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".
Blissy's Groove
Faithless Lyrics
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Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction
You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction
My dad came into my room holdin' his hat
I knew he was leavin', he sat on my bed told me some facts son
I have a duty, callin' on me
You and your sister be brave my little soldier, and don't forget all i told ya
Your the mister of the house now remember this
And when you wake up in the morning give ya momma a kiss, then I had to say goodbye
In the morning i woke momma with a kiss on each eyelid,
Even though I'm only a kid, certain things can't be hid
Momma grabbed me, held me like i was made of gold, but left her in the story untold
I said, momma it will be alright, when daddy comes home, tonight
With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction
You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction
We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction
My story stops here, lets be clear
this scenario is happenin' everywhere
and you ain't goi'n to nirvana or favana
You comin' right back here to live out your karma
with even more drama than previously, seriously
Just how many centuries have we been waiting for someone else to make us free
And we refuse to sleep, the people overseas are just like we
Mad leadership, amigos, unfettered and free
They feed one the people they're supposed to lead, i don't need it
We need to pray away, for the lord to make it all straight
Its only now we do it right, 'cause I don't want my daddy, leavin home tonight
With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction
You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction
Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction
We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction [Repeat: x2]
"Blissy's Groove" by Faithless is a socially conscious song that touches on the subject of various weapons of mass destruction. The lyrics point out that these weapons are not just physical but also come in the form of disinformation, racism, fear, greed, and inaction. The song highlights the impact of these weapons on individuals and society as a whole.
The song begins by listing weapons such as a long-range weapon or suicide bomber and emphasizing that they are not just physical weapons but also wicked minds. This is followed by highlighting the effect of disinformation and racism on society. The lyrics then touch on other weapons of mass destruction such as inflation, globalization, greed, and inaction, and how they can have a devastating impact.
The song's narrative is based on the perspective of a child whose father is leaving home, leaving him and his sister with the responsibility to be brave and look after their mother. The song highlights the emotional impact of this on the child and on society as a whole, stating that this scenario is happening everywhere. The song concludes by urging individuals to find the courage to overcome these weapons of mass destruction and take action.
Line by Line Meaning
With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
A wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction, whether it's using a long-range weapon or becoming a suicide bomber.
Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction
A wicked mind can cause destruction on a massive scale.
Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Disinformation can become a weapon of mass destruction, regardless of whether it's targeted towards an ordinary person or the national media.
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction
Disinformation can be used to cause destruction on a massive scale by misleading people and spreading false information.
You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism can become a weapon of mass destruction regardless of whether the target is of a certain race or from a certain background.
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction
Racism can cause destruction on a massive scale by promoting hate towards a particular race or background.
Whether inflation or globalization
Fear can become a weapon of mass destruction, whether it's caused by inflation or globalization.
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction
Fear can be used to cause destruction on a massive scale by making people feel vulnerable and insecure.
My dad came into my room holdin' his hat
The artist's father came into the room wearing his hat, which signified that he was leaving.
I knew he was leavin', he sat on my bed told me some facts son
The artist knew his father was leaving, and his father imparted some final words of wisdom to him.
I have a duty, callin' on me
The singer's father had a duty that he needed to fulfill.
You and your sister be brave my little soldier, and don't forget all I told ya
The artist's father told him and his sister to be brave and to remember all that he had taught them.
Your the mister of the house now remember this
The singer's father made him the man of the house and reminded him of his responsibilities.
And when you wake up in the morning give ya momma a kiss, then I had to say goodbye
The father reminded the singer to give his mother a kiss in the morning, before leaving them for good.
In the morning i woke momma with a kiss on each eyelid,
The singer woke up his mother by giving her a kiss on each eyelid.
Even though I'm only a kid, certain things can't be hid
The artist was still a child, but he had already learned that certain things cannot be hidden.
Momma grabbed me, held me like i was made of gold, but left her in the story untold
The artist's mother held him tightly, but she never told him the full story of his father's departure.
I said, momma it will be alright, when daddy comes home, tonight
The singer reassured his mother that everything would be alright when his father came back home that night. However, this turned out not to be the case.
Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed can become a weapon of mass destruction, regardless of whether it's practiced by specific companies or individuals.
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction
Greed can cause destruction on a massive scale by promoting self-interest at the expense of others.
We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction can become a weapon of mass destruction, which is why we need to find the courage to take action and overcome it.
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction
Inaction can cause destruction on a massive scale by allowing problems to escalate and worsen over time.
My story stops here, lets be clear
The singer's story ends here for now, but one thing is clear.
this scenario is happenin' everywhere
The scenario of destruction caused by the factors listed before is happening everywhere.
and you ain't goi'n to nirvana or favana
Death will not bring you to a paradise, whether it's called Nirvana or Favana.
You comin' right back here to live out your karma
After death, you will return to live out your karma and experience the consequences of your actions.
with even more drama than previously, seriously
After death, there will be even more drama and serious consequences to face.
Just how many centuries have we been waiting for someone else to make us free
For centuries, we have been waiting for someone else to liberate us and make us free.
And we refuse to sleep, the people overseas are just like we
We refuse to sleep and recognize that people overseas are just like us, facing similar problems.
Mad leadership, amigos, unfettered and free
Mad leadership is prevalent, among friends and foes alike, unburdened and unrestricted by any active legal necessities.
They feed one the people they're supposed to lead, i don't need it
Leaders often betray their duty to take care of the people they're supposed to lead, but the singer refuses to accept their help if it means forsaking the truth.
We need to pray away, for the lord to make it all straight
We need to pray and ask God to make everything right again.
Its only now we do it right, 'cause I don't want my daddy, leavin home tonight
We need to start taking action and fixing things now, so we can prevent another tragedy like the artist's father leaving home.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM, ROLLO ARMSTRONG
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