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

The Disease & The Cure
Kutless Lyrics

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I've been infected with the latest disease
An Epidemic that's infecting the weak
It doesn't matter how I plead
Because can't escape it

[Chorus]
Whoa It's my temptation
Whoa It's so contagious

There's something wrong with me
Inside I'm wanting to be free
But the more I give the more
Consuming it just seems to be
I know it's what I need
To find a cure for this disease
To save me from all of my self deprecation

Is there way to clean the sin off of me
Is there anyone with a vaccine
I'll take the shot even if I bleed
As long as it can heal me

[Chorus]

There only is one cure
That is why I pray
Jesus please take it away

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "The Disease & The Cure" by Kutless is about the internal struggle with sin that plagues everyone. The metaphorical disease represents the sin and temptation that has infected the singer. The singer feels weak and can't escape from the temptation that seems to consume them the more they give in. They want to be free from the desire that is inside of them, but it seems to be overpowering them. The lyrics suggest that the disease is something that is present in every person, and it is something that is hard to escape from.

The chorus reinforces the idea of the struggle with sin and how it feels like a contagious disease that has infected the singer. They feel like there is something wrong with them, and they are struggling to find a way to be free. However, the more they give in, the more powerful it seems to become. The only cure for this disease is to turn to Jesus and ask for his help. The song concludes with a plea to Jesus to take away the singer's sin and heal them.

Overall, the song is a reminder that everyone struggles with sin, and it is something that cannot be easily overcome alone. The only cure is to turn to Jesus for help and salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been infected with the latest disease
I have been afflicted with the most recent malady

An Epidemic that's infecting the weak
A pandemic that is infecting and harming the vulnerable

It doesn't matter how I plead
Regardless of my supplication, it is of no consequence

Because can't escape it
I cannot avoid or elude it

[Chorus] Whoa It's my temptation
This is my enticement or allure

Whoa It's so contagious
It is immensely infectious

There's something wrong with me
I have a shortcoming or imperfection within me

Inside I'm wanting to be free
Internally, I long to be liberated

But the more I give the more
However, the more I try to relieve myself of it

Consuming it just seems to be
It seems to be all-encompassing and overwhelming

I know it's what I need
I am aware that it is what I require