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".
Miss U Less See U More
Faithless Lyrics
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I love the way you're so deliberate,
How you light your cigarette
Head on one side as you pull, you look almost regal.
I'm digging it, on your mobile, one eye closed
Blue smoke curling out your nose
Wearing one of my shirts and what some call panty hose
Long legs like an antelope
You're my antidote to city life, my pretty wife
Hooked up the year before
Together thirteen outta twenty four
And you would never guess
I want to miss you less and see you more,
See you more, see you more, see you more
And when I kiss you I'm never sure
How do I get to miss you less and see you more?
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
I can gauge your mood, from your approach to food
You use ya rude red shoes to accessorize your attitude
Desensitized to my roving eyes, and ready smile
I get loving that's versatile,
Worth that extra smile lying next to me
Your textured voice whispering,
I'm listening with my whole skin
Holding onto the moment for all its worth
How could I continue to be the sky without my earth
And when I kiss you, I'm never sure,
And when I kiss you, I'm never sure,
And when I kiss you, I'm never sure,
How do I get to miss you less and see you more?
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
The lyrics of Faithless's song "Miss U Less See U More" describe the love and admiration the singer has for his partner. The opening verse paints a vivid picture of the singer's admiration for his lover's deliberate actions, such as lighting her cigarette and tilting her head. He also appreciates her fashion sense, even referring to her scanty clothing as "wicked" and expressing his attraction to her "long legs like an antelope." The singer goes on to describe how he can gauge her mood based on her attitude towards food and footwear, and how he listens intently to her voice. He clearly cherishes their time together and wants to see her more and miss her less.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the desire to spend more time with his partner, with the repetition of "miss you less, see you more." The singer wants to know his partner better and spend more quality time with her. He is never sure how to miss her less and see her more, perhaps struggling with balancing his love and desire for independence.
Overall, the song is a soulful yet upbeat ode to a loving partner, conveying the joy of appreciating and spending time with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way you're so deliberate,
I'm enamored by your purposeful actions,
How you light your cigarette
The way you light your cigarette is captivating to me
Head on one side as you pull, you look almost regal.
The angle at which you hold your head while smoking makes you look very dignified
I'm digging it, on your mobile, one eye closed
I find it amusing how you close one eye while texting on your phone
Blue smoke curling out your nose
The image of smoke flowing out of your nostrils is appealing to me
Wearing one of my shirts and what some call panty hose
Seeing you in my shirt and pantyhose is what some might consider scandalous, but I find it alluring
Cause you look wicked in scanty clothes,
You look very attractive to me when you wear revealing clothing
Long legs like an antelope
The shape of your legs reminds me of those of an antelope
You're my antidote to city life, my pretty wife
You are the cure to my boredom with city life and my beloved spouse
Hooked up the year before
We began our relationship a year ago
Together thirteen outta twenty four
We have been together for 13 out of the last 24 months
And you would never guess
You probably don't know
I want to miss you less and see you more,
I want to spend more time with you and feel your absence less
See you more, see you more, see you more
I want to be with you more often
And when I kiss you I'm never sure
I can never be certain about how I feel when I kiss you
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
I want to think of you less when you're gone and spend more time with you while getting to know you better
I can gauge your mood, from your approach to food
I can tell how you are feeling based on how you behave around food
You use ya rude red shoes to accessorize your attitude
The bright red shoes you wear reflect your personal attitude
Desensitized to my roving eyes, and ready smile
You are accustomed to my wandering gaze and pleasant demeanor
I get loving that's versatile,
Our love is adaptable and diverse
Worth that extra smile lying next to me
Having you next to me is worth the extra happiness it brings to my life
Your textured voice whispering,
I find the texture of your voice when you whisper very appealing
I'm listening with my whole skin
I am fully engaged and aware when I am around you
Holding onto the moment for all its worth
I value every moment I spend with you
How could I continue to be the sky without my earth
I couldn't exist without you in my life
Miss you less, see you more, love to know you better!
I want to think of you less when you're gone and spend more time with you while getting to know you better
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@darrenjackson9172
This never gets old. Fresh as the day it was released. Anyone here in 2024
@apsyrd36
How damn lucky I was to live my youth with this kind of music...
@DeSultann
Respect from Romania
@Hana-F
R.I.P Maxi... what a legend you were! I was introduced to dance music when I was really young and I remember my mum playing faithless on her CD player. Incredible music!
@maarten404
Such a beautiful memory. May Max have a swift passage to the other shore
@malakai79
ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED to find this out!
@DADDYBOBBY31
Miss you Maxi xx
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@@maarten404 lll
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@@malakai79 bazzzz
@L02DM4NTIS
RIP Maxi. Remember hearing Insomnia for the first time in '97 as a little kid. Watched them live in South Africa in 2011. Thanks for the music.