Chase & Status have had three number one tracks on the UK Dance Chart in 2007 with the double A-side "Hurt You"/"Sell Me Your Soul", and in 2008 with "Take Me Away"/"Judgement (Informer)". On 5 October 2008, they reached number 70 on the national singles chart and number one on the UK Dance Chart again with their single "Pieces" featuring vocals by Plan B. In 2009, they made number 45 with "Against All Odds" which featured UK rapper Kano.
Chase & Status' first album, More Than Alot, debuted in the UK album charts at number 49 on 19 October 2008 and entered the UK dance album chart at number 2.
Their album More Than Alot received the Best Album Award at the 2009 Drum and Bass awards, Birmingham, UK.
Following the success of their last album the band wanted to gain a more global success. After meeting with a long time favourite of theirs, Cloud9, they decided to move in a different direction. Together they agreed that the band should do more pop collaborations in order to achieve a more mainstream fanbase. Soon afterwards they quickly began working on the album. On 8 November 2009, the duo entered the UK Top 40 for the first time with the track "End Credits". The track was released on 2 November 2009 and featuring British musician Plan B managed to reach a peak of number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was written for the movie Harry Brown, which also starred Ben Drew, aka. Plan B.
The duo then released "Let You Go" on 15 August 2010, revealing it to be the second official single to be released from their second studio album, named No More Idols according to posters outside their album launch show at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town on October 21. The single featured vocals from Mali and debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 11; marking the duo's second consecutive Top 40 hit. "Hypest Hype" featuring Tempa T was confirmed in October 2010 to be the third single from the album and was released as a free download from their website on 8 November 2010; meaning it did not qualify to chart. The fourth single from the album is the dubstep-flavoured Blind Faith, which features Nottingham-born soul singer/songwriter Liam Bailey - it was released on 31 January 2011. The new anticipated album also contains a new single 'Heavy' with Dizzee Rascal.
They have also created a remix version of "Invaders Must Die" for The Prodigy. The remix reached 53 in the Australian Aria Singles Chart and 7 in the Aria Dance Chart. They have also produced for Bajan singer Rihanna, on her fourth album Rated R as well as for British singer Alexandra Burke's album Overcome.
Blind Faith
Chase & Status Lyrics
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I am the man with the heavy heart
And I dare not turn the pages
Riding with automatic self destruction
I Is a blind faith, a cruel waste
One bitter taste
So I know I need this sweet sensation
Sweet sensation
The music that we play
Will ease your mind
Will ease your mind
What is a man now to do with his mind
when it's working over time
The best I can do is now dance with the devil
I, keep my self safe
I won't waste this time and space
So I know I need this sweet sensation
Sweet sensation
The music that we play
Will ease your mind
Will ease your mind
I am the man with the heavy heart
I am the man with the heavy heart
Is a blind faith, a cruel waste, one bitter taste
So I know I need this sweet sensation
Sweet sensation
The music that we play
Will ease your mind
Will ease your mind
I am the man with the heavy heart
I am the man with the heavy heart
Is a blind faith, a cruel waste, one bitter taste
So I know I need this sweet sensation
The song "Blind Faith" by Chase & Status is a reflection on the idea of surrendering to the sensation of music and allowing it to ease one's mind from the weight of everyday life. The lyrics describe the singer as a man with a heavy heart who dares not turn the pages of his life, riding on a journey towards self-destruction. The concept of blind faith is introduced, and it's described as a cruel waste, a bitter taste that's difficult to swallow. However, despite these challenges, the singer finds solace in the idea of surrendering to the "sweet sensation" of music. The song posits that music can serve as a form of escape and healing, allowing individuals to find clarity and ease within their mind.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of the music they play and the role it plays in "easing your mind." The second verse explores the idea of a racing mind and the internal struggle that can arise when reflecting on one's life. Acknowledging the difficulty of this internal battle, the singer chooses to dance with the devil and keep himself safe. By not wasting this time and space, the singer finds comfort and decides to embrace the sweet sensation of music.
Overall, "Blind Faith" is a powerful reflection on the healing power of music and the importance of embracing the moment, especially when faced with adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet sensation
The feeling of pleasure that the singer seeks
I am the man with the heavy heart
The singer has a troubled and burdened heart
And I dare not turn the pages
The singer is hesitant to face the future or deal with problems
Riding with automatic self destruction
The artist is on a self-destructive path
I Is a blind faith, a cruel waste
The artist acknowledges that their behavior is reckless and futile
One bitter taste
One unpleasant experience that influenced the singer's current state
So I know I need this sweet sensation
The singer believes that pleasure is necessary to cope with their troubles
The music that we play
Will ease your mind
Will ease your mind
Music is a source of comfort and escape
What is a man now to do with his mind
when it's working over time
The artist questions how one deals with a mind consumed by worries and doubts
The best I can do is now dance with the devil
The artist acknowledges their own harmful behavior
I, keep my self safe
I won't waste this time and space
The singer tries to balance self-preservation with indulgence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: LIAM BAILEY, DAN HARTMAN, WILLIAM KENNARD, DAVID LEE, SAUL MILTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yandman26
Who ever directed this video is an absolute fucking genius, they captured the era, the vibe the aesthetic perfectly. This was me and my mates every weekend and millions of others across the U.K. The clothes, the characters, the car everything just perfect.
@jessicawatson8189
Totally agree. I cried it was so accurate
@VeetBallz
This could of been any group of mates on a Friday night back in 92. The whole video looks like it was plucked from the archives it is so accurate to that era. 10 years on and I still get the pimples on my arm listening to this.
@angrygeko1106
The era and vibe is spot on, I even remember having that wallpaper and fireplace in the house i grew up.
@spurs541
❤️❤️💯
@Kholaslittlespot1
Sensible soccer, hot knives and dosse posse. Good times!
@patavinity1262
One of the greatest music videos of all time, but only a very small part of the world's population understand why.
@sasset-uk1987
I was their that night 🙌🏻
@aqua_Laura
@SasseT-UK no way that's so cool! I still say this is one of Britain's best music videos
@djbis
One more human over in the east coast of the US, can only assume how awesome this must have been. This video is just a massive ode to the era, which here in the US we lived, but just a tad different. Serious masterpiece in the video production and also a massive tune that pairs perfectly with that 90's nostalgia. #chills