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.
I Can Change Your Life
Lloyd Lyrics
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I know what your used to
And I can show you
Something much better
(See girl I know)
He use to abuse you.
He only used to get on my level.
[Chorus]
I can change ya life.
If you let me, I can do it.
I know just what you need.
I can change ya life.
I can make you happy, girl if you let me.
I'll make your puzzle complete, I can change ya life.
I know just what you needed.
Let me provide it.
There's no need to fight this thing.
Cause as long as im breathing
You can believe it
Going down on everything I love
I wanna be I wanna be eh [Repeat: x2]
Definite, permanent, perfect man you
[Chorus]
I can change your life
Girl I'm asking you
I got plans for you, and me
This is where you should be
[Chorus: x2]
In this song, Lloyd is talking to a girl who has been through a rough relationship with someone who has abused her. He tells her that he knows what she's used to, and promises to show her something much better. He believes that he can change her life for the better and make her happy if she lets him. He knows what she needs, and he wants to be the definitive and perfect man for her.
Line by Line Meaning
I can change your life baby
The singer is confident that he can improve the listener's life
I know what your used to
The singer is aware of the listener's past experiences
And I can show you
The singer can demonstrate a better alternative
Something much better
The artist believes that his vision is superior to the listener's current situation
(See girl I know)
The artist emphasizes his understanding and awareness of the listener's struggles and needs
He use to abuse you.
The singer acknowledges the listener's past trauma and mistreatment at the hands of someone else
He only used to get on my level.
The singer is more capable or successful than the listener's previous partner
I know just what you need.
The artist is confident in his ability to fulfill the listener's needs
Let me provide it.
The artist wants to take responsibility for meeting the listener's needs
There's no need to fight this thing.
The artist wants the listener to trust him and not resist his efforts
Cause as long as im breathing
The singer is committed and dedicated to improving the listener's life
You can believe it
The artist wants the listener to trust his intentions and promises
Going down on everything I love
The singer is willing to do anything to make the listener's life better
I wanna be I wanna be eh [Repeat: x2]
The singer envisions a future where he is an essential part of the listener's life
Definite, permanent, perfect man you
The singer believes he can fulfill the role of a reliable, stable, and ideal partner
I can change your life
The artist repeats his central claim and promise to improve the listener's life
Girl I'm asking you
The artist wants to open a conversation with the listener and seek her consent
I got plans for you, and me
The singer has a specific future in mind for their relationship
This is where you should be
The singer wants the listener to choose him and their potential future together
I'll make your puzzle complete, I can change ya life.
The artist believes that he can fill a missing piece in the listener's life and make it whole with his presence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT HUGGAR, WARREN FELDER, LLOYD POLITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
OG Plush Goddess
2020 and I’m still playing this song!
Anisha Payne
His voice so soothing😍 have this song on repeat
zoe munyinda
2021...... still as great as it was those days
Simonia Jn. Baptiste
I'm absolutely in love with this song. Lloyd did this beat justice and his vocals are everything. I love this! 😭🥰
Courtney Hosler
2019! Still here listening🤸🏻♀️🎧🎼
Angelina Smith
One of my favorites songs on the planet! It is in every playlist I have! Love it ❤️♥️
Michael Edwards
2019 still a good song !
Nicole Lee
a guy who just won't give up just told me to listen to this...cute song
Marcus-Johannes Vermin
if he knew your playlist - lil wayne pussy, weed and money he would have maybe suggested Bryan Stiller - Dont rather... haha but he's an Rnb man like me :)
Tiffanie
I love my man so much yall. This song reminds me of how much I plan to continue loving him even after I've had him for years. Loving you will never get old babe. Forever Lynn ♥️