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.
She Lost Track
Nasio Fontaine Lyrics
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Guide and protect her
Bless her soul, and bless us all
Bless her soul, ohwu
She lost track, couldn't get the monkey off her back,
ohhwu, oh no
Well she's trapped in her illusions yeae
She lost her mind, she's like a prisoner serving time,
oh, yeahy
Say she wanna find herself, huh
But she's running out of time, running out of time, she
say
What am I gonna do now, where am I gonna hide, then she
cried again
She say she wanna get out without a doubt
But she just can't find the door ohwu, yeahy
She got trapped, couldn't help herself from off the
crap, ohw, oh yeahe
Hear she cries in desperation, yeahy
Urge is stronger than her will, stronger than her will
She lost her soul, living on the corners of the
streets, yeah, in defeat
Say she wanna make a change, huh
But she craves another hit, craves another hit
Here she goes again, well she's been messin' around
with the wrong stuff, with the wrong stuff, and she's
been hangin' around at the wrong place, in the wrong
She lost track, couldn't get the monkey off her back,
ohhw, ohw, no, no
Well she's trapped in her illusions yeahy, and she's
running from herself, running from herself
She lost her mind, she's like a prisoner serving time,
in her own prisons, ohw
See she wanna find herself, but she's running out of
time, running out of time, ohh
So many good brothers and sisters, who have fallen on
the wayside
So many good brothers and sisters, who have fallen on
the wayside
Just can't find the door, they got to get another hit,
ohh
Just can't find the door, help them get up on their
feet, aye
Just can't find the door, see she gotta get another hit
She just can't find the door
The song "She Lost Track" by Nasio Fontaine portrays a story of a woman who is trapped in her addiction and is struggling to break free from it. In the first few lines, the singer prays for the woman's protection and guidance, implying a sense of empathy towards her. The woman has lost track of her life and is unable to leave the vicious cycle of drug addiction. The line "couldn't get the monkey off her back" suggests how she is addicted to the extent that it has become a part of her life, and she cannot live without it.
In the subsequent lines, the singer reveals that the woman has lost her mind and is a prisoner of her own illusions. She desperately wants to find herself, but the addiction is taking a toll on her. The line "urge is stronger than her will" implies how she can't overcome the compulsive desire for drugs. The reference to living on the corners of the streets and defeat depicts how addiction has brought her down to a pitiable state. The woman is also aware of her condition and wants to change but is unable to do so. The repetition of "She lost track" and "Just can't find the door" reflects her struggles in returning to a normal life.
Overall, the song talks about how addiction can destroy someone's life and serves as a reminder to offer help and support to those who are struggling with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless her soul, and bless us all
May her soul be blessed and may we all receive the blessings too.
Guide and protect her
May she be guided and protected by a higher power.
Bless her soul, ohwu
Once again, blessings be upon her soul.
She lost track, couldn't get the monkey off her back, ohhwu, oh no
She lost control, and couldn't shake off her addiction to drugs.
Well she's trapped in her illusions yeae
She's stuck in her own delusions and can't see reality.
And she's running from her self, running from her self
She's avoiding confronting her own issues and problems.
She lost her mind, she's like a prisoner serving time, oh, yeahy
The addiction has taken over her mind and she feels trapped like a prisoner.
Say she wanna find herself, huh
She claims she wants to rediscover who she is.
But she's running out of time, running out of time, she say
However, she's aware that she doesn't have much time left to make a change.
What am I gonna do now, where am I gonna hide, then she cried again
She's at a loss on what to do and feels overwhelmed, so she breaks down in tears.
She say she wanna get out without a doubt
She's sure she wants to quit the addiction.
But she just can't find the door ohwu, yeahy
She's struggling to find a way out of the addiction.
She got trapped, couldn't help herself from off the crap, ohw, oh yeahe
She's become trapped in her own addiction and can't break free of it.
Hear she cries in desperation, yeahy
She cries out for help in desperation.
Urge is stronger than her will, stronger than her will
Her desire for drugs is stronger than her desire to quit.
She lost her soul, living on the corners of the streets, yeah, in defeat
She's lost her sense of self and is living in a state of defeat on the streets.
Say she wanna make a change, huh
Despite everything, she still wants to make a change.
But she craves another hit, craves another hit
However, her addiction is still too strong and she craves another fix.
Here she goes again, well she's been messin' around with the wrong stuff, with the wrong stuff, and she's been hangin' around at the wrong place, in the wrong
She's fallen back into her old habits of using drugs and hanging out with the wrong crowd.
So many good brothers and sisters, who have fallen on the wayside
She's not the only one who's struggled with addiction and lost their way.
Just can't find the door, they got to get another hit, ohh
Others, like her, are also struggling to break free and find their way out of addiction.
Help them get up on their feet, aye
They need support and assistance to overcome their addiction and get back on their feet.
Just can't find the door, see she gotta get another hit
She's still stuck and can't find a way out of her addiction.
Contributed by Logan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I love his songs especially crucial
@whatweneedislove5703
The love I have for Nasio Fontaine I swear I cannot explain it I pray to my God let me see him even at once in my life just face to face hand to hand
@Blackpaw9802
Everyone should hear this song. Pray for those who have lost their way.
@Exquisite.C
A friend i met in PUBG mobile as of 2019 introduced me to Nasio Fontaine songs, Started loving it till date.
@Nizwiz411
coming straight from my home land of Dominica. Tout moun Dominique douboute! seh music a'nou!!
@babadossou2717
Nasio is UNIQUE ! What a Genius ! Why is he not giving concerts all arround the world ? His vibes are too deep , penetrating bones and marrow , working on the stem cells of those looking for pure good music . God bless you Nasio Fontaine ! Respects !
@edzsjuelaj
agree
@alexvredenborg6552
So much respect for nasio. World musician. Great sound
@edzsjuelaj
bless
@VDEHful
i love the way he çomposes and lays down the messages