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.
Night
Lloyd Lyrics
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Before you added to the complication
Hacked my meditation
Yours till the end of time
Yours till the end of time
So I'm messed up
'Cause I messed up
And I'm always on the verge of something beautiful
Lying in a pool of sweat
Lying in a pool of sweat
You know how it is
So you know how it is
You're not blind to it
You know exactly where I'm going with this
I don't self-love
I don't self-help
Just slow self-desecration
Man on the edge of time
Man on the edge of time
Everything in moderation
To hell with that
Everything in moderation
To hell with that
Everything in moderation
Everything in moderation
To hell with that
But if you hold me darling (if you hold me)
If you hold me close (if you hold me)
We might just make it to the morning (if you hold me)
If you hold me close (if you hold me)
If you hold me darling
I'm thinking about rhyming righteous
With might just
And I might just
And I'm not fooling around
I need lines
Deadlines
I'm trying to put what's left of my mind
To finishing this God damn hats
I'm finishing this God damn hats
So I'm a complicated motherfucker
I'm all that
I'm getting ever more complicated
Slick, self-medicating
Lying in a pool of sweat
Lying in a pool of sweat
But if you hold me darling
If you hold me close (if you hold me)
We might just make it to the morning (morning)
If you hold me close (if you hold me)
We might just make it to the morning (if you hold me)
We might just make it to the morning (if you hold me)
We might just make it to the morning
We might just make it to the morning
We might just make it
In Lloyd's song "Night," the lyrics convey a complex and conflicted emotional state. The opening lines establish the singer's self-awareness of being a complicated individual, and how someone else added to the complications in their life. The reference to "hacking my meditation" suggests that their peace of mind was disrupted by this person. However, despite this turmoil, there is a sense of loyalty and the reassurance that they belong to this person forever.
The following lines reveal the singer's struggles and self-destructive tendencies. They acknowledge being messed up due to their errors, constantly teetering between experiencing something beautiful or terrible, and walking the dangerous line between consciousness and unconsciousness. The reference to lying in a pool of sweat suggests physical and emotional exhaustion.
The second verse explores the understanding between the singer and their partner. The partner is aware of the singer's complexities and the direction they are heading in. The singer admits to not practicing self-love or seeking self-help, instead engaging in slow self-desecration. The phrase "man on the edge of time" further emphasizes the singer's precarious state.
The chorus reflects the singer's rebellion against the idea of moderation. They proclaim their defiance and reject the notion of balancing everything carefully. They express a desire to live fully, even if it means disregarding moderation.
The bridge introduces a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. The singer yearns for their partner to hold them close, suggesting that with their support, they might make it through the night and reach the morning. The repetition of "if you hold me" reflects the singer's longing for emotional connection and comfort.
The final verse returns to the singer's self-awareness of their complicated nature and their gradual evolution. They claim to be increasingly complicated but also becoming adept at self-medication as a coping mechanism. The repetition of lying in a pool of sweat echoes the physical and emotional exhaustion mentioned earlier.
Overall, "Night" delves into the complexities of the human psyche, self-destructive tendencies, a desire for connection, and the struggle to find balance amidst inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'm a complicated motherfucker, you knew that
I am a complex and difficult person, and you were aware of this fact
Before you added to the complication
Before you made things even more complicated
Hacked my meditation
Disrupted my peaceful state of mind
Yours till the end of time
I am committed to you forever
So I'm messed up
I am emotionally disturbed
'Cause I messed up
Because I made mistakes
And I'm always on the verge of something beautiful
Or terrible or passing out and waking up
I am constantly on the edge of experiencing something wonderful, horrible, or losing consciousness and regaining awareness
Lying in a pool of sweat
Reclining in a state of intense physical exertion
You know how it is
You understand this situation
So you know how it is
Therefore, you are aware of the circumstances
You're not blind to it
You are not unaware of it
You know exactly where I'm going with this
You understand my intentions perfectly
I don't self-love
I do not practice self-acceptance and self-care
I don't self-help
I do not engage in self-improvement
Just slow self-desecration
Instead, I slowly destroy myself
Man on the edge of time
A person standing at the boundary of time
Everything in moderation
Control and balance in all things
To hell with that
I reject that notion
But if you hold me darling (if you hold me)
However, if you embrace me, my love
If you hold me close (if you hold me)
If you embrace me tightly
We might just make it to the morning (if you hold me)
There is a possibility that we will survive until morning
Lying in a pool of sweat
Reclining in a state of intense physical exertion
I'm thinking about rhyming righteous
I am considering the use of the word 'righteous' in a rhyming context
With might just
With the potential outcome of 'might just'
And I might just
And I possibly will
And I'm not fooling around
I am serious, not joking
I need lines
I require inspiration for my creative work
Deadlines
The time limits for completing tasks
I'm trying to put what's left of my mind
I am attempting to utilize my remaining mental capacity
To finishing this God damn hats
To complete this frustrating task
I'm finishing this God damn hats
I am completing this frustrating task
I'm all that
I am exceptional and important
I'm getting ever more complicated
I am becoming increasingly complex
Slick, self-medicating
Deceptively using substances to cope with my issues
But if you hold me darling
However, if you embrace me, my love
If you hold me close (if you hold me)
If you embrace me tightly
We might just make it to the morning (morning)
There is a possibility that we will survive until morning
We might just make it to the morning (if you hold me)
There is a possibility that we will survive until morning
We might just make it to the morning (if you hold me)
There is a possibility that we will survive until morning
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lloyd Cole
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kierra dyson
Soon as you hear Lloyd come in singing, you get chills
Shawn Montano
This is still one of my favorite Drake songs.. can't help but slow grind in the seat when it comes on
Will Jones
Shawnie In the βseatβ πΎβ€οΈ
Stimmy_2_Raww
Shawnie did that the. Saw your comment . Lmfaooo
Toria DSquad
That chair Lucky
Justin Nicklas
Toria DSquad lol
Emporer Enigma
Oh really
eDot Bee
This never gets old. Lloyd is so underrated!Β
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triplegoddess
How he was on every song for years? He gots paid boo