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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NEVER MEANT TO FAIL
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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These streets are revealing, in the early morn,
The war was last night, these wounds are not healed
If we keep believing, then we've gotta feel
As it goes
By the story that's already told
Comes a time when we all must let go
Discontented cuts inside
It's not meant to, be this lonely
We were never meant to fail
Something that's crawling
In my skin
Emotions are falling
As it begins
I lost all my virtues
Long ago
I didn't want to hurt you
But now we know
As it goes
By the story that's already told
Comes a time when we all must let go
What happened to the story
Discontented cuts inside
It's not meant to, be this lonely
We were never meant to fail
Never meant to fail
Never meant to fail
As it goes
By the story that's already told
Comes a time when we all must let go
What happened to the story
Discontented cuts inside
It's not meant to, be this lonely
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
The lyrics of the song "Never Meant to Fail" by Alex Lloyd explore a sense of emotional pain and struggle that the singer is feeling. The first stanza sets the tone of the lyrics by stating that there is something that’s wrong and the wounds from last night's war are still unhealed. The singer acknowledges that they need to keep believing despite the pain they're feeling. The second stanza delves deeper into the singer's emotions by using metaphors like "Something that's crawling / In my skin" to describe the discomfort they're feeling, and "emotions are falling / As it begins" to explain the commencement of their struggle.
The chorus of the song talks about how there's a time when we all must let go, and how the singer is feeling discontented cuts inside due to the events that have transpired. There’s a longing for human connection and a sense of hopelessness in the lyrics when the singer says, "It's not meant to be this lonely / We were never meant to fail." The repetition of "never meant to fail" at the end of the song highlights the desperation of the singer, who is trying to convince themselves that they weren't meant to fail in their pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something I'm feeling, there's something that's wrong
I have a feeling that something is not right
These streets are revealing, in the early morn,
In the early morning, the streets are showing something
The war was last night, these wounds are not healed
There was a fight last night and the wounds are still fresh
If we keep believing, then we've gotta feel
If we continue to have faith, we will experience something
As it goes
This is how things are progressing
By the story that's already told
Following the narrative that already exists
Comes a time when we all must let go
Eventually, we must learn to release our grip
What happened to the story
What occurred to the narrative
Discontented cuts inside
A sense of dissatisfaction is cutting away at us internally
It's not meant to, be this lonely
This was not designed to be such a solitary experience
We were never meant to fail
We were not set up for defeat
Something that's crawling
Something is creeping or worming its way in
In my skin
It's affecting me deeply and personally
Emotions are falling
I'm experiencing a decline in my emotional state
As it begins
This is the start of something
I lost all my virtues
I've given up all of my good qualities
Long ago
This occurred quite some time in the past
I didn't want to hurt you
I had no intention of causing you pain
But now we know
We've come to realize the truth
Never meant to fail
Our intention was never to be unsuccessful
Never meant to fail
We did not plan to experience defeat
Never meant to fail
Our purpose was never to fall short
Never meant to fail
We never intended to face defeat
As it goes
This is how the situation is progressing
By the story that's already told
As per the existing narrative
Comes a time when we all must let go
There will come a time when we need to release our grip
What happened to the story
What resulted in the story being altered
Discontented cuts inside
A sense of dissatisfaction is slicing us from within
It's not meant to, be this lonely
This wasn't intended to be such a solitary journey
We were never meant to fail
We were not designed to experience defeat
We were never meant to fail
It was never our purpose to be unsuccessful
We were never meant to fail
Our intention was never to face failure
We were never meant to fail
Failures were never a part of our plan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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JoshAus
This might be over-sharing... but hey it's only social media right?:
I was walking through the supermarket today (in 2022) and heard this song being played. I couldn't quite make out the lyrics but I remembered the melody from 17 years ago... but, unlike 17 years ago, it brought me to tears.
I am now listening to the lyrics and am astounded at how relevant they are to the last 3 years of my life.
It is moments like these that I feel so fortunate to be alive in such a beautiful world.
Thank you Alex Lloyd.
Jim
There's something I'm feeling, there's something that's wrong
These streets are revealing, in the early morn,
The war was last night, these wounds are not healed
If we keep believing, then we've gotta feel
As it goes
By the story that's already told
Comes a time when we all must let go
What happened to the story
Discontented cuts inside
It's not meant to, be this lonely
We were never meant to fail
Something that's crawling
In my skin
Emotions are falling
As it begins
I lost all my virtues
Long ago
I didn't want to hurt you
But now we know
As it goes
By the story that's already told
Comes a time when we all must let go
What happened to the story
Discontented cuts inside
It's not meant to, be this lonely
We were never meant to fail
Never meant to fail
Never meant to fail
As it goes
By the story that's already told
Comes a time when we all must let go
What happened to the story
Discontented cuts inside
It's not meant to, be this lonely
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
We were never meant to fail
Derek Birnie
One of the first songs my wife and i heard on Aussie radio back in 2005 at the very beginning of our adventure. All the way round Perth to Perth in a year in a beat up 1982 Toyota Hiace camper. Best year of my life.
Matt Jones
Derek Birnie Good for you guys!
hhelbys
Stunningly beautiful. Alex is a gift from the gods to the Australian industry.
princetongirl818
Man this song takes me back right into mid 2000s Australian summer
Mr Fister
Fuckin hey!
Leah Huntz
Still loving this song in 2020!! Shld have way more views...
SARA RIVERA
very powerful song...
Absolutely adore this song!
Alan Davids
So true. Underrated. Shoulda got a go Alex Lloyd.
This deserves a lot more views. Love this song!
Evie Mannie
This song is for me about lost love with the man I was deeply in love with.
We were together for 4 years after high school.
We were never meant to fail.
Ben Fitton
I am going through the same thing 😭😭