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.
One For Me
Lloyd Lyrics
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To let you know what's on my mind
Shawty, I can love you better
Promise I won't waste your time
I think we should be together
If you agree, show me a sign
Come give me a piece of heaven
Girl, you opened up my eyes
You opened up my eyes
To the other side of love
I've been waiting all my life
'Cause she be the one for me (for me)
I know you've got another
But, baby, he don't do you right
I can be your secret lover
Stare at you all through the night
All I'm asking, girl, is try me
Come with me; I'll change your life
Show you things you've never seen
I can open up your eyes
[Chorus x 2]
You opened up my eyes
To the other side of love
I've been waiting all my life
Seems I can't get enough
'Cause, girl, you're so fly
'Cause she be the one for me (for me)
Now I just want to love you down
Oh, I'm so happy when your love's around
My life's better when you're closest
Feels like I'm above the clouds
And, no, there's no telling if I'll touch the ground
I have no cares
I'm floating (floating)
[Chorus x 2]
In Lloyd's song "One For Me," the singer expresses his feelings towards a girl he's interested in. He starts the song by telling her that he's writing her a letter to let her know what's on his mind. He then promises her that he'll love her better and not waste her time if she agrees to be with him. He suggests that they should be together and asks her to give him a sign if she agrees with him. He sees her as a piece of heaven that has opened up his eyes to the other side of love, which he has been waiting for all his life. He believes that she is the one for him.
Lloyd tells the girl that he knows she's already in a relationship, but her partner doesn't treat her right. He asks her to give him a chance to prove that he can be her secret lover and stare at her all night long. He assures her that he'll change her life and show her things she's never seen. He adds that he can open up her eyes to a new world of love. The chorus of the song repeats twice, stating that the girl, whom the singer is interested in, opened up his eyes to the other side of love that he has been waiting for all his life. The chorus also emphasizes that she is the one for him.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm writing you a letter
I am expressing my thoughts and emotions through this letter
To let you know what's on my mind
My intention is to inform you about my thoughts and feelings
Shawty, I can love you better
I am confident that my love for you is more genuine and profound compared to your current lover
Promise I won't waste your time
I assure you that I won't make false promises or use you for my own benefit
I think we should be together
I firmly believe that we are compatible and should pursue a relationship
If you agree, show me a sign
If you share the same feelings, please give me a hint or a sign of confirmation
Come give me a piece of heaven
I am requesting to experience love, happiness, and fulfillment with you
Girl, you opened up my eyes
You have introduced me to a new perspective of love and shown me what true love looks like
To the other side of love
A new and deeper level of love that I have never experienced before
I've been waiting all my life
I have been longing for love and a meaningful relationship for a long time
'Cause she be the one for me (for me)
You are the one I have been looking for all this time
I know you've got another
I am aware that you are in a relationship
But, baby, he don't do you right
I believe that your current partner is not treating you the way you deserve to be treated
I can be your secret lover
I am willing to have a discreet relationship with you if that's what you want and need
Stare at you all through the night
I am willing to give you my undivided attention and affection if you choose to be with me
All I'm asking, girl, is try me
I am urging you to give me a chance to prove my love for you
Show you things you've never seen
I want to introduce you to new experiences and things that you have never encountered before
Now I just want to love you down
I am eager to express my love to you physically and emotionally
Oh, I'm so happy when your love's around
Your presence and affection bring me joy and happiness
My life's better when you're closest
My life improves and becomes more meaningful when I am near you
Feels like I'm above the clouds
I feel elated and ecstatic in your presence
And, no, there's no telling if I'll touch the ground
I am so lost in my emotions that I don't know what to expect or how things will turn out
I have no cares
I don't have any worries or troubles because I am consumed by my love for you
I'm floating (floating)
I am overwhelmed with happiness and love that I feel like I am floating in the air
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, WRITERS UNKNOWN
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