"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.“
Killin' Me Deep Inside
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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I wonder why but then I realize the pain that she had
Deep on the inside something you can't understand
I gotta take her back and now she's holdin my hand
I'm like a man with just one dollar gotta give it away
Unless I'm all upon the mic I ain't got nothing to say
I'm just a young man tryin to make one more day
To all them bad boyz no they don't mess with me
The boy he was a bummer
We gonna take a drum machine on tour with us this summer
People come along and they get smacked back
And then the 0070
When I look into your eyes I realize love passes by
Now I know it's time to walk away
They killin' me deep inside
I said the people upon the world they have to see
That all this fussin and fightin no it's not for me
Yes I'm just a man upon the microphone stand
Who hopes to give you some good lovin through the night
But if you got a problem then me don't understand
The only reason that you're comin around and clamin the man
To be the one who - who's tearin your heart up in two
And then come rockin upon the microphone while givin it to you
When I look into your eyes I realize love passes by
Now I know it's time to walk away
You're sittin back on the couch tryin to ease the pain
Cause it feels like the world is sittin up on your brain
Insanity is creepin it comin up on you
You don't know what to do because nobody can help you
You got the feelin that nobody can hear you
See you or feel you or even get near you
The invisible man he does the best that he can
To survive in world where nobody understands
And then I'm sick of all the pressure and insanity
That seems to come without warning
It's always after me
I'm trying to live my life and do what Is right
But if you test me boy
Blow you up like dynamite
They killin me deep inside
The lyrics to "Killin' Me Deep Inside" by Slightly Stoopid are an observation of the pain a little girl is experiencing on the inside. Although the girl was looking sad and crying, the true reason for her pain was beyond understanding. The singer acknowledges that he has to take her back and holds her hand, like a man with only one dollar who has to give it away. He then compares his own life struggles to that of the drummer in their band as they decided to take a drum machine on the tour with them this summer. The boy was a "bummer" and was not a good fit for the group. The chorus of the song points out a deeper meaning - that love passes by and sometimes it's best to walk away. They are killing him deep inside; he is feeling the pain inside of his heart.
The second verse touches on the singer's dissonance with the world because all the fussing and the fighting are not for him. He believes that people should respect each other and appreciate what they have in life. He hopes that his music can bring some joy to people's lives, but he doesn't understand the people who claim that he's the reason for their suffering. The singer continues to empathize with anyone feeling pain, and that this feeling of loneliness and desperation is like being the invisible man who exists, but no one understands him. He's trying to live his life and do what is right, but if someone tests him, he'll "blow them up like dynamite."
"Killin' Me Deep Inside" is a song that speaks to the pain inside of us that we cannot necessarily put into words. The lyrics are about understanding and empathizing with those who are struggling; it’s important to acknowledge when someone needs help and hold their hand to help them get through tough times.
Interesting facts about the song:
* "Killin' Me Deep Inside" is from Slightly Stoopid's album Chronchitis, released in 2007.
* Chronchitis is Slightly Stoopid's fifth studio album, and it peaked at #55 on the Billboard 200 chart.
* The album features guest appearances from other artists, including guru and reggae legend Don Carlos.
* "Killin' Me Deep Inside" features unique blends of reggae, punk, and hip-hop music styles.
* The band members wrote most of the songs on Chronchitis while on tour or while hanging out.
* Slightly Stoopid has been actively touring for almost two decades and has performed at many music festivals.
* The band is known for its charitable efforts, which include donating to charity and performing benefit concerts.
* In 2007, the band launched their own record label called Stoopid Records.
* The music video for "Killin' Me Deep Inside" features the band performing the song in a recording studio.
* The band spent time recording and producing Chronchitis in Los Angeles.
Chords (for acoustic guitar):
Intro: F - G - Am - F - G - Am
Verse: F - G - Am - F - G - Am
Chorus: Am - G - F - C - G - Am - F - G
Bridge: F - G - Am - F - G - Am
Outro: Am - G - F - C - G - Am - F - G
Line by Line Meaning
I see now little girl a cryin she was looking so sad
The singer sees a sad girl crying and wonders what's wrong with her
I wonder why but then I realize the pain that she had
The singer wonders why the girl is sad and then understands that she is in pain
Deep on the inside something you can't understand
The girl's pain is something that is hard to comprehend
I gotta take her back and now she's holdin my hand
The artist decides to help the girl and now she's holding his hand
I'm like a man with just one dollar gotta give it away
The artist feels like he has something to give and wants to share it with others
Unless I'm all upon the mic I ain't got nothing to say
The singer feels like he only has a voice when he's performing on stage
I'm just a young man tryin to make one more day
The singer is just trying to survive one day at a time
To all them bad boyz no they don't mess with me
The artist is respected by the bad boys and they don't mess with him
Cause we used to have a drummer
The band used to have a drummer
The boy he was a bummer
The drummer was not good
We gonna take a drum machine on tour with us this summer
The band is planning to use a drum machine during their upcoming tour
People come along and they get smacked back
When people try to interfere, they get pushed back
And then the 0070
This line is unclear and could be interpreted in a variety of ways
When I look into your eyes I realize love passes by
The singer is reflecting on lost love when he sees someone's eyes
Now I know it's time to walk away
The singer realizes that it's time to move on from the past
They killin' me deep inside
The pain of the past love is hurting the artist deeply
I said the people upon the world they have to see
The artist believes that people need to understand something important
That all this fussin and fightin no it's not for me
The singer doesn't want to be involved in conflict
Yes I'm just a man upon the microphone stand
The singer is just a man performing on stage
Who hopes to give you some good lovin through the night
The artist wants to entertain and provide a good experience for his audience
But if you got a problem then me don't understand
The artist cannot understand or solve everyone's problems
The only reason that you're comin around and clamin the man
Someone is claiming to know the artist and seeking his help
To be the one who - who's tearin your heart up in two
The person who is claiming to know the singer is also causing heartache
And then come rockin upon the microphone while givin it to you
The artist will continue to perform on stage despite personal troubles
You're sittin back on the couch tryin to ease the pain
The singer is describing someone who is trying to ease their pain by sitting down
Cause it feels like the world is sittin up on your brain
The person is overwhelmed with stress and pressure
Insanity is creepin it comin up on you
The person is feeling overwhelmed and possibly losing control
You don't know what to do because nobody can help you
The person is unsure of how to resolve their problems because they feel alone
You got the feelin that nobody can hear you
The person feels like their problems are not being heard or understood
See you or feel you or even get near you
The person feels isolated and detached from others
The invisible man he does the best that he can
The person feels invisible and powerless but is doing their best to cope
To survive in world where nobody understands
The person is trying to survive in a world where they feel misunderstood
And then I'm sick of all the pressure and insanity
The artist is getting tired of the stress and pressure of life
That seems to come without warning
The pressure and stress seem to come out of nowhere
It's always after me
The singer feels like the pressure and stress is always targeting them specifically
I'm trying to live my life and do what Is right
The artist is trying to live a good life and make the right choices
But if you test me boy
The singer warns that if someone tries to provoke him, there will be consequences
Blow you up like dynamite
The consequences will be explosive and significant
They killin me deep inside
The pressure and stress of life is causing emotional pain to the singer
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: KYLE ALEXANDER MCDONALD, MILES DOUGHTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Macy Nelson
on 2 AM
Is this song about the 27 club?