Sock Song

About this Song

Sock Song is a celebration of individuality, authenticity, and having the courage to stand out. As a kid, wearing odd socks was one of the few ways I could express myself. I wasn't allowed to colour my hair, so socks became my way of showing a bit of personality. I never took myself too seriously, and being unapologetically weird often helped me find other people who were comfortable being themselves too. The song's origin is a little unusual. After being gifted a pair of colourful socks, I created a comedy short film on Instagram where I was arrested for buying socks on the street. In the story, the only way to earn my freedom was to write a song about socks—so I did. The track was recorded at producer Paul Thomas Hillier's home studio in Camira, Brisbane, with drums performed by Sam Faulkner (formerly of The Bennies and now Dad Fight). One of my favourite details is that the crowd chants featured throughout the song were recorded by regular singers and audience members from my Karaoke events. More than anything, I hope Sock Song gives people permission to be themselves. Being unique often means being brave, and I love seeing people embrace what makes them different.