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".
Running Up That Hill
Faithless Lyrics
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Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
You,
It's you and me.
And if I only could,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.
You don't wanna hurt me,
But see how deep the wound lies.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
There is thunder in our hearts.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
You,
It's you and me.
It's you and me, you'll be unhappy.
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
We're running up that road,
We're running up that hill,
We're running up that building.
Say, if I only could.
You,
It's you and me,
It's you and me won't be unhappy.
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Let me steal this moment from you now.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Let's exchange the experience
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.
If I only could
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Faithless's Running Up That Hill is a cover of Kate Bush's song, and the lyrics explore themes of unrequited love, longing, and the desire for intimacy. The song begins with the singer asking if their loved one wants to know how it feels, how it doesn't hurt them, and if they want to hear about the deal being made. The song's lyrics also explore the idea of exchanging experiences and running up a hill without any problems.
The singer then says that they would make a deal with God if they could, to change places with their loved one, so they could be together and not hurt anymore. There is a sense of desperation in the lyrics, with the singer asking if they both matter, and if they could exchange experiences. The lyrics suggest that there is a deep wound in their relationship, with "thunder in their hearts" and "so much hate for the ones we love".
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of love and desire, and the complicated emotions that come with it. It is a beautiful cover of Kate Bush's original, and Faithless's take on the song adds a new level of intensity and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't hurt me.
The situation doesn't cause me any pain.
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you want to experience what I'm experiencing?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Are you curious about how I manage to not feel pain?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that they're making?
Do you want to listen to the agreement they're negotiating?
You, It's you and me.
The situation concerns only you and me.
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places, We're running up that road, We're running up that hill, We're running up that building. Say, if I only could.
If it were possible, I would make a trade with God, swapping our positions so that we would have a different experience. We'd be running up a road, a hill, or even a building - if I could only make this happen.
You don't wanna hurt me, But see how deep the wound lies.
You don't intend to harm me, but the damage is profound.
Unaware and tearing you asunder.
Unknowingly, it's causing a rift in our relationship.
There is thunder in our hearts.
There is an underlying intensity to our emotions.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Why is there often animosity towards those we hold dear?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
Confirm that we both have importance to each other.
You, It's you and me. It's you and me, you'll be unhappy.
The situation only involves us, and if there is any unhappiness, it will be based on our collective experience.
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling, Let me steal this moment from you now. C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling, Let's exchange the experience
Come on, let me take this moment from you, and allow me to trade our experiences.
And if I only could, I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places, Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, With no problems.
Again, if it were possible, I want to swap our places in order to run up that road, hill, or building without any difficulty.
If I only could Be running up that hill With no problems
If I could, I would run up that hill without any challenges or obstacles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush
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delgirl100
Yesssss.. This was on my faithless ministry of sound CD years ago. Top tune!
Dean Caca
I quewed 3 blocks to go in Ministry of Sound. In 1997. At the end you couldn't get in without dressed costume...
Seong Hang
December 2019 Im still loving this track
R. Fink
Sooooo Cheesy. But kinda fun.
oliver johnson
fi you like my mmusic lets do it then!