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".
Love Lives on My Street
Faithless Lyrics
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A mans life got took away in the city today, they say
But never tell how many's been born
Inform us of a top notch surgeon's mistake
But not the many lives he's saved before
Show us starving kids through expensive lenses
On a far and distant shore
Hey mister rich - Why don't you help the poor
Bad news, sad news, never no good news
S'all they print and beam
Make a child believe that there ain't no love
Well hey, love lives on my street.
Love is you, love is me, love is us, love is free
Zip up your front all ya want
But there's a heart in every seed
Love is you, love is me, love is us, love is free
Zip up your front all ya want
But there's a heart in every seed
Back up from the crap and the desert of dying sons
Me I'm trying to come to terms and learn as one
Way to display the way I'm feeling, I need healing
From the floor to the ceiling,
But I'm not gonna sit n' die while time ticks by
I gotta get up, stand up, before I break up into pieces
Iron out the creases,
Find out what peace is.
[LSK slow]
Love is you [Repeat: x 2]
The opening lines of Faithless's "Love Lives on My Street" describe how media often prioritizes negative news stories over positive ones. The lyrics question why the news only focuses on a top-notch surgeon's mistake rather than the many lives he's saved before. Similarly, they suggest that news channels show starving children in distant lands through expensive lenses, without actually helping them. The song points out that the profits from the sale of those expensive lenses could very well feed those children. The lyrics call out to the rich, asking them to help the poor instead of being indifferent to their plight.
In the following lines, the song refers to the prevalence of negative news, bad news, and sad news which always make headlines. The media often portrays a world with no love, but the song fights against that portrayal by arguing that love lives on the streets. Love is not just romantic love, but it is also free, unbounded, and present in every one of us. We should, therefore, recognize that love is not just something we have but something we are.
In the final verse, Faithless talks about 'backing up' from the chaos of life and the conflict around us. They argue that we all need healing as we try to learn and make peace with ourselves and others. Yet, we can't just sit and wait for change; we have to rise and fight for that change. Love is the message of the song, and faith in the ability of humans to make a positive difference comes out strongly in this track.
Line by Line Meaning
A mans life got took away in the city today, they say
The media reports only negative news like a man's death, but they don't show how many people were born today.
But never tell how many's been born
The media fails to report positive news like the number of births in the city.
Inform us of a top notch surgeon's mistake
The media highlights the mistakes of a skilled surgeon, but remains silent about the numerous lives he's saved previously.
But not the many lives he's saved before
The media doesn't mention the numerous successes of the surgeon in the past.
Show us starving kids through expensive lenses
The media shows us images of hungry children, but they use high-end equipment to do so.
On a far and distant shore
These images are not from nearby locations, but from far-off places.
Of which, when sold, could feed a good few
The camera equipment used to film those starving kids could already feed a lot of people if it were sold instead.
Hey mister rich - Why don't you help the poor
The singer addresses the wealthy people and urges them to help the needy instead of using expensive cameras to capture poverty.
Bad news, sad news, never no good news
The media only focuses on negative stories, and hardly ever shares the positive ones.
S'all they print and beam
All they publish or broadcast is distressing news.
Make a child believe that there ain't no love
The media often portrays a negative image of the world, which can make a child believe that there is no love or kindness left in society.
Well hey, love lives on my street.
Despite the negative stories reported in the media, the singer believes that love still exists.
Love is you, love is me, love is us, love is free
The singer believes love is present in all human beings and it's free, it doesn't cost a thing.
Zip up your front all ya want
People can hide their emotions or pretend they don't care, but the truth is there's love in everyone.
But there's a heart in every seed
The potential of love resides in every human being from the very beginning of their life, like a seed with a heart waiting to grow.
Back up from the crap and the desert of dying sons
The singer advises people to move away from negative things and bleak situations, like a society filled with violence and death.
Me I'm trying to come to terms and learn as one
The singer is trying to understand and improve the world as a whole.
Way to display the way I'm feeling, I need healing
The singer needs to heal, and music is the way he expresses his emotions.
From the floor to the ceiling,
The singer needs healing from top to bottom, in every aspect of his life.
But I'm not gonna sit n' die while time ticks by
The singer won't sit back and watch life pass him by. He's going to make the most of it and try to effect positive change.
I gotta get up, stand up, before I break up into pieces
The singer has to take action and rise up before he feels broken or defeated.
Iron out the creases,
He has to work out the kinks in his life, like ironing out wrinkles in fabric.
Find out what peace is.
The singer wants to make peace with himself and the world around him.
Love is you [Repeat: x 2]
Love is present within all human beings, and it is the key to creating a better world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM, MAXI JAZZ, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, LEIGH STEPHEN KENNY
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