"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.“
Foreign Land
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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you never notice where u r but do the best that u can
so the losers always lose and the winners win
the one is gonna keep his head up high is the one u depend on
and we aint got to wait for her so long
and we aint got to right what once was wrong
and ur out there on the road and ur rollin through
and though youve seen a million lights, and the faces too
and knowin you can find the one u want once the night is all through
and we aint got to wait for her so long
and while were gone and we say u know it keeps us strong
In the song "Foreign Land," Slightly Stoopid sings about traveling in unknown territory and finding your path through it. The lyrics portray a sense of adventure and the excitement of experiencing new cultures without focusing on the uncertainties that come with it. The lyrics mention that it doesn't matter where you are in the world as long you keep moving forward and enjoy the journey. The losers and winners of such journeys depends on having a positive attitude and not letting obstacles weigh you down.
The chorus conveys that even though you are traveling far from home, you don't have to wait too long to find what you're looking for. The song emphasizes the value of being patient while on the road towards finding someone you love. The song also talks about the comradeship formed during such extrinsic trips with friends who become your family, and how they keep you strong and going during the highs and lows of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
when ur rolling through the streets of the foreign land
While journeying in an unfamiliar territory
you never notice where u r but do the best that u can
You don't take note of your location, but strive to make the best of your situation
so the losers always lose and the winners win
Those who fail will continue failing while the successful keep succeeding
the one is gonna keep his head up high is the one u depend on
You rely on the person who remains optimistic and confident in difficult times
and we aint got to wait for her so long
We don't have to wait for that person for too long
and we aint got to right what once was wrong
We don't need to correct what has already been done wrong
and ur out there on the road and ur rollin through
While travelling down the path of life
the places that u know uve been before, and the ones that are new
Journeying through familiar and unfamiliar places
and though youve seen a million lights, and the faces too
Even after experiencing numerous sights and meeting different people
and knowin you can find the one u want once the night is all through
Being certain that you will eventually find the person you are searching for
and while were gone and we say u know it keeps us strong
While we are away, our knowledge of what awaits us when we return motivates us to keep going
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Macy Nelson
on 2 AM
Is this song about the 27 club?