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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Everybody's Laughing
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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While I stand on peaceful ground with you
My faith entrusted in your soul
Sun sets on a rainy day
Well, good bad will come what may with me
And I want to give
And I
And I'll open up when everybody's laughing
So loud in decibels
I need the world to tell
I'd go with you on a road to nowhere
Sweet music in the back of my mind
I'm coming home this time to you
You make me feel good
And I want to give
And I
Oh well, we all must live
And I'll open up when everybody's laughing
And I want to give
And I
Oh well, we all must live
And I'll open up when everybody's laughing
The song "Everybody's Laughing" by Alex Lloyd begins with the lines "White wash the whole world down / While I stand on peaceful ground with you" which seems to suggest a sense of escape, perhaps from a world that is too overwhelming, too loud and too unjust. The following line "My faith entrusted in your soul" might suggest that the singer has found someone or something in which to place their trust to weather this "rainy day". The next lines "Sun sets on a rainy day / Well, good bad will come what may with me" might suggest a sense of acceptance that life and its ups and downs will always continue, but the singer trusts that with this person, they will be able to handle whatever comes their way.
The chorus of the song is a repeated stanza that goes "And I want to give / And I / Oh well, we all must live / And I'll open up when everybody's laughing". The repetition of "And I" creates a sense of urgency and desire, perhaps to open up or be vulnerable. However, there is also a palpable sense of hesitancy, as the singer will only "open up when everybody's laughing". This might suggest that the singer requires a certain level of comfort, camaraderie or even acceptance from the world before they are willing to let their guard down.
The next verse goes "So loud in decibels / I need the world to tell / I'd go with you on a road to nowhere / Sweet music in the back of my mind / I'm coming home this time to you / You make me feel good". These lines might suggest that the world can be too noisy, and that the singer requires the world to dial down its volume so that they can hear themselves think or feel. The offer to "go with you on a road to nowhere" might suggest an openness to experiences that might not lead to anything specific. The mention of "sweet music" might suggest that the singer has a sense of inner happiness and fulfilment that is credited to the person they are singing to. It might be a love song or a song about finding refuge in a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
White wash the whole world down
The singer feels that the world is in need of a thorough cleansing in order to make it a better place.
While I stand on peaceful ground with you
Despite everything wrong in the world, the singer is able to find inner peace when they are with the person they love.
My faith entrusted in your soul
The singer has complete trust and belief in the person they are with, as they see them as being in possession of a pure and trustworthy soul.
Sun sets on a rainy day
The artist is going through a difficult time, but recognizes that life goes on and isn't always perfect.
Well, good bad will come what may with me
The artist accepts that both good and bad things will happen to them in life, but that they will persist regardless.
And I want to give
The singer desires to be a giver in their relationships and interactions with others.
And I
The singer reaffirms their commitment to this desire to give and be open with others.
Oh well, we all must live
The artist acknowledges the inevitability of life and death, and stresses the importance of making the most of the time we have available to us.
And I'll open up when everybody's laughing
The artist feels most comfortable being vulnerable and open with others in moments of joy and happiness, when laughter is present.
So loud in decibels
The artist wants to express themselves in a powerful and impactful way that can be felt by others.
I need the world to tell
The singer seeks validation and affirmation from the world around them, rather than only from within themselves or from their loved ones.
I'd go with you on a road to nowhere
The artist is committed to being with the person they love, even if they don't know exactly where life will take them together.
Sweet music in the back of my mind
The singer has pleasant memories and thoughts associated with the person they love, which motivates them to continue to pursue a relationship with them.
I'm coming home this time to you
The singer associates home and a sense of belonging with the person they love, and is eager to return to them.
You make me feel good
The singer feels positive emotions and uplifted spirits when they are with the person they love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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Jerramie Callahan
Shockingly underrated
This brings tears to my eyes.
Mark
not to me it isn't😉
This song came out when I was so lost... I was 19 years of age, stuck in a different state to where I was from, missing my friends and family. This song brought tears to my eyes when I heard it for the first time. It reached deep within me, in some ways, more profoundly then any other song ever had prior, and that's a big claim to make. He's performing in Adelaide again soon, I really should go and see him live. Also, getting to possibly thank him for sharing this gem with the world would be really awesome.
Dennis Sweeney
Terrific pop song, definitely deserves a wider audience
Master Brad
Beautiful song, thank you for singing your soul
Nyko Ezekiel
Shockingly underrated
Sara Meakins
This is a great song , god he's good at writing them I tell you what
antwon mccadney
This brings tears to my eyes.
625 of those views are probably me
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warrior l
This brings tears to my eyes.
GAVSTAAH
zero dislikes the way it should be
MFC 1858
brilliant song