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.
Once in a Lifetime
Flo Rida Lyrics
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You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
She was the neighborhood dream girl
If it ain't with me, then it can't be no one
When the groupies came to the show
When the money started to grow
You stayed down, don't play around
Look at this girl we made now
Been around the world and I came right back for your love
Forgive me for the days and nights I was cutting up
Wanted the motions in the ocean and emotions covered up
From flashing lights in the club to magazine covered up
Fly you to Miami and cop you floor seats
And you would always tell me your heart was for me
Way before the models ripped the runway
It was us, drop-tops, speeding down the runway
So let's go
I want you to know that you're special
I'll never compare you to no one
Baby, 'cause I know that your love comes
Once in a lifetime
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
And she was prom queen, I'm just a new Jack
My city tatted on my back, she had my back, I knew that
But I started looking for more
When they started feeling the flow
Them girls trouble
Come more than a lifetime and time don't wait for no one
I'm out here like I throw ones and they dance for me
My man he warn me how my come-up might just cancel me
Now I gotta go fix that, get that, hit that
He flip that in that like I used to be big D-A-D-D-Y
I'm so special, she can't have another dude that woo her
I got my Bugatti, but that just pickup and move her
That sears these years on lairs get weird
My fear is tears that smears and make-up
Don't ever make up, you better wake up
So let's go
I want you to know that you're special
I'll never compare you to no one
Baby, 'cause I know that your love comes
Once in a lifetime
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
I only got one life to live
And I wanna spend it with you
Love the money and the cars, but listen, baby
You are what I've been missing
I only got one life to live
And I wanna spend it with you
Love the money and the cars, but listen, baby
You are what I've been missing
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once every now
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
Only got one life to live
And I wanna spend it with you
Love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
Only got one life to live
And I wanna spend it with you
Love comes once in a lifetime
Love comes once in a lifetime
The song Once In a Lifetime by Flo Rida is about the value of true love and finding that one person who is irreplaceable. The opening lines suggest that true love comes only once in a while, and the singer knows that his love with his partner is that rare once-in-a-lifetime connection. He describes his partner as his “neighborhood dream girl” and acknowledges that there were many others who wanted her, but he was the lucky one who ended up with her. The singer reflects on how despite the temptations that come with fame and money, his partner was always there for him, and he chose to stay loyal to her.
The song also touches on the impermanence of life, and the importance of not taking things for granted. The singer knows that he only has one life to live, and he wants to spend it with his partner. He sings about all the material possessions he has acquired through his career, but ultimately acknowledges that his partner is his most valuable possession, and that without her, he would be incomplete. The chorus repeats the idea that love comes once in a lifetime, and both the singer and his partner know that they have found that rare connection.
The song highlights the importance of cherishing true love and being faithful and loyal to one’s partner. It celebrates the idea of finding one’s soulmate and knowing that that person is the one and only true love. The song’s catchy beat and meaningful lyrics combine to deliver a powerful message that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Love comes once every now
Love is rare and special, and does not come frequently.
You and I know your love comes once in a lifetime
You and I both recognize that your love is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, something truly valuable and important.
She was the neighborhood dream girl
She was the girl everyone dreamed of being with, but was out of reach for most of them.
Can look, but don't touch, they all wanna know us
Many people are interested in us and want to be close to us, but they cannot have us because our relationship is special and exclusive.
If it ain't with me, then it can't be no one
If our love isn't together, then there is no point in loving anyone else as it won't ever come close to what we have.
When the groupies came to the show
When fans came to see us perform.
When the money started to grow
When we started making more and more money.
You stayed down, don't play around
You remained loyal and committed to me, and never played games with our relationship.
Look at this girl we made now
Look at how our relationship has grown and become something truly special and meaningful.
Been around the world and I came right back for your love
I have traveled around the world, but I always return to be with the one I love and value the most.
Forgive me for the days and nights I was cutting up
Please forgive me for the times when I messed up and made mistakes that hurt our relationship.
Wanted the motions in the ocean and emotions covered up
I was seeking physical pleasures and trying to avoid confronting my true feelings about our relationship.
From flashing lights in the club to magazine covered up
From being in the spotlight at the club to being featured in magazines, our relationship has been through a lot and still remains strong.
Fly you to Miami and cop you floor seats
I will take you to Miami and buy you the best seats in the house (front row).
And you would always tell me your heart was for me
You always assure me that your heart belongs to me, and only me.
Way before the models ripped the runway
Before famous models were walking the runway, we were together and building something strong and meaningful.
It was us, drop-tops, speeding down the runway
It was just the two of us, driving fast in our sports car, feeling free and young.
And she was prom queen, I'm just a new Jack
She was popular and well-liked, while I was just an average guy trying to win her over.
My city tatted on my back, she had my back, I knew that
I had my hometown tattooed on my back to show my loyalty, and she was always there for me, supporting me in every way she could.
But I started looking for more
But I began to search for something more than just what we had.
When they started feeling the flow
When people started to pay attention to our music and success.
Them girls trouble
Other women started to cause problems with our relationship.
Come more than a lifetime and time don't wait for no one
Opportunities for love come rarely, and time does not stop for anyone.
I'm out here like I throw ones and they dance for me
I am out here spending money and women are dancing for me, but it cannot compare to the one I truly love.
My man he warn me how my come-up might just cancel me
My friend warned me that my newfound fame and success could ruin our relationship.
Now I gotta go fix that, get that, hit that
Now I have to go fix the problems and make things right with the one I truly love.
He flip that in that like I used to be big D-A-D-D-Y
He was criticizing me and telling me that I used to be a big shot, but now I need to focus on my relationship.
I'm so special, she can't have another dude that woo her
I am confident that I am special and no other man can win her heart like I have.
I got my Bugatti, but that just pickup and move her
I have a fancy car, but it cannot replace her and what we have.
That sears these years on lairs get weird
Time has passed and things have gotten strange and complicated.
My fear is tears that smears and make-up
I am afraid that our tears and emotions could ruin our relationship.
Don't ever make up, you better wake up
Don't let our issues and problems go unresolved, it is important to address them and solve them.
I only got one life to live
I realize that I only have one life, and it is important to make the most of it.
And I wanna spend it with you
And I want to spend my life with the person I love.
Love the money and the cars, but listen, baby
While I enjoy my wealth and possessions, they cannot compare to the value of true love.
You are what I've been missing
You are the missing piece in my life that makes everything complete.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gamal Lewis, Henry Walter, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Joshua Coleman, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Tramar Dillard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I haven't heard this in so long and as soon as it started playing I got chills!
Codalexxs
same and im here still on November 2021
Maicol Miranda
I am Latin American and I like music in English ❤️
Marie Sarah Ricky Archived
Me too
Anova N.
I'm never disappointed in Flo rida's music! everytime I hear him on the radio I turn it up I've never heard a song from him I didn't like!
Vivek V Mathew
Me 2....
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Anova N. I did 😩
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Same me 2 DAWG
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