Sad Season

from Kiss Me Sweet Pea by Peaness

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B-side and second single “Sad Season” follows a sombre style with its stripped-back jazz standard approach to production and songwriting. It is an intimate piece of work and differs from what we’ve come to expect from Peaness - with front person Jess Branney featuring alongside a piano and a string arrangement. The song was initially written on Boxing Day 2018 and hid in Jess’ voice-notes for years. Once the trio knew they wanted to release an over the top pop Christmas song, Jess shared the demo and it found its chance for release . “Sad Season” was written from the perspective of a lonely person with drinking problems, trapped in their sadness.

lyrics

Another year has passed
And I'm left all alone
With nothing but my glass
While everybody else

Kisses under mistletoe
Makes a man of snow
Light the fires in their homes
Another year alone

No stocking hung upon my bed
Only thoughts of dread
Will anybody call on me?
I hope somebody somewhere out there cares
But nobody cares

'Tis the season to spread joy
Santa brings the children toes
Carols sung by groups of friends
But all I hear is noise

Why does Christmas feel so lonely?
When will my Christmas be like it's supposed to be?

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from Kiss Me Sweet Pea, released November 10, 2023
Recorded, produced and mixed by Russ Hayes at Orange Sound Recording Studios, North Wales.

Additional string instrumentation recorded and mixed by Will Levison.

Strings performed by Abi Hammett.

Strings on “Sad Season” written and arranged by BC Camplight and Jess Branney.

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Peaness Chester, UK

Three piece indie-pop band making sad bangers.

With more hooks, charm and depth than a dozen identikit indie-boy bores.

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