His three solo albums- 1999's 'Black The Sun', 2001's 'Watching Angels Mend', and 2003's 'Distant Light'- have collectively sold more than half a million copies. As well, following the release of each album he has been awarded an ARIA for Best Male Artist (2000, 2001, 2003). 2000 also saw him win an ARIA for Best New Talent. But Lloyd managed to be more than accomplished album artist with a penchant for experimentation and an intuitive gift for melody. His iconic 2001 single "Amazing" was not only voted Song of the Year in the prestigious, listener-voted Triple J Hottest 100 poll in 2001- it also secured an APRA Award (the songwriters awards) in 2002 for Song of the Year'. The track ended up being the played song on Australian radio that same year.
Given such heady success, it's no surprise Lloyd spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, savouring the time he could now spend with his new-born son, Jake, as well as his wife of three years, Amelia. But as Lloyd conceded, domestic bliss also had its ancillary benefits- especially for a songwriter with a studio out the back who's set to commence recording for his fourth album in a few days time in Seattle's London Bridge Studios.
"I've had plenty of time to write this record which has been a really good luxury compared with my previous albums", he says. "This time I've been writing in my own space instead of writing in hotel rooms. So although I haven't even started recording, already the songs feel more finished".
In many ways, the new album - which at this stage should be released in the fourth quarter of 2005 - marks a new beginning for Lloyd. He has a new record label (SONY BMG), new management and a new family, and says the songs he's penned reflect the changes that have occurred in his life over the past few years. "There's a lot of emotion involved. In a way, I see this album as being about having a new family and losing an old one".
The new album will be produced by Rick Parashar whose production credits include Pearl Jam's Ten, Alice In Chain's Dirt and Blind Melon's debut. On first glance it seems an unlikely pairing but if you strip back those albums you'll find songs full of raw emotion and inventive arrangements. And that sounds like Alex Lloyd.
Parashar was actually classically trained in India, and for Lloyd, the perspective that brings is important. "This is a new beginning for me. I'm after something different and Rick offers me that. I want to work with people who are fresh and have a fresh approach to the whole Alex Lloyd thing. For the first time in my life, I don't have any expectations except to make a great record. I'm not trying to predetermine the style. I'm taking 16 songs with me, I'm in Seattle for two months and hopefully I'll write a lot more".
"So I guess it is pretty important to me but other records I've made I haven't been unhappy with..it's just been a different approach..and I just feel I've come full circle back to the beginning again."
2) Alex Lloyd, an electronica musician from Oxford, England, who is signed to the independent record label Ninja Tune under his alias, PRDCTV.
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Burn
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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We can race and will bend
You might call in the night
Who is to say what's right
In the blink of an eye
All your trace evils die
Have you seen longer days
And if you light your fire
A little too much a little too much
No no no
You only want to go higher
A little too much
A little too much
Watch the night time my star
And look at every distant angel
Coming round coming round to mend
Oh does your heart fill with joy
Every girl and boy
Having a good time watching the night time
And we're really chasing now
Yeah we're running down the miles
Break this tired day I know the way
So much for the normal life
We're coming to meet you
We're coming to get you
We're coming to help you home
The lyrics to Burn by Alex Lloyd seem to be about living life to the fullest and experiencing everything it has to offer. The first verse talks about racing and bending, which could be interpreted as taking risks and pushing boundaries. The line "you might call in the night, who is to say what's right" suggests that the singer is unsure of what the right path is, but is willing to take chances and live in the moment. The second verse talks about how quickly time can pass by and how we should make the most of every opportunity, even if it means burning a little too brightly. The chorus seems to be reassuring the listener that it's okay to take risks and chase their dreams, as long as they don't burn out completely.
The following verses continue the theme of living life to the fullest, with lines like "watch the night time my star" suggesting a sense of wonder and awe at the world around us. The chorus repeats the message of chasing our dreams and not being afraid to push ourselves to the limit. The final lines "we're coming to meet you, we're coming to get you, we're coming to help you home" could be interpreted as a call to action, encouraging the listener to seize the day and live their best life.
Overall, this song seems to be about the importance of embracing life and taking risks, even if it means burning a little too brightly. The lyrics encourage the listener to live in the moment and chase their dreams, while also acknowledging that there may be struggles along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch them motor again
Observe them speed up once more
We can race and will bend
We can compete and be flexible in the process
You might call in the night
You may phone late in the evening
Who is to say what's right
Who has the authority to state what is correct
In the blink of an eye
In an instant
All your trace evils die
All your minimal sins disappear
Have you seen longer days
Have you had lengthier experiences
Tell me we're still awake
Inform me that we have not yet fallen asleep
And if you light your fire
And if you intensify your passion
A little too much a little too much
A tad bit excessively, a tad bit excessively
No no no
Denial, denial, denial
You only want to go higher
You just want to achieve greater heights
A little too much
A bit too excessively
A little too much
A bit too excessively
Watch the night time my star
Observe the night sky my dear
And look at every distant angel
And gaze upon each remote angel
Coming round coming round to mend
Returning, returning to fix things
Oh does your heart fill with joy
Oh, does your heart become happy
Every girl and boy
Every female and male
Having a good time watching the night time
Enjoying oneself while observing the nighttime sky
And we're really chasing now
And we are genuinely pursuing now
Yeah we're running down the miles
Yes, we are covering lots of ground
Break this tired day I know the way
Escape from this fatiguing day, I have a solution
So much for the normal life
Farewell to a typical living
We're coming to meet you
We are arriving to see you
We're coming to get you
We are coming to collect you
We're coming to help you home
We are arriving to support you in your return to your dwelling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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@wayne361
Song was played at my brothers funeral nearly 17 years ago. Absolutely beautiful song. It took me near on 10 years to listen to it for the first time again. I'm very glad I did.
@56music64
Sorry for your loss 🙏
@nickit2368
He's with you. ❤
@rogerlewis7292
great way to say goodbye !!!
@jenniferrice8514
This song was also played at my son's funeral, the chorus just spoke to all the adventures my son enjoyed with is brothers & mates.
@roxannegillick360
Grief can make you stop enjoying music or certain songs
@frovil
I'm here because Aussies write good music that remain stuck in your head a decade after they were released.
@scottpirie6625
Too true
@crimzonrayz3274
But he is still so underrated I don’t get it
@koolkat5217
@@crimzonrayz3274 he was not underrated by me, friend. These songs take me back to a better place. 🙂