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.
Porcelain
Lloyd Lyrics
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Like porcelain
Porcelain
Your love is like porcelain
Wait, don't break, take force to bend
And when I lay you down, can't force it in
And like porcelain
Cool to the touch like an ocean wind
Heart, don't break like porcelain
Heart, on a plate full course I am
Love wanna make like tryna man
Love wanna make all night and then
(Oh, oh yeah)
Then hug on your body until the light comes in, oh
'Cause you got that beauty
You got that "Better than them all"
You got that "Last for a lifetime"
Got that "Catch me when I fall"
You got that "On the floor, I'm down to ride"
Got that "Do me in the stall"
You got that "How you want it? You decide"
That "I'm your baby doll"
'Cause you got that beauty (oh)
You got that "Better than them all" (oh)
You got that "Last fot a lifetime"
Got that "Catch me when I fall"
You got that "On the floor, I'm down to ride"
That "Up against the wall"
You got that "How you want it? You decide"
"'Cause I'm your baby doll"
You got that porcelain
(Porcelain, porcelain)
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got that porcelain
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got it, you got it, girl, oh
At noon
Like porcelain, your lovin' strong
And if right you were late, nothing can go wrong
Both fire and rain, you last through the storm
It's been too long (it's been too long)
'Cause I felt you up under me (yeah)
Lately I've been wondering (yeah)
Does this love feels good to you the way it does to me? (does to me)
You the one I come to see everytime
And you're more than just fine
'Cause you got that beauty (oh)
You got that "Better than them all" (oh)
You got that "Last for a lifetime"
Got that "Catch me when I fall" (catch me when I fall)
You got that "On the floor, I'm down to ride" (ride)
Got that "Do me in the stall" (oh)
You got that "How you want it?" (you decide)
That "I'm your baby doll"
('Cause you got it) that beauty (you got it)
You got that "better than them all"
You got that (last for a lifetime babe)
Got that "Catch me when I fall" (oh I)
You got that "On the floor, I'm down to ride" (down to ride, down to ride)
Got that "Up against the wall" (up against the wall)
You got that "How you want it? You decide"
"'Cause I'm your baby doll"
You got it
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got it
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got that porcelain
(Porcelain, porcelain)
(Porcelain) You got that porcelain
In Lloyd's song "Porcelain," the lyrics describe the love and relationship with a person who is compared to porcelain. The use of porcelain as a metaphor symbolizes fragility, delicacy, and beauty. The repeated line "like porcelain" emphasizes the vulnerability and tenderness of this love.
The first verse suggests that the person's love is like porcelain, delicate and requires gentleness. The line "Wait, don't break, take force to bend" implies that the love needs patience and effort to maintain, similar to how porcelain can be fragile and easily broken. The lyrics also mention laying the person down and the difficulty in fully connecting, which further highlights the notion of delicate love.
The chorus praises the person's beauty and character. The lines "You got that 'Better than them all'" and "You got that 'Last for a lifetime'" express admiration and the perception that the person is exceptional. The lyrics continue to highlight the person's allure and desirability, using phrases like "Do me in the stall" and "How you want it? You decide." The overall message is that the person is unique and irresistible.
In the second verse, the lyrics mention the strong love that the person possesses. The line "Both fire and rain, you last through the storm" suggests that this love can withstand challenges and difficulties. The lyrics also express the longing to be with this person and question whether the love feels the same for them. The line "You the one I come to see every time" implies a deep connection and reliance on the person.
Ultimately, the song portrays the person as fragile yet captivating, with a love that is both delicate and enduring. The lyrics appreciate their beauty, uniqueness, and the strength of their love. The use of the porcelain metaphor throughout the song helps convey the vulnerability and tenderness present in this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Porcelain
Your love is delicate and fragile
Your love is like porcelain
Your love is delicate and fragile
Wait, don't break, take force to bend
Be patient, don't give up easily, it takes effort to make it work
And when I lay you down, can't force it in
And when I'm intimate with you, I can't rush it
It feel good (feel good, feel good) on my skin
Being with you feels amazing, like a soothing sensation on my skin
Cool to the touch like an ocean wind
Your love feels refreshing and calming, like a gentle breeze from the ocean
Heart, don't break like porcelain
My heart shouldn't be fragile and easily shattered like porcelain
Heart, on a plate full course I am
My heart is fully committed and ready for a deep connection
Love wanna make like tryna man
I want our love to be strong and enduring like mature love
Love wanna make all night and then
I want our love to last all night and beyond
Then hug on your body until the light comes in, oh
Then I'll hold you tightly until the morning comes
'Cause you got that beauty
You possess a remarkable beauty
You got that 'Better than them all'
You're superior to everyone else in terms of beauty
You got that 'Last for a lifetime'
Your beauty is everlasting
Got that 'Catch me when I fall'
You're there to support me when I'm vulnerable
You got that 'On the floor, I'm down to ride'
You're willing to go through anything with me
Got that 'Do me in the stall'
You're adventurous and willing to be intimate in unexpected places
You got that 'How you want it? You decide'
You're flexible and open to fulfilling my desires
That 'I'm your baby doll'
You see me as your beloved and cherished partner
At noon
In the middle of the day
Like porcelain, your lovin' strong
Your love is strong, just like porcelain
And if right you were late, nothing can go wrong
Even if you're late, everything will still be right and perfect
Both fire and rain, you last through the storm
You can withstand any challenges and difficulties in our relationship
It's been too long (it's been too long)
It has been a while since we've been together
'Cause I felt you up under me (yeah)
Because I've missed having you close to me
Lately I've been wondering (yeah)
Lately, I've been questioning and thinking
Does this love feels good to you the way it does to me? (does to me)
Do you feel the same level of enjoyment and satisfaction in this relationship?
You the one I come to see everytime
You are the one I always seek and want to be with
And you're more than just fine
You are not just good, but exceptional
You got it
You possess it
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Akil Ernest, John McGhee, Lloyd Polite
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Porcelain"
Like porcelain
Like porcelain
Porcelain
Your love is like porcelain
Wait, don't break, take force to pen it
But when I lay you down, can't force it in
And like porcelain it
Feels good (feels good, feels good) on my skin
Cool to the touch like an ocean wind
Heart, don't break it like porcelain
Heart, on a plate full course I am
Love on the make like China man
Love on the make all night and then
(Oh, oh yeah)
Then hug on your body until the light comes in, oh
'Cause you got that beauty
You got that "better than them all"
You got that "last for a lifetime"
Got that "catch me when I fall"
You got that "on the floor, I'm down to ride"
Got that "put me in the star"
You got that "how you want it, you decide"
That "I'm your baby doll"
'Cause you got that beauty (oh)
You got that "better than them all" (oh)
You got that "last fot a lifetime"
Got that "catch me when I fall"
You got that "on the floor I'm down to ride"
That "up against the wall"
You got that "how you want it, you decide
'Cause I'm your baby doll"
You've got that porcelain
(Porcelain, porcelain)
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got that porcelain
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got it, you got it, girl, oh
And ooh, like porcelain, your lovin' is strong
And [?], nothing can go wrong
Both fire and rain, you last through the storm
It's been too long (it's been too long)
'Cause I felt you wanted me (yeah)
Lately I've been wondering (yeah)
Does this love feels good to you the way it does to me? (does to me)
You the one I come to see everytime
And you're more than just fine
'Cause you got that beauty (oh)
You got that "better than them all" (oh)
You got that "last for a lifetime"
Got that "catch me when I fall" (catch me when I fall)
You got that "on the floor I'm down to ride" (ride)
Got that "put me in the star" (oh)
You got that "how you want it, (you decide)
That "I'm your baby doll"
('Cause you got it) that beauty (you got it)
You got that "better than them all"
You got that "last for a lifetime" babe
Got that "catch me when I fall" (oh I)
You got that "on the floor I'm down to ride" (down to ride, down to ride)
Got that "up against the wall" (up against the wall)
You got that "how you want it, you decide
'Cause I'm your baby doll"
You got it
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got it
(Porcelain, porcelain)
You got that porcelain
(Porcelain, porcelain)
(Porcelain) You got that porcelain
k mann
There is no reason this album got so slept on he literally gave us 90s-2000 R&B masterpiece! Lloyd if you reading this you are going to get the recognition you deserve!
Ebony Mystery
oh yeah. I believe today is his birthday...he’s definitely special...thanks for the comment @marquailscott ❤️...and happy new year to you as well 👁👁
marquail scott
@Ebony Mystery I’m definitely a day one of Lloyd. I have everything he has dropped.
marquail scott
Lloyd has always had bad promotion. If they got behind him like they did drake he would own R&B right now. There’s not a voice out better right now or has been since Lloyd came out
Ebony Mystery
It didn’t get slept on though, his die hard day ones pay attention...it’s still in rotation at my house...it’s good work , all of his albums...
Connor W
I wish Lloyd got more attention these days. He definitely deserves it, especially after all he’s been through.
Dyanna Taylor
notsoaverage Joe 😂😂
MChavez
What has he been through? I didn't see or hear anything about him.. :(
AGCB ENTERTAINMENT
Its yall fault he not gettin the love he deserve yall too busy listenin to mumble rap n auto tuners so blaim urself n ur pples simple
I Hate To Break it To you
His voice didn't change , shows you how good he is !!