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.
Turn On Da Lights
Lloyd Lyrics
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And girl its tearing me apart, cause I know he cant love you right.
See, you deserve the night off and I know what to do with it,
Take those Vikkis right off, grab your hair and pull on it,
Knew from the start, youd only want a thug in your life.
In any kind of weather, no one can do you better,
That pussy, I aint scared of, girl, I can make you wetter.
So hop in my Carrera and let me beat it up.
So turn on the lights,
Im looking for her, Im looking for her,
I fuck her good, then Im cooking for her,
She got me leaning, feels like Im poured up
′Bout to sip this 4 up, and turn on the lights.
Turn on the lights, turn on the lights.
Baby, I would die just to show you why youre true.
And they say big girls dont cry, wait til you see what I can do.
It ain't n′er a nigga gon' try you, got killers all in my crew and shit,
Strapped up on Piru, damu that and su-wu this.
Dont fuck with me, baby, cause Im trying to fuck with you.
In any kind of weather, no one can do you better,
That pussy, I aint scared of, girl know that I can make it wetter.
So hop in my Carrera and let me beat it up.
No bra under her sweater, Im ready to eat it up.
So turn on the lights, Im looking for her, Im looking for her,
I fuck her good, then Im cooking for her,
She got me leaning, feels like Im poured up
'Bout to sip this 4 up, and turn on the lights.
Turn on the lights,
Lloyd's "Turn On Da Lights" is a song about a man who wants to be with a woman who he believes deserves better. He asks her if she could fall in love with him, even though she is currently with someone who cannot love her right. He promises to treat her right and give her the night off by taking off her "Vikkis" and satisfying her desires. The lyrics also hint at the sexual attraction between the two and the man's confidence in his ability to please her.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the man's eagerness to be with this woman. He is "looking for her" and wants to please her in all ways possible. He is willing to go the extra mile by not only having sex with her but also cooking for her afterwards. The lyrics also mention that he is drinking and getting high to get in the mood for their encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
If I gave you my heart, could you fall in love tonight?
I am asking if you could fall in love with me if I gave you my heart.
And girl its tearing me apart, cause I know he cant love you right.
You deserve better from him, and it pains me to see you with someone who doesn't treat you right.
See, you deserve the night off and I know what to do with it,
You deserve a break from your troubles, and I know how to make it a good one.
Take those Vikkis right off, grab your hair and pull on it,
Take your clothes off and let me pleasure you in ways you've never experienced before.
Knew from the start, youd only want a thug in your life.
I knew that you would only be interested in a tough guy like me right from the beginning.
In any kind of weather, no one can do you better,
No matter what situation we're in, I know that I can please you better than anyone else can.
That pussy, I aint scared of, girl, I can make you wetter.
I'm not afraid of any challenges in bed, and I know how to make you even more aroused.
So hop in my Carrera and let me beat it up.
Get in my luxurious car and let me pleasure you to the fullest extent.
No bra under her sweater, Im ready to eat it up.
You're not wearing a bra and I'm eager to please you orally.
So turn on the lights, Im looking for her, Im looking for her,
I want to see you clearly and enjoy every inch of your body.
I fuck her good, then Im cooking for her,
After satisfying you sexually, I want to cook you a delicious meal.
She got me leaning, feels like Im poured up
I'm losing myself in pleasure, just like if I had been drinking alcohol.
'Bout to sip this 4 up, and turn on the lights.
I'm about to take a sip of my drink and then turn on the lights to fully enjoy your body.
Baby, I would die just to show you why youre true.
I'm willing to do anything to prove that you are worthy of love and affection.
And they say big girls dont cry, wait til you see what I can do.
Even though people might not think highly of you, I know that you're capable of experiencing intense pleasure.
It ain't n′er a nigga gon' try you, got killers all in my crew and shit,
No one will dare mess with you because I have friends who are tough and dangerous.
Strapped up on Piru, damu that and su-wu this.
My friends are armed with weapons and associated with certain gangs.
Dont fuck with me, baby, cause Im trying to fuck with you.
Don't mess with me because I'm trying to have sex with you.
Writer(s): Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Michael Len Williams, Marquel Middlebrooks
Contributed by Zoe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jayvonni8112
This is a certified hood classic
@sannaanderson2260
girl you know this is sooo much better than the original cuz lloyd know what he doin'.
@jayvonni8112
I know I’m the only one here still in 2023 song is mad underrated
@lebronjamesjr2202
can't even fake. lloyd put some soul into this song just every other one he does.
@BkbrownTing
This song is hard I wish he had people promoting him better
@lolhowmad
lloyd has the best remixes
@HottG
I'm pretty sure he said "Strapped up on Piru, Damu that and Suwoo this."
@cjsm2776
Still jamming 2022
@zareyahjoseph7953
OMG I LOVE THIS SONG..........IT IS SO BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL
@Frfr775
2011 an 2012 u dropped yo best projects to date King Of hearts album an The Playboy Diaries mixtape best projects we need a New Project Goldie