Blackbriar - Weakness and Lust (Official Music Video)

The official music video for ‘Weakness and Lust’, featured on our debut album ‘The Cause of Shipwreck’. You can purchase your physical copy of our debut album here: store.blackbri...
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Blackbriar:
Zora Cock - Vocals
Bart Winters - Guitars
Robin Koezen - Guitars
Frank Akkerman - Bassguitar
René Boxem - Drums
Ruben Wijga - Keyboardist
Music written by: René Boxem, Bart Winters, Frank Akkerman & Robin Koezen.
Lyrics & Melody written by: Zora Cock
Arranged, Produced and Mixed by: Joost van den Broek @ Sandlane Recording Facilities, Rijen NL
Mastered by: Darius van Helfteren @ Amsterdam Mastering, NL Music
A special thanks to Joshua Maldonado for co-editing the video and helping us reach our final version.
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Weakness and Lust Lyrics:
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I infiltrate your dreams
I am the reason for your adultery
With my concupiscence of the flesh
I will obstruct the venereal act
I am the cause of your impotence
The reason for infertility
With a touch, a look, or an amulet
Your misery is my responsibility
I am the instigator of all hate
I bring the rain and the plague
And for all the sins you commit
I am the one to blame
And confess, I must
I am a liar by nature
The cause of shipwreck
Like the song of the sirens
Luring you to sin with my witchcraft
I am the instigator of all hate
I bring the rain and the plague
And for all the sins you commit
I am the one to blame
And confess, I must
I am driven by weakness and lust
Oh, confess, I must
I am driven by weakness and lust
You can blame it all on me
Your filthy practices and thoughts
Oh, confess, I must
I am driven by weakness and lust
You can blame it all on me
I am the cause of all your loss
I am the instigator of all hate
I bring the rain and the plague
And for all the sins you commit
I am the one to blame
And confess, I must
I am driven by weakness and lust

[@blackbriarmusic]

We proudly present the official music video for ‘Weakness and Lust’, featured on our debut album ‘The Cause of Shipwreck’. It’s the song that inspired the album title! Watch it, share it, cast a spell while doing a lustrous dance to it, and don’t forget to let us know what you think!

[@mrrominemr]

What a great video Thank you Blackbriar What a great editor Great job Zora.

[@mrrominemr]

What a great song, great editing Five of the greatest musicians In metal.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Klinkt goed! 😍

[@Jan-yl7qw]

your songs convey something indescribable to me.. grazie! from Italy ☠️

[@TheMysteryman19]

Amazing u guys are amazing music Zora you have a beautiful voice :)

[@namelessunuser]

her face when she sings the word "witchcraft" 🖤

[@hawkavis]

😈😈😈

[@AriesTerron]

Blackbriar = my favorite band 🧙🏼

[@lucoabrando5155]

Same

[@DzulGabriel]

x2 coach

[@danaiguzmoon]

OMG doc! Vos si sabes de buenas música 🤟🤟

[@emilioflores7172]

Me alegra verlo por aca, que buen gusto musical tiene!

[@Hffhjjhh]

Mine too!

[@LeonMire]

Her wide-eyed expression at 1:56 when she says "with my witchcraft" is just perfect.

[@TheMimis11]

She could be good also in some horror film. Good acting and amazing voice.

[@joeloco6149]

Pode chamar a Samara, que eu planto o ferro, imagina a Zora

[@Redeemed75]

Zora is enchanting and magickal and an instant Gothic Goddess 🌒🌕🌘

[@РажалпраграмНаджави]

I am not sure about acting, thogh. More like she uses the chance to be herself...

[@rachaelmarchant79]

I can imagine a period thriller. Sort of like The Lady In Black

[@arkonafan5690]

@@РажалпраграмНаджавиso write a script where she can be herself. Lots of famous actors are like that.

[@hilliard1991]

Her voice and eyes are hypnotic, the album is just unbelievable

[@jamiegregg9211]

i have too totally agree with you on her voice haven't got the album as yet

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much!!! 🖤

[@Rancid-Jane]

I love this song. Fun to have a video to go with it. Zora, you are a natural in front of a camera.

[@ctberchem7303]

The only edit I would have is that Zora is supernatural in front of a camera.

[@Rancid-Jane]

@@ctberchem7303 There ya go. You one-upped me.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much for the beautiful compliments 🖤

[@addictivebeats]

*Zora is definitily the queen of gothic rock ever !*

[@BARRUNTO]

Agreed

[@Red_Queen84]

Blackbriar makes me feel like a powerful beatiful witch ♥♥

[@willrainwater]

I love the intensity of your eyes. I really love how you use your eyes to enhance the song.

[@robingelebal8447]

Wonderful bombastic fairytale song.

[@jones5541]

I really loved the Wicked vibes from Zora, she is fantastic, she put a spell with her vocals.

[@varenshan7731]

Her voice calls as a siren does , beautiful and dark perfection. See how she moves her body , as a maelstrom gathering strength. Dangerous but oh so beautiful

[@silverbeakcrow]

I love both Zora's voice and her acting! How fluently she can go between seductive look and a look full of madness is just amazing. Also her movement looks so deliberate - she has great control over her body when she dances, and all the details she pays attention to

[@varenshan7731]

Mine aswell, such dark beauty coupled with hypnotic rapturous movement.

[@DestinyDragonLP]

This band needs SOOOOOO much more recognition!

[@erikfigueroa4338]

RIGHT!!

[@ybempire96]

this is underrated.. i dont believe how people sleep on this.. this band one of my favorite band

[@NR-xd1vw]

They are very new so need to give it some time. How many people even know about this band?

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much 🖤🖤🖤

[@NR-xd1vw]

@@blackbriarmusic Best new band for sure. I hope you are able to play in the US in 2022. We already have some bands scheduled for the fall.

[@jhennyfersampaio]

Did I say today that I love all blackbriar clips? like, I love it so much. this is my vibe

[@sasakanjuh7660]

Not gonna lie, I clicked on a video just because thumbnail looks like some character from Final Fantasy.. But I have to say I'm really pleasantly surprised!!

[@burntflowersfallen8644]

Zora's vocals are amazing and I love her eyes. This album is fantastic I love The Cause of Shipwreck sm

[@ivanbarbic99999]

Blackbriar has definetely become symphonic metal royalty by now.

[@stephaniesouth6073]

I agree. Her voice is memorizing! I'd love it if she did a cover of Come little children from Hocus Pocus.

[@ctberchem7303]

@@stephaniesouth6073 She does cover songs on her Patreon. She only recently started letting her Patrons on the $15 tier and up watch them. She may have done Come Little Children in the past or she may do it in the future. I suppose I could find out,

[@NR-xd1vw]

@@ctberchem7303 I wish I could interview her. She is very interesting.

[@ctberchem7303]

@@NR-xd1vw Are you talking about an interview you would publish somewhere or just as a person talking to her? I think Blackbriar would welcome some publicity and I could ask her. If you just want to ask questions as a fan, the best way is to support her on Patreon. You might be able to ask questions on her discord, but your best bet would be to ask questions when they do a livestream. If however, you have done interviews and published them before... you might be able to get a more professional interview. They really do need to get more exposure.

[@NR-xd1vw]

@@ctberchem7303 No I have never tried an interview before. I can't find any interview with Zora online. Zora's lyrics are interesting. I am curious why she chose to write about the things she writes about. She seems to write about some very dark subject matter and I am curious what is in her head.

[@jeffmbateman]

That voice. Smooth, haunting, alluring, hypnotic with a tinge of cray cray.

[@achimlichtenhagen3144]

Never heard about Blackbriar, so this random video hit me by suprise. Could say a word or two bout the music, but let´s get straight to the point: The presence of this women is just... Holy crab. Screw the lyrics, scrfew the warning signs, screw everything. You want my soul? May take it. I´m an old man, no more need for it anyway. Daaamn, that presence is intense.

[@jhennyfersampaio]

What I feel when I listen to blackbriar songs is surreal. Zora is so talented, what about that voice? Melody? She really knows what she does. Blackbriar is unique. And the fact that I've been following them for years makes me really happy.

[@jones5541]

Zora is always amazing, so theatrical, so mesmerizing, captivating. She is my favorite female singer.

[@noragrey9208]

Every second of this music video can be a wallpaper... The photography is outstanding. The voice, the visual, the band and melody. Perfect 🖤

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you for the amazing compliment, Nora 🖤 It means a lot to us!!

[@noragrey9208]

@@blackbriarmusic 🖤🥰

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

Blackbriar is the most promising debut in symphonic metal in at least a decade.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Wow! Thank you so much 🖤!!!

[@stebow1977]

Zora is one beautiful looking woman, with a voice to match. Brilliant song, brilliant band.

[@papakralle9157]

Wenn Ausstrahlung und Gesang dermaßen perfekt harmonieren kann man es nur genießen.

[@TooMuchGamba]

Her vocals are so delightfully eerie...

[@jones5541]

Zora is so theatrical, i love her moves, her facial expressions, she could be an excelent actress

[@legopneumatics3904]

Yes definitely

[@katuskaa63]

This is my favorite song from your new album. I really love it. ❤❤❤

[@blackbriarmusic]

That's amazing to hear, Kata! 🖤 Thank you for your kind words!!!

[@jones5541]

Zora always is so perfect in the videos. She looks so scary but so sweet too, only with her eyes she looks scary, i love it

[@wolf_or_lamb]

Ghoosebumps, when looking to her face, especially her eyes...in combination with her voice and the song...I know, what you mean!

[@yulaiho43]

Can't stop watching this video. The best one so far. It shows all the commitment of the band to always give 100% of themselves, production and editing included. Blackbriar: creating excellence since 2012.

[@Nahsaghara]

Gotta say, I'm very much a fan of how easily Zora can nail a perfect 'alluring with an not-so-undercurrent of will tear you apart with her bare hands and have you for dinner' expression. Very siren of her. XD

[@PeterLGଈ]

Very well put! 🤣🤣👍

[@iDEATH]

I always think the same thing with these videos. She very pretty, but in a dark fae sort of way.

[@bewitchingcharm7641]

Anything witchy and sensual like this....I can't stop watching this. It has me entranced! Love it!!

[@pablomiguelmilankikelj]

Weakness and Lust ... The lyrics in this song are very powerful. Love it.

[@blackbriarmusic]

We're happy that you like it, Pablo 🖤 Thank you!

[@darkblaze64]

Those eyes! I don't know what it is about Zora's eyes. They literally just pull you in every time. I am so convinced that she has to be a siren! Her voice just gets stuck in your head. I had I'd rather burn stuck in my head for days. Zora is insanely beautiful you can't help getting lost in the music, and those eyes. Once this Covid-19 finally slows down i got to find a way to see you in concert. Blackbriar is on my top 5 bands to see live.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Darkblaze 🖤 It truly means the world to us and we hope to see you at a concert one day soon!!!

[@stephenhardstaff6971]

them eyes for sure metaphorically devour you.

[@NathanRBradfordMusic]

She’s the symphonic Metal version of Lacey Sturm from Flyleaf. What a highly inspirational symphonic composition and musical masterpiece!!!!

[@jomobailey8588]

Why isn't this group bigger /more famous etc....? The world is an illusion lol, I love other bands but this is fucking amazing other level shit especially complimented by the amazing videos....

[@metroskyes5974]

I'm so mad I didn't come across you sooner. This is so unique and beautiful. Also plays beautifully into my love of Renaissance and witchcraft vibes without being too pressed. Bet I'm going to share the hell out of this

[@jones5541]

I never get tired of this song and the video, Zora is fantastic, You can't stop watch her. I want to see them in my country, I need it.

[@elegantwitchery2054]

Beautiful. All the things Witches were blamed for in the past and still today. Sensual & Witchy....perfect! 🖤💜🖤🌙

[@laja_themultitasker]

First time listening to blackbriar, loved this!🖤

[@rolandvisser4143]

Fantastic singer & lyrics! Love this! (all yours, Romy).

[@SuperZitkus]

Never thought she could get better. She definitely is out trying to prove something.

[@ardanvesh9778]

Zora's costumes and expressions get better with each and every video. So happy about the new video! Thank you guys for your hard work.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you for the compliment!! That's amazing to hear 🖤🖤🖤

[@tombakersfield742]

Zora is a Queen

[@sienaasem-som6616]

A powerful and unbeliavable beautiful voice, intense and hipnotizing eyes, charming and unique expressions... yes, this is Zora Cock for all you. Blackbriar and their amazing productions... Restless and flawless.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much for your amazing compliments, Syonne! It means a lot to us!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@scaridaghostly]

I like it when an album is named after a line from one of the songs, instead of the name of a song. ❤️

[@Sofus.Solivagante]

When everything is just gorgeous and perfect....

[@niconico1167]

Beautiful, i love always the colors, and Zora you are so magnetic

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much, Nico 🖤

[@vathekdark1372]

My god, why are you not one of the biggest bands in the world? Zora is beautiful and the imagery she portrays is perfect for the music. The music is excellent, I've not heard one of your songs that I don't like, they are all gems. I can't believe that no one has snapped you up. I hope that one day someone sees sense because you are a brilliant, innovative and musically accomplished band. I look forward to more music. Oh, the video is superb.

[@tobymaxmax658]

With Charlotte Wessels having left Delian Zora would be a good replacement. She needs a bigger platform.

[@inma5665]

@@tobymaxmax658 Blackbriar is a big platform, they are the most succesful independent symphonic metal band i've seen.

[@seanlepley1474]

I accidentally found this band and as a hard rock fan I LOVE IT..I've never heard a band where each song is as good or better that the last..but I'm absolutely in love w/Blackbriar.....

[@aristogatas]

Zora voice is amazing! 🥰 I Love this 😍 Perfect

[@shadowsya8166]

I'm pretty sure Zora knows, understands, sees things that some people won't see...She has this..unexplainable thing about her, something beautiful and mysterious, I can feel it 😊🌌

[@sanjuro66]

OUTSTANDING...exponent added! Voice, atmosphere, music...and the eyes!

[@blackbriarmusic]

Wow! Thank you so much for the compliment, Henry! 🖤

[@jeannettepettit175]

I love all her songs, she has a voice like a siren that just intrigues you to watch her over and over again besides the fact that she and her band are amazing

[@El-Villano-De-La-Pelicula]

where have you heard a siren ? i just have seen Ariel🥲

[@freyatilly]

Crazy loving this entire production. What a song. Wildest voice.

[@karlm0rita]

I absolutely loved it! I just met the band days ago and I don't regret. Love it.

[@blackbriarmusic]

That's amazing to hear 🖤 Thank you!!

[@cassandrarose2108]

Personally, I like the way she portrays these stories. It's like a movie. Those eyes stare straight into your soul. 😍 Keep slaying it, Kora and gang!

[@kampfer3146]

I recently saw this video on my recommended feed. The thumbnail pic with those eyes had me. Then I heard her sing 😍🥰 OMG! I've decided if I ever meet a siren in real life, I will go willingly.

[@williamharris9446]

I seriously cannot get enough of this album

[@blackbriarmusic]

That's incredible to hear!! Thank you so much, William! 🖤

[@danrandall1110]

Your videos are always phenomenal.

[@EGO_200]

Very true

[@ctberchem7303]

Zora did the editing on this video.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much 🖤🖤🖤

[@bkdamron1]

I had to order the hand written lyrics for this song. It is one of the best songs that I ever heard and also the first song that I heard from Blackbriar.

[@helena_doom2532]

I love it!! So witchy, I absolutely love it

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much, Helena 🖤

[@Rancid-Jane]

The expressions you can carry on your face! Startling and fearsome all the way over to coquettish.

[@khiarastales2091]

This might be my favorite MV in the new album. So dark and mesmerizing.

[@blackbriarmusic]

Wow! That's amazing to hear! 🖤 Thank you, Khiara 🖤

[@blindvegan]

Very few people can reach me with their voice, Blessed be.

[@stardust1815]

I know it's probably a coincidence, but the line "I am a liar by nature", got me thinking because if there are riptides, it's usually the calmest looking spots in the ocean that have them, hence the "lie".

[@marcor.a.7708]

The music, the visuals, the ambience, it's just... wonderful!!!

[@icemaster2529]

Queen of metal ❤️❤️

[@blackbriarmusic]

🖤!!!

[@charlesallen]

WOW. Just...wow. Blackbriar is badass! Great job Zora!

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much, Charles!!!! 🖤

[@VampLady]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever seen and one of the most cinematic videos ever! Pure gold! 🖤

[@ctberchem7303]

Loved your reaction video!

[@reginasoliz268]

I dropped everything I was doing just to watch this. Like all of your music, and music videos, it succeeded in transporting me elsewhere. Incredible work!

[@blackbriarmusic]

Wow! That's amazing to hear! Thank you so much, Regina 🖤🖤🖤

[@skylight_gameuse]

check all of their songs!

[@thesoutherngeeks]

The music box sound and voice around the middle is amazing, been a fan for awhile and this has to be my favorite song so far. Great job and keep these wonderful poems coming !!!!!!!!

[@-danny.]

Just found this band today and it's amazing!!

[@blackbriarmusic]

We're so happy that you like it, Danny! Thank you 🖤🖤🖤

[@7notesmetal]

What a great production! Congratulations for all involved!

[@LipGloss712]

Blackbriar went from Fractured Fairytales to Darkened Fairytales and I'm here for it. 🖤🌹

[@blackbriarmusic]

We're happy that you like it 🖤🖤🖤

[@lilyjewlhoney807]

Your music moves me. I can't put my finger on what exactly it is. I look forward to more music. Thank you for sharing your talent with others.

[@wesleygoodwin7110]

Your spell has me hooked. I can't shake the feeling we've met. Your to good at this.

[@yokai333]

You've fallen under her spell. Now you are among her thrall.

[@shaunablack]

​@@yokai333and I am totally good with that 😊😊😊

[@kristykandiko9401]

Haunting and bewitching! Love the song and video 🖤

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much, Kristy 🖤🖤🖤

[@geofflilleyman7234]

Blackbriar raising the bar again. Excellent.

[@orionma5425]

TBH, I just woke up and read Blackbear instead of Blackbriar. The clip looked so strange so I clicked, I'm glad to have come.

[@t6l9k47]

I am driven by strength and love. I know the feeling. 🥰

[@blackbriarmusic]

🖤🖤🖤

[@newberrynub283]

Deeply unnerving, utterly beautiful.

[@dreamerhyper4117]

How can someone be so utterly frightening and beautiful at the same time is beyond my comprehension. Otherworldly. Fantastic work.

[@ctberchem7303]

There lies Beauty within Darkness

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you for your beautiful compliment 🖤🖤🖤

[@celticbituitos4693]

EXCELLENT !!!

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much 🖤

[@susanweinstein93]

Never a disappointment! Been following since the beginning!🥰🎵🎶

[@aniratir]

Lyrics

[@BodbyOlwenMusic]

Blackbriar = my favorite band 🧙🏼 x2

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much 🖤🖤🖤

[@liceAftimus]

OMG, I am so in love with this band. I've been watching your vídeos, and only them, every single day! Just can't stop!

[@laurieta6019]

eu também

[@mastersouth531]

I love how well this fits with Confess, it's like in the past, after the alleged "Witches" gave outrageous confessions after being tortured for days. Here, it seems to be similar to that, pretty much giving herself all the blame for... well, all sins. I love the vocals, verses, album altogether, this is amazing!

[@ctberchem7303]

I don't think Zora has officially said that this song and "Confess" are linked, but before the album release Zora did tell her Patreon supporters that two songs on the album were linked. I think we will have to wait until the "Behind the Lyrics" for "The Cause of Shipwreck" to be released to get the official confirmation but it seems likely that you are right!

[@blackbriarmusic]

You're spot on! 🖤 Thank you for your kind words, it means the world to us!!!

[@captain_rex_gr2861]

Zora are you sure your human and not some sort of siren ? Love it such passion and wickedness

[@s-boy4613]

She's a witch, Siren, Ghost, Selkie, perfection personified. Whatever you can think of, really!

[@captain_rex_gr2861]

@@s-boy4613 you forgot succubus haha i agree

[@johnhans2929]

Half-ghoul.

[@blackbriarmusic]

🖤🖤🖤

[@varenshan7731]

She is all these things and yet so much more.

[@_Gianna_R]

Such an amazing surprise! Can't wait to see you in luxor live!!!!

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you, Gianna! 🖤 We can't wait!!!

[@naruto456431]

As a pagan I love this song so much it resonates with me alot! I love black briar so much ❤

[@ПавелВискас]

Zora is a dream... Her voice is magnificent... She is the most beautiful rose....

[@madelines.7090]

I love this song so much, so glad they made a music video for it.

[@blackbriarmusic]

We're so happy that you like it, Madeline 🖤🖤🖤 Thank you!

[@beckyme5298]

Another great song. You guys never disappoint!! Thanks for the great music!!

[@misschimchim184]

I like your album so much that I listen to it very often. Whether it's the lyrics or your voice, everything is striking and incredibly beautiful. This video is just wow. You look amazing and the expressions you have throughout are awesome. I am not disappointed and I really enjoyed it !

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much for your beautiful compliments, it truly means the world to us!!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@pongracszoke1049]

My favorite Band - beautiful voice and production - amazing!

[@blackbriarmusic]

Thank you so much!!! 🖤

[@michastadel6106]

Zora is incredible unique... a perfect beautiful woman and an unforgetable voice..a brain to invent this overwhelming beautiful music!! I'm mesmerized and melting while hearing her...lost in time..❤❤❤

[@IceStorm-l4t]

Fantastic song its just stunning bravo Blackbriar.