Dillard was born in the 187th Street projects of Carol City, Florida. His single mother raised him and his seven sisters, some of whom sang in a local gospel group. As a teenager, Dillard worked with local rap group 2 Live Crew and formed his own amateur group with some friends called the Groundhoggz. His work with 2 Live Crew member Fresh Kid Ice attracted attention of DeVante Swing, a member of the band Jodeci. However, he was rejected by several of the major labels, so he sought many other jobs outside of music. After graduating from high school in 1998, he studied international business management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for two years and attended Barry University for two months. He returned to Florida to continue pursuing his music career after receiving a phone call from a representative of the independent label Poe Boy Entertainment. Dillard signed with Poe Boy in 2006, and as Flo Rida he began affiliating with other Florida rappers, such as Rick Ross, Trina, T-Pain, and Trick Daddy. A promotional street single entitled "Birthday", featuring Rick Ross, was his first significant release. He made his debut guest appearance with the song "Bitch I'm from Dade County" on DJ Khaled's album We the Best, which featured Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Brisco, C-Ride, and Dre.
Music career
Rehearsing for the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto.
Flo Rida received worldwide acclaim and popularity with the chart-topping success of his first single, "Low", featuring T-Pain. It was his first official single from his debut album Mail On Sunday and the soundtrack to the movie Step Up 2 The Streets. "Low" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Elevator", featuring Timbaland, "In the Ayer" featuring will.i.am, and "Roll" featuring Sean Kingston followed and all charted on the Hot 100 and other charts.
After the success of Mail on Sunday, Flo Rida made guest performances on other R&B, rap, and pop singles, including "Move Shake Drop" by DJ Laz, "We Break the Dawn" by Michelle Williams, the remix of "4 Minutes" by Madonna, "Running Back" by Australian R&B singer Jessica Mauboy, "Feel It" by DJ Felli Fel, and the remix of "Speedin'" by Rick Ross. During the summer of 2008, he did live performances on the Fox dance competition program So You Think You Can Dance in the US[7] and 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada. He appeared on the albums We Global by DJ Khaled, Gutta by Ace Hood, and The Fame by Lady Gaga, among others.
R.O.O.T.S. (2009)
According to, Billboard magazine, Flo Rida began recording his sophomore nine months after Mail On Sunday. The album is titled R.O.O.T.S. and was released on March 31, 2009. The first single "Right Round" was released for airplay in January of 2009. "Right Round" jumped from number 58 to the top spot in one week in late February. It the song broke a record for the most digital one week sales in the U.S., with 636,000, beating the previous record he had set himself with "Low". The second official single was "Sugar", which featured R&B singer Wynter Gordon. The song reached at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other singles were "Jump" featuring Nelly Furtado, The promotional single for the animated film G-Force and "Be On You" featuring Ne-Yo, which reached #19 on the Hot 100.
The Only One (2010)
Flo Rida announced on Twitter in March 2010 that his next album would be titled The Only One. The buzz single "Zoosk Girl", featuring T-Pain was leaked online on March 28. J-Rock produced "Zoosk Girl". "Club Can't Handle Me" is confirmed to be the first official single. It will also be the from the soundtrack for Step Up 3-D. Flo Rida also made a guest
appearance on iYiYi, a song by Australian Pop/R&B artist, Cody Simpson.
Make a Wish
Flo Rida Lyrics
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Ah, yeah
Today's your day
We going out my baby
You and me
It's a safe location
Let's get away
For your birthday
Somewhere cross the bay
Hit the mall
Go get your tips did up
Your nanny got the kids
Let's live it up
About a quarter to eight
And I won't be late
The 55 will be parked
At the gate baby
Make a wish
Close your eyes
Blow away hey
When you're done
Girl
Give me a kiss
Make a wish
I'll make
All your dreams
Come true
Make a wish
Girl
There's nothing
That I wouldn't do
Make a wish
Just make a wish
Write out a list
What's broke is fixed
Make a wish
What's diamonds
And pearls
You know
You're my girl
I'll give you the world
Make a wish
I ain't talking bout
No ifs or maybes
No possibles
Girl
You're driving me crazy
Make a wish
Now open your eyes
I gotta surprise
It's in the garage
I copped a CI645
Are you ready
To take
Your first slide
Cut the ribbon
Off the whip
Put the key in
And let's shift
Let's ride
From coast to coast
Hit a nice lounge
Might as well
Have a toast baby
On this special day
We're gonna celebrate
My baby's birthday
Make a wish
Close your eyes
Blow away
When you done
Girl
Give me a kiss
Make a wish
I'll make
All your dreams
Come true
Make a wish
Girl
There's nothing
That I wouldn't do
Make a wish
Just make a wish
Write out a list
What's broke is fixed
Make a wish
What's diamonds
And pearls
You know
You're my girl
I'll give you the world
Make a wish
I ain't talking bout
No ifs or maybes
No possibles
Girl
You're driving me crazy
It's your day
Girl
You're bout
To have it your way
We can set it off
At the spa
Black card no limit
Anything
You want you can get it
We'll talk no gimmick
Yeah
I'm committed
Gourmet chefs
Fireworks and more
Camcorder
Gonna catch it all
Make a wish
Make a wish
I'll make
All your dreams
Come true
Make a wish
Girl
There's nothing
That I wouldn't do
Make a wish
Just make a wish
Write out a list
What's broke is fixed
Make a wish
What's diamonds
And pearls
You know
You're my girl
I'll give you the world
Make a wish
I ain't talking bout
No ifs or maybes
No possibles
Girl
You're driving me crazy
Make a wish
The song ‘Make a Wish’ by Flo Rida is an upbeat and joyful song about celebrating a loved one’s birthday. The lyrics express the singer's commitment to making his partner's birthday special and memorable. He plans to take her out and have a good time, giving her everything she desires. The song is filled with delightful rhythms and captivating beats that harmonize with the lyrics, enhancing the mood of the song.
The opening lines of the song express the singer's excitement about the day, as he says, “Today's your day, we’re going out, my baby, you and me.” He promises her a day filled with adventure and enjoyment, saying that they will go to a safe location and get away for her birthday. The singer then suggests they go to the mall and get her nails done. He assures her that their children are in good hands, with the nanny looking after them.
The chorus of the song advises the listener to make a wish and blow away, and after making a wish, to give the singer a kiss. The singer promises to make all her dreams come true and give her everything she desires, from fixing what's broken to buying her diamonds and pearls. He concludes by saying that he will give her the world and that there is nothing he wouldn't do to make her happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
Excitedly agreeing to the plans for the day.
Today's your day
Emphasizing that it is the listener's special day.
We going out my baby
Showing enthusiasm toward going out together.
It's a safe location
Assuring the listener of their safety during the trip.
Let's get away
Suggesting that they leave their usual environment for a change of pace.
For your birthday
Reminder that it's the listener's birthday and the day is meant to celebrate them.
Take a nice little trip
Suggesting a short and sweet vacation for the day.
Somewhere cross the bay
Implying a destination across the water for the trip.
Hit the mall
Planning a visit to the mall for shopping.
Go get your tips did up
Encouraging the listener to get their nails done.
Your nanny got the kids
Assuming the responsibility of the kids is taken care of.
Let's live it up
Encouraging a night of luxury and indulgence.
About a quarter to eight
Specifying the time they plan to leave.
And I won't be late
Promising to be punctual for the trip.
The 55 will be parked
Referring to the specific car they'll be taking for the trip.
At the gate baby
Referring to the front entrance of the listener's location.
Make a wish
Asking the listener to make a birthday wish.
Close your eyes
Instructing the listener how to make the wish.
Blow away hey
Encouraging the listener to blow out their birthday candles.
When you're done
Referring to the completion of the birthday wish.
Girl
Affectionate term used to address the listener.
Give me a kiss
Asking for a kiss in celebration of the listener's birthday.
I'll make all your dreams come true
Promising to help the listener achieve their goals and desires.
Just make a wish
Inviting the listener to dream big and make their wishes known.
Write out a list
Encouraging the listener to write down their desires and goals for the future.
What's broke is fixed
Assuring the listener that any issues or problems will be resolved.
What's diamonds and pearls
Referring to the luxurious gifts the listener may desire.
You know you're my girl
Affirming the relationship between the artist and listener.
I'll give you the world
Promising to provide the best of everything to the listener.
I ain't talking bout no ifs or maybes
Ensuring that all promises made are definite.
No possibles
Stating that everything offered will become a reality.
Girl you're driving me crazy
Expressing how happy the artist is to make the listener's wishes come true.
Now open your eyes
Instructing the listener to open their eyes and see their surprise.
I gotta surprise
Teasing the listener with the surprise they have planned.
It's in the garage
Hinting that the surprise is a car located in the garage.
I copped a CI645
Revealing the details of the car surprise that was purchased.
Are you ready to take your first slide
Asking the listener if they're ready to take a ride in the new car.
Cut the ribbon off the whip
Removing the ribbon from the new car as part of the surprise.
Put the key in and let's shift
Starting the car and officially beginning the birthday trip.
From coast to coast
Suggesting a long and exciting journey for the birthday celebration.
Hit a nice lounge
Planning to visit a cozy and comfortable venue with the listener.
Might as well have a toast baby
Suggesting they raise a glass and celebrate properly.
On this special day
Reminding the listener that it is their birthday and a truly special day for them.
We're gonna celebrate my baby's birthday
Reinforcing the idea that the day is all about celebrating the listener's birthday.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R. HYLTON, TRAMAR DILLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He's got a promising future
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this is some real shit this is guy promising for future damn this is a tight tune
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this is a tune by flo one of the best this is real shit
Exotic Cars
Scott Storch on fucking beat god damn killed it
L.Smt95
3 years later, epic fail and shitty mainstream -.-
Eric Perkins
What you said.