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".
Seven
Faithless Lyrics
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I forgot what he said
I forgot what my mother said
As we lay upon your bed
A city full of flowers
A city full of rain
Or seven ways to die
I forgot what my brother said
I forgot what he said
I don't regret anything at all
I remember how we wept
On a bridge of violent people
I was small enough to cry
I got seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die
Hold my face before you
Still my trembling heart
Seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die
The gods forgot they made me
So I forget them too
I listen to the shadows
I play among their graves
My heart was never broken
My patience never tried
I got seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die
Seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die
Seven
In Faithless's song Seven, the lyrics evoke a sense of urgency and contemplation about life and death. The singer speaks of forgetting what their family has said and the memories they shared. The imagery of a city full of flowers and rain is juxtaposed with a bridge of violent people. The singer is small enough to cry and remembers weeping with their brother. They have a limited amount of time, either to live their life with intention in the next seven days or to face seven possible ways to die.
In the second half of the song, the singer speaks of listening to the shadows and playing amongst graves. The gods have forgotten them, so they've forgotten the gods. Their heart has never been broken, and their patience never tested. They have seven days left to make the most of their life or face the consequences.
The song's lyrics offer a powerful reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the need to make the most of our time on this earth. Whether intentional or not, the emphasis on the number seven could be seen as symbolizing perfection or completion in many cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
I forgot what my father said
I can't remember the wisdom my father shared with me
I forgot what he said
I lost the guidance my father would have given me
I forgot what my mother said
The advice my mother bestowed upon me is gone from memory
As we lay upon your bed
As we lay down together, lost in each other's passion
A city full of flowers
The bright and colorful city surrounds me
A city full of rain
The city is wet with rain and sadness
I got seven days to live my life
I've only got a short time to enjoy life to the fullest
Or seven ways to die
There are many different paths my life could take, some of which could lead to my death
I forgot what my brother said
I can't recall the words of wisdom from my brother
I don't regret anything at all
I am at peace with my choices and have no regrets
I remember how we wept
I still feel the sadness we shared together
On a bridge of violent people
Surrounded by those who harbor anger and aggression
I was small enough to cry
I was overwhelmed and vulnerable, unable to hide my emotions
Hold my face before you
Look at me and see who I really am
Still my trembling heart
Calm my nervous and fearful heart
The gods forgot they made me
I feel forgotten and abandoned by the divine powers
So I forget them too
In turn, I have abandoned the gods and moved on with my life
I listen to the shadows
I am drawn to the darkness and mystery of the unknown
I play among their graves
I find beauty and intrigue in the dead and their resting places
My heart was never broken
I have never experienced the pain of heartbreak
My patience never tried
I have never been tested or pushed to my limits
Seven days to live my life
My time is running out to experience everything life has to offer
Or seven ways to die
There are many paths my life could take, some of which could result in my death
Seven days to live my life
My time on this earth is limited and precious
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM, NEMO JONES
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