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.
Plaything
Mindless Faith Lyrics
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Grinding
Slight displeasure
Coiled up on the inside
Pain
Consuming me
All I can think about
I should have learned
Not a thing is changed
I should have learned
Not a thing is ever changed
Hey
Fuck off
Leave me alone, just let me go
Don't you bother me again
You'll never get away
You'll never be the same
I get what I want
I always get my way
No one will care
Love was forgot
Just one more time
And then we can stop
Hey there, plaything
Maybe we could die today
I know it doesn't sound like fun
But at least it would be an escape
Hey there plaything
You know it's alright with me
So you don't want to be alone tonight
But in giving I hope to receive
The song "Plaything" by Mindless Faith explores the themes of desire, pain, and the paradox and futility of seeking pleasure in destructive ways. The lyrics speak about a person who is coiled up on the inside, experiencing slight displeasure that has grown into consuming pain, preventing them from accomplishing anything. The singer reflects on how they should have learned that nothing ever changes, and they don't want to be bothered anymore. They have probably been hurt or disappointed before and have given up on love, leading them to seek pleasure in other, more harmful ways. The chorus is confrontational, with the singer saying that they always get what they want, even if others don't care, and that the other person will never be the same again.
The second half of the song introduces the idea of "plaything," which could be interpreted as a person being used as a toy for sexual gratification or as a metaphor for the way the singer uses temporary pleasures to escape their pain. The singer seems to be addressing the other person, suggesting that they die together as a way of escaping their problems. They also acknowledge that the other person does not want to be alone, and they hope to receive something from them in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Birth
The beginning of the journey that the singer is about to take in the song.
Grinding
The difficult path that the singer walks through as life progresses.
Slight displeasure
The beginning of the unpleasant experiences that the singer is going through in life.
Coiled up on the inside
The feeling that the singer has inside which depicts anger, helplessness and frustration.
Pain
The feeling that consumes the singer completely and makes it difficult for them to think or act.
Consuming me
The feeling of pain is so strong that it takes over the singer's mind and body, making it difficult to function.
All I can think about
The singer is completely consumed by pain and the only thing they can think of is how to get away from it.
Can't accomplish anything
Due to the pain and helplessness felt by the singer, they are unable to achieve anything and feel stuck in their situation.
I should have learned
The singer has gone through similar experiences before and realizes that they should have learned from them.
Not a thing is changed
Despite the singer's previous experiences, nothing seems to have changed and they are still stuck in their current situation.
Hey
A call to attention.
Fuck off
An expression of anger and frustration towards something or someone.
Leave me alone, just let me go
The singer wants to be free from whatever is causing them pain and discomfort.
Don't you bother me again
The singer does not want to be bothered or disturbed by anyone anymore.
You'll never get away
Despite the singer's desire to get away from their situation, they feel that it is impossible to do so.
You'll never be the same
The singer realizes that their painful experiences have changed them and they can never go back to who they were before.
I get what I want
The singer has a desire to control their surroundings and get what they want.
I always get my way
The singer has a need for control and likes to have things their way.
No one will care
The singer is feeling helpless and feels that nobody will care about their situation.
Love was forgot
The singer has lost touch with love and affection due to their painful experiences.
Just one more time
Despite the singer's negative experiences, they still have hope for a better future and want to try one more time.
And then we can stop
The singer wants to keep trying until they are successful and can finally stop.
Hey there, plaything
A reference to the listener as the singer's plaything or a tool to help them escape their painful experiences.
Maybe we could die today
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and suggests the idea of death as an escape.
I know it doesn't sound like fun
The singer realizes that the idea of death may not be seen as fun by others.
But at least it would be an escape
The singer sees death as a way to escape their painful experiences.
You know it's alright with me
The singer is reassuring the listener that they are okay with whatever decision they make.
So you don't want to be alone tonight
The singer senses that the listener is feeling alone and offers comfort.
But in giving I hope to receive
The singer hopes that by giving comfort to the listener, they will receive comfort and support in return.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.