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.
Forever Song
Lloyd Lyrics
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They helped ease the pain deep inside her
And even though she could not move
Her presence lit the universe
Sometimes she had dreams
She was soaring over golden streets
But what did they mean?
[chorus]
"I know heaven waits for me
So don't shed a tear
We'll live eternally,
I'll be waiting for you there"
[verse 2]
I never knew her in this world
Though I heard her voice through her written words
And even as the years unfurl
My faith is nothing compared to hers
Sometimes she had dreams
She was soaring over golden streets
But what did they mean?
I asked her and she smiled as she said
[chorus]
[bridge]
And everything is perfect there
There's no more pain and no more tears
I've seen it in my dreams
And I have heard their singing in my ears
The forever song
[chorus]
The song "Forever Song" by Lloyd is a poignant tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The song describes a woman who is in pain and confined to her room, but finds solace in the beauty of flowers. She speaks of her belief that heaven awaits her and assures her loved ones left behind that they will be reunited in eternity.
The lyrics paint a picture of a person who faced her mortality with grace and courage. Even though the singer never knew her in this world, he feels a strong connection to her through her written words. He admires her unwavering faith in the face of death and finds comfort in her belief in an afterlife.
The song's chorus is a powerful reaffirmation of the woman's conviction that she will live on in the next world. Her words serve to comfort those who grieve for her and offer hope for a reunion in the future.
Overall, "Forever Song" is a moving tribute to a person who faced death with courage and grace. It offers comfort and hope to those who are left behind, and celebrates the power of faith and love to transcend the boundaries of this world.
Line by Line Meaning
She loved the flowers in her room
Despite the pain she was feeling, the flowers in her room gave her comfort and happiness.
They helped ease the pain deep inside her
The flowers acted as a soothing agent that helped her find some relief from the pain buried inside her.
And even though she could not move
Despite her physical limitations, her presence had a powerful impact on the world around her.
Her presence lit the universe
Her mere existence illuminated the world and the people in it.
Sometimes she had dreams
She experienced dreams that transported her to a beautiful world beyond this life.
She was soaring over golden streets
In her dreams, she had the ability to fly and explore a wondrous world unlike anything on Earth.
But what did they mean?
While she cherished these dreams, she wasn't quite sure what they represented or what their significance was.
I asked her and she smiled as she said
Despite her uncertainty, she was content with her dreams and the joy they brought her.
"I know heaven waits for me
She believed that there was an afterlife awaiting her where she would find true happiness and peace.
So don't shed a tear
She didn't want anyone to mourn her passing, as she was confident that she would find eternal happiness.
We'll live eternally,
She believed that in the afterlife, she and her loved ones would live forever without the threat of death or despair.
I'll be waiting for you there"
She reassured her loved ones that they would be reunited in the afterlife, and that she would be eagerly awaiting their arrival.
I never knew her in this world
The singer never had the pleasure of meeting her in person during her lifetime.
Though I heard her voice through her written words
Despite never meeting her, he was still able to connect with her through her writing and the things she left behind.
And even as the years unfurl
As time passes, the singer's admiration and respect for her continues to grow.
My faith is nothing compared to hers
He admires her unwavering faith and belief in the afterlife, which he finds difficult to match or understand.
And everything is perfect there
The afterlife that she envisioned was a place of perfection, free from all of the struggles and pain of life.
There's no more pain and no more tears
In this perfect afterlife, there is no more suffering or sadness.
I've seen it in my dreams
Like her, the singer has also seen glimpses of this afterlife in his own dreams.
And I have heard their singing in my ears
During these dreams, he has been able to hear the beautiful music and singing that she described.
The forever song
This beautiful music that he heard in his dreams is what she called the "forever song", a symbol of the eternal beauty and happiness that awaits them in the afterlife.
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@neshamazing9203
I HATED this song, lol. My older brother played it every morning as we got ready for school. It grew on me because of Lloyd's part. Now that my brother has passed, this song randomly comes to mind and I smile lol. Miss him and this is one of many songs that remind me of him.
@mikeandmars2345
🙏🙏🙏
@boutwhatever7520
Damn bro I feel u on that I was n jail in milledgeville ydc when this dropped..... just when I thought I had it bad smile he hear u and turn this shit up da loudest for em when u bang it
@ILLSTATEMOBSTER
Condolences aside......how in the world could anyone hate this pure classic!!! It was near the end of real rap
@pjcm9367
Shit
@ILLSTATEMOBSTER
It's a fucking time capsule if you ask me 💯
@finessetv9452
Who’s here in 2020?🤷🏽♂️
@packhead222
Memphis m'ade💪🏾
@christophermiller6835
Me...Detroit in here!!
@SapBoy365
November 2020