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.“

Sensimilla
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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But everybody wants to get some
Sensimilla
And everybody wants to get some
We want our Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some
We want the Sensimilla
And everybody wants to get some

We want the Sensimilla

You know that it's better to smoke it
Said in the morning time, time, time
But when you wake you bake
You know that everything 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 Sensimilla
And everybody wants to get some
Give me my Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some
I want the Sensimilla
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
Sensimilla
And everybody wants to get some

Give me my Sensimilla
And everybody wants to get some

Won't give me the Sensimilla
And everybody wants to get some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slightly Stoopid's song "Sensimilla" are a celebration of marijuana or "sensi" as it is often called. The repetitive chorus line "everyone wants to get some, we want our sensimilla" emphasizes the widespread appeal and desire for the drug. The lyrics suggest that marijuana can bring joy and happiness, and that it is especially enjoyable when smoked first thing in the morning, as it sets the tone for the rest of the day. The song seems to imply that the recreational use of marijuana is a harmless and enjoyable activity.

The lyrics also contain references to seeking medical help in a moment of emergency. While the song doesn't go into specifics, it can be interpreted as either highlighting the potential negative effects of marijuana use or as a nod to the legality of the drug in some areas. Despite this, the main theme of the song remains focused on the enjoyment of the drug and the universal desire for it.

Overall, Slightly Stoopid's "Sensimilla" celebrates the use of marijuana and portrays it as a positive experience. The song is catchy and upbeat and has become a fan favorite among the band's listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

But everybody wants to get some Sensimilla
Everyone desires to have Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some We want our Sensimilla
We all want our share of Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some We want the Sensimilla
All of us want Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some We want the Sensimilla
We all want Sensimilla

You know that it's better to smoke it Said in the morning time, time, time
Smoking Sensimilla is better, especially in the morning

But when you wake you bake You know that everything will be just fine, so fine
When you wake up and smoke, everything will be okay

You know that it's better to smoke that shit Said in the morning time
It's better to smoke Sensimilla, especially in the morning

But when you wake you bake You know that Jah, Jah say, "You be just fine, so fine"
When you wake up and smoke, everything will be okay because Jah says so

The people said everybody wants to get some They want the Sensimilla
Everyone wants to have Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some Give me my Sensimilla
Everyone wants their share of Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some I want the Sensimilla
Everyone wants Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some But then he call the doctor for me
Everyone wants Sensimilla, but sometimes it causes health issues

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
This is a critical situation, and they're playing music on the radio to calm people down

So listen the people say yeah But everybody wants to get some Sensimilla
Everyone is shouting and demanding their share of Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some Give me my Sensimilla
Everyone wants their share of Sensimilla

And everybody wants to get some Won't give me the Sensimilla
Everyone wants Sensimilla, but some people refuse to share

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: KYLE ALEXANDER MCDONALD, MILES DOUGHTY

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