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 โknowโ when itโs finishedโฆ this is and was the โThank YOU And Goodbyeโ tour".
Don't Leave
Faithless Lyrics
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All severe and not saying a word
And I'm sitting down here just watching you
And I'm thinking
Where is all the love gone?
Where's the love gone to?
Don't leave
Don't leave
You know it's never been easy to love someone like me
Oh don't leave
Hanging with friends like we used to do
I didn't know anything was wrong
And last night while I was thinking it through
Trying to find who am I and what d'you need me to do?
Don't leave
There's a record you used to play
There's Judy singing 'best to be without you'
And I know just what she's singing it for
Where did all the love go?
Where's the love gone to?
Don't leave
You got me hurting
Don't leave
You know it's never been easy to love someone like me
Oh don't leave
Where did all the love go?
Where's the love gone to?
Don't leave
We'll fly around the world give you what you're giving me
I should have dressed you up in pearl
Finest silk to touch your skin
Don't know how to write a love song
But Don't leave
You got me hurting
Don't leave
You know it's never been easy to love someone like me
Don't leave
Don't leave
Don't leave
Don't leave
The song "Don't Leave" by Faithless, talks about a relationship that is falling apart. The first verse starts with the person packing their bags in silence, the singer is left there just wondering where all the love has gone. The chorus pleads for the person not to leave, stating that they are hurting and acknowledging that loving someone like themselves is not easy. The second verse delves deeper into the situation as the singer realizes that they did not realize anything was wrong when hanging out with friends, but now they're pondering what they need to do to save the relationship.
The lines, "There's a record you used to play, There's Judy singing 'best to be without you'" adds to the emotional depth of the song as they reminisce on simpler, happier times in their relationship. The song concludes with the singer's pledge to try their best, offering to give the person the world and promising to dress them in silk. They don't know how to write a love song, but they plead for the person not to leave.
Overall, "Don't Leave" is a touching song about the struggles of maintaining love in a relationship, and the efforts that one must put in to keep the love alive. It is a relatable and emotional song that many people may find themselves connecting with.
Line by Line Meaning
Packing your bags like people in the movies do
You are preparing to leave with a lot of energy and urgency, like characters in a movie
All severe and not saying a word
You're very serious and not expressing your feelings
And I'm sitting down here just watching you
I'm just observing your actions passively
And I'm thinking
I'm contemplating
Where is all the love gone?
I'm wondering where our love has gone
Where's the love gone to?
I'm pondering where our love has disappeared to
Don't leave
Please don't go
You got me hurting
Your departure will cause me pain
You know it's never been easy to love someone like me
You understand that it's not simple to love me
Hanging with friends like we used to do
We're spending time with our friends as we have done before
I didn't know anything was wrong
I wasn't aware that there was any problem
And last night while I was thinking it through
Yesterday evening while I was contemplating it
Trying to find who am I and what d'you need me to do?
I'm attempting to figure out who I am and what you expect of me
There's a record you used to play
There's a song you used to listen to
There's Judy singing 'best to be without you'
Judy is singing that it's best to be without the person you love
And I know just what she's singing it for
I understand exactly what she's singing about
Where did all the love go?
Again, I'm questioning where our love has disappeared to
Don't leave
Once more, I'm urging you not to go
We'll fly around the world give you what you're giving me
We'll embark on a worldwide adventure and treat you as you've treated me
I should have dressed you up in pearl, finest silk to touch your skin
I should have adorned you in the most luxurious materials to caress your skin
Don't know how to write a love song
I don't have the skill to write a love song
But Don't leave
Despite my inability to express myself through music, I don't want you to go
Don't leave
Once more, I'm pleading with you not to leave
Don't leave
Yet again, I'm begging you to stay
Don't leave
Finally, I'm reiterating my plea not to leave
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES CATTO, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, AYALAH BENTOVIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chrisbrowne5829
RIP Maxi you absolute legend. You brought me so much happiness throughout my youth and into adulthood. Absolute legend
@daryljeandelalobo1909
Every one teels same man
@dianasommerman569
Beautiful. So emotional. This is our song. Met on the 4th of sept in 1997, fell in love the same day and lived together ever since. 25 years and three kids later now... This song was our wedding song. We are still going strong, as is the song...
@jamiecatto4872
wow that's beautiful to hear x
@glenniekiwi
Holy crap Diana, we arrived in london 7th September 1997 from NZ, Diana's funeral...we played this over and over.
Went to faithless concert, dido was there (sister I think) and got a wee bit tipsy. Loved the london 90s days....except the diana bit obviously.
@lisa1446
Wedding song? It's about them falling out of love and her leaving "where has all the love gone, where's the love gone to?" As in she's fallen out of love with him and he's hurting, begging her to stay. Strange wedding song?
@dianasommerman569
I do understand the text, Lisa and what the song is about. That doesn't take away from the fact that we fell in love to this song. Surely it deserved to be THE song at our wedding. @@lisa1446
@naboga1
โ @@lisa1446 the love went to their wedding, Lisa
@djsim101
RIP Maxi Jazz - You absolute Legend. Thank for all the amazing memories
@johnbowers1464
Wish you didn't have to leave us Maxi, thanks for the memories, the 90's wouldn't be the same without you โ๏ธ