"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,โ Doughty continues. โWhat'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.โ The property also houses the creative loft space that has become the official offices of the bandโs own label Stoopid Records, which issued the bandโs second album in 1999 Acoustic Roots, and has continued to be their preferred method of distributing the bandโs 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,โ says Doughty. โI think it really shows in the music โ 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 performanceโI 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.โ
Mona June
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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I missed your smell in the air
I saw your face in a day dream
But lost You in a nightmare
Your so dangerous
She only wants me when there's two of us
And I ain't sharing her with no one else
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
I was a little bit lost before
Before I looked into your eyes
You say in life theres different stories or different ways for you to hide
She keeps a smile upon my face
Knowing your love is always there
She only wants me when there's two of us
And I aint old enough to share
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
I can't go on without you
Always in my life
I never knew what I'd do
If you weren't always right
In front of me, in times of trouble
When every day is like another
Little remedy
Well imma keeping you close so I can sleep at night
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
Mona June
Needs me too
Without me she wouldn't know what to do
Mona June
Sing the tune
Without her I wouldn't know what to do
The song "Mona June" by Slightly Stoopid is about missing someone special and recognizing what they bring to your life. The singer tries to exist without this person for two weeks in the first verse, but he can't because he remembers and misses everything about them. The chorus talks about how money can't buy the kind of love and happiness that Mona June brings to his life. He describes her eyes as gray, making it seem like there's a bit of mystery about her, which makes him cherish her even more. In the second verse, he talks about how he was a bit lost before he met Mona June and saw the world differently after knowing her. She makes him feel good, keeps a smile on his face, and reminds him that love is always there.
The bridge ("I can't go on without you...") showcases how important Mona June is to the singer and how he can't fathom life without her. Even during times of trouble, he has her as a "little remedy" that makes him feel better. The final chorus repeats how Mona June needs him as much as he needs her, and they both wouldn't know what to do without each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried two weeks without you
I attempted to live without you for two weeks
I missed your smell in the air
I longed for your scent around me
I saw your face in a day dream
Your image visited me in a dream during the day
But lost You in a nightmare
But in a bad dream, I lost you
Your so dangerous
You are hazardous to me
She only wants me when there's two of us
She is interested in me only in the presence of another person
And I ain't sharing her with no one else
But I am not willing to share her with anyone else
I could hate you but don't want to
I have the ability to despise you but do not want to
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
I possess wealth, but it does not provide me with affection
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Her eyes are similar to the color of the sky
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
I would not have experienced the world similarly if not for Mona June's existence
I was a little bit lost before
I lacked direction initially
Before I looked into your eyes
Until I viewed your eyes
You say in life theres different stories or different ways for you to hide
You express that there are multiple tales or options for concealment in life
She keeps a smile upon my face
She maintains a grin on my visage
Knowing your love is always there
Since your affection is always present
And I aint old enough to share
But I am not mature enough to share
I can't go on without you
I am unable to continue without you
Always in my life
You are consistently with me
I never knew what I'd do
I never comprehended what I would do
If you weren't always right
If you were not always precise
In front of me, in times of trouble
When I encounter adversity
When every day is like another
When every day resembles another
Little remedy
Slight solution
Well imma keeping you close so I can sleep at night
So, I will keep you close to achieve restfulness at night
Mona June
Title of the piece
Needs me too
I am likewise important to Mona June
Without me she wouldn't know what to do
Mona June would be lost without me
Sing the tune
Play and melodiously sing
Without her I wouldn't know what to do
I would be unsure what to do without Mona June
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELA HUNTE, CRISTOFER WELTER, DANIEL DELACRUZ, EMMI KOZULIN, KARL DENSON, KYLE MCDONALD, MILES DOUGHTY, OGUER OCON, PAUL WOLSTENCROFT, RYAN MORAN
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[Verse]
I tried two weeks without you
I missed your smell in the air
I saw your face in a day dream
But lost you in a nightmare
Your so dangerous
She only wants me when there's two of us
And I ain't sharing her with no one else
I could hate you but don't want to
[Chorus]
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
[Verse]
I was a little bit lost before
Before I looked into your eyes
You see in life there's different stories all different ways for you to hide
She keeps a smile upon my face
Knowing your love is always there
She only wants me when there's two of us
And I ain't old enough to share
[Chorus]
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
[Verse]
I can't go on without you
Always in my life
I never knew what I'd do
If you weren't always right
In front of me, in times of trouble
Where every day is like another
Little remedy
Well imma keeping you close so I can sleep at night
[Chorus]
Money in my pocket but it can't buy me love
Eyes so gray like she come from above
Mona June, without you, I would've never seen the world like I do
[Outro]
Mona June
Needs me too
Without me she wouldn't know what to do
Mona June
Sing the tune
Without her I wouldn't know what to do
@user-ly9rr8zi1k
When this song first came out, I remember playing it sitting outside with my dog. She was young back then. Some of these lyrics were so her. Today she passed away. She will always be apart of me. Listening today and itโs so true โwithout you I would have never seen the world like I doโ so thank you Bella. Thank you for being by my side for 14 years. Best friend a girl could ever have, my chocolate red nose.
@Dr.Gainzzz
" Without you I'd never see the world like I do "
Real shit man.
@zoeross2154
This is the type of song that brings back old memories and can make you emotional even though you've never listened to it
@cleetusbanaciek8717
Zoe Ross this is the realest comment.
@damainlandband
Only difference is it is bringing back memories from when I first heard it ๐ค๐ฝ
@Lakesidephotography007
Dude right!
@Cacticlasses
Brevity says it all
@joshdavis6069
Living in Santa Cruz with my best friend. We were huge stoopid fans. Lost him and his brother to overdose. Anytime I listen to this song it takes me back. My heart hurts typing this
@edgaremh
Mona June without you I would have never seen the world like I do!!!!
@fixenewstyleonelovepeace4586
Edgar Mendez Feel The Vibe.. and Feel the Mona June hahaha (Y)