"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.“
Mexico
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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On down to mexico
Hey little darlin' then I'm dyin' to take you
On to jamaica
Look in my eyes and I'll tell you face to face
I'm going to the the place that's best yes
They keep you warm, but they be your sunshine yeah
You call me yours I'll call me mine, yes
Overcome those devils and then rise up above love
I don't love violence
But I don't love evil
I love something that is real yes
You wanna fight me?
Do you got something to prove, prove?
Go on and make your dirty move, right
And if I was to sail on a ship
It would be 'cross the sea
Me open up me mind dream become reality
But me open up my dream say
But if you say it's true
But tell me little girls what am I supposed to do?
When she come to give good loving
Yes good loving all the time
But yes the sex is best
Coming in the morningtime
Besides this pretty girl
Yes she tell me feel fine
Hit down the treble
Boy here come the bassline
I singin' c'mon little baby
Listen close to what they've got to say
This be the bassline from the jungle make you feel irie
They be the one they callin' s-t double-o p-I-d
I'm slightly stoopid baby slightly but not completely
Oh yeah
How many people wanna go
On to the land that they call mexico
Come feel me
How many people wanna take ya'
Said over to 'dem island that they call jamaica
Yeah, dem a supercat I feel they never wanna g'wan
Lord him a supercat I feel they never wanna g'wan
No lord they never wanna live to see jah rising sun
Oh come on listen ragamuffin want to chant you down
Say now
How many people wanna stop me
Lord they comin' non-stop
Come fi yes they come to rock
Come feel them
How many people in jah dance
Lookin' for some lovin'
An' loving and romance'
Yeah
They comin' up on my riddim'
But creator said
Lord I a man go steal it
I say go jah man go
Lord they've got some problems
Know me don't think so
Want sinsemilla....
The song "Mexico" by Slightly Stoopid is a carefree ode to love, travel, and good times. The opening lyrics, "I said now c'mon little baby say why don't we go, On down to mexico, Hey little darlin' then I'm dyin' to take you, On to jamaica," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is urging his lover to join him on an adventure to Mexico and Jamaica, promising warmth, sunshine, and good times. The lyrics also touch on the theme of overcoming obstacles with love, as the singer sings, "Overcome those devils with something called love, Overcome those devils and then rise up above love." The latter half of the song incorporates heavier reggae sounds and touches on drug use, with the lyrics, "Want sinsemilla," which is a type of marijuana.
Line by Line Meaning
I said now c'mon little baby say why don't we go
I am asking my beloved to accompany me somewhere
On down to mexico
To Mexico
Hey little darlin' then I'm dyin' to take you
I want to take my beloved with me
On to jamaica
To Jamaica
Look in my eyes and I'll tell you face to face
I want to talk to my beloved and express my feelings
I'm going to the the place that's best yes
I am going to the best place
They keep you warm, but they be your sunshine yeah
The place makes you feel comfortable and happy
You call me yours I'll call me mine, yes
We belong to each other
Overcome those devils with something called love
Love conquers all obstacles
Overcome those devils and then rise up above love
Overcome challenges with love and rise above them
I don't love violence
I do not like violence
But I don't love evil
I do not like evil
I love something that is real yes
I love something that is authentic
You wanna fight me?
Do you want to fight with me?
Do you got something to prove, prove?
Do you have something to prove?
Go on and make your dirty move, right
Do whatever you want to do
And if I was to sail on a ship
If I were to sail on a ship
It would be 'cross the sea
It would be across the sea
Me open up me mind dream become reality
I will have an open mind and make my dreams come true
But me open up my dream say
I am dreaming
But if you say it's true
But if you say it is true
But tell me little girls what am I supposed to do?
Ask the girls what I should do
When she come to give good loving
When she comes to give love
Yes good loving all the time
Good love all the time
But yes the sex is best
But the sex is the best
Coming in the morningtime
In the morning
Besides this pretty girl
In addition to this beautiful girl
Yes she tell me feel fine
She tells me that I feel good
Hit down the treble
Lower the treble
Boy here come the bassline
The bassline is coming
I singin' c'mon little baby
I am singing to my beloved
Listen close to what they've got to say
Listen carefully to what they are saying
This be the bassline from the jungle make you feel irie
This is a bassline from the jungle that makes you feel good
They be the one they callin' s-t double-o p-I-d
They call me Slightly Stoopid
I'm slightly stoopid baby slightly but not completely
I am slightly stupid, but not completely
Oh yeah
Oh yes
How many people wanna go
How many people want to go
On to the land that they call mexico
To Mexico
Come feel me
Feel me
How many people wanna take ya'
How many people want to take you
Said over to 'dem island that they call jamaica
To Jamaica
Yeah, dem a supercat I feel they never wanna g'wan
There are people who feel they can never lose
Lord him a supercat I feel they never wanna g'wan
That person thinks they are invincible
No lord they never wanna live to see jah rising sun
They do not want to live until the sun rises
Oh come on listen ragamuffin want to chant you down
The ragamuffin wants to convince you
Say now
Say it now
How many people wanna stop me
How many people want to stop me
Lord they comin' non-stop
They are coming non-stop
Come fi yes they come to rock
They come to rock
Come feel them
Feel them
How many people in jah dance
How many people are dancing
Lookin' for some lovin'
Looking for love
An' loving and romance'
And love and romance
Yeah
Yes
They comin' up on my riddim'
They are going along with my rhythm
But creator said
But the creator said
Lord I a man go steal it
I will steal it, no one can stop me
I say go jah man go
I say, go man, go
Lord they've got some problems
They have some problems
Know me don't think so
But I do not think so
Want sinsemilla....
Want marijuana
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Curtis Cork
One of the sickest Slightly songs out there. Peace
KCreggae311
one of SS best songs!
Morgan Tracey
is this an original song by them? why isnt it on a album its sick song
crazyfool
Best version of this song imo
Jeffrey Blanco
Modern dancehall stylee
You guys make Sugar and Yellowman proud!
Brian Howser
This is the bassline from the jungle make you feel irie. We is the ones they callin S T double O P I D we slightly stoopid baby slightly but not completely- i feel that in my bones
thenaturalfl7
so glad you posted this...the version i have on my computer doesn't work... love this tune
Chloe May
I discovered this song near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico god bless
Cooper Erickson
That funky irie bass
brock rutledge
yeah!!!! i fucking love this jam