For the 2004 album No Roots, Faithless were joined by rapper/vocalist LSK.
Rollo's studio relationship is quite unique as he has synesthesia [a clinical condition where sounds have colour] . He also acted as producer for the second half of his sister Dido's debut album, No Angel.
Dido has been a guest singer on a number of Faithless tracks, including "Flowerstand Man" from the 1995 debut album Reverence, "Hem of his Garment" from Sunday 8PM, "One Step Too Far" from Outrospective and "No Roots" from the album of the same name.
Faithless have now released 5 studio albums, with a remix album for the first three (Reverence, Sunday 8pm and Outrospective) and an instrumental for the last (No Roots), plus a Greatest Hits collection (Forever Faithless) and 2 DVDS, one of which showcased their universally acclaimed live performances. Their most mature album and arguably their best is the latest album 'To All New Arrivals' released on 27th November 2006, the album name being inspired by the recent birth of two babies to Rollo and Sister Bliss.
Part of one of their tracks featured on the 'Greatest Hits' album (Taruntula) was remixed by the BBC and used as the theme for their World Cup coverage in 2002.
It was reported that Faithless were to split up after their 2005 tour, which was due to end on 30 April 2005. Speculation started after Rollo wrote "We set out thinking it would be our last album, feeling maybe we have had our time in the sun". Fortunately, this was not meant to be. A fresh clutch of tour dates prolonged the tour until December 2005.
In 2006 the band made several summer festival appearances, including the V Festival in England.
In August of 2006, Faithless released a 3 CD compilation for the Renaissance series titled, "Renaissance 3D". The first CD contains a mix of then current club hits, the second CD is a collection of Faithless remixes and productions, and the third CD is a laid back chill out CD.
On the 27th of November 2006, Faithless released its fifth studio album titled "To All New Arrivals". Previews of the tracks were made available via the Faithless website in early October.
Their 'Music Matters' tour in the UK started in early 2007.
In May 2010, Faithless released "The Dance", their best selling album to date in Europe. The album has been followed a few months later by an upgrade, including a remix bonus CD, "The Dance Never Ends".
On March 16th 2011, Maxi Jazz announced on his website that Faithless would cease to be, commenting "But, like when writing a song, you always just ‘know’ when it’s finished… this is and was the “Thank YOU And Goodbye’ tour".
Addictive
Faithless Lyrics
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Change around the words that you say,
to suit me fine.
Maxi Jazz:
Predictable behavior
I crave ya
I'm driving y'all
Sometimes I hate ya
But I'm whipped
Being gone head down to the crypt
Restricted like a conscript
You loved to bully
I placed the blame with you
Fully...
Chorus:
Change around the words that you say,
to suit me fine.
Make them mine...
Maxi Jazz:
Don't panic
There is only we too left on the planet
I can explain..
I know it happened again, It's manic
I'm standing in the flame, trying to fan it
You don't know what you've got till it's gone
And by the edge of the night,
you nobody belong through this ad joint.
And that's what you cut. (2x)
Chorus / Background:
Change around the words that you say,
to suit me fine.
Make them mine...
Listen to the voice of your head,
It makes no sense,
Take a rest...
Maxi Jazz:
I'm addicted..
I have a demon for a wife
He delights in your pretty face and he hates my life
Takes notes on how to provoke past grief
Makes my teeth decay with the last of my self believe
Feed all day from underneath
Like a fief, I left weak, barely able to speak
I seek nothing but constant supply
I can read every look in your eyes
I leave with a lie
Maybe our love will never die
Or, maybe it's the last time I make you cry
Make my appeal like the condemned.
Let's go away for the weekend
Your life I will steal and descend with it into the pig.
I'm addicted..
Chorus:
Change around the words that you say,
to suit me fine.
Maxi Jazz:
I'm addicted..
Chorus:
Listen to the voice of your head,
It makes no sense..
Take a rest...
Maxi Jazz:
I'm addicted.. (5x)
I have a little problem
I have a demon for a wife
He delights in your pretty face and he hates my life
Takes notes on how to provoke past grief
Makes my teeth decay with the last of my self believe
Chorus:
Change around the words that you say,
to suit me fine.
Make them mine...
Maxi Jazz:
I'm addicted.. (7x)
Chorus:
Listen to the voice of your head,
It makes no sense..
Take a rest...
The song Addictive by Faithless is a poignant and introspective look at addiction and the stranglehold it can exert on an individual. The lyrics are sung by Maxi Jazz, who describes his need for someone who can "change around the words" they say to suit him fine. He reveals that he is addicted to this person, who he refers to as having "a demon for a wife" that "delights in [the person's] pretty face and hates [Maxi's] life."
The lyrics further reveal Maxi's struggle to let go of this person, despite the damage they do to him. He says that he is "craving" them even when he hates them, and that he is "driving y'all" in his attempts to hold onto them. He also talks about his addiction in terms of being "restricted like a conscript" and being "barely able to speak." He ends the song by repeating the phrase "I'm addicted" several times.
Overall, the lyrics to Addictive paint a vivid picture of how addiction can consume a person's life and leave them struggling to escape its grasp. Maxi's raw and honest portrayal of this struggle is both relatable and gut-wrenching.
Line by Line Meaning
Predictable behavior
I know exactly how you'll act in any given situation.
I crave ya
I have an intense desire for you.
I'm driving y'all
I'm taking control of the situation.
My own is living save yeah
I want to protect my own interests and well-being.
Sometimes I hate ya
Sometimes I have negative feelings towards you.
But I'm whipped
You have power over me and I can't resist you.
Being gone head down to the crypt
I'm giving up and surrendering to negative thoughts or feelings.
Restricted like a conscript
I feel limited or controlled, like someone in the military.
You loved to bully
You enjoyed being mean or hurtful.
I placed the blame with you
I hold you responsible for something negative.
Fully...
(unclear without further context)
Change around the words that you say,
Alter what you communicate to suit my desires or needs.
to suit me fine.
Make it work perfectly for me or meet my standards.
Make them mine...
Make what you say, think, and feel align with my personal preferences or interests.
Don't panic
Stay calm or rational in a stressful situation.
There is only we too left on the planet
We're the only ones left in the world who matter to each other.
I can explain..
I can provide an explanation for something that happened or was said.
I know it happened again, It's manic
I know that something negative or intense happened again and it was overwhelming.
I'm standing in the flame, trying to fan it
I'm trying to control a difficult or intense situation.
You don't know what you've got till it's gone
You don't appreciate something until you lose it.
And by the edge of the night,
By the end of the day...
you nobody belong through this ad joint.
We don't belong to anybody else but each other through these challenging circumstances.
And that's what you cut. (2x)
It's the most important thing to you.
Listen to the voice of your head,
Pay attention to your own thoughts and inner voice.
It makes no sense,
It doesn't seem rational or logical.
Take a rest...
Take a break or pause from the situation.
I'm addicted..
I'm obsessed or dependent on something or someone.
I have a demon for a wife
I have something negative or destructive in my life.
He delights in your pretty face and he hates my life
My negative force enjoys causing me pain while appreciating others.
Takes notes on how to provoke past grief
My negative force keeps track of things that cause me pain or suffering.
Makes my teeth decay with the last of my self believe
My negative force causes me to lose confidence and erodes my personal strength or resilience.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENTOVIM AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM AYALAH DEBORAH, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, PAULINE TAYLOR, MAX MAXI JAZZ - SEE FRASER
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Change around the words that you say to suit me fine
Predictable behavior, I crave ya
I'm driven, you're my only living savior
Sometimes I hate ya, but I'm whipped
Being led head down to the crypt
Restricted like a conscript you loved to bully
I place the blame with you fully
Change around the words that you said to suit me fine
Make them mine
Listen, don't panic
There's only we two left on the planet
I can explain
I know it happened again
It's manic
I'm standing in the flame trying to fan it
You don't know what you got till it's gone
I'm at the edge of the night where nobody belong
Fingers are drumming
And that's where you come in
And that's where you come
Change around the words that you say to suit me fine
Make them mine
Listen to the voice in your head
It makes no sense, take a rest
(I'm addicted)
I have a demon for a wife
He delights in your pretty face and he hates my life
Takes notes on how to provoke past grief
Makes my teeth decay with the last of my self-belief
Feed all day from underneath like a thief
I'm left weak, barely able to speak
I see nothing but constant supply
I can read every look in your eye
I leave with a lie
Maybe our love will never die
Or, maybe it's the last time I make you cry
Make my appeal like the condemned
Let's go away for the weekend
Your life I will steal
And descend with it into the pit
I'm addicted
Change around the words that you say to suit me fine
(I'm addicted)
Listen to the voice in your head
It makes no sense, take a rest
(I'm addicted)
I'm addicted
I'm addicted
I'm addicted
I'm addicted
I have a little problem
I have a demon for a wife
He delights in your pretty face and he hates my life
Takes notes on how to provoke past grief
Makes my teeth decay with the last of my self-belief
Change around the words that you say to suit me fine
Make them mine
(I'm addicted)
Listen to the voice in your head
It makes no sense, take a rest
(I'm addicted)
I'm addicted
I'm addicted
I'm addicted
I'm addicted
@dg5175
Had this song stuck in my head for the past few days. I listened to this soundtrack when I was a kid. Went to look it up on Spotify, its not there. Glad I found it on here.
@DrytonIceborne
..... and 20 years later I'm still jamming to this tune.
@simonemorey4156
F**king love this song
@user-cj9cs8to5i
Allmost 20. Great wishes from Russia
@noudialp
Likewise here.
@vija992
Time sure does fly, unbelievable its already over 20 years
@Shannoncotto91
Same ❤❤❤
@zizinnnn
one of the best soundtracks of all time!
@synaesthesia4183
This song describes perfectly what it's like to be in love with a Narcissist. Addictive, toxic. I've always loved this song but as I listen today, I get the chills as it resonates deep...
@woodhenge1
ive been there too x