"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.“
On And On
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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That I know you've seen before
And we've gone through many changes
While we've opened up new doors
And to the windows in your mind
So that it sees reality
Yoiu know the world that we've been living
Is a world that once was free
What was lost as seemed
To find another way
And if I listen
To those words you 'ave to say
We goin' on and on and on
I know it's hard for you to see
A better word for you and me
We goin' on and on and on
You know my woman
Don't mean to make you cry today
Although some others came before you
I know that you're the one to stay
You know I never meant to hurt you
I know I did so many ways
And now I'm trying just to hold on
To those words of yesterday
What was lost as seemed
To find another way
And if I listen
To those words you 'ave to say
We goin' on and on and on
I know it's hard for you to see
A better word for you and me
We goin' on and on and on
(On and on) x3
The lyrics of Slightly Stoopid's song, On and On, speak about the experiences of the artist with his lover. The first stanza alludes to the fact that they have traveled extensively and experienced different things while opening up new doors in their relationship. However, the author is concerned that his lover's perception of their world's reality is veiled by the issues they have encountered, and they reminisce about how the previous world was a lot freer. In the second verse, the artist acknowledges that his lover might be upset with him based on his past errors, though he describes how committed he is to their relationship. He reflects on the moments of yesterday and appears to be using them as a stepping stone to a brighter future. The chorus reveals that it is difficult for them to see an alternative version of themselves and their reality, but they keep going on and on, reiterating their commitment to each other.
The song seems to be an attempt by the artist to reconcile with his lover regarding his past mistakes. However, it also explores broader themes like change, forgiveness, and personal growth. The lyrics suggest that even though they have experienced so much together, it is possible to move past mistakes and build a future together. The artist holds on to the hope that things will get better despite the current difficulties they are facing.
Line by Line Meaning
You know we've been so many places
We have traveled far to many different destinations.
That I know you've seen before
I believe you've witnessed similar sights before our journey.
And we've gone through many changes
We have experienced numerous transformations during our journey.
While we've opened up new doors
We unlocked many opportunities for us during our travel.
And to the windows in your mind
I want you to expand your consciousness.
So that it sees reality
I want you to embrace the truth of the world around us.
You know the world that we've been living
The world has significantly changed since we've been away.
Is a world that once was free
The world was formerly liberated, but it has now become restricted.
What was lost as seemed
We lost something, but it appears that we'll recover it soon.
To find another way
To recover what was lost, we need to seek out another path.
And if I listen
If I concentrate and heed your words.
To those words you 'ave to say
To the phrases, you wish to testify.
We goin' on and on and on
We will continue our voyage indefinitely.
I know it's hard for you to see
I can appreciate the difficulty you face grappling with the situation.
A better word for you and me
A more favorable outcome for both of us is attainable.
You know my woman
You know my significant other.
Don't mean to make you cry today
I do not intend to make you cry presently.
Although some others came before you
Despite having prior romantic experiences.
I know that you're the one to stay
I am confident that you are the one with whom I will remain.
You know I never meant to hurt you
Intentionally inflicting harm upon you was never my intention.
I know I did so many ways
However, I committed many inadvertent mistakes.
And now I'm trying just to hold on
Currently, I'm endeavoring to maintain our relationship.
To those words of yesterday
To the declarations I made in the past.
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davidsolares3403
I love that nobody gives this song love. Feels like my own personal jam.
@MassiveBig
This is one of the chillest jams ever. If this song was played on the radio it would be so much more popular. It really is one of my favorite slightly stoopid songs
@therealallenjackson
Been looking for this for awhile heard it in highschool one of the jammiest songs ever I love it
@kind2311
ss is the jammiest of the modern cali reggae bands for sure. Love them for it. Sublime set the style, and they carried is on after Bradley.
@michaeljenkins1400
Ive been on probation for over a year and jus recently had to say fuck it and smoke and when i did i was listenin to THIS song. Happy 4/20 y'all, STAY HIGH
@jayjohnson5016
hope youre well michael
@kind2311
how you doing now brother? So fucking stupid that they have to test for harmless weed when on probation.
@hasemler
Good vibes hope you got off of probation 💯
@pablob6520
I wish they would remaster this song!
@Aquileskull
Chills