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.“

Waiting
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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I said it wasn't that long ago
When all you thought about was drinkin'
Thinkin' 'bout the weekend
When you really didn't wanna go
Till you knew that there was someone, when you're ready to roll

But if you feel like making war
Then you better talk about it

Before you get it started
And if you feel like making war
Then you better realize what you're fighting for

So while you're waiting, hoping
Every little thing's gonna be alright
You gotta know when you'll be looking for the ones
That are ready to fight

So if you feel like making war
Then you better talk about it
Before you get it started
And if you feel like making war
Then you better realize what you're fighting for

Though you've been searching for the answer, oh
To all the questions that are known
I really don't think you ever found the reason for the one thing
That will keep me moving while I'm losin' my mind

Said if you feel like making war
Or feel like givin' up
They gotta see that no one else
Can save you from yourself

So while you're waiting, hoping
Every little thing's gonna be alright
You gotta know when you'll be looking for the ones
That are ready to fight

But if you feel like making war
Then you better talk about it
Before you get it started
And if you feel like making war
Then you better realize what you're fighting for

Said if you feel like making
Feel like making, feel like making war
Feel like making, feel like making, feel like making war
Feel like making, feel like making, feel like making war
Feel like making, feel like making war

So while you're waiting, hoping
Every little thing's gonna be alright
You gotta know when you'll be looking for the ones
That are ready to fight

Said if you feel like making war
Or feel like givin' up

They gotta see that no one else
Can save you from yourself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slightly Stoopid's song "Waiting" are a reflection on the struggles of life and how we cope with them. The opening lines suggest that drinking was a common pastime of the singer and those around him, and that despite not always feeling like going out, they would do so because they knew there was someone there for them. The song then takes a turn towards more serious topics, with the singer advising that if someone feels like starting a war (either metaphorical or literal), they should first consider why they want to do so and discuss it before taking action. The song encourages people to be prepared to fight for what they believe in, but to do so with thought and purpose.

The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and searching for answers. The line "Though you've been searching for the answer, oh" suggests that the singer and others around him have been searching for purpose or meaning in their lives, but have not yet found it. However, there is also a sense of resilience and determination, indicated by the line "That will keep me moving while I'm losin' my mind." The song ends with the reminder that ultimately, we have to save ourselves and cannot rely on others to do so.

Overall, the lyrics of "Waiting" encourage thoughtfulness and purpose in our actions and a willingness to fight for what we believe in, but also an understanding that we are ultimately responsible for our own well-being and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

I said it wasn't that long ago
The singer mentions that the situation isn't in the distant past, rather it happened somewhat recently

When all you thought about was drinkin'
The singer recalls a time when the addressee's primary concern was drinking

Thinkin' 'bout the weekend
The singer says that the addressee's thoughts were fixed solely on the upcoming weekend

When you really didn't wanna go
The artist notes that the addressee didn't actually want to go out or engage in any weekend activity

Till you knew that there was someone, when you're ready to roll
The addressee wanted to and only got excited for these weekend engagements when knowing someone would be there to accompany them

But if you feel like making war
The singer tells the addressee to be cautious if they want to escalate the issue to a fight

Then you better talk about it
The singer advises that the issue is worth discussing before it goes too far

Before you get it started
The artist advises that it is better to keep conversations from escalating any potential conflicts

And if you feel like making war
The artist reiterates that it is better to be cautious when thinking about fighting

Then you better realize what you're fighting for
The artist advises the addressee to carefully consider the issue they are fighting for and if it is worth it

So while you're waiting, hoping
The singer advises to wait patiently while remaining optimistic for a positive outcome

Every little thing's gonna be alright
The artist consoles that everything will eventually work out as planned

You gotta know when you'll be looking for the ones
The singer advises the addressee to be aware of those who will help them through a rough time

That are ready to fight
The singer suggests that those trustworthy individuals may be the ones who can give the addressee the push they need to fight

Though you've been searching for the answer, oh
The singer notes that the addressee has been desperately trying to figure out a solution

To all the questions that are known
The artist understands that the addressee has tried to find the answers to all their questions, but to no avail

I really don't think you ever found the reason for the one thing
The artist doubts that the addressee has found the root cause of their problem

That will keep me moving while I'm losin' my mind
The singer notes that there is something that drives them to persevere in stressful situations

Said if you feel like making war
The singer restates their earlier advice to be cautious in escalating conflicts

Or feel like givin' up
The artist advises the addressee to not give up when the going gets tough

They gotta see that no one else
The artist advises the addressee that only they themselves can revive their morale or bolster their self-esteem

Can save you from yourself
The artist reminds the addressee that nobody can help them quite like they can themselves

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANDRE FRANKE, ANNA MCDONALD, DANIEL NITT, NICOLE JENKINSON

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