He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 3, 1986, to Robin Polite and Lloyd Polite Sr. His father died when he was at the age of two, and he moved with his mother and older sister Brandy to Atlanta, Georgia.
Lloyd was discovered by Joyce Irby in 1996 and at the age of 14 was in the pre-teen group N-Toon, alongside younger brother Chuckie. The group won Nickelodeon's cancelled show Double Dare 2000 against No Authority, and the group was signed to DreamWorks Records. Although two singles were released ("Ready" and "Shoulda Been My Girl"), their debut album Toon Time went unnoticed due to a lack of promotion from the label. The group eventually disbanded, and Lloyd began shopping around for a solo deal. He was soon signed to MCA Records with his first single to be "Young Girl". Unfortunately, as MCA Records dissolved into its parent company, Geffen Records, many of the artists on its roster were let go, including Lloyd. However, using "Young Girl" as a demo, he landed a new recording contract with Irv Gotti at The Inc./Def Jam Records.
"Southside", a duet with label mate Ashanti, became Lloyd's debut single and an R&B hit. The video was number one on BET's 106 & Park, where Lloyd and Ashanti performed the song live. The follow-up single was "Hey Young Girl", which wasn't as successful as "Southside". His childhood friend Ciara was in the video, and he is in the video of her hit "1, 2 Step". Both singles appeared on his 2004 debut album, titled Southside, which performed relatively poorly. A third single was never announced. After that, Lloyd appeared singing hooks on singles for label mate Ja Rule on "Caught Up" as well as on rapper Tango Redd's "Let's Cheat". He also made an appearance in R&B singer Sammie's video "You Should Be My Girl".
In 2006, a newly-recorded track titled "You" surfaced, featuring Lil Wayne (an alternate version featured Tango Redd). The single gained airplay on BET Late and it was #1 on 106 & Park. Lloyd's second studio album, titled Street Love, was released on March 13, 2007. The second single "Get It Shawty" was also very successful, reaching the top twenty on the pop charts. By the time the third single "Player's Prayer" was released, interest in the album had diminished. and with lack of promotion the song proved to be unsuccessful.
Lloyd's third album Lessons in Love was released in August 2008. The song "How We Do It (Around My Way)" was promoted as a single in early 2008, but only appeared on select versions of the album. "Girls Around the World" was the next single, another collaboration with Lil Wayne.
Lloyd has made guest appearances on television shows, most notably on the hit show One On One, an episode of Wild 'N Out on June 21, 2007 and on a show called Gotti's Way on VH-1. In an interview Lloyd indicated that he has about twenty tattoos, which include a picture of his father, the logo of his company Young Goldie Music and a "rebel baby angel".
2. Lloyd was a Christian modern rock/pop group who blended vocals with acoustic and electric guitars. Lloyd was formed when two original members of the rock/funk/pop group "Imagine This" teamed up with a new guitarist (who also was with I.T. for a time) and bassist to form Lloyd. The name change is necessary as Lloyd strays quite a distance from the Imagine This.
Fish On The Ocean
Lloyd Lyrics
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I'm singing like a pipe organ
I'm living like a man with a notion
I'm thinking that I know so much
I've been walking through space
Though time to you
And I can move mountains in my view
And I will see you again
[chorus]
And this is
What you'll call your life
And this is
What it must be like
And this is
What you'll call your life
I'm swimming like a fish on the ocean
I'm waiting for a soul robber
And I'm a son of the day
And I'm awake
And I will see you again
[chorus]
In "Fish On The Ocean," Lloyd sings about feeling free and alive, likening himself to a fish in the ocean, swimming and singing like a pipe organ. He believes that he has a deep understanding of life, and he's confident in his ability to move mountains and go to places beyond anyone's imagination. Lloyd appears to be content with his life, even though he's still waiting for his soul robber to arrive. He's awake and aware, feeling like a son of the day and knowing that he'll see the person he's addressing again.
The song is about appreciating life's simple pleasures and accepting what one has. Lloyd's lyrics suggest that one can find joy in the everyday moments and that life's experiences are subjective. He appears to find fulfillment in the confidence, strength, and ability he feels within himself. The song encourages listeners to be present in their lives, confident in their abilities, and to keep moving forward, even if the path ahead isn't clear.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm swimming like a fish on the ocean
I am moving through life with ease and grace
I'm singing like a pipe organ
I am expressing myself freely and joyfully
I'm living like a man with a notion
I am pursuing my goals and dreams with conviction
I'm thinking that I know so much
I am confident in my knowledge and understanding of the world
I've been walking through space
I have been navigating life's challenges and opportunities
Though time to you
From my perspective, time is passing quickly
And I can move mountains in my view
I am capable of achieving great things in my life
I am going to places you can't find
I am exploring new paths and adventures
And I will see you again
I am confident that we will cross paths once more
And this is
What you'll call your life
And this is
What it must be like
And this is
What you'll call your life
This is how life unfolds, and this is what it feels like
I'm waiting for a soul robber
I am patiently anticipating a spiritual awakening
And I'm a son of the day
I am a person of light and positivity
And I'm awake
I am fully aware of my surroundings and my inner self
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