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 βknowβ when itβs finishedβ¦ this is and was the βThank YOU And Goodbyeβ tour".
Dreamer
Faithless Lyrics
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Is all I believe
My Savior is pure now
Because my lonely heart would bleed
I never learned how to hold love
And stay strong to love
Now I close my eyes now
And I'm dreamin' right where I belong
Here we lie all alone in my dreamin'
Your eyes move my soul it's unbelievin'
Now you see the me, get my feelin'
How'm I feelin
I feel your hands, your lips the heat of your body
Whisper you love me, you say you love me
Please don't dumb it down and never leave me
I'm a dreamer
Here we lie all alone in my dreamin'
Your eyes move my soul it's unbelievin'
Now you see the me, get my feelin'
How'm I feelin
I feel your hands, your lips the heat of your body
Whisper you love me, you say you love me
Please don't dumb it down and never leave me
I'm a dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Love and life and laughter
Is all I believe
My Savior is pure now
Because my lonely heart would bleed
I never learned how to hold love
And stay strong to love
Now I close my eyes now
And I'm dreamin' right where I belong
Here we lie all alone in my dreamin'
Your eyes move my soul it's unbelievin'
Now you see the me, get my feelin'
How'm I feelin
I feel your hands, your lips the heat of your body
Whisper you love me, you say you love me
Please don't dumb it down and never leave me
I'm a dreamer
Here we lie all alone in my dreamin'
Your eyes move my soul it's unbelievin'
Now you see the me, get my feelin'
How'm I feelin
I feel your hands, your lips the heat of your body
Whisper you love me, you say you love me
Please don't dumb it down and never leave me
I'm a dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
The lyrics of Faithless's song "Dreamer" speak of the dream world as a place where the singer finds true love and happiness. Love, life, and laughter are the only things that matter to the singer, and he feels that his "Savior" is now pure because his lonely heart no longer bleeds. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by love before and has struggled to hold onto love in the past, but he has now found the perfect love in his dreams. He opens his heart and surrenders to the overwhelming feeling of love and desire that he experiences in his dream world.
The repetition of the lines "Here we lie all alone" and "Am I a dreamer?" creates a sense of disorientation in the listener, as if the singer is unsure of whether he is living in reality or lost in his dreams. He feels the heat of his lover's body and the touch of their hands and lips, he hears them whispering "I love you," and he never wants to leave this dream. The lyrics suggest that the dream world is a sanctuary for the singer where he experiences the feelings that elude him in waking life.
Overall, "Dreamer" is an uplifting and romantic song that celebrates the power of love and the hope that dreams can provide. The dream world is presented as a place where the singer can finally find the love and intimacy he craves, and where he can forget the pains of the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
Love and life and laughter
Is all I believe
My Savior is pure now
Because my lonely heart would bleed
The singer values love, life, and happiness above all else, and they have found a pure savior who can heal their lonely heart.
I never learned how to hold love
And stay strong to love
Now I close my eyes now
And I'm dreamin' right where I belong
The singer has struggled to hold onto love and remain committed, but they are now finding comfort in their dreams where they feel they belong.
Here we lie all alone in my dreamin'
Your eyes move my soul it's unbelievin'
Now you see the me, get my feelin'
How'm I feelin
The singer is dreaming of being alone with someone they love, and their eyes are so captivating, they can't believe it's real. The singer is trying to suss out their emotions.
I feel your hands, your lips the heat of your body
Whisper you love me, you say you love me
Please don't dumb it down and never leave me
I'm a dreamer
The singer is fantasizing about their lover's touch and words of affection, and they are begging for them to not leave. The singer acknowledges that they are a dreamer, but they don't want to be brought down to reality.
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
Am I dreamer
The repeated lines suggest that the singer is questioning whether they are a dreamer or if their desires are actually within reach.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIOVANNI VISNADI, JANICE LENORA ROBINSON
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MilanLiman
Only those who lived then when this was an unstoppable banger can appreciate the atmosphere of the divine heights and harmonies of Rollo's synthesier. Just close your eyes, turn it up, and you are in Heaven! I mean Heaven, Villier Street, London (never mind the queue...) and remember what their tickets used to say: Dress To Impress!
BTW did you eve try to pronounce the lyrics from the chorus? DO SO!
Simon Hunter
Just been listening to Rollo and Sister Bliss's remix of "Fairground" by Simply Red. Came out not so long after this. I know Villier Street very well - I was homeless for over twenty years, most of that time in Central London.... Music is never far away when your in the city, there used to be lots of squat parties and unlicensed events that I could go to. Homelessness has its merits if your adventures and reasonably clever...
MilanLiman
@Simon Hunter Incredible how differently lives can turn out.
Mikel Ochoa de Eribe
This is pure orgasm or EARGASM for my senses and brain!!!! I can't describe It with words because it goes way beyond time and space and connects with my conscioussness converting my rational side into pure EMOTION!!! THAT'S AS FAR AS I CAN POSSIBLY GO TRYING TO DESCRIBE WHAT THIS MASTERPIECE MAKES ME FEEL!! THIS IS SO GREAT EVERYONE MUST HEAR IT!!!!
So music lovers, House addicts, and party people tell EVERYONE you know about this tune and play It LOUD!!!! We must promote the music we LOVE and also buy their ARTWORKS to support these TALENTED artists!!!! It's the BEST we can do for them for all these years and moments of musical pleasure and happiness!!!!
Son of Armenia
WOW,SO WELL SAID... INCREDIBLE....................... X
Mikel Ochoa de Eribe
@Son of Armenia thanx!
Stuart Lowley
What a track β€
MilanLiman
YOU'RE MY MAN!! THANKX
soulboy1965
No.1 here in The UK only because of their remix. Same applies to Simply Red's - Fairground. Enough said. (Saw them off my face at Sziget Festival in Hungary and cried - waaaaay too intense especially as Salva Mea was their encore!) Sweet as.
Nathan Farias
soulboy1965 they need to work with Cher ! Her dark booming voice perfect for their deep hypnotic layers