While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly … Read Full Bio ↴While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly Stoopid, the group’s diligent commitment to live music provides some insight into their loyal fan base and unique creative metamorphosis throughout their extensive existence. Though it's been a couple of years since the release of their last studio album, Top Of The World (August 14, 2012), the Ocean Beach, California-based group—led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty—have also found the same passionate dedication to their studio craft, holing up between tours in their own San Diego recording studio and record label complex. The balance of a prolific touring regimen between albums have helped to refine the tasty fusion and massive groove that permeates Stoopid’s trademark sound and seven album catalogue, as well as their live shows.

"We're a touring act, and we've been on the road pretty much non-stop over the last decade," explains Doughty, offering that the more recent creation of the band's own local recording studio and rehearsal clubhouse (within the warehouse district of Mission Valley just inland of Ocean Beach) certainly aided and influenced their last release Top of the World, and has inspired their latest sessions, which the band anticipates could stretch into a few different recording projects.

"Over the last 3 years we started our own studio and within the last 9 months, anticipating the window for new album sessions, the band has invested into innovations and equipment upgrades for the studio in a quest to capture and progress our signature sound forward. Having our own studio really enables us to make records at our own pace and to make the right records, hopefully (with a grin) at various stages of our career,” Doughty continues. “What's nice about having our own environment to record in and analyze the music is it really lets you keep an organic feel. For us, I feel like it's a step into the next level, as far as understanding the process of recording, understanding the process of songwriting. We took everything that we've learned over the years and really put it into this place and into our music.” The property also houses the creative loft space that has become the official offices of the band’s own label Stoopid Records, which issued the band’s second album in 1999 Acoustic Roots, and has continued to be their preferred method of distributing the band’s recorded material.

Another key ingredient to what makes Slightly Stoopid extraordinarily special is the inclusion of several musical guests, both live and in the studio. "It really keeps that 'family atmosphere' for us,” says Doughty. “I think it really shows in the music — we live for the spirit of collaboration and on Top of The World we had G. Love, Angelo Moore from Fishbone, Don Carlos, Barrington Levy, Ian Neville from Dumpstaphunk, Tory Ruffin from Morris Day and the Time and Fishbone, and singer/songwriter Angela Hunte. Angelo Moore to me is one of the greatest front-men to ever step foot on a stage. As a fan and out of respect, I try to do something with Angelo every time we have a record, really. If you listen to his lyrics, his vocal performance—I don't know who could keep up with Angelo on stage. Don Carlos from Black Uhuru is one of the legendary reggae singers of all time and we've had the pleasure of working with him the last few years. We've been friends with G. Love for over 15 years, and we've been able to work together quite a few different times in the studio. It seems like second nature. Whenever you're recording with G., it's almost like you're really just hanging out with your bro and you happen to hit record. We've done so many shows together and so many studio sessions, it becomes second nature.“

Comb 4 My Dome
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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I had a comb for my mother fucking dome mind
Then I'm sleeping, I'm a chill at night
Then my bitch you come up with some words that I dig
Santa Ana gonna be so nice
What _____ said to _____ then the answer to
When this shit about to be no good
People coming up, smoke a _____ of weed
And my brother smoke a bowl of bud

People coming up, smoke a _____ of weed
And my brother smoke a bowl of bud

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Slightly Stoopid's song "Comb 4 My Dome" speak of a comb that the singer owned for his "mother fucking dome mind", which could be interpreted to mean his head, his hair, or his brain. The song then transitions to talk about sleeping and chilling at night, before introducing a female character who says something that the singer can appreciate. The lyrics then mention Santa Ana, implying that they are in California. The next few lines seem to refer to some kind of confrontation, as someone said something to someone else, and the singer realizes things are about to go south. However, people start smoking weed, and the focus returns to a more relaxed state. The song ends with a reference to the singer's brother smoking a bowl of bud, which reinforces the laid-back and slightly rebellious tone of the song.

Overall, the lyrics of "Comb 4 My Dome" suggest a casual and easygoing lifestyle centered around smoking weed, chilling with friends, and not taking things too seriously. The comb for the "dome mind" may represent a sense of individuality or style, while the reference to Santa Ana could be seen as an acknowledgement of the California lifestyle that Slightly Stoopid is associated with. The confrontation mentioned in the song could be interpreted as a minor conflict that is easily resolved through smoking weed and finding common ground.

Line by Line Meaning

I had a comb for my mother fucking dome mind
I used to have everything under control, but now I'm struggling to keep my thoughts in order.

Then I'm sleeping, I'm a chill at night
Once I can finally find some rest, I can find peace and relaxation.

Then my bitch you come up with some words that I dig
My significant other knows just what to say to make me feel good.

Santa Ana gonna be so nice
Going to Santa Ana is going to be a really great time.

What _____ said to _____ then the answer to
The conversation topic is unclear, but it leads to a definite conclusion.

When this shit about to be no good
Things are starting to go downhill.

People coming up, smoke a _____ of weed
To relax and forget about our problems, we smoke some weed.

And my brother smoke a bowl of bud
Even my brother is trying to unwind and relax.

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