Love Lives On My Street
Faithless · No Roots
A mans life got took away in the city today, they say
But never tell how many's been born
Inform us of a top notch surgeon's mistake
But not the many lives he's saved before
Show us starving kids through expensive lenses
On a far and distant shore
Of which, when sold, could feed a good few
Hey mister rich - Why don't you help the poor
Bad news, sad news, never no good news
S'all they print and beam
Make a child believe that there ain't no love
Well hey, love lives on my street.
Love is you, love is me, love is us, love is free
Zip up your front all ya want
But there's a heart in every seed
Love is you, love is me, love is us, love is free
Zip up your front all ya want
But there's a heart in every seed
Back up from the crap and the desert of dying sons
Me I'm trying to come to terms and learn as one
Way to display the way I'm feeling, I need healing
From the floor to the ceiling,
But I'm not gonna sit n' die while time ticks by
I gotta get up, stand up, before I break up into pieces
Iron out the creases,
Find out what peace is.
[LSK slow]
Love is you (2x)
Love Lives On My Street
Faithless's 'Love Lives On My Street' stands as a defining track from their 1998 album 'No Roots,' capturing the raw energy of the big beat genre. The song features the iconic vocal performance of Lisa Gerrard, whose haunting delivery contrasts with the driving electronic instrumentation typical of the era. Released during the height of the rave and club culture, the recording exemplifies the group's ability to blend organic textures with synthesized rhythms. It remains a staple in their discography, often cited alongside other key releases from 'Reverence' and 'Sunday 8 PM' as a testament to their influence on modern electronic music. The track's enduring appeal lies in its atmospheric production and the emotional resonance of its lyrics, cementing its place in the history of dance music.