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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What's Wrong
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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How long will we stare at the floor
What's wrong We just seem indifferent these days
How long will we be caught in this maze
Something inside of me feels like the enemy now,
Are you coming home
Only the worst in me, can think the best of me now,
What's wrong All my days seem so strange
How long, why won't these traffic lights change
My song, it's just my insides letting go
How long before you're coming back home
Something inside of me feels like the enemy now,
Are you coming home
Only the worst in me, can think the best of me now,
Are you coming home
Are you coming home
Saving souls is a good thing to do,
But it's hopeless when you're falling yourself
We've got living to do, but nobody's trying no more,
There's a world between us but there's nothing to bare
Something inside of me feels like the enemy now,
Are you coming home
Only the worst of me, can think the best of me now,
Are you coming home
Are you coming home
The song "What's Wrong" by Alex Lloyd explores the themes of disconnection and estrangement in a relationship. The lyrics express a sense of unease and confusion as the singer grapples with the changes they've noticed in their dynamic with their partner. The opening lines set the tone, with the admission that things "don't feel the same anymore." The repetition of the question "What's wrong" throughout the song underscores the singer's sense of uncertainty and the lack of clarity in their situation.
The singer expresses a sense of frustration and even despair as they wonder how long they will "stare at the floor" and "be caught in this maze." They feel like they're fighting a losing battle, with "something inside" of them feeling like the enemy. Despite this, they hold on to a hope that their partner will return to them. The repeated question "Are you coming home" is a poignant plea for connection and understanding.
The bridge of the song takes a more philosophical turn, with the lines "Saving souls is a good thing to do / But it's hopeless when you're falling yourself." Here, the singer reflects on the challenges of trying to help others when you're struggling yourself. The final lines reiterate the longing for connection, with the repeated question "Are you coming home."
Overall, "What's Wrong" is a powerful meditation on the complexities of relationships and the challenges of maintaining connection in the face of change and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
What's wrong It don't feel the same anymore
The singer feels like something has changed and things don't feel as good as they used to.
How long will we stare at the floor
The singer wonders how long they will keep avoiding the problems between them and their loved one.
What's wrong We just seem indifferent these days
The singer notices that they and their loved one have become distant and indifferent towards each other.
How long will we be caught in this maze
The artist is unsure of how long they will keep feeling lost and unable to resolve the issues in their relationship.
Something inside of me feels like the enemy now,
The artist has a conflicting feeling inside them that seems to be causing problems.
Are you coming home
The singer is asking their loved one if they will return to them or if they are gone for good.
Only the worst in me, can think the best of me now,
The singer is struggling to see themselves in a positive light and can only see their negative qualities.
What's wrong All my days seem so strange
The artist feels like every day has become unfamiliar and confusing.
How long, why won't these traffic lights change
The artist is frustrated with the stagnant state of their relationship, feeling like it's stuck at a red light with no progression.
My song, it's just my insides letting go
The artist recognizes that their music is a way for them to express their emotions and let their internal struggles free.
How long before you're coming back home
The singer wants to know how much longer they have to wait for their loved one to return and fix their relationship.
Saving souls is a good thing to do,
The artist acknowledges the importance of helping others and saving souls.
But it's hopeless when you're falling yourself
However, the singer realizes that it's difficult to help others when you're also struggling and in need of saving.
We've got living to do, but nobody's trying no more,
The singer feels like their relationship and their lives have become stagnant, with no one making an effort to improve the situation.
There's a world between us but there's nothing to bare
Despite the distance and differences between them, there seems to be no reason for them to stay apart.
Something inside of me feels like the enemy now,
The artist is still struggling with the inner conflict that's causing problems in their relationship.
Are you coming home
The artist still wants to know if their loved one will return and if there's still hope for their relationship.
Only the worst of me, can think the best of me now,
The singer is still struggling to see themselves in a positive light and can only focus on their negative qualities.
Are you coming home
The singer repeats this question, emphasizing the importance of their loved one's return and the hope for their future together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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