2011 proved to be a very successful year for Through the Roots. The band released the EP “Here to Stay” in the Spring that debuted at #2 on the iTunes Reggae Chart. On top of the EP release, Through the Roots hit the road hard playing over 140 shows in 38 of the nations 50 states. They supported nationally recognized artists such as Iration, Tribal Seeds, The Expendables, and The Green on their respective national tours. This all culminated to the band being nominated for and winning Pier Magazine’s award for 2011 Breakout Artist of the Year.
Feeding off of the success seen in 2011, Through the Roots hit the road hard in the first half of 2012 supporting The Expendables on the 2012 Winter Blackout Tour and Tribal Seeds on the 2012 Summer Vibes US/Canada tour Through the Roots has also kept busy developing new material and collaborating with other artists. In May of 2012, the single "Bigger Than You and Me" was released on the Through the Roots official site as a free download. The track was done in collaboration with PrimaVolta and has received positive feedback on the road. With new music in the works and another tour to be announced soon, be sure to keep up to date with the latest news at the official site: www.throughtheroots.com
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
2009 West Beach Music Festival
2009 Winter/Spring SWAT with Andre Nickatina
2009 Green Fest SDSU with Talib Kweli/Idle Warship
2009 Aztec Nights at SDSU with Pepper
2010 California Roots Music Festival
2010 West Beach Music Festival
2010 Winter/Spring SWAT with Tech N9ne, Steve Aoki
2010 Iration Time Bomb National Tour
2010 Iration Lei’d Back National Tour
2010 Best Reggae Award Malibu Music Awards
2010 Rock and Roots Music Festival
2010 Halos and Horns Music Festival
2010 Winter/Spring SWAT with Steve Aoki, Yelawolf
2011 The Green National Tour
2011 California Roots Music Festival
2011 Aztec Nights at SDSU with Slightly Stoopid
2011 Hawaii Tour Supporting SOJA & The Green
2011 Iration Lei’d Back National Tour
2011 Tribal Seeds Spring Harvest National Tour
2011 SOJA Everything Changes Tour
2012 Expendables Winter Black Out Tour
2012 Summer Vibes Tour Tribal Seeds
2012 Open Sky Music Festival Alberta, Canada
Stay Positive
Through the Roots Lyrics
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Making others happy not following your dreams
Stay true to your self, do what you like and don't do nothin' else
Oh it is so hard to choose, yea what you want to do
Just tryin' to stay sane and do things the right way
Stay positive and don't let this life get you down
Stay positive and yes the love will be found
Stay positive said listen to the irie sound
Just follow your heart, that's all you've got to do
Oh and in due time, I said now you yea you will make it through
Just follow your dreams, Surround your self with positive things
And lift off the grey, to help to brighten up your day
Stay positive and don't let this life get you down
Stay positive and yes the love will be found
Stay positive and come on spread the lovin' around
Stay positive and listen to the irie sound
Stay positive and don't let this life get you down
Stay positive and yes the love will be found
Stay positive and come on spread the lovin' around
Stay positive and listen to the irie sound
Through the Roots's song "Stay Positive" is a reminder to listeners that life may be complicated, but it is important to stay true to yourself and follow your dreams. The verses explain the difficulty of choosing what one wants to do versus making others happy. The chorus encourages listeners to stay positive and not let life bring them down. The love that is sought will be found and the irie sound will be heard. The song advises to just follow your heart and in due time, you will make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is so complicated it seems
Life can be difficult to navigate and understand.
Making others happy not following your dreams
It can be tempting to prioritize other people's happiness over your own goals and desires.
Stay true to your self, do what you like and don't do nothin' else
Always be true to yourself and pursue activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.
Oh it is so hard to choose, yea what you want to do
Deciding what you want to do in life can be a difficult and overwhelming task.
Just tryin' to stay sane and do things the right way
Navigating life can sometimes feel chaotic, but it's important to try to stay grounded and make ethical decisions.
Stay positive and don't let this life get you down
Maintain a positive attitude even when faced with difficulties or challenges in life.
Stay positive and yes the love will be found
Having a positive outlook can attract love and positivity into your life.
Stay positive said come on spread the lovin' around
Encouraging others to also stay positive and spread love and kindness to those around you.
Stay positive said listen to the irie sound
Take time to listen to relaxing and uplifting music that can help you maintain a positive mindset.
Just follow your heart, that's all you've got to do
Following your intuition and pursuing what you truly want in life is key to happiness and fulfillment.
Oh and in due time, I said now you yea you will make it through
With patience and perseverance, it's possible to overcome difficulties and achieve your goals.
Just follow your dreams, Surround your self with positive things
Surrounding yourself with positivity and staying focused on your goals can help you achieve them.
And lift off the grey, to help to brighten up your day
Removing negativity from your life can help bring more color and brightness into your daily experiences.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dale and the ZDubs
man it would be a dream come true to do a show with you guys! Through The Roots is awesome!
Keith x
😍
Be Easy
this is awesome! east coast love brothas. hope to do a show with you in the future! - Tybro
qbert401
they need to play this song later this week in flagstaff :)
bobasharks
ahhh im seeing them live today <333
Andres Saenz
Still slaps
Reeklu
Awesome!
WALKxTHExDOGS
I've also heard it called "Sunshine Raggae" I call it love.
Chiodo187
I was there :D It was sick too if I might add. Drove from Raleigh NC just to see them and Rebelution.
Angel Jordan
great song