FAITH NO MORE – Collision (studio/live) | Album of the Year | Tokyo, Japan (1997)

“Collision, my mission” (Mike Patton)

“Collision” by Faith No More is the intense opening track of their 1997 Album of the Year, the last studio recording before the band’s temporary breakup. It starts abruptly so as to simulate the unexpectedness of a car crash. The song features heavy, driving guitar riffs, rhythmic complexity, and Mike Patton’s dynamic vocals that shift between aggressive and melodic tones.

Lyrically, “Collision” conveys themes of confrontation and impact, fitting with the title. The energetic, layered instrumentation gives it a raw, chaotic feel, embodying Faith No More’s genre-blending style, mixing alternative rock with metal and experimental influences.

Collision, my mission, When the dawn breaks With a handshake Relaxed and feelin’ great

Screeching head on, head on, head on Im needing a head on, head on, head on Screeching, head on, head on, head on Im needing a head on, head on, head on

All the days plans All the shaken hands Beepers and suntans

Screeching, head on, head on, head on Im needing a head on, head on, head on Screeching, head on, head on, head on Im needing a head on, head on, head on

Collision, my mission

Head on, head on, head on, head on

When the dawn breaks With a handshake Relaxed and feelin great

Collision, my mission Head on, head on, head on, Head on, head on, head on,

Head on, Head on, Head on