Nasio was the youngest of seven children born to a Carib Indian mother and father of African descent, in the village of Carte-Bois, Dominica. The family lived in a one room wooden country house without running water or electricity. Before heading off to school, Nasio and his brothers and sisters walked miles to the Gwiyo River to fetch fresh water for the household.
When he was eight years old, Nasio began singing in the Bagatelle school and the village Catholic church. Nasio had a habit of making instruments out of everything he could find. "My Dad, Atto, made my very first instrument, a piece of board with fishing lines for strings; it meant everything to me." According to the village residents, Nasio was often the highlight of the annual school talent shows, and "a blessing to listen to".
Nasio’s musical inspiration comes from Rastafari but on the earthly plane, reggae greats such as Culture’s Joseph Hill, Burning Spear, Jacob Miller and of course Bob Marley. He is also influenced by Marvin Gaye, the Beatles, Curtis Mayfield, and Dominican Cadence music, like Chubby and the Midnight Groovers. He is very focused on what his music is saying, the message he wants to portray.
In the mid-1980s, Nasio moved from Dominica to the hustle and bustle of the island of St. Maarten where he recorded his first 12" single Born to Be Free (1986) and EP Babylon is Falling (1990). His first full length CD Reggae Power (1994) was followed by Wolf Catcher (1997) and Revolution (1999). He soon became a sensation by the power of the music and word of mouth alone.
Lovers of reggae music throughout the world know Nasio’s name, his voice and his conscious lyrics. He speaks of revolution, of waking up the sleeping consciousness of oppressed and freedom loving people across the Earth. In his own words, “the music is important; I want my music to be my contribution to the people of the world.” The world of Reggae and indeed the world of music needs a new voice, get ready to be "Living in the Positive" with Nasio Fontaine.
Herb and Loving
Nasio Fontaine Lyrics
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Show me some of your loving, yeah
Herb and Loving, herb and loving,
herb and loving talking about my herb and loving, yeah
She used to be one beauty queen living on the street next door
She used to live up on the other side, way up on the 16th floor
Well every morning she would a pass
Good good good god said she looked
so fine, couldn't get her off my mind
Hold her tight I mean and groove her
through the night of my herb and loving
She hold on tight like she don't wanna let go of my herb and loving
Well I'm a country youth newly come
through town with my herb and loving
Infatuation taken for a ride herb and loving
Give me some of your loving
Herb and loving
Yeah yeah yeah
She used to be one beauty queen living on the street next door
She used to live up on the other side way up on the 16th floor
Well every morning she would a pass me
by she would nod her head and would say hi
Good good good god said she looked
so fine, I couldn't get her off my mind
Hold her tight I mean and groove her
through the night of my herb and loving
She hold on tight like she don't wanna let go of my herb and loving
Well I'm a rastaman I mean I newly
come to town with my herb and loving
Infatuation taken for a ride herb and loving
Oh now
Can't help myself, can't hide my feelings
Herb and loving, herb and loving,
herb and loving talking about my herb and loving, yeah
The song "Herb and Loving" by Nasio Fontaine seems to be about a man who has just come to town with his love for herb and music, and has his eyes set on a woman who lives in the same neighborhood. He talks about her beauty and how he couldn't get her off his mind. The chorus repeats the phrase "Herb and Loving," with the implication being that his love for herb has brought him to this point, where he is infatuated with this woman.
The lyrics suggest that he tries to impress her by holding her tight and grooving with her through the night. He talks about how she holds on tight and doesn't want to let go of his herb and loving. His love for herb seems to be a central theme in the song, as he describes himself as a "rastaman" who is newly come to town with his herb and loving.
Through the lyrics, Fontaine celebrates the connection between herb, love, and music. The song's tone is upbeat and lively, and the chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to. The song seems to celebrate the idea of finding joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as love, music, and herb.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa oh, ooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Show me some of your loving, yeah
Asking for affection from the lover
Herb and Loving, herb and loving, herb and loving talking about my herb and loving, yeah
Referring to marijuana as a source of pleasure and intimacy
She used to be one beauty queen living on the street next door
Describing the physical attractiveness of the neighbor
She used to live up on the other side, way up on the 16th floor
Describing the location of the neighbor's apartment
Well every morning she would a pass me by nod her head and would say hi
Describing the neighbor's friendly behavior towards the singer
Good good good god said she looked so fine, couldn't get her off my mind
Expressing the singer's infatuation with the neighbor
Hold her tight I mean and groove her through the night of my herb and loving
Describing the physical intimacy between the singer and the neighbor facilitated by marijuana use
She hold on tight like she don't wanna let go of my herb and loving
Indicating the neighbor's enjoyment of the experience as well
Well I'm a country youth newly come through town with my herb and loving
Describing the singer's status as a recent arrival in the city who brings his own marijuana supply
Infatuation taken for a ride herb and loving
Suggesting that infatuation is a common occurrence when using marijuana for intimacy
Give me some of your loving
Request for the neighbor's affection
Herb and loving
Referring to the combination of marijuana and intimacy
Oh now
Expressing a change in tone or mood
Can't help myself, can't hide my feelings
Acknowledging the singer's inability to control his emotions
Writer(s): FONTAINE IGNATIUS NASIO
Contributed by Aaliyah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isaacrwigema3308
Whoa oh, ooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Show me some of your loving, yeah
Herb and Loving, herb and loving,
Herb and loving talking about my herb and loving, yeah
She used to be one beauty queen living on the street next door
She used to live up on the other side, way up on the 16th floor
Well every morning she would a pass
Me by nod her head and would say hi
Good good good god said she looked
So fine, couldn't get her off my mind
Hold her tight I mean and groove her
Through the night of my herb and loving
She hold on tight like she don't wanna let go of my herb and loving
Well I'm a country youth newly come
Through town with my herb and loving
Infatuation taken for a ride herb and loving
Give me some of your loving
Herb and loving
Yeah yeah yeah
She used to be one beauty queen living on the street next door
She used to live up on the other side way up on the 16th floor
Well every morning she would a pass me
By she would nod her head and would say hi
Good good good god said she looked
So fine, I couldn't get her off my mind
Hold her tight I mean and groove her
Through the night of my herb and loving
She hold on tight like she don't wanna let go of my herb and loving
Well I'm a rastaman I mean I newly
Come to town with my herb and loving
Infatuation taken for a ride herb and loving
Oh now
Can't help myself, can't hide my feelings
Herb and loving, herb and loving,
Herb and loving talking about my herb and loving, yeah
@marvingarrett2398
Where is Nasio....Miss you GUY,,,From the United States 12/10/22
@moeatavaoheilala4575
Aoukea, c ça ke bon la miuz à nasio une pure merveille !!!!❤❤
@kaykay-mc7rv
My favorite song of nasio ,this is such a deep beautiful song .Thanks son of Dominica.
@bobmiles1708
Love from Vanuatu 💯💥🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺 this song still hit me like its brand New 😍😍❤️❤️ your songs are pinned to the all time classic 💯💥💥
@mehdinord6520
Sa me rappelle des beau et bon moment cette chanson . Jai découvert en 2003 .🎶🎧🎼
😥😣 tristes mais de joie aussi 🥰🔝👍✊💯 Merci Nasio Big up
New Cal 🇳🇨
@doudourasta365
Merci pour toutes les créativités musicales de cet illustre Rasta dont je respecte!!!!!!!
@frankilineapondi940
Mi love it,,
Herb and loving
@Hashie19
Love king Nasio....herb and loving from mexico
@wachiramuya8529
No reggae music that hits home like Nasio fontaine's 👊🏿👊🏿
Much Respect!
@kaykay-mc7rv
my favorite Nasio song,just speaks to my soul.