13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Anna Coddington – The Saint (with stains)
Another day another delightful ditty… this time brought to you by the delightful Anna Coddington.
The song is The Saint (with stains) and the video was shot by Anna at home during lockdown. Here is the record company blurb with more:
Co-produced by APRA Silver Scroll winning duo Steph Brown and Fen Ikner aka LIPS, ‘The Saint (with stains)’ signals a raw new direction for Coddington, leaning into her indie sensibilities, while maintaining a pop edge. The new single sets the tone of ruthless self-expression for her forthcoming full album, which sees Coddington exploring her place in the world as a mother, musician, Māori & human being.
Written over a period of self-reflection, Coddington’s new work dives into the personal to draw out the universal. Each song tackles a different issue with the central thread being parenthood and the new perspectives, super-strengths and challenges this comes with. ‘The Saint (with stains)’ plays with expectations around motherhood and the tension between the sacredness of this role, and the day-to-day reality of it. Our young children see us as gods with all the answers, even if we’re just guessing half the time.
“You have the right to expect that I could do no wrong. A saint with stains all over her dress, cursing under her breath when you’re gone…”
Accompanied by whirring and delicate keys, their acclaimed production keeps Coddington’s vocals & lyrics front and centre, working in tandem to create a track delightfully upbeat with a slight tinge of sorrow throughout.
