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.“

Serious Man
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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'Cause life ain't no jokin' business
This life ain't no jokin' business

'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble it go for them
Me I'm a serious man

No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

And I won't laugh and take life for a joke no-ho-ho
Then watch poor people life go up in smoke
And I don't feel that we gonna take this (on) I said no
We need to have praise in god
For our life is joy

So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like more trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

And I won't live oh for political ideology no ho ho
No value in dollars and the faith in economy
And I don't laugh and take this thing for fun I said no
We need to have praise in god
For our life is joy

So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

'Cause life ain't no jokin'' business

No no life ain't no jokin'' business

'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble agian for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with the heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
my b i just pasted the first pf3 did
sorry heres what i got

'Cause life ain't no jokin' business
This life ain't no jokin' business

'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble it come for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

And I won't let them take life for a joke no ho ho
Then watch poor people life go up in smoke
And I don't feel that we gonna take this gun I said no
We need to have praise in God
'For our life is done

So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like more trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

And I won't live oh for political ideology no ho ho
No value in dollars and the faith in economy
And I don't laugh and take this thing for fun I said no
We need to have praise in God
'For our life is done

So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

This life ain't no jokin' business

No the life ain't no jokin' business

'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man

No don't be gossip with the heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

Overall Meaning

The Slightly Stoopid song "Serious Man" is a reflection on life and the importance of taking it seriously. The lyrics emphasize the need to avoid negativity and focus on positive things like having faith in God and valuing life. The repetition of the phrase "no don't be sitting with them heathens" highlights the idea of avoiding those who may lead you down a negative path. The song also touches on the idea of not taking politics or money too seriously and instead, finding joy in the simple things in life.

The overall message of the song is to live life in a purposeful and meaningful way. It encourages listeners to think about what is truly important in life and to prioritize those things above everything else. The serious tone of the lyrics is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "I'm a serious man" throughout the song.

Line by Line Meaning

'Cause life ain't no jokin' business
This life is not to be taken lightly

This life ain't no jokin' business
This life is a serious matter

'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
I take life very seriously

No don't be gossip with them heathens
Do not engage in negative talk with those who do not believe in God

Me I'm a serious man
I am a person who takes life seriously

Seem like the trouble it come for them
Those who do not take life seriously tend to get into trouble

No don't be sitting with them heathens
Do not associate with those who do not believe in God

Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
I am a person who takes life seriously

And I won't let them take life for a joke no ho ho
I will not let others take life lightly and watch as people suffer

Then watch poor people life go up in smoke
I will not stand by and watch as people's lives are destroyed

And I don't feel that we gonna take this gun I said no
I do not believe in resorting to violence to solve our problems

We need to have praise in God
We should have faith in God and express gratitude for our lives

'For our life is done
Our lives are a precious gift

No don't be gossip with no heathens
Do not engage in negative talk with those who do not believe in God

Seem like more trouble again for them
Those who do not take life seriously tend to find themselves in trouble frequently

And I won't live oh for political ideology no ho ho
I will not let political beliefs dictate how I live my life

No value in dollars and the faith in economy
Money and the economy are not the most important things in life

And I don't laugh and take this thing for fun I said no
I do not take life lightly or as a joke

We need to have praise in God
We should have faith in God and express gratitude for our lives

'For our life is done
Our lives are a precious gift

No don't be sitting with them heathens
Do not associate with those who do not believe in God

Seem like the trouble again for them
Those who do not take life seriously tend to find themselves in trouble frequently

Me I'm a serious man
I am a person who takes life seriously

No don't be gossip with no heathens
Do not engage in negative talk with those who do not believe in God

Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
I am a person who takes life seriously

This life ain't no jokin' business
This life is a serious matter

No the life ain't no jokin' business
This life is not to be taken lightly

Me I'm a serious man
I am a person who takes life seriously

Seem like the trouble again for them
Those who do not take life seriously tend to find themselves in trouble frequently

No don't be gossip with the heathens
Do not engage in negative talk with those who do not believe in God

Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
I am a person who takes life seriously

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONOVAN D. FRANCIS

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Sebastian FMhennessy

4y↑3

Cause life ain't no jokin' business
This life ain't no jokin' business
'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble it go for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
And I won't laugh and take life for a joke no-ho-ho
Then watch poor people life go up in smoke
And I don't feel that we gonna take this (on) I said no
We need to have praise in god
For our life is joy
So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like more trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
And I won't live oh for political ideology no ho ho
No value in dollars and the faith in economy
And I don't laugh and take this thing for fun I said no
We need to have praise in god
For our life is joy
So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
'Cause life ain't no jokin'' business
No no life ain't no jokin'' business
'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble agian for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with the heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
my b i just pasted the first pf3 did
sorry heres what i got
'Cause life ain't no jokin' business
This life ain't no jokin' business
'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble it come for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
And I won't let them take life for a joke no ho ho
Then watch poor people life go up in smoke
And I don't feel that we gonna take this gun I said no
We need to have praise in God
'For our life is done
So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like more trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
And I won't live oh for political ideology no ho ho
No value in dollars and the faith in economy
And I don't laugh and take this thing for fun I said no
We need to have praise in God
'For our life is done
So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am
This life ain't no jokin' business
No the life ain't no jokin' business
'Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble again for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with the heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

Angel Casarez

Cause life ain't no jokin business
This life ain't no jokin business

Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble it go for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

And I won't laugh and take life for a joke noo-ho-ho
Then watch poor people life go up in smoke
And I don't feel that we gonna take this (on) I said no
We need to have praise in god
For our life is joy

So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like more trouble agian for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathen
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

And I won't live oh for political ideology no ho ho
No value in dollars and the faith in economy
And I don't laugh and take this thing for fun I said no
We need to have praise in god
For our life is joy

So I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be sitting with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble agian for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with no heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

Cause life ain't no jokin business

Nooooo no life ain't no jokin business

Cause I'm I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with them heathens
Me I'm a serious man
Seem like the trouble agian for them
Me I'm a serious man
No don't be gossip with the heathens
Me I'm a serious man that's what I am

All comments from YouTube:

Reid

12y↑5

This song is RAD! Album drops tomorrow. So stoked to go out and grab a copy!!!

Peter Jensen

12y↑3

Absolutely love this song! Was an instant favorite when I saw their TRI Studios performance, loving the studio version!!

Catherine Wagener

12y↑1

loving this song! cant wait for the album tomorrow

Kamil Marecki

6y↑1

Has to be on of the best out there. I literally love all of their songs, these guys motivate me to follow my dream, Roll on.

Donovan Leach

12y↑1

I love it. Can't wait for the whole album

Grayson Guice

12y↑1

fucking incredible, have it on constant replay. thank you Stoopid. Blaze up till the end.

Edward Vyeda

12y↑1

Love this song the new album is so awesome!

TransverseWaves

12y↑4

This whole album is mixed so differently from the other stoopid discs. I dig the new direction

James Gasper

12y↑1

One of my favorite songs off the album

Hot Lava Beats

4y↑7

2020 anyone?? Always bumping that good stuff. 👍

MrSpaceplatypus

12y

such an awesome song!

Ty Page

9y↑3

Smart lyrics with terrific vibes... doesn't get a whole lot better.

John Landry

12y

Saw this song live! Soooooo sick!

Bill Burns

9y↑1

hey yo so i gottA tell you guys that when it comes to good freakin music you got it on LOCK!! i enjoy enjoying all of the jams you've put out over the years and there is nothing even close to slightly stoopid about that!!! I'm SERIOUS! MAN!! jk

kayla

This is literally one of the best songs ever written. #2023

Richard Fuchs

12y

such a good vibe song

Robin Smith

12y

definetely capturing the san diego vibe. three thumbs up!

Blazing_Fingers

2y↑1

This song makes me relaxed

Sebastian FMhennessy

4y↑3

Hank Powell

12y

And still they could most likely make even mellower music if it is possible

JWoods

12y

so good man... just slightly stoned right now and feels amazeing... bigups from spain stoopidss!!

Garrett Wahler

12y↑1

finally!!!! I have waited much too long for their return.

vinny garaventa

12y↑1

SLightLy sToopId ROCKS iv seen them in BERKLEY at the greek. kickasssss

Grayson Guice

12y

this is my new fav song from them

jason canady

5y↑1

One of the best pickers I've heard

Emerson Kleem

9y↑1

buenazaaaaaaaaaa para este verano

seth 603

12y

cheers! I love slightly stoopid!

nusadua66

11y↑3

Check out the original done by Donovan on the album Banzani SS does a great cover!

Jeff Doughty

11y↑3

"Me I'm a mysterious blue whale" is what I heard at first listen and I'm sticking with it even know I know it's wrong... I choose to sing along with the wrong lyrics. One love

Levi Brewer

Whales iz better

Jangis Khan

happy 420!! seen these guys everywhere.. serious music. :)

Angel Casarez

Nick P

12y

such a sick song

Cooper Erickson

11y

This is so good. Peace

name maners

12y↑1

Why have I been listening to this song for years??

Burnerprod

12y↑6

ahhhh, just woke up, checked my subscription, and i find this, i think its time for a California wake & bake :)

spaceAlien Rissley

In Wisconsin its wake bake drink n blackout a Wisconsin drink is stronger than anywhere else but I no drink.anymore because I did too much since 7th grade and seen bad things at party so smoking brought my.dad.from out of.coma in 83 when he got.hit by car at 40 or 50 mph in racine if it weren't for his friend baker smoking n talking when they were discussing pulling plug to my grandparents you wouldn't see my words above.

Ryan

11y

Shits so catchy

Eric Davis

12y

Kyle is a serious man!

Tiago Vitorino

10y

awesome!

Google user

My homies Slightly Stoopid absolutely crush this song by Donovan Francis

Rudeinfw

12y

I like this song.

Alex

12y

The live version at TRI studios is a lot better

Cole Payton

12y

If only I could slow down time...

Philonious Formations

11y

tonight in the 612! stoopid so chill

spoose1

12y

dude its in stores evrywhere bestbuy target any actual music store

MrSpaceplatypus

12y

so chill

Brecklin Prime

"I'm a mysterious man"

Brecklin Prime

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Pat Kend

This life not no jokin business... So I'm I'm a serious man , no don't be gossip wit them heathens. Me I'm a serious man, seeing they got more trouble again for them, me I'm a serious man, no don't be sitting wit them heathens!! Me I'm a serious man, that's what I aaaaaaam!! And I won't laugh, and take life for a joke, Lord no. Then watch poor people's life go up in smoke , an I don't feel that we gon' take this on, I said no.
We need to have praise in God before our life is done...

Conscious Coyote

11y↑9

"causee Im a mysterious man." ..Anyone else hear it?

Shane Sypniewski

yeah the whole time I heard this song the first several times I thought serious and mysterious were being alternated

SONicNRG™

@Jacob M still have time to delete comment

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tucko11

I’m a slightly serious man

guitardrumskate

11y

Does this remind anyone else of One Love?

Lil Sokz

11y

Happy 420!!! <33333

Floor Smolders

Just wanna dance man

Redwing

12y

This makes the top 5 Stoopid songs ever, imo

Addison Bradley

11y↑1

red rocks toniiigghhht!

World View

8y↑4

10 people are obviously tone deaf!

Jayson

11y

Tonight in portland!

805Goodland

7y↑1

check out the original by donovan francis

James G.

10y↑2

Wakey wakey world.

Tiemen Anthonissen

11y

sounds well

Muss Ich Haben!

nice Song :D
HAHA xd

mikee420420

12y

Mo Fya!

wisemanat2am

12y

thank you

Philonious Formations

11y

to tha dome

Sean Leigh H. Dujua

donavan serious man

Kevin O’Brien

12y

how sick is the singer

Sexual Spastic Records

Chill

Co Ro

Don't live for political ideology and no faith in this fading economy! I thought he said he ain't no prophet? Just a serious man

Shag-a-loonman

48w

Slightly Stoopid knows

Shag-a-loonman

48w

I think.

XeNTriK x

serious???/

Jerry White

11y

all the dislikes are from band member ex gf''s

Deeken Wheeler

10y↑7

I like the illustration. we are infecting the Earth will all of our pollution

Herb

The OriginEls learn to be useful on this earth for better

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