Nicole wrote on her MySpace page that the tune is about "the courage to step out in faith and walk in what God has called you to do when it's scary. I don't want to be selfish anymore. I don't want to be safe anymore. When God tells me to step out and talk to somebody or believe for what seems impossible, I want to do it." She wrote the song after attending a youth conference called 'The Ramp.' On her drive home to Nashville, she began telling people about God -- she just felt different.
This is the most uplifting song of the bunch; An inspiring, catchy tune -- off their second worship album 'It Is Well' -- the lyrics say it all: "I've seen dreams that move the mountains / Hope that doesn't ever end / Even when the sky is falling / And I've seen miracles just happen." The name Kutless comes from the biblical reference that Jesus took all the cuts and punishment for humankind, hence "cut-less."
A song about discipleship, the tune refers to John the Baptist, who came out of the wilderness to talk to people about their sins. Lead Singer Mike Hall says the song title (and album title) was inspired by his mentor in student Ministry Roger Glidewell, who included the phrase 'Until the Whole World Hears' in his email signature. The first half of their forthcoming Spring Tour will feature Kutless, followed by 'Tenth Avenue North' in the second half.
'The Words I Would Say' is about sending a letter to someone that is in pain, letting them know that your prayers are with them and to never give up hope: "God's got his hand on you so / Don't live life in fear / Forgive and forget / But don't forget why you're here." The inspiring song has a marching band drum beat.
Guitar/Vocalist Mike Donehey wrote the song with two friends, who were all going though difficult times and were looking to God for answers. He tells a live audience that the song is saying, "God, I don't know where you are, but I want to trust you. I really do." He empathizes that sometimes questions remain unanswered, but it's comforting to know that God still has his promises. Check out their acoustic performance and introduction to the song.
With a combination of a Jack Johnson-sounding guitar riff and inspiring lyrics, the song summarizes the truth and beauty in women; it is a reminder to forget the way society expects us to look, and focus the fact that every woman is made by God with a purpose: "Don't buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through / You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do / So there could never be a more beautiful you."