"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.“
Sensi
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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Sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
We want our sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
We want the sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
We want the sinsemilla
To smoke it
Said in the morning time time time
But when you wake you bake
You know that
Everything (something) will be just fine
So fine
You know that it's better
To smoke that shit
Said in the morning time
But when you wake you bake
You know that
Jah jah say you be just fine
So fine
The people said
Everybody wants to get some
They want the sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
Give me my sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
I want the Sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
But then he call the doctor for me
But yes this is a case of emergency
You know we rockin' 105.3
We comin' to give the good lovin'
Like she givin' it to me
So listen the people say yeah
But everybody wants to get some
Sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
Give me my sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
Wont give me the sinsemilla
And everybody wants to get some
The lyrics to Slightly Stoopid's song “Sensi” talk about the desire that most people have to smoke Marijuana. They start the song by repeating “everybody wants to get some sinsemilla”. Sinsemilla is a type of Marijuana that has a very high THC content and is usually utilized for medical purposes. The lyrics are advocating for the use of Marijuana and that it is better to smoke it. The song suggests that when one smokes Marijuana, they feel good and everything will be just fine.
However, there is a part in the song that says to call the doctor in case of emergency. This could be a subtle reference to the fact that smoking too much Marijuana can result in medical emergencies, such as panic attacks, and high heart rates. The lyrics also mention a radio station, 105.3, which could be a reference to their hometown station in San Diego.
Overall, the song “Sensi” by Slightly Stoopid is an ode to the popular use of Marijuana in the world today. It is a song about the culture of smoking, the ease of access and the positive feelings that people have when they use it.
Line by Line Meaning
But everybody wants to get some Sinsemilla
Everyone desires to have some type of cannabis strain called 'sinsemilla'.
And everybody wants to get some We want our sinsemilla
Everyone wants to have sinsemilla for themselves.
And everybody wants to get some We want the sinsemilla
Everyone wants to acquire sinsemilla, which is a high-quality type of marijuana that hasn't been fertilized with male plants.
And everybody wants to get some You know that it's better To smoke it Said in the morning time time time
People know it's more preferable to use sinsemilla as a smokeable drug, particularly in the morning.
But when you wake you bake You know that Everything (something) will be just fine So fine
Smoking sinsemilla makes people feel relaxed and comfortable, leading them to believe that everything will be fine.
You know that it's better To smoke that shit Said in the morning time But when you wake you bake You know that Jah jah say you be just fine. So fine
It's better to smoke sinsemilla weed in the morning, but smoking it later in the day will still have the same effect, making people feel good and comfortable, as if Jah (Jehovah) himself guaranteed that they will be fine.
The people said Everybody wants to get some They want the sinsemilla
People commonly want sinsemilla for their own use.
And everybody wants to get some Give me my sinsemilla
Everyone wants to acquire their own sinsemilla strain of marijuana.
And everybody wants to get some I want the Sinsemilla
People desires to have the high-quality sinsemilla marijuana for their own use.
But then he call the doctor for me But yes this is a case of emergency
The singer may have smoked too much marijuana and needs medical attention urgently.
You know we rockin' 105.3 We comin' to give the good lovin' Like she givin' it to me So listen the people say yeah
The singer is indicating they're planning to spread good vibes to people to enjoy, much like receiving love from another person. They're announcing this on a certain radio station - 105.3.
But everybody wants to get some Sinsemilla
Repeated line that emphasizes the desire for people to have sinsemilla for themselves.
And everybody wants to get some Give me my sinsemilla
Another repeated line elaborating the people's desire to get sinsemilla marijuana strain for their own usage.
And everybody wants to get some Wont give me the sinsemilla
Line indicating that the people would not give up the sinsemilla marijuana strain to any other person because everyone wants it for themselves.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Macy Nelson
on 2 AM
Is this song about the 27 club?