Mindless Faith has emerged as one of the true, rising forces in the undergr… Read Full Bio ↴Mindless Faith has emerged as one of the true, rising forces in the underground. Their perfect balance of intricate electronic arrangements, grinding textures, and explosive beats creates an industrial-EBM sound that impassions fans around the world. Where a lot of bands stick to formulas, Mindless Faith push the envelope with their diversity, giving each song its own pace and mood while incorporating elements from different genres. As Side-Line Magazine noted, "the music has been worked out with intelligence, creativity, and knowledge."

With the release of MANIFEST DESTINY, Mindless Faith delivered one of the strongest and most noteworthy albums of 2000. The CD is a conceptual, thematic soundscape that confronts the social dynamics leading a nation to rampant expansion and imminent collapse. Praised as "...an all out war on your body, mind, and soul" and "worth 10 orgasms," MANIFEST DESTINY received rave reviews in countless online and printed publications, including a 5 out of 5 in Outburn Magazine. Legends Magazine called it, "An infectious, riveting ensemble... a truly insurmountable sound experience!" And Starvox.net exclaimed, "There is no shortage of excellent production quality and sound nor creative style and talent to be found anywhere on this album. I could not possibly begin to sing enough praise to do Mindless Faith the justice they deserve."

Mindless Faith brings this musical excellence to the stage with intense, dynamic live performances - touring the East coast and performing with Spahn Ranch, Pigface, Switchblade Symphony, Flesh Field, Genitorturers, Godhead, Hanzel und Gretyl, Acumen Nation, Bile and many others. Against a backdrop of synchronous, manipulated video and pulsating lights, Mindless Faith hammers out beats on electronic percussion and metal objects, propelling crowds into a frenzy. Infectious keyboards and guitars meld with powerful vocals to complete the aural assault that continuously expands their devoted fanbase.

They appear on over 16 national/international compilations such as The Unquiet Grave V. 3 (Cleopatra), "Nod's Tacklebox o' Fun" (Reconstriction), and in Europe on "Elektrauma V. 5" (Triton Records), New Forms of EBM V. 1 (Bloodline), Cryonica Tanz V.1 (Cryonica). Their music has also been featured in the movie Sex, Death and Eyeliner(from the producers of "The Prophecy" and "Drive"), several independent films, a CD-ROM for Canon, and MTV's "Road Rules" and "Road Rules/Real World Challenge."

Mindless Faith's third full length CD titled "Momentum" was released in 2004 to North America on Metropolis Records and in Europe on Dependent Records, where it debuted at #7 on the DAC - German Alternative Charts! The CD received rave reviews and the band was featured in all the top European magazines covering these styles of music, including being Sonic Seducer's "Band of the Month!"

"Momentum" has also been a favorite in clubs through North America, Europe, and beyond. While the new CD focuses more on the dance floor, it still retains the diversity and songwriting that separate the band from the rest.

Mindless Faith remixed two Nine Inch Nails songs: 'Only' and 'The Hand That Feeds' from the album 'With Teeth'. They won a number of radio remix contests in doing so, and met Trent Reznor as part of the prize, who said their remix was 'better than some I've paid for'.

2007 saw the release of their latest album 'Medication For The Misinformed', which has garnered much critical praise.

Contaminated
Mindless Faith Lyrics

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When I grow up
I wanna be just like you
Afflicted with traditions
And social truths

When I grow up
I wanna be just like you
Locked into a lifestyle

That I didn't choose

I never
I never dreamed of this
I never
Thought it'd come to this
And the chances
The chances that I missed
They're leading
Me to my slow eclipse

Contaminated

Contaminated
Contaminate

Overall Meaning

In Mindless Faith's song "Contaminated," the lyrics explore the idea of societal conventions and the pressure to conform to them. The singer expresses a desire to be like those who are already "afflicted with traditions and social truths" and "locked into a lifestyle that I didn't choose." The use of repetition in the first two lines emphasizes the singer's longing to belong and the power of conformity. However, the following lines reveal a sense of regret and disillusionment as the singer realizes that the chances they missed have led them towards a "slow eclipse." The word "contaminated" is used in repetition at the end to further emphasize the toxic nature of societal pressure and conformity.

This song speaks to a common human experience of feeling trapped by societal expectations and the desire for acceptance. It highlights the ways in which these pressures can lead to feelings of confinement and regret. The use of repetition in the lyrics helps to bring out the sense of longing, disillusionment, and regret. The song urges the listener to reflect on their own conformity to societal conventions and encourages them to question the validity of those pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

When I grow up
As a child, I aspire to be like you

I wanna be just like you
I want to adopt your ways and beliefs

Afflicted with traditions
Emotionally burdened with societal customs

And social truths
And commonly accepted beliefs

Locked into a lifestyle
Trapped in a certain way of living

That I didn't choose
That I didn't have a say in

I never
I never

I never dreamed of this
I never imagined being in this situation

I never
I never

Thought it'd come to this
Didn't anticipate this happening

And the chances
Missed opportunities