do you run why do you hide oh don't you know
I just, just want to be with you, to be with you
Remnant Preacher
2020 and this song still speaks to the heart. Many times we fail but God still loves us.
BudLangley14
Amen
peterson lafollette
That is it- pray to be delivered through failure- are still saved and loved.
Kyle Schneider
Very inspiring words Jesus is such an awesome savior who could ask for a God that would do what he has done what a beautiful God
THE ANIMATED G(J)IF
Always
David Rodas
2023
Albin Onishchenko
I recently started listening to this band again after a long 10 yrs. And I honestly don’t know how I forgot about this band. They are so good!!
Heather Anderson
My mom loved this song and so do I!! 🙏
Caitlin Botes
Your songs got me through some tough times when I was a teenager. Much love, from South Africa.
Jayden Jayden
I am from Guatemala. And this is the very first song I've ever heard in English. I've been listening to all your music since then. You guys are awesome.!