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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Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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Don't want this bridge to break again.
In this winters cold embrace the love we used to know
Wherever you get, wherever you go I'll follow you
With every new breath and every new test I'll be with you
In this new beginning, we repeat mistakes again
Wherever you get, wherever you go I'll follow you
With every new breath,and every new test I'll be with you
Wherever you get, wherever you go I'll follow you
With every new breath,and every new test I'll be with you
I follow, I follow, I be with you
I follow, I follow, I be with you
I follow, I follow, I be with you
I follow, I follow, I be with you
The lyrics to Alex Lloyd's song FOLLOW are a declaration of unwavering loyalty and support. The first two lines, "Careful steps we take, don't want this bridge to break again" sets the tone for a cautious yet determined relationship. The singer acknowledges the fragility of their connection and wants to ensure that they do not repeat past mistakes. The next line, "In this winter's cold embrace the love we used to know" suggests that their love has gone through trials and tribulations but still remains strong.
The chorus of the song, "Wherever you get, wherever you go I'll follow you, with every new breath and every new test I'll be with you," is a testament to the singer's commitment to their partner. They promise to always be by their side through every challenge and change in their lives. The lines "As the sharks start swimming circle at your feet again, in this new beginning, we repeat mistakes again" indicate that they have been through difficult times before but are willing to weather the storm again with their partner.
Overall, the song is an uplifting and hopeful message about the power of love and support in a relationship. It encourages listeners to stick by their loved one through thick and thin and to never give up on their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Careful steps we take
We proceed with caution to avoid causing strain or breaking our fragile relationship once again.
Don't want this bridge to break again.
We do not want our relationship to fall apart like a bridge collapsing over troubled waters.
In this winters cold embrace the love we used to know
The bitter cold of winter envelops us like a clingy lover, reminding us of the love we once shared.
Wherever you get, wherever you go I'll follow you
I will support you and stand by your side no matter where life takes you.
With every new breath and every new test I'll be with you
Through every challenge and obstacle that we may face, I will stay by your side.
As the sharks start swimming circle at your feet again
As threats and danger arise once more to threaten our relationship and happiness.
In this new beginning, we repeat mistakes again
As we start fresh, we must not forget the errors we made before to prevent repeating them.
I follow, I follow, I be with you
I am dedicated to you and will always stand by your side.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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