"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.“
Somebody
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics
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(Try to get up, try to get up)
(Try to get up, try to get up)
Wait and see because you know you need somebody
I said, the lovin' you lost is just one of the costs
When you're livin' in the streets and you're runnin' from cops
When you're livin' by the words and the things you say
And if your mother only knew
That all these things you say you know are true
c'mon and a little woman, yes, the one you wanted
The type of woman leave you brokenhearted
Got the type of body that you can't ignore
Said, you got a lot of money but you can't afford
A little lovin' from the wrong side
Of the bed you sleepin' for the long night
Wait and see because you know you need somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah, somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah, somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah
(Try to get up, please somebody)
You're sayin' that you're leavin', baby
I don't think that you're comin' back
And nothing's meant to last forever
Let me know what you think about that
'Cause taking time to think about it
Only means that you'll work it out
Said thinkin' that you need her
And what it's all about, c'mon and
If your mother only knew
That all the things you say you know are true
And if you're thinkin' that you need someone new
You'll have to wait and see because you know you need somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah, somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah, somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah
(Try to get up, please somebody)
The song "Somebody" by Slightly Stoopid seems to be about the struggles of living on the streets, running from cops and paying the price for the words and things you say. The lyrics suggest that despite the hardships of life, the need for somebody is universal and undeniable. The verses also touch on the theme of lost love and the attempts to find somebody new to fill that void. The chorus repeats the phrase "try to get up" which can be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to keep moving forward despite the challenges they may face.
Overall, the song seems to be about resilience and the human need for connection and love. The lyrics paint a picture of a tough world where one has to do whatever it takes to survive, but despite it all, the desire for companionship remains.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait and see because you know you need somebody
You're not sure what the future holds, but you know you need someone in your life
I said, the lovin' you lost is just one of the costs
When you're livin' in the streets and you're runnin' from cops
And everyday, it's just the price you pay
When you're livin' by the words and the things you say
Life is tough when you're living rough on the streets, and every action has a consequence - even the love you lose along the way
And if your mother only knew
That all these things you say you know are true
You may not believe in yourself, but if your mother knew what you were capable of, she would believe in you
c'mon and a little woman, yes, the one you wanted
The type of woman leave you brokenhearted
Got the type of body that you can't ignore
You want that perfect woman with a body you can't resist, but she may end up hurting you
Said, you got a lot of money but you can't afford
A little lovin' from the wrong side
Of the bed you sleepin' for the long night
You may have money, but it can't buy you true love from someone you really want to be with
You're sayin' that you're leavin', baby
I don't think that you're comin' back
And nothing's meant to last forever
Let me know what you think about that
You think your relationship is about to end, but everything has an expiration date so accept it and move on
'Cause taking time to think about it
Only means that you'll work it out
Said thinkin' that you need her
And what it's all about, c'mon and
If you spend time thinking about what you really need in life, you'll eventually figure it out and find the right person for you
And if you're thinkin' that you need someone new
You'll have to wait and see because you know you need somebody
If you're considering someone new, take your time and be patient because you know you need someone in your life
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah, somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah, somebody
(Try to get up)
Oh yeah
(Try to get up, please somebody)
You're trying to get back on your feet and find somebody to love, because you know you can't go through life alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SKEETS MC DONALD, WYNN STEWART *
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Macy Nelson
on 2 AM
Is this song about the 27 club?