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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Save My Soul
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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Broken promises were made
But there's no one left to blame
But ourselves, today.
Hey, sometimes I want to disappear,
Escape from all the years,
The secrets and the fears.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul again.
Hey, it's coming around again my friend,
I need to see again the angel,
Who can mend,
When it's crashing in.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul again.
There's something inside,
I know it's true,
Walking the other side of you.
Wasting the day, but it's OK,
The memory I lost of last night's dream
Some of us laugh now, some of us scream,
Be safe today, 'cause it's OK.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
And you save, yeah you save my soul again.
The lyrics of "Save My Soul" by Alex Lloyd contain a mixture of emotions- pain, regret, hope, and gratitude. The song is about personal struggles, broken promises, and the search for redemption. Through the lyrics, we hear the singer acknowledging the mistakes that he and his close ones have made but also taking responsibility for them. There's a recurring theme of wanting to escape, to disappear, to take a break from the fears and secrets that have haunted him. However, he finds solace in the person who has been there for him through it all, the "angel" who can mend- the one who saves his soul.
The chorus, "And you save, yeah you save my soul. And you save, yeah you save my soul. And you save, yeah, you save my soul again" reflects the deep gratitude he feels towards the person who has been his support system during the tough times. The line, " Wasting the day, but it's ok, the memory I lost of last night's dream, some of us laugh now, some of us scream," suggests a self-awareness of the mistakes made and time lost but not dwelling on it.
Overall, the song is about redemption, not just through a higher power, but through the people who stand by us and help us through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, there's a little light and shade.
Life has its ups and downs, its good and bad times.
Broken promises were made
We've made commitments that we haven't kept.
But there's no one left to blame
We're responsible for our own actions.
But ourselves, today.
We can only change our own behavior in the present moment.
Hey, sometimes I want to disappear,
At times, I feel overwhelmed and need a break.
Escape from all the years,
I want to leave behind all the experiences of my life.
The secrets and the fears.
I have things I'm afraid to admit or share with others.
Take a holiday.
I need a vacation, a time to recharge.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
You're my savior, my support, my lifeline.
Hey, it's coming around again my friend,
I'm facing a difficult situation once more, my friend.
I need to see again the angel,
I need the help of someone who can support and guide me through this.
Who can mend,
I need someone who can fix what's broken.
When it's crashing in.
When everything is falling apart.
There's something inside,
I have an inner voice, an intuition that guides me.
I know it's true,
I trust that it's real and valid.
Walking the other side of you.
I sense that there's more to you than meets the eye.
Wasting the day, but it's OK,
I'm not being productive, but that's okay sometimes.
The memory I lost of last night's dream
I can't remember what happened in my dream last night.
Some of us laugh now, some of us scream,
We all react differently to situations.
Be safe today, 'cause it's OK.
Take care of yourself today, everything will be alright.
And you save, yeah you save my soul.
You're always there for me, rescuing and preserving me.
And you save, yeah you save my soul again.
Once again, you save me from myself and from life's challenges.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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