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".
Not Going Home
Faithless Lyrics
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A simple tension, a run through my chest
My simple intention tonight me na rest
Till I invest these proceedings with vigor and zest
And trigger wetness under your vest
Test your fitness
Special request to my love interest
I watch the rhythm slide right up your dress
I watch the rhythm slide right up your dress
Induce a case of mild madness
Cook it till it's black 'cause we like it just a tad crisp
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
Come with me, come with me, come with me (me, me, me, me, me)
(Come with me)
(Come, come with me)
Outside the club there's a line of taxi
I want you climb next to me
Up on the backseat
I need your company to relax me
In your black dress you never look less than sexy
That we both here together has profound meaning
I'm so down with you
I can feel you breathing, on me skin
Tell the doorman we won't be leaving
Till then, and not the one that we won't be needing
You give me something to believe in
Now, kiss me properly and stop your teasing
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, take you with me
(Take you with me, take you with me, take you with me)
Come to me
Come, come with me
Come, come with me
Come, come with me
Come, come with me
Faithless's "Not Going Home" is a pulsating and sensual track that speaks to hedonism, desire, and escapism. In the opening line, the singer invites the love interest to come with them, signaling a journey into the night where anything can happen. The lyrics speak to a sense of urgency, as the singer desires to invest the evening with "vigor and zest," wanting to trigger "wetness" under their love interest's vest. The word 'invest' implies that this encounter holds immense value for the singer, and they want to make the most of it.
The rest of the lyrics continue in the same vein, with the singer inviting their love interest to the backseat of a taxi, to stay with them until morning. The lyrics are sensual and suggestive, with lines such as "Impressed, I watch the rhythm slide right up your dress" and "You give me something to believe in, now kiss me properly and stop your teasing." The song speaks to the momentary escape that a night out can provide, and the desire to seize the moment and make the most of it.
Line by Line Meaning
(Come with me)
An invitation to join Faithless on a night out
A simple tension, a run through my chest
Feeling excited and nervous about the night ahead
My simple intention tonight me na rest
Planning to party all night without stopping
Till I invest these proceedings with vigor and zest
Fully enjoying the good times to come
And trigger wetness under your vest
Being sexy and provocative to attract a love interest
Test your fitness
Challenging the love interest to show their stamina
Special request to my love interest
Asking the love interest for their undivided attention
Impressed, I watch the rhythm slide right up your dress
Being turned on by the love interest's dancing and movement
Induce a case of mild madness
Wanting to let loose and have a wild night
Cook it till it's black 'cause we like it just a tad crisp
Going all in on the fun and craziness
It's not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
Refusing to leave the party without the love interest
Outside the club there's a line of taxi
Not wanting to deal with reality after the party ends
I want you climb next to me
Desiring the love interest's company on the ride home
Up on the backseat
Getting intimate on the way home
I need your company to relax me
Looking to end the night with a moment of intimacy and closeness
In your black dress you never look less than sexy
Finding the love interest attractive and desirable
That we both here together has profound meaning
Feeling a deep connection with the love interest
I'm so down with you
Being fully committed to the love interest and their company
I can feel you breathing, on me skin
Being close and intimate with the love interest
Tell the doorman we won't be leaving
Refusing to end the night and leave the club
Till then, and not the one that we won't be needing
Delaying the inevitable end of the night
You give me something to believe in
Finding hope and happiness in the love interest
Now, kiss me properly and stop your teasing
Requesting a real kiss from the love interest instead of teasing
(Take you with me, take you with me, take you with me)
Repeating the desire to take the love interest home
(Come to me)
Reiterating the invitation for the love interest to join Faithless
(Come, come with me)
Being insistent with the invitation for the love interest to come along
(Come, come with me)
Continuing to emphasize the invitation
(Come, come with me)
Wanting the love interest to join and share the night with Faithless
(Come, come with me)
Being persistent and hopeful about the love interest's decision
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, MAXI JAZZ, SISTER BLISS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@2008Pinue
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@Leopard_Lover
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@thebenanderson
A pioneering UK dance act. Love that deep faithless sound. Maxi jazz is such a great urban poet. One of the top UK MCs along with the likes of Roots Manuva, Tricky, The Streets and newcomers like Scroobius Pip, The Space Ape, AllFlaws
@Mdancefloor
Still one of the best track ever. I miss the years 2000, 2010, 2011 and 2012, when music was music.
@beams93
His voice is so EPIC...till this day the world's best Djs have so much respect for him... and his "I can't get no sleep" of Insomnia is so iconic.
@paraseek5623
"I only Smoke when I need to"
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@jezzaus2124
Some places adopted Faithless more than others. When I was Uni in Nottingham in 2005, I went to see them and they were sensational. Then the bars and clubs played them also and my brain was still beating out of my skull the morning after. Great times, thank you Maxi you legend! X
@norina195
"I'm not going home"
Coronavirus: "Allow me to introduce myself."
@mariaaquino2372
Ja is not funny ja
@LeeJody
This is a good tune, keeps the trademark Faithless sound with the big bassline and searing riffs. It's definitely modern and upto date too. Let's not forget Rollo, the man making all this happen, usually behind the scenes.