While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly … Read Full Bio ↴While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly Stoopid, the group’s diligent commitment to live music provides some insight into their loyal fan base and unique creative metamorphosis throughout their extensive existence. Though it's been a couple of years since the release of their last studio album, Top Of The World (August 14, 2012), the Ocean Beach, California-based group—led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty—have also found the same passionate dedication to their studio craft, holing up between tours in their own San Diego recording studio and record label complex. The balance of a prolific touring regimen between albums have helped to refine the tasty fusion and massive groove that permeates Stoopid’s trademark sound and seven album catalogue, as well as their live shows.

"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.“

Round the World
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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All round the world I'm seeing all them pretty girls
Only one I need and only thing that I been thinking 'bout
Is you girl, you, yeah, you girl yeah, yeah

Only fantasy and only one I want to see
Early in the morning, only one that keeps me holding on
Is you

Always on my mind, at any place, at any time
Girl, way you so fine control the rhythm of my heart
And this is you girl, you, yeah, you girl, yeah, yeah

Feel you in my soul, it is my heart that you can know
Look into your eyes are more than diamonds, olden gold
I need you, the need is you

Hotter than anyone or anything I've ever seen
Sexier than all the girls in all the magazines
And that's true girl, you, yeah, cool, yeah

Sharper than a razor blade but still be burning me
Blazing on the freeway doing more than eighty three
And that's cool

Favorite place to go, is any place that we's alone
Smelling finer than the ocean got me putting down my phone
And that's cool girl, you, yeah, cool, yeah, you, yeah

Hotter than the weather, love is harder than a stone

Anywhere we come together we can call it home
And that's you, girl it is you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Round the World" by Slightly Stoopid describe the singer's infatuation with a particular woman. Although he sees beautiful women all around the world, he only has eyes for this one girl. He describes her as the only one he needs and the only thing he's been thinking about. She is his only fantasy and the only person he wants to see early in the morning.

The singer is constantly thinking about this woman, no matter where he is. She controls the rhythm of his heart and he feels her in his soul. He sees her as more valuable than diamonds and gold. He describes her as hotter and sexier than anyone or anything he's ever seen, and sharper than a razor blade. Even when she's burning him, he's still drawn to her.

The singer's favorite place to be is alone with this woman. He finds her scent to be finer than the ocean and she makes him want to disconnect from the world. His love for her is harder than a stone and together they can call anywhere home. This song is a testament to the singer's deep love and desire for this woman.

Line by Line Meaning

All round the world I'm seeing all them pretty girls
While traveling around the world, I have come across many beautiful girls.

Only one I need and only thing that I been thinking 'bout Is you girl, you, yeah, you girl yeah, yeah
Out of all the girls I have seen, you are the only one I need and the only thing I constantly think about is you.

Only fantasy and only one I want to see Early in the morning, only one that keeps me holding on Is you
In my imagination, you are the only one I want to see. Even early in the morning, the thought of you keeps me going and holding on.

Always on my mind, at any place, at any time Girl, way you so fine control the rhythm of my heart And this is you girl, you, yeah, you girl, yeah, yeah
You are always on my mind no matter where I am or what I am doing. Your beauty and charm have a profound effect on me and control the rhythm of my heart. You, and only you, are responsible for this effect.

Feel you in my soul, it is my heart that you can know Look into your eyes are more than diamonds, olden gold I need you, the need is you
I feel a deep connection with you, and this is reflected in the fact that I can feel you in my soul. Your eyes are more precious to me than diamonds, and I cannot imagine living without you. I need you more than anything else in this world.

Hotter than anyone or anything I've ever seen Sexier than all the girls in all the magazines And that's true girl, you, yeah, cool, yeah
You are the hottest and sexiest girl I have ever seen, and there is no comparison to anyone or anything else. This is true, and you are amazing.

Sharper than a razor blade but still be burning me Blazing on the freeway doing more than eighty three And that's cool
Even though you are as sharp as a razor, you still have the power to burn me with your charm. When we are driving on the freeway, going above 80 mph, I feel that I am on top of the world, and this is cool.

Favorite place to go, is any place that we's alone Smelling finer than the ocean got me putting down my phone And that's cool girl, you, yeah, cool, yeah, you, yeah
I love being alone with you, anywhere, whenever we can. Your fragrance is as pleasant as the ocean, and I am willing to put down my phone just to be with you. You are cool and amazing.

Hotter than the weather, love is harder than a stone Anywhere we come together we can call it home And that's you, girl it is you
You are hotter than the weather, and our love is as strong as a stone. Anywhere we are together feels like home, and it is all because of you. You are the one who makes everything perfect and beautiful.

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