- published: 16 May 2016
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Cher Lloyd (born 28 July 1993) is an English recording artist. Lloyd rose to fame when she finished fourth in the seventh series of The X Factor. Shortly afterwards, Lloyd was signed by Simon Cowell to Sony Music subsidiary Syco Music.
Cher Lloyd's debut single "Swagger Jagger" was released in June 2011. Despite receiving negative reviews, the single entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Irish Singles Chart. Her second single "With Ur Love" was released on 31 October, featuring Mike Posner, and peaked at number four in the UK, and number five in Ireland, preceding her debut album Sticks + Stones, which peaked at number four in the UK Albums Chart and number seven on the Irish Albums Chart.
Cher Lloyd used to live in Malvern with her parents Darren and Dina, and three younger siblings brother Josh, and sisters Sophie and Rosie. Lloyd attended Dyson Perrins CE Sports College, where she studied performing arts. She also attended theatre arts school Stagecoach.
Lloyd had previously auditioned for The X Factor twice before (when the minimum age was lower) singing ballads, but did not make it through. Lloyd has previously performed at holiday camps and said she gets a mixed reaction to her music, but was a big hit with x-factor judge at the time Cheryl Cole. She remarked on their similarity and Cheryl went on to support her throughout the show. She auditioned singing the Keri Hilson version of "Turn My Swag On". At bootcamp she sang a rap version of "Viva La Vida" adding lyrics she claimed to have written herself, but this was disputed and reports claimed she took them from a song by rapper Swizz Beatz. At the judges' houses she performed "Cooler Than Me" but suffered from tonsillitis and was unable to complete her song. She was given a second chance, but broke down sobbing and could not complete the song. Despite this, she was still picked as one of the final three girls by mentor Cheryl Cole.
I don't mind you telling me what's been on your mind lately
I don't mind you speaking up
I know sometimes I can be all wrapped up and into me
I can be in such a rush
Just slow me down, slow me down
Tell me tomorrow everything will be around
Just slow me down, slow me down
You're the one who keeps me on the ground
Baby, you can be tough, say enough is enough
You can even be blunt just do it with love, love, love
Tell me I'm wrong, that I'm coming on way too strong
Don't think I'd be crushed just do it with love, love, love, love
Just do it with love, love, love, love
Just do it with love
I can take your honesty, all your words weigh heavily
Listening to you all the time
I wanna be there for you, the way you been there for me
Always help me walk the line
And slow me down, slow me down
I know you will always be around
Baby, you can be tough, say enough is enough
You can even be blunt just do it with love, love, love
Tell me I'm wrong, that I'm coming on way too strong
Don't think I'd be crushed just do it with love, love, love, love
All this time we finally know each other
Now that I've been leaning on your shoulder
I can tell you baby that you're right when you're right
You're wrong when you're wrong
And I can be weak 'cause I know you'll be strong!
Baby, you can be tough, say enough is enough
You can even be blunt just do it with love, love, love
Tell me I'm wrong, that I'm coming on way too strong
Don't think I'd be crushed just do it with love, love, love, love
Baby, you can be tough, say enough is enough
You can even be blunt just do it with love, love, love
Tell me I'm wrong, that I'm coming on way too strong
Don't think I'd be crushed just do it with love, love, love, love
Just do it with love, love, love, love
Just do it with love
Just do it with love, love, love, love
Just do it with love
Just do it with love