"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.“
Pon Da Horizon
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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Fell beyond a tree
Fell into the ocean
Melt into the sea
Stare at the horizon
Millions miles of it
See my love on the horizon
Like an ocean bottom me
I'm calling
Pass the weed man pass the d
My girl, play this song again
My children, past the d, man you are free
My people, live in love and unity
The lyrics to Slightly Stoopid's "Pon Da Horizon" express the feeling of being lost in the vastness of nature and the beauty of the horizon. The singer is staring at the horizon, which seems like an endless expanse, and begins to feel a sense of tranquility and calmness. The lyric "fell beyond a tree, fell into the ocean, melt into the sea" is a metaphor that describes the sense of letting go of all worries and just being one with the universe. The singer feels like he is slowly being absorbed by the ocean, which represents the vastness and depth of his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Stare at the horizon
Gaze at the distant and limitless point where the sky and the sea appear to meet
Fell beyond a tree
Went past a tree, beyond its reach
Fell into the ocean
Accidentally fall and ended up in the vast water body
Melt into the sea
Surrender oneself to the embrace of the sea, blended into its vastness
Stare at the horizon
Keep looking at the meeting point of land and sky, drawn to its beauty
Millions miles of it
With endless miles, it seems like it goes on forever
See my love on the horizon
Find my true love, symbolized by the immensity of the horizon
Like an ocean bottom me
Feel small and insignificant, like a single grain of sand at the bottom of the ocean
I'm calling
Communicating, reaching out to someone through music and words
Pass the weed man pass the d
Sharing marijuana and relaxation with friends, spreading the joy of life
My girl, play this song again
Asking the loved one to play a meaningful and soulful song again, expressing the emotions within
My children, past the d, man you are free
Encouraging the younger generation to break free of inhibitions and enjoy life, to experiment and rebel
My people, live in love and unity
Advocating for a peaceful and harmonious society, where people of all backgrounds coexist in love and understanding
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pandaman2006
So good! all of the music they make is equally good, but new music is always great! :D
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Thank god there's still good artists out there today
Andrew Brunelle
This song is badass! This whole album is so musically deep and full of just amazing tunes. Keep it up, guys!
Derek H
Yeah I agree thanks for really telling the folks at home how it is. You dont have to like it as long as people respect the fact that they are out there sticking to their style while incorporating new sounds and ideas.
Lunar Focus
I cannot wait to see this live. This is so good.
Carrico
This track got STOOPID! The horns are soo crucial
Humble 9300
Get it!
The bassline is awesome 😎
zomebies
feelin it or not that cover is badass!
Mad Stoopidhead
Horns are killer on this track!
Randall Plaisted
you just dont know good music when you hear it