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".
Muhammad Ali
Faithless Lyrics
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And you'll have time to waste with your minions and tink
I see your face in front of me,
Still grainy from that old black and white tv
My whole family silenced,
Watching you shape destiny with your 2 hands,
Faster than the eye can see.
You know what skinny little me started to struggle,
10 years old suddenly bold
Cause i resolved to live like my hero in the ring,
Be smart never give an inch,
No retreat when i'm wrapped up
Respect from teachers, red necks
And creatures who attack in a pack
Like incensed never seen the light not before or
Since a young prince
And i remain convinced of his invincibility
Athletic agility, virility,
Seen your free spirit for every through eternity stings
Like a bee Mr. Muhammad Ali
I want to know who you are!
I want to know who you are!
I want to know who you are!
Your achievements defy belief from the belly of the beast rising like yeast,
My release from low self esteem
Came when i saw you rapping on my tv screen.
Float like a butterfly,
That describes my walk to school after fight night
I felt so cool cause i was at place too,
Love myself born slippy
Outta love for you,
And i knew that someday people would love me too.
None of that heckling about my black skin got through,
I would walk bare foot through hell for you,
It was how i felt back then i would still do for you,
So accept these humble words of praise,
And my gratitude for those glorious days
And your victorious ways,
Instilled in the young minds,
Skill sublime yours to mine!
I want to know who you are!
I want to know who you are!
I want to know who you are!
The lyrics to Faithless's song "Muhammad Ali" pay tribute to the legendary boxer and civil rights activist. The song opens with the idea that if someone hears enough about Muhammad Ali, they will begin to see him as a superstar. The singer reminisces about watching Ali on an old black-and-white TV with their family, seeing him shape destiny with his two hands, faster than the eye can see. Ali is described as mesmerizing and virtuous, inspiring the singer to live like him and be brave in the face of adversity.
The second verse describes how Ali's achievements defied belief and how he inspired the singer to have self-respect and confidence. Ali's athletic prowess is celebrated as the singer relates how he felt cool walking to school after fight night. Ali's impact is so profound that the singer declares they would walk barefoot through hell for him. The final lines express gratitude for Ali's influence and how his victorious ways have instilled skill and determination in the minds of the young.
Overall, the lyrics to "Muhammad Ali" paint a picture of Ali as a larger-than-life figure who inspired people to be better versions of themselves. The song captures the essence of Ali's greatness and how he affected the lives of those who watched him.
Line by Line Meaning
If all you keep hearing it so long you will see me as a super star
You've heard my name so many times that you'll soon think of me as a celebrity
And you'll have time to waste with your minions and tink
You'll have plenty of time to spend with your followers and do meaningless activities
I see your face in front of me,
I can visualize your face in my mind,
Still grainy from that old black and white tv
Even though the image is blurry due to watching you on an old black and white television,
My whole family silenced,
My entire family was quiet,
Watching you shape destiny with your 2 hands,
We were watching you take control of your fate with your own two hands,
Faster than the eye can see.
Your movements were so quick that they were almost too fast for our eyes to follow.
Mesmerizing
You were captivating and enchanting
You know what skinny little me started to struggle,
When I was young and small, I had difficulty in my life,
10 years old suddenly bold
But at 10 years old, something changed in me and I became more confident and courageous,
Cause i resolved to live like my hero in the ring,
I decided that I wanted to live my life like you, my hero in the boxing ring,
Be smart never give an inch,
I wanted to be intelligent and strong, never backing down from a challenge,
No retreat when i'm wrapped up
Even when I'm backed into a corner, I won't give up or retreat,
Respect from teachers, red necks
I earned respect from both my teachers and those who were prejudiced against me,
And creatures who attack in a pack
And I was able to stand up to bullies who ganged up on me,
Like incensed never seen the light not before or
Their anger was intense and irrational, unlike anything I had ever seen,
Since a young prince
But like a young prince, you were able to handle the situation with wisdom and strength,
And i remain convinced of his invincibility
And I still believe that you were unbeatable and invincible,
Athletic agility, virility,
You embodied athleticism, agility, and masculinity,
Seen your free spirit for every through eternity stings
Your liberated and adventurous spirit left a lasting impression that will be felt forever,
Like a bee Mr. Muhammad Ali
You were like a bee, swift and powerful, just like Mr. Muhammad Ali.
I want to know who you are!
I am so intrigued by you and want to learn more about who you are!
Your achievements defy belief from the belly of the beast rising like yeast,
Your accomplishments are so extraordinary that they almost seem unreal, as if they are defying nature and rising like yeast in bread dough,
My release from low self esteem
Seeing you helped me overcome my own lack of confidence and self-worth,
Came when i saw you rapping on my tv screen.
The moment I saw you speaking confidently on television, something inside me changed for the better.
Float like a butterfly,
You were as graceful as a butterfly in the ring,
That describes my walk to school after fight night
I felt so confident and powerful after watching you win a fight, almost as if I was floating on air during my walk to school the next day,
I felt so cool cause i was at place too,
I was proud to be a part of your fanbase,
Love myself born slippy
Your influence helped me love and accept myself, despite any perceived shortcomings.
Outta love for you,
It all stemmed from my admiration and love for you,
And i knew that someday people would love me too.
I had faith that someday, people would come to love and respect me the same way that I loved and respected you.
None of that heckling about my black skin got through,
Your unwavering courage in standing up for what was right helped me ignore and push past any discrimination based on my race.
I would walk bare foot through hell for you,
I would do anything for you, no matter how difficult or painful,
It was how i felt back then i would still do for you,
Even now, I would still feel the same way and do anything for you,
So accept these humble words of praise,
Please accept my sincere and admiring words,
And my gratitude for those glorious days
And my appreciation for those amazing times,
And your victorious ways,
And the way you always emerged victorious,
Instilled in the young minds,
You left a lasting impact on young people's minds,
Skill sublime yours to mine!
Your incredible skills have inspired me to strive for excellence myself!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD, JERRY COHEN, AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, MAXI JAZZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Persian Life
Tyson is better:
He is the best ever. He is the most brutal and vicious, and most ruthless champion there's ever been. There's no one that can stop him.
He is Sonny Liston, Jack Dempsey. There's no one like him,
He is from their cloth. There's no one that can match him.
His style is impetuous,
His defense is impregnable
He is just ferocious.
Praise be to Allah!...
Yuri Prado
God speed Faithless! In my youth I burned through countless shoes dancing to your turned here in Australia!
Rokas R
Perfect tune to celebrate his legacy. R.I.P, legend!
Caryl-Jeanne Kaylor
Philip wanted the medical personal to know how grateful we were for their support, expertise, time and patience.
WE DO LOVE AND NEED YOU
crozwayne
and now to celebrate Maxi Jazz too! RIP Maxi
Andy Beck Music
Rest in peace, Maxi
venus22118
For fucking sure, saw him/Faithless in South Australia of all places. He is the shit x
Adam Peters
It really is a beautiful song. Really moving. He meant so much to and spoke for so many people
janflora
I am sad today but finding this awesome tribute is a small blessing. Thank you! Wonderful tune #RIPAli
Delta
RIP LEGEND
Joshua Fisher
This is the song I will always remember Maxi for. RIP