Spencer Annis is a rising singer-songwriter based in Lynchburg, Virginia. His new song “Coming Clean,” is an intimate worship song and spirited indie-rock anthem that pushes the sonic boundaries of both worship music and Christian pop/rock.
After independently releasing singles, EPs, and even several albums since 2017, Spencer partnered with renowned CCM label Integrity Music for his upcoming singles and LP release. His new song, “Coming Clean,” was released today April 8th, and the full album will be released in July of this year.
The new single by Spencer Annis, Coming Clean is a song of reflection and repentance for allowing pride to creep in. He hopes the song will inspire listeners to a deeper place with God in their own prayer lives and reflection of how pride might also be affecting their ministry.
Recording sessions for this song and the upcoming album mirrored what you’d expect from a typical DIY-era rock band. Vocals were tracked in Spencer’s home studio, Drums in co-producer Joshua Sosin’s backyard shed, and guitars in co-producer Benja Schick’s bedroom.
Coming Clean features Spencer, Benja, and Joshua as the sole musicians. The trio worked together for months to transform Spencer’s intimate, worshipful arrangement into a fully-produced new song with cohesive instrumentation and flow.
Along the way, they drew inspiration from a wide array of artists, including Maggie Rogers, Kevin Garrett, Ben Howard, and Typhoon, along with indie artists in the alt-Christian sphere like John Mark McMillan, Jon Foreman, Josh Garrels, and more.
Spencer Annis – Coming Clean Lyrics
Intro:
Yeah
Verse 1:
I’ve wanted to come clean
I’ve stolen from Your glory
I feasted on the thrill, but
It’s burning from within me
Chorus:
Strip me of my pride again
I get in the way
Forgive me for my selfishness
And how I used Your name
Come and take the first place
You can have it
Come and take the first place
You can have it
Verse 2:
Cure me of desire
praise from Remind me of Your thoughts
And be my confidence
Chorus:
Strip me of my pride again
I get in the way
Forgive me for my selfishness
And how I used Your name
Come and take the first place
You can have it
Come and take the first place
You can have it
Outro:
You can have it, O God
You can have it, O God
Oh-eh