"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.“
Righteous Man
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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I'll put on over
Try to find a ______ rules
We're non-existent
Tryin' to tell us it's
Over and over again
And its time for us to say
I am the righteous man
Every day its all the same
Every day its all the same
Every day its all the same
Bang bang bang bang he said
He took the bullet in the head
While tryin' to escape
He's better off he said
Tryin' not needing
Catch another scene it's a
Catch your mother if you can
I am your righteous man
Every day it's all the same
Every day it's all the same
Every day it's all the same
Every day it's all the same
Yeah yeah the same
All the same all the same
All the same all the same
Yeah yeah
It's all the same
Yeah
It's all the same
Yeah
It's all the same
I'm gonna wait wait wait until the morning comes
I'm gonna skat-skiddly skat until ya feel dumb
I feel a million dollars runnin' through my hand
I'm gonna make more money than a dealer man
I say
Put down the badges and throw away your guns
Can't ya see
We ain't havin' fun no
I'm gonna wait til' the break of dawn
To hear this funky reggae song
Yeah
Feel the beat rushin' through my veins
People try to tell me
Everything is gonna be
All the same yeah
I say
Every day is gonna be the same
(it's all the same)
Every day is gonna be the same
(it's all the same)
Every day is gonna be all the same
Yeah
It's all the same
Yeah
Every day it's all the same
Every day it's all the same
Every day it's all the same
Every day it's all the same
Yeah yeah the same
All the same, all the same, all the same
All the same, yeah yeah yeah.
The song "Righteous Man" by Slightly Stoopid expresses the frustration of the singer with the monotony of everyday life. He feels like trying to find purpose and rules seems non-existent as society tries to tell him repeatedly that everything is over. However, the chorus provides an answer as the singer declares "I am the righteous man" implying that he will find his own path and make a difference. The second verse describes a violent scene where someone is shot and killed while trying to escape. The singer acknowledges the danger but decides to keep going and make money. The bridge encourages people to put down their badges and guns and try to have fun. The song ends with repetition that every day is the same and suggests that the only way to break out of that cycle is to become a righteous man.
The song seems to be a commentary on the absurdity of life and the oppressive societal norms that exist. The singer seems to be advocating for individuality and encouraging others to find their own path. The violent scene in the second verse may represent the dangers of breaking away from the norm and trying to find one's own way. The bridge suggests that people should try to have fun and enjoy life, which can be seen as a rebellion against the societal norms that the singer is frustrated with. Overall, the song seems to be encouraging people to find their own way and make the most out of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this feelin' that
I am sensing something
I'll put on over
I will pretend
Try to find a ______ rules
Attempting to establish guidelines for life
We're non-existent
We do not matter
Tryin' to tell us it's
Attempting to persuade us that it is
Over and over again
Repeatedly
And its time for us to say
We should speak up now
I am the righteous man
I am a just person
Every day its all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day its all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day its all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day its all the same
Each day is unchanging
Bang bang bang bang he said
He exclaimed, shooting his gun
He took the bullet in the head
He was shot in the head and killed
While tryin' to escape
In an attempt to flee
He's better off he said
He claimed it was better for him that way
Tryin' not needing
Attempt to be independent
Catch another scene it's a
Witness another event
Catch your mother if you can
Try to keep up with your family
I am your righteous man
I am a just person for you
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Yeah yeah the same
Yes, still the same
All the same all the same
Everything is still the same
All the same all the same
Everything is still the same
Yeah yeah
Yes, still the same
It's all the same
Everything is still the same
Yeah
Yes, still the same
It's all the same
Everything is still the same
Yeah
Yes, still the same
I'm gonna wait wait wait until the morning comes
I will wait until sunrise
I'm gonna skat-skiddly skat until ya feel dumb
I will dance until you get tired
I feel a million dollars runnin' through my hand
I am feeling rich
I'm gonna make more money than a dealer man
I will earn more money than a drug dealer
I say
I proclaim
Put down the badges and throw away your guns
Abandon the badges and throw away the guns
Can't ya see
Do you not realize
We ain't havin' fun no
We no longer enjoy this
I'm gonna wait til' the break of dawn
I will wait until sunrise
To hear this funky reggae song
To listen to this awesome reggae music
Yeah
Still the same
Feel the beat rushin' through my veins
The rhythm is flowing through me
People try to tell me
Others try to persuade me
Everything is gonna be
Things will be
All the same yeah
Still the same
I say
I proclaim
Every day is gonna be the same
Each day will be unchanging
(it's all the same)
Everything is still the same
Every day is gonna be the same
Each day will be unchanging
(it's all the same)
Everything is still the same
Every day is gonna be all the same
Each day will be unchanging
Yeah
Still the same
It's all the same
Everything is still the same
Yeah
Still the same
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Every day it's all the same
Each day is unchanging
Yeah yeah the same
Still the same
All the same, all the same, all the same
Everything is still the same
All the same, yeah yeah yeah.
Everything is still the same
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DOUGHTY, MCDONALD, MORAN, OCON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Macy Nelson
on 2 AM
Is this song about the 27 club?