"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.“
Open Road
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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For all you people for sure
And maybe some should consider
A place that's open till four
Lights go down and you're ready for the open road
Maybe there's a chance for sure
Never really know and if you'll be on the other side
Realize that I'm gonna be the one who
Takes your hand while we're walking through the avenue
But I'm your man I wanna take you
Oh, I'm your man whose gonna make you
When your so far away from here
To be on your own
Then your so far away from here
To be all alone
Never had a reason or a will to deceive you girl
Maybe there's a chance for sure
Never really know and if you'll be on the other side
When it's time to come home
Realize that I'm gonna be the one who
Takes your hand while were walking through the avenue
Oh, I'm your man I wanna take you
Oh, I'm your man whose gonna make you
The lyrics of Slightly Stoopid's song "Open Road" convey the excitement of embarking on a journey, specifically a road trip, and the uncertainty that comes with it. The song opens with the clock ticking and encouraging people to hit the road and find a place that's open till four, indicating a sense of adventure and urgency. The lights go down and, as the night sets in, the possibility of exploring the unknown becomes even more tempting. The lyrics suggest that this journey could lead to an unexpected destination, and the idea of not knowing whether one will make it back home safely, only adds to the excitement.
The singer seems to be referring to a loved one, possibly a girlfriend, as he promises to be by her side and take her hand while they walk through the avenue, acknowledging that the road ahead can be daunting, but assuring her that he will be there for her. He wants to be the one to share the adventure with her and "make" her experience it in the fullest, emphasizing the importance of companionship on a road trip. The song also touches on the idea of independence, as the lyrics express the idea of being far away from home and being alone, indicating that the road trip is a way to break away from the routine or monotony of everyday life to seek freedom in exploration, which can be a liberating experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the clock says it's time to roll you
It's time for you to leave, according to the clock
For all you people for sure
This applies to everyone, definitely
And maybe some should consider
Perhaps some should think about
A place that's open till four
A location that remains accessible until 4 AM
Lights go down and you're ready for the open road
As the lights dim, you feel prepared for a journey
Maybe there's a chance for sure
There may be an opportunity, without a doubt
Never really know and if you'll be on the other side
It's impossible to say if you'll end up somewhere else
When it's time to come home
At the moment of return
Realize that I'm gonna be the one who
Understand that I will be the individual who
Takes your hand while we're walking through the avenue
Holds your hand while we stroll down the street
But I'm your man I wanna take you
However, I'm your significant other and I would like to bring you along
Oh, I'm your man whose gonna make you
I'm your partner who will aid you in some way
When your so far away from here
When you're situated quite far from this place
To be on your own
To be alone
Then your so far away from here
Then you're incredibly distant from here
To be all alone
To be by yourself
Never had a reason or a will to deceive you girl
I've never wanted or had a reason to lie to you, my lady
Maybe there's a chance for sure
Perhaps there's an opportunity, certainly
Never really know and if you'll be on the other side
You never truly know if you'll be somewhere else
When it's time to come home
At the moment of return
Realize that I'm gonna be the one who
Understand that I'll be the one who
Takes your hand while were walking through the avenue
Holds your hand while we stroll down the street
Oh, I'm your man I wanna take you
However, I'm your significant other and I would like to bring you along
Oh, I'm your man whose gonna make you
I'm your partner who will aid you in some way
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DOUGHTY, MCDONALD, MORAN, OCON
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Ammami Hassan
Lyrics :
Well the clock says it's time to roll you
For all you people for sure
And maybe some should consider
A place that's open till four
Lights go down and you're ready for the open road
Maybe there's a chance for sure
Never really know and if you'll be on the other side
When it's time to come home
Realize that I'm gonna be the one who
Takes your hand while we're walking through the avenue
But I'm your man I wanna take you
Oh, I'm your man whose gonna make you
When your so far away from here
To be on your own
Then your so far away from here
To be all alone
Never had a reason or a will to deceive you girl
Maybe there's a chance for sure
Never really know and if you'll be on the other side
When it's time to come home
Realize that I'm gonna be the one who
Takes your hand while were walking through the avenue
Oh, I'm your man I wanna take you
Oh, I'm your man whose gonna make you
Michael Kitchell
Seriously, am I the only one who thinks these guys are incredibly underrated guitarists?
Joseph —-
they are
lovemycornyrex
@Joseph —- No. You're not.
Colin Garza
They be ripping and shredding even the coolest laid back jams love that about them
Ryan Schleusner
This is my favorite song to jam to.
Turtle Stomper
Nope
Ashley Watson
I can't explain how this song makes me feel but I can explain how talented and and amazing these guys are.
Nicholas Schweizer
+Ashley Watson I feel a sense of longing... but also this brilliant tranquility.
Mike H
AGREED
imDabbing
+Nicholas Schweizer i just feel super fuckin good, probably cause of the weed and beer tho