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.“

Running Away
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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Hey man you feel it
The blood is rushin' through my veins
And I want to see you
Coming again
Believe it
You feel it
You know you want to see it too
So when the fuck are you gonna realize

Hey man its time to say
I'm coming to get you
And I want to see you
Running away from me
I'm coming to get you
I'm coming to you
And I want to see you
Running away from me
Running away
Hey man you see it
A needle's jammed inside my veins
And every little thing is gonna be the fucking same
Believe it
You feel it
You know you want to see it too
So when the fuck are you gonna realize
Hey man it's time to say
I'm coming to get you
And I want to see you
Running away from me
I'm coming to get you
I'm coming to you
And I want to see you
Running away from me
Hey man you feel it
The blood is rushin' through my veins
And I want to see you
Coming again
Believe it
You feel it
You know you want to see it too
So when the fuck are you gonna realize
Hey man it's time to say
I'm coming to get you
And I want to see you
Running away from me
I'm coming to get you
I'm coming to you
And I want to see you
Running away from me

Running away
Like narcotics anonymous-just keep it simple

Overall Meaning

In "Running Away" by Slightly Stoopid, the lyrics appear to be about a person who is chasing after another individual, perhaps with the intent to harm them or enact revenge. The opening lines refer to the adrenaline rush that the singer is feeling as they pursue this person, and express a desire to see them again (presumably in order to continue the chase). There is a sense of urgency and restlessness throughout the song, with the repetition of phrases like "Believe it, you feel it" emphasizing this restlessness.

The second verse introduces the idea of a needle being jammed inside the singer's veins, suggesting that they may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The repetition of the phrase "every little thing is gonna be the fucking same" suggests a sense of hopelessness or futility, as if the singer is trapped in a cycle of addiction or destructive behavior. Despite this, there is still a desire to pursue the other person and see them "running away" from the singer.

Overall, "Running Away" presents a rather bleak picture of someone who is struggling with addiction and potentially violent tendencies. The repetition of phrases throughout the song helps to reinforce the sense of urgency and anxiety that the singer feels as they pursue their target.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey man you feel it
The singer asks if the listener feels the sensation of excitement or anticipation.

The blood is rushin' through my veins
The singer is physically experiencing a heightened sense of energy and emotion.

And I want to see you
The singer desires to witness the listener's response or actions.

Coming again
The artist anticipates a repeat of a previous experience or interaction.

Believe it
The artist is insisting that the listener accepts or acknowledges the truth of what they are saying.

You feel it
The singer believes that the listener also experiences the same sensations as they do.

You know you want to see it too
The singer assumes that the listener shares their desire to witness something specific.

So when the fuck are you gonna realize
The artist is frustrated that the listener has not yet comprehended or acted on their previous statements.

Hey man its time to say
The artist is urging the listener to verbally admit to something.

I'm coming to get you
The artist intends to go towards or seek out the listener.

And I want to see you
The singer desires to observe the listener directly.

Running away from me
The artist wants to witness the listener physically fleeing from them.

Hey man you see it
The singer is asking the listener if they notice or recognize something specific.

A needle's jammed inside my veins
The singer is describing their personal use of drugs where a needle is inserted into their body.

And every little thing is gonna be the fucking same
The singer has grown accustomed to a monotonous or predictable lifestyle due to their drug addiction.

Hey man it's time to say
The artist wants the listener to acknowledge or accept a certain fact or situation.

Like narcotics anonymous-just keep it simple
The artist compares their simple message to the slogan of a support group for drug addicts, which encourages them to keep their program straightforward.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CASSERLY, MCDONALD

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