Here is an excerpt from an interview about the song with Courtney (Dylan is the video director, for some context): "Due to border shut downs, I was not able to say goodbye to my grandmother Phyllis, to whom the song is in tribute, or attend her funeral. I always promised her that I would sing at her memorial service, because she always requested a 'pretty song with none of that scary screaming.' I hoped writing this song with no 'scary screaming' in it would help me find a sense of closure." "Dylan wrote his video concept to honour his grandmother, Constance to whom the video is in tribute. Our music videos usually have a horror element to them, and we wanted to explore a different side of horror: the horror of feeling like your mind is betraying you, due to a long battle with dementia. With Dylan's permission, we named the song 'Constance' to immortalize her story."

@FriedTheo

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck dude. That's beautiful. X

After I made the video it immediately clicked. It's clear to me now that this song is about the onset of dementia. "Like a slow moving car" it erases everything around us, until at last it takes away that which we love most, those who love us. Such a beautiful and poignant song. My heart goes out to anyone that has had to deal with dementia in any capacity. This could be my favourite Spiritbox song.

@trowabarton222

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually "like a slow moving coup." Not trying to pick at you, that's just my favorite line in the song. I dont think there is a more perfect way to convey the loss of ones mind from something like dementia. These guys can do no wrong in my eyes. I love them so much.

@FriedTheo

3 жыл бұрын

@CeleryFox Someone else already commented that they have used auto tune as an effect in some of their vocals before, so it wouldn't really surprise me if it was the case too.

This song just floors me every time, and the video amps it up even further. What a band

Excellent! I enjoy an in-depth analysis of music. I've never studied music, so I watch KZread videos for more understanding of what I hear when I listen. I appreciate your work.

6:14. I think it's a echo pitch bend to the lower octave or overdubbed lower octave secondary vocals ... I'm not sure the correct term but you're right... I love this song.

You almost certainly got it on a second viewing, but the song is about a loved one with dementia/alzheimers, if you watch closely from after the first chorus you see things disappearing - particularly pictures on the walls. It was a somewhat unexpected tonal shift from a group like Spiritbox for me, but they did an incredible job imo, such a powerful, beautiful release. The heavy section as well was just implemented perfectly, the vocals especially.

@kenyattacoleman7284

8 ай бұрын

and also during the first chorus the grandmother starts seeing visions of her husband, who it seems has passed some time ago, and it's scaring her

I really enjoy seeing people who are clearly knowledgeable critique music and add some nice insight so thank you. I know you said in a comment below that you realized afterwards that it is indeed a song about people dealing with the mental decay of dementia. Courtney said it was a tribute to her grandmother who passed this year and the director of the video's grandmother who is currently struggling with dementia. My biggest take away from the song besides tears was the way that the breakdown (for lack of a better word) mirrors what I imagine the violence of this kind of illness brings. It becomes so chaotic and dissonant along with that slow trudge down in tempo to symbolize the final moments of her sanity melting together until they grind to a halt. The way that last bit of guitar distortion fades into those soft synth chords is truly HAUNTING. The video is just as powerful as the music for me though. Even as early as the dinner scene you can spot items in her home (both in the actors scenes and with the band performance clips) disappearing as her memories of what makes those items meaningful to her fade until by the end the house is almost empty. I just lost my grandmother to dementia this week and I'd watched over the last year or so her memories of the pictures on her walls and our faces slip away. In the end, she had no idea who I was. She forgot my grandfather. She only somewhat remembered my father. She was always such a happy and strong presence and to see her slip away like that felt like it was especially cruel. Because I had so much time to brace myself for the end I had thought I was processing it just fine but this song and the video with it just brought me to tears instantly and I thank them for it. It is truly a beautiful piece of art for the saddest of reasons.

@FriedTheo

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it. I've watched and listened to this song many times since this first reaction. I also plan on doing a vocal cover of it. All the best to you Maud Dib. And if you like Dune, may I recommend Neverness. It's a killer book!

@muaddib4329

3 жыл бұрын

@@FriedTheo I do so that sounds like an instant addition to my list. Thanks for the recommendation and keep up the great videos.

One thing that I have to say, if I'm being truthful, I'm glad that you didn't try and push yourself into tears. Sub'd.

@FriedTheo

3 жыл бұрын

Blame my British stiff upper lip :)

Amazing song, but I certainly wasnt quite ready for such an emotionally heavy song today. My dad lost both of his parents to dementia, and he still has trouble talking about it. My mother told me recently that there was a point where neither of his parents recognized him anymore. It was so hard on him that he said his greatest fear was to not recognize my mother, if she is still around when / if it happens, and to not recognize his own kids. Terrifying stuff. That said, it really is a beautiful song and a really well done video. Also, Februus is damn amazing. Uneven Structure are unreal.

@FriedTheo

3 жыл бұрын

Word.

They have a track called ‘Perennial’, and they use a auto tune layer like this, its all for effect. Its really cool.

The backwards parts to me represent her memories retreating from her mind. Thanks for the reaction and analysis!

Such a great track, what a band. My grandmother passed away after a long battle with dementia a few years ago so I can relate. Also, the bit at the end reminds me of Loathe (their synthy tracks). Good stuff as always mate!

@FriedTheo

3 жыл бұрын

Much love to you mate. I think health-wise, it is probably my biggest fear that my loved ones will have some form of dementia (or motor neuron disease).

@TJM108

3 жыл бұрын

@@FriedTheo thanks dude! I think that (as the video implies) widowed elderly are far more likely to develop dementia due to a lack of mental stimulation/conversation/etc. Spending time with elderly relatives and helping them to keep their minds healthy and active is super important. Of course if it happens, it happens, but I'm sure there are ways to lessen the chances.

This song is amazing love how they’ve kinda went a sleep token esc style of writing approach on this one

React to a band called Slaughter To Prevail...song Demolisher

This song is abount Dementia/Alzheimer. For Friend.

just yap through the entire video why don't you...