What About Love
Faithless · No Roots
Come on (3x)
I know you so intimately
Anger and misery
The reason for my heart's fragility
How will it be if you simply set me free
Restore my ability, to hold my head high
To speak only truth where I used to lie
Goodbye to the enemy, it's been too long
Come on
What about love? (5x)
Come on
I know you so intimately
Your heady sensuality
The reason for my heart's fragility
How will it be if you simply come back to me
Restore my stability
Take your fill of me
Finally in step like the military
And just as strong, it's been so long
Come on
What about love? (5x)
What About Love
Released on the 1997 album No Roots, 'What About Love' stands as a defining track in Faithless's evolution from jungle to electronic dance music. The song features the iconic vocal performance of Lisa Gerrard, whose ethereal delivery contrasts with the track's driving, atmospheric production. As a centerpiece of No Roots, it exemplifies the group's signature blend of organic textures and synthesized rhythms that characterized their work during the late 1990s. The recording captures a moment where Faithless sought to expand the boundaries of their sound, moving away from the aggressive breakbeat hardcore of their earlier era toward a more melodic and emotive style. Its enduring popularity highlights its effectiveness as a club track while also serving as a staple for fans of the genre's golden age.