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.
Living in the Positive
Nasio Fontaine Lyrics
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We living in the positive
And I know Good will conquer evil
Jah is here amidst the battle
And I know Love will overcome hatred
Oh uh yeah
We living in the positive
Oh children
Wipe away your tears and fears
Cause I know Love
Will conquer evil
Who uh yeeaahh!
And even through my darkest nights - oy
Fear not, Jah is on my side, to protect I
And even though the odds
Are against I
Lord oh Lord, Lord yeeahh!
Fear not, though my chances are slim
Yet my hopes are so high
We living in the positive
And I know good will conquer evil
Jah is here amidst the battle
And I know Love
Will overcome hatred, woah uh’yeah!
We living in the positive
Oh children let not you hearts
Be troubled
Wipe away your tears and fears
Cause I know Love will conquer evil, yeah!
Woah uh woah yeeaahh
Even when my burden
Gets heavy,
Too heavy to carry, Lord! Lord!
And sorrows become
My best friend
Pain won’t let me be, oh Lord! Lord!
And even when ten thousand foes
Set themselves against I and I
Fools say that my chances are slim
Yet my hopes are so high
Living in the positive
And I know good
Will conquer evil
Jah is here amidst the battle
And I know Love
Will overcome hatred who uh yeah!
We living in the positive
Oh! Children
Let not your hearts be troubled
Wipe away your tears and fears
Cause I know love
Will conquer evil, yeah!
Living in the, Living now yeah!
And we living in the positive
Oh Lord we living, we living, yeah!
And we living in the positive
From day to day
Jah’ll make a way
And we living in the positive
Struggle hang tuff
And things so rough
And we living in the positive
Keep on, keep on living
Livin in the positive
Trample down those negatives
The song “Living in the Positive” by Nasio Fontaine talks about overcoming evil with love and positivity. The lyrics emphasize that even when facing the toughest of times, we should not let our hearts be troubled, and we should wipe away our tears and fears with love. The song speaks to the faith in Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, being present and protecting his people amidst the battle. The lyrics also speak to the idea that even though the odds may be against us, we should never lose hope because there is always a chance for good to conquer evil.
The song’s lyrics are uplifting and inspiring, as they encourage listeners to maintain a positive outlook despite life’s challenges. It emphasizes the importance of having faith in something higher and the power of love to conquer negativity. The song aligns with the Rastafarian belief system, which emphasizes positivity, love, and grounding principles in faith. Nasio Fontaine’s lyrics provide an anthem for those who are struggling to keep their heads up and keep living in a world full of negativity and hatred.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
We living in the positive
Choosing to adopt a positive outlook on life
And I know Good will conquer evil
Believing in the ultimate triumph of good over evil
Jah is here amidst the battle
Having faith that God is present even during difficult times
And I know Love will overcome hatred
Believing in the power of love to overcome hate
Oh uh yeah
Expressing agreement and affirmation
Let not your hearts be troubled
Encouraging others to remain calm and hopeful
Wipe away your tears and fears
Urging others to overcome their worries and anxieties
Cause I know Love Will conquer evil
Having faith in the power of love to overcome evil
Who uh yeeaahh!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
And even through my darkest nights - oy
Acknowledging personal struggles and difficult moments
Fear not, Jah is on my side, to protect I
Believing that God will protect and support him
And even though the odds
Despite facing difficult circumstances that work against him
Are against I
Feeling as though the odds are not in his favor
Lord oh Lord, Lord yeeahh!
Expressing a prayer for strength and guidance
Fear not, though my chances are slim
Encouraging himself to not give up despite low chances of success
Yet my hopes are so high
Maintaining optimism and hope for the future
Oh children let not you hearts
Addressing others with encouragement and support
Be troubled
Urging others to not worry or panic
Woah uh woah yeeaahh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Even when my burden
Acknowledging personal struggles and difficulties
Gets heavy
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of his problems
Too heavy to carry, Lord! Lord!
Expressing a prayer for help and guidance
And sorrows become
Acknowledging feelings of sadness and grief
My best friend
Feeling as though sadness is a constant companion
Pain won’t let me be, oh Lord! Lord!
Expressing a desire for relief from physical or emotional pain
And even when ten thousand foes
Acknowledging that he faces many challenges and obstacles
Set themselves against I and I
Feeling as though the world is working against him
Fools say that my chances are slim
Refusing to listen to negativity or pessimism
From day to day
Emphasizing the importance of living in the present
Jah’ll make a way
Believing that God will help guide him through problems
Struggle hang tuff
Encouraging perseverance through tough times
And things so rough
Acknowledging that life can be difficult and unpredictable
Keep on, keep on living
Urging himself to persist and continue to live life to the fullest
Livin in the positive
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook despite challenges
Trample down those negatives
Encouraging himself to overcome negativity and pessimism
Contributed by Annabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@opiyojimmy2491
Nasio fortune is the voice of the voicesless Africans jah bless.
@marcelertu8296
🔥🙌🔥
@divineross6705
Listen to the words of these songs...Nasio...True legend...Black people need to become aware of their roots...That's the only way we could unite❤❤❤But they don't know their roots that's why most of them are still in slavery basically...Learn your roots and nurture yourself with your culture ❤
@hassanlawal5579
My African Spirit, look over me. O my African Spirit.... guide and protect I!!!!! That's what's up Nasio. Your African brothers love you...... just like we love Bob Marley and Lucky Dube.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@mohamadmasri1714
❤❤❤
@mwesigwaraymondreckey2172
My one of the best artist that I can listen to from year to year.When u listen to his music your soul and spirit get caught up instantly
Though underated his among the best of the best.
@marcelertu8296
Through space and time forever ✨️
@Truth-Reality.
One of the most influential voices in reggae but also one of the most underrated
@hassanlawal5579
You are absolutely right my brother. One love.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@TourehHaji
@@hassanlawal5579no