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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Melting
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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By the sun mamma said to go ahead
Make a life of what you know is true
And maybe my sink and I'll take half
We could have have found
Looking through the hour glass
Just what i needed just why we drowned
Trapped by the thoughts left in your mind
Melting away
Melting away
And now look around your hands are tied
With your friends talk across another lie
You sit happy ring side seats until the end
When it's night sick jokes are played on you
And when it falls never know quite what to do
We get so lonely our laughter
We feel so small with my heart on my sleeve
I will try to relieve
Space ship through this town no you can't get up
If you can't get down face lift leads her down
No you can't get up if you don't get down
One more life one more lie will you know
The lyrics to Alex Lloyd's song "Melting" can be interpreted as a reflection on the confusion and pressures of life, and the feeling of being unable to escape from them. The opening lines describe blisters, which may be physical or metaphorical. The sun, usually a symbol of warmth and light, is associated with pain and damage. Despite this, the singer's mother urges them to "go ahead" and pursue a life that is true to themselves, even if it means making sacrifices. The reference to "my sink" may suggest a need to let go of material possessions and worldly concerns in order to achieve this.
The next lines introduce the idea of confusion leading the blind, and being trapped by one's own thoughts. The repetition of the phrase "melting away" creates a sense of decay or disintegration, as if the singer is losing grip on reality. The imagery of being tied up and surrounded by friends who speak lies suggests a sense of betrayal and isolation, as if the world is closing in on the singer. However, they continue to try to find relief and connection through laughter and vulnerability. The final lines, with their reference to a "face lift" and the ambiguity of "one more life" and "one more lie," suggest a final reckoning or questioning of one's choices.
In summary, "Melting" is a song that explores the challenges of living an authentic life in a confusing and often oppressive world, and the importance of staying true to oneself even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Blistered blisters upon my bed
I am hurting and the pain is evident, like blisters on a bed
By the sun mamma said to go ahead
My mother gave me her blessing to follow my passion
Make a life of what you know is true
Pursue what you believe in and create a life based on those values
And maybe my sink and I'll take half
My significant other and I will split everything down the middle, even the mundane tasks like doing the dishes
We could have have found
We had the potential to succeed
Looking through the hour glass
Reflecting on past moments and how time has passed
Just what i needed just why we drowned
I thought I had what I needed, but it ended up causing our downfall
Confusion is set to lead the blind
Uncertainty can easily guide those without a clear direction
Trapped by the thoughts left in your mind
Mental barriers can prevent you from moving on from past experiences
Melting away
Slowly disappearing and fading away
And now look around your hands are tied
You are stuck and unable to make a move in this situation
With your friends talk across another lie
Your social circle may engage in dishonest dialogues
You sit happy ring side seats until the end
You are content watching things unfold without actively participating
When it's night sick jokes are played on you
In the dark, cruel jokes are made at your expense
And when it falls never know quite what to do
When everything falls apart, you feel helpless and unsure how to react
We get so lonely our laughter
Our laughter is fueled by our loneliness
We feel so small with my heart on my sleeve
Despite being vulnerable, we feel insignificant and powerless
I will try to relieve
I will attempt to ease this burden
Space ship through this town no you can't get up
It's impossible to escape this town, it's like a spaceship that is trapped
If you can't get down face lift leads her down
If you can't leave, you are forced to confront and accept the reality of the situation
No you can't get up if you don't get down
You can't make progress unless you address the root of the issue
One more life one more lie will you know
Do we get another chance to live or are we living one long lie?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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