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.“

Girl U So Fine / Girl U So Fine Pt. 2
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴

Girl you is so fine
Hold you near to me
All the time
Things ill do for you
Would you do for me?
Hold me too
Gold is in your eyes
Need you near to me

All the time
Lord i understand
Things youll do for me
Do to me

Girl
(girl go)
Go slow
(nicely for a night just to live)
That live for you girl
(and move on)
Boy
(let go)
Go slow
(nicely for a night just to live)
Thats been for you world
(and move on)

Your not tryin'
Comin' in you hope you be the problem like the lyin'
You be better than them
So, you never biting
Frontin' all the shit and then the one they are reciting
Cuz you better than them

Your not tryin,
Comin in you hope you all be burnin' like the lion
You be tougher than them
So, you never biting
Fighting all the shit and then the people are reciting
Cuz you better than them

Girl
(girl go)
Go slow
(nicely for a night just to live)
That live for you girl
(and move on)
Boy
(let go)
Go slow
(nicely for a night just to live)
Thats been for you world
(and move on)

So, when I was just a little young child,
Playin every game on the streets
Ghetto, someone says, "Who are fatherless?"
There was a mother, are you bet that you could keys
Speakin out the mind, and then a friend that who will leach
Bless 'em s-low, body write a double feat
Spirits come out and just to understand the beats
In this wonderland world

I remember the days up in the past
Time didn't matter
I remember the days up in the past
Time didn't matter

Girl
(girl go)
Go slow
(nicely for a night just to live)
That live for you girl
(and move on)
Boy
(let go)
Go slow
(nicely for a night just to live)

Thats been for you world
(and move on)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slightly Stoopid's song "Girl U So Fine / Girl U So Fine Pt. 2" depict a deep admiration and affection for a girl who is described as incredibly beautiful. The singer expresses their desire to hold her close all the time and their willingness to do anything for her, hoping that she would reciprocate the same love and care. The mention of "gold in your eyes" suggests that the girl's eyes radiate with a special allure.

In the second verse, the lyrics delve into the idea that the girl is unique and stands out from others. She is compared to others who are insincere and fake, but she rises above their pretences. The singer acknowledges that she is not trying to be like anyone else and that she is stronger and more genuine. This implies that the girl is not easily swayed by superficiality and remains true to herself.

The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's plea for the girl to take things slow and live in the present moment. It suggests that they want to savor every moment with her and not rush or worry about the future. The use of "Girl" and "Boy" in the chorus indicates a dialogue between the two, possibly representing a back-and-forth conversation or internal dialogue within the singer's mind.

Overall, the song celebrates the beauty and authenticity of this particular girl, acknowledging her uniqueness and the depth of admiration felt towards her.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: CHRISTOFER KAYE WELTER, KYLE MCDONALD, MALAKI TASI KALANI, MILES MASON DOUGHTY, OGUER OCON, RYAN C. MORAN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS