Spiritbox - Constance (Acoustic Live 2021)

Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer perform "Constance" live as a stripped down reimagined version.
Debut album Eternal Blue - Order/stream: riserecords.lnk.to/EternalBlue
LYRICS
Dying sun burns in the night
I watch it glow and it’s so hard for me
Speaking darkness out of spite
Coercion and then caving in
Wrap me in my bitterness
Give it up I’m complacent
Just enough to escape this
Heretics wouldn’t phase me
Lucid trust I don’t want it
Palms are rough when you promise
Fire lies when you’re honest
It’s hard to lose and wonder why
You pressure in increments
Like a slow moving coup
Memories dissident
When I am holding you
If my sun won’t set tonight
I’ll look around but it’s so hard for me
Like a shadow passing by
Crashing into shapes and then
Fading with my innocence
Give it up I’m complacent
Just enough to escape it
Heretics wouldn’t phase me
Lucid trust I don’t want it
Palms are rough when you promise
Fire lies when you’re honest
It’s hard to lose and wonder why
I have been waiting my whole life
For pressure in increments
Like a slow moving coup
Memories dissident
When I am holding you
Director: Kevin Garcia
Engineer/Mix and Master: Dan Braunstein
Score composition: Mike Stringer, Haruka Horii, Dan Braunstein

[@paulmagnin6263]

My mom and I listened to this song one month before she passed away . She had a tear in her eye knowing what was to come, but she said that courtney and the band moved her in the most beautiful way . RIP mom , you would have loved this version

[@KatsFurBabys]

broken 💔 hearing that, rim

[@KatsFurBabys]

"rip

[@paulmagnin6263]

@Ethan Fox thank you dude, much better now, still keeping everyone going through it in my thoughts. Big love to everyone out there

[@paulmagnin6263]

@@KatsFurBabys sorry I didnt mean to do that I was just sharing my experience :( lots of love to you, thank you for your comment :)

[@jaydenhartsock6991]

Awwww that is really heart breaking 😞😞 I am so sorry @paulMagnin 😢 always here for you and anyone that goes through heart break 💔

[@SuchendenTrost]

I feel like Courtney’s grandma would be looking down and smiling at all her granddaughter accomplished. I love everything about this band.

[@JulesConroy]

I'm obsessed with this band

[@kyledean4512]

They are unbelievably good

[@gerardomorales4078]

Same

[@misfitmaik6213]

Truly

[@matthewflesher3438]

41 and i can't get enough

[@Telesko]

likewise

[@d.hodgsky]

Wasn't planning on crying today but here we are.

[@kirdot2011]

Its been a year... might as well check out Infected Rain's Because I let you song... even sadder

[@AttilatheThrilla]

If they ever did a full acoustic album it would sound incredible!!

[@judyhirsh716]

everyone: I don't think this song could get anymore sad and depressing Spiritbox: hold my beer

[@ClihtYeastwood]

Sad and depressing? Gosh, I guess some of us looking at things polar opposite

[@kyleharris2437]

@@ClihtYeastwood it’s a very sad song. It’s about losing her Grandmother to Dementia. It cuts deep for me, as I recently lost my Grandmother to dementia also. (Song came out when she was battling it and every time I heard it, I bawled my eyes out)

[@williamsummerson1204]

@@kyleharris2437 my deepest condolences. My grandmother passed away a couple years ago, and it's still very difficult.

[@bruceshelton4827]

Your comment here is my favorite

[@cecilkeith1951]

@@kyleharris2437 I'm sorry for your hurt and loss. There's a song called 1930 by Gaslight Anthem about a grandmother's memory loss. "I love you more than the stars in the skies, but your name escapes me tonight" and EVERYTIME it breaks my heart.

[@deathfrets5781]

I love this for the song and also those who will discover this band through this video, and think to themselves, “that was so soft and beautiful, I’ll go look at their other songs”

[@mattressfour20]

Chuckle. .

[@minisaas2344]

"oh wow 'electric cross'? Must be something gospel :D"

[@Muzzle801]

"Hmmmm... Holy Roller. Sounds like just the ticket for getting down with The Big JC".... "OMG WTF 😢"

[@FatalizedGuitar]

To that person. I hope you love metal!

[@Non-ArtificialIntelligence]

Welcome to the world of metal 😂😂😂 \m/

[@smxkingalonebeats2895]

Courtney has one of the most hauntingly beautiful voices I've ever heard. The fact she can also scream very well is crazy.

[@metalmanny666]

I know right?! Just like Tommy Giles

[@prod.kSebeats]

my best friend loved this band and he was so excited to see the direction they were going. he unfortunately passed away from suicide a few months after they released their first single “the beauty of suffering”. he would’ve cried at how beautiful this song is. I miss him every day, but I know he’s listening to them wherever he may be. I feel him with me every time I hear this band. Thank you for connecting me with my best friend again.

[@brett9121]

The strings section blends so well with a toned down Spiritbox track.. If MTV still did the unplugged series I'd give my left arm and right leg to be there to see Spiritbox.

[@MrRiseagainst1000]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@3ndoku5h]

Id watch the episode just to see an armless dude dancing around

[@DanaOrtiz]

Too bad MTV would charge a right arm and a left leg to be there😂 knowing them

[@BradSchubert]

That quick look up that Courtney does when she sings "When I am holding you" gets me. Such a beautiful song

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

I feel that

[@misfitmaik6213]

It's amazing how Courtney can do extreme vocals and then sing this breathtakingly soothing melodies, it's just crazy💖💖

[@benjo3459]

Filling a void of Chester being gone for me a bit

[@misfitmaik6213]

@@benjo3459 you're so right, I haven't been so excited for a band since Linkin Park

[@EnvisionedBlindness]

I'd reserve amazement for stuff that shouldn't just be expected of someone already. She SHOULD be able to do that. It shouldn't be amazing or surprising. It might be impressive but not amazing lmao words are important

[@smokeythebear99]

@@EnvisionedBlindness You must be fun at parties

[@harishsubramanian1241]

@@smokeythebear99 blind too.

[@lizardqueen6041]

Also known as the "Live+Extra Sad/Max Tears" version. But seriously, this is such a lovely rendition of an already beautiful song. The tears are worth every listen 💙

[@psychotropictraveler514]

leaky eyes version for sure

[@AlejandoGonzo]

They a Christian praise band now? You can find this sound in any house of worship in the south on Wednesdays and sundays.

[@jakoballshouse]

Every.single.time.

[@unbounder]

@@AlejandoGonzo What the fuck kind of comment even is this lmfao

[@Bi0]

Lost my dad in 2016, 3 uncles between 2016 and 2020, my mom in 2020, my aunt in 2021 and my grandma in 2021. My last aunt has dementia as well....I happened on listening to circle with me one take reactions and man the feels right now. I still have never gone back home since 2016 when my dad passed. This song broke me.

[@GeneCapri]

I’m so sorry. I hope that you're doing well. The hurt of loss never goes away but it is lessened with time. Thank you for sharing your story. It helps

[@sadclam1881]

I don’t usually cry for songs like this anymore… HOWEVER, Idk how this did its way with me. 🥺

[@mattj462]

Every time I hear a Spiritbox song I need to listen to it 4 or 5 times back to back. Its rare to find band that is as beautiful as it is brutal. Brutiful? Definitely a band to follow

[@jasonlucas8740]

This song is heavy in a very different way. This song forces a feeling that is hard to describe

[@jvborehed]

Same here.

[@robertmarcotte4652]

Always a masterpiece thx

[@papamikemikee9569]

Brutiful 💪༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ

[@66Samus]

This melted my cav 🔥 AMAZING!

[@stevebeddows2418]

Played this at our sons funeral... he was besotted with the music ...we. miss you so much little munch

[@user-sf3dw2sm3b]

I’m sorry you lost your son. No pain can compare to losing a child. He’s in a better place with peace and music

[@user-sf3dw2sm3b]

I’m sorry you lost your son. No pain can compare to losing a child. He’s in a better place with peace and music

[@user-sf3dw2sm3b]

I’m sorry you lost your son. No pain can compare to losing a child. He’s in a better place with peace and music

[@user-sf3dw2sm3b]

I’m sorry you lost your son. No pain can compare to losing a child. He’s in a better place with peace and music

[@user-sf3dw2sm3b]

I’m sorry you lost your son. No pain can compare to losing a child. He’s in a better place with peace and music

[@michaelsheppard141]

She's got such a beautiful voice it cures my soul

[@joey_heroic]

In 2021, Spiritbox gifted us with the most hauntingly beautiful song and now in 2022, here is, for me, the most hauntingly beautiful song I've heard this year. Almost a reprise of Constance; I hear some warmer tones in this version and it isn't simply an acoustic copy paste. Flawless musicianship.

[@user-vu3ef1pw3w]

Acoustic version of Constance was released in 2021 in autumn, even before the eternal blue came out. They just reposted this on KZbin. But the song is damn cool

[@joey_heroic]

Fair enough, I wasn't aware of this and hadn't heard seen or heard the acoustic version until now hence my wording "I've heard this year". Still, thank you, I will go hunt down the acoustic version to add to my playlists.

[@LifeHawkeye]

You said it perfectly!

[@tokeypokey]

Ok simp

[@Will-ir6nk]

Check out Donna by Darko US. Listen to these two back to back for maximum sads.

[@drerem_]

this song always makes me cry. it really is a true masterpiece in all its versions

[@user-wk2kj4dx9b]

I think, because this song is beautiful

[@brett9121]

Courtney's vocals on this track hit me in all the cry spots. *edit* I've been down with her vocals since the early IWABO days

[@kyleharris2437]

@@user-wk2kj4dx9b it’s a very beautiful song, but it’s about losing her grandmother to dementia, a very heart wrenching thing. I also recently lost my grandmother to dementia and this song definitely helped me heal through the grieving process.

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

I keep getting this band in my recommended and until now ive ignored them. Now i wonder how i ever lived without them

[@leisuredspy]

Such a beautiful voice. The fact KZbin didn’t give me a notification is bullshit

[@balabeylo1995]

What a brilliance... Spiritbox are really a fresh air in my playlist!

[@Recklessghost]

Absolutely beautiful. What a great band you all are

[@alexboydstun952]

This song makes me think of my grandma who passed away, this year will make it 17 years that she’s been gone. RIP Grandma Gwen 🤍

[@andrewschmude9424]

So.. i work at a store in a mall, and we're all pretty close, in a way, your co workers can kinda become family. Two years ago, one of my friends there passed away to cancer, and he was only 19. I listened to this song at that time and told myself i would never listen to it as much because its too painful. Two years later, this vidoe shows up on my suggested videos, and im at a loss for words.. It's heart breaking seeing so many people talking about loss here, but at the same time it's beautiful that music can connect us all, and we can just talk about what we're going through 🖤😭

[@Sergio-sq5gu]

Spiritbox, Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 LOVES you!! come here someday please!!!

[@antoniorodrigues4900]

This gave me shivers from beginning to end An acoustic version of Secret garden would be amazing too COME TO BRAZIL!!!!!!!

[@emadeathmetal1264]

NOO NOT TO BRAZIL!! I DON'T WANNA GO TO BRAZIL PLEASE!!!

[@RodrigoOliveira-vj5mb]

What a great Idea! Secret Garden acoustic and a Brazilian tour! COME TO BRAZIL!

[@chrisp.14]

This version shows that this song is also incredibly powerful without heavy guitars and that is what makes Constance such a brillant song.

[@natemeers2242]

This is music the harder SPIRITBOX as well. Circle with me etc etc love them. Her voice is immaculate and reaches so many levels. I’m not crying you’re crying. :)

[@Ze_Davila]

It's being hard to listen to this in the last few months without being crushed because my grandma is now dealing with Alzheimer, and it's becoming worse each day. And yeah... i wasn't really understanding the heavyness of this song until now, although, it is wonderful, and spiritbox definitely has a huge part of my heart

[@Andrew_-nr7zt]

As soon as Mike started playing the acoustic guitar I instantly got chills man this rendition of Constance was so amazing hoping we get an acoustic version of Secret Garden but if not I’m 100% okay with this because damn this was so powerful and moving 🤘

[@benjaminbardzinski3666]

Same. As soon it started.

[@NickOKaneYT]

Spiritbox Forever 🦋

[@freshprinceofsharjah]

I absolutely love the subtle dissonant parts throughout the song. Its so eerie, especially in the church setting. So tasteful oof

[@cameron818]

Every single person share this band with anyone you can!

[@MrRiseagainst1000]

I will try but as soon as my friends hear a growl they are out so I may try it with more melodic songs^^

[@SJPace1776]

What a beautiful rendition of this song. I love it!

[@zappa66]

Dear Members of Spiritbox. I'm 57 years now. This ist the song (specially the album version) I 've waited a lifetime long. Can' t done better. Ever single note and the space between is so absolut filled with all what is possible in emotion and composing. The voice with ever soulful note is as good as the instruments. Nothing left. I'm not able to find the right words because my English is to worse. So I only can say : Thank you, thank you...... That will be my funeral song

[@13slot28]

I don't think I've stopped listening to this band since Eternal Blue dropped... Absolute goats

[@auroraxxfacekilla49]

Makes me miss my bestfriend who passed away last summer. Then again everything makes me miss her. This song definitely helped me a little from feeling so alone.

[@lily_rose24]

Absolutely love This song especially the acoustic version Courtney you have the voice of a angel I hope to see you guys live someday till then I will be listening to every song 💕

[@natemeers2242]

I’m trying to get over the loss of myself and mom. This is my new favorite song. We will meet again.

[@Vindalo100]

Go to the beach and watch a sunset with this song playing, and tell me it doesn't bring a tear to your eye. Such a beautiful song!

[@kwestermeyer69]

This song reminds me of my granny passing in 1995...she suffered from Alzheimers desease and I couldn't say goodbye to her. A traumatic and heartbreaking experience. It's so sad that this also happened to Coutney...but this song, after all this years, is a wonderful was to say goodbye, even in this wonderful version. Thank you very much for that.

[@syther112]

one of the best voices out there rn

[@jackbauer666]

😭so glad you guys got this uploaded on your channel, it's beautiful

[@SolarShore]

Beautiful piece of art.

[@JuanHernandez-qx2fn]

Beautiful no words can express

[@jwspitz35]

obviously this song means a lot to you guys, but I hope you realize how much this song now means to so many people who have heard it and seen the video, too. The original video premiered a literal week after the first time my grandma didn't recognize who I was, so it hit me harder than a ton of bricks. Regardless of how hard it can be to listen to, I'll never stop coming back to it just because of how hauntingly beautiful it is. Thank you so much for sharing it with the fans

[@MadKaiju]

Beautiful song. Thank you.

[@staygold902]

Courtney is one of the most versatile vocalists on this planet. every time she opens her mouth its a school day.

[@emkstr]

Courtney gave an interview where she said losing her grandma during the pandemic was hard because her grandma always said she wanted her to sing a beautiful song at her funeral, and she didn't get to do that. That makes this video so breathtakingly powerful.

[@holliemichelle6550]

I lost my mom the day after Valentines. This was released on my birthday and I've just binged it since. Fav Spiritbox song

[@stan1418]

So very sorry for your loss. Hang in there - and know you are not alone.

[@x_TGB_x]

Cara, que banda boa pra caramba! Venham para o Brasil!!! It's perfect You are a great band I Hope you come to Brazil

[@christopherjordan7105]

Yes.

[@scotty12332109]

That was beautiful.

[@oficial_djlk6105]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MASTERPIECE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@mlm628]

This song so purely manifests the feeling of loss. It’s just incredible every single time I hear it.

[@oldmandave1018]

Acoustic Album on LP here we go!!!

[@vitocarleone9950]

very beautiful music

[@valoisthaina]

COME TO BRAZIL

[@joshfarmer8227]

I wish i had words for the emotional connection

[@c.mazing]

This one hit home and may be my favorite Spiritbox song. I took care of my grandpa a lot while he was suffering with Alzheimer's. I cried the first time I heard this song. Losing a loved one any way is tough, but Alzheimer's has an emotional toll that is wild. There is no morphine to give for someone who is trapped inside their own body and you know they're struggling. All you can do is hold their hand and love them as they fade away.

[@valoisthaina]

versão perfeita assim como a de estúdio aaahjj

[@sborgesluan]

COME TO BRASILLLLLLLL!!!!! BORA AGILIZAR

[@kollinrose]

Angelic. I don't think they could ever put out a bad song or version of a song. So versatile!🔥🤘 SPIRITBOX IS INCREDIBLE

[@oficial_djlk6105]

Amo spiritbox

[@brokenreverie13]

Courtney's voice is undoubtedly the absolute best, both in clean vocals and in screams/growls.

[@auroraxxfacekilla49]

Aw yess this is beyond beautiful. I definitely cried when y'all played this at your show in New Jersey.

[@arredondo1990]

Sayreville in the house? Was there. Great show

[@auroraxxfacekilla49]

@@arredondo1990 Yes! Not from the area but I was there!

[@arredondo1990]

@@auroraxxfacekilla49 Bad Omens were great too. Saw them both at welcome to Rockville in Florida last year and was hooked.

[@aidangebhard4679]

@@arredondo1990 yess

[@RayKennedy213]

Courtney has such an amazing voice I'm glad she made it in her musical journey, it's a blessing and an honor that we get to hear this angel

[@anggaprananta]

More tears to fall... Beautifull

[@mattycakes0231]

IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING

[@hobby5868]

A maior Vocalista contemporânea. Transborda talento .

[@bradmay4681]

Ugh all the feels... absolute pure perfection.. and when Courtney briefly looks to the heavens while singing "when I am holding you" in the first chorus... I felt that 💔💔

[@babyeater350]

this song struck deep for me. when I first heard it my grandmother had just lost her long 3 year battle with dementia. I regret not being near towards the end of her days, but as my parents get older, I promised myself that I would be around for them in their older years. to the point that as my oldest departs the world of high school and moves on to Berkley to study Physics, we will be moving within an hour of them. even now, this song still hits hard. enormous amounts of love to this band.

[@reality8o]

How can something be so beautiful but so heartbreaking at the same time? ♥

[@efectocatartico]

Mi abuela padece la misma enfermedad ..cuando ví el vídeo llore muchísimo :( muy buen tema y hermoso video . Muy buen mensaje . Llega al alma

[@akehurst88]

Amazing, Courtney's voice 😍

[@drumm3rf0rl1f3]

This song is in my top 10 songs of all time. It is a straight up masterpiece. No song has ever made me feel as many emotions as this one does.

[@Forgeman2k8]

I didn’t know it was possible to make a beautiful song even more beautiful.

[@hjttsu]

Великолепная песня ❤️

[@14shyuga14]

Chega a dar uns arrepios

[@anthonyvazquez6916]

¿En qué idioma escribiste? Yo en español.

[@14shyuga14]

@@anthonyvazquez6916 Yo escribí en portugués, soy brasileño

[@anthonyvazquez6916]

@@14shyuga14 Excelente amigo. Saludos.

[@mamondex]

Br por aqui! ✌🏻🇧🇷

[@gabrelgusmao]

demais mano

[@Saiyan2301]

Wow. What a song

[@alfreddeanfernando8768]

oh god i feel i have an angel coming down from heaven

[@HooptyCrewRacing]

I didn't think I was going to cry today... thanks guys. no seriously THANK YOU! this is amazing!

[@concertsintoronto]

This song is written so beautifully pls perform an acoustic version at one of your shows soon 💙🦋

[@kitrich9984]

Spiritbox are my go-to in the gym, the vinyl of Eternal Blue is superb, and this version of Constance is astoundingly beautiful. Courtney's vocals combined with the strings is simply next level. Incredible.

[@psychedelicficiton3362]

Lol. Same here!

[@TheNajmFamily]

And the tears fall

[@thrashmash]

Love this song.

[@galathorus3256]

So beautiful! The video really added a lot of the feel as well. Very nice to see the strings in the back!

[@elizabethcarrillo5821]

oh God, once again I cry again 😞😪😪

[@Oithissucks]

The strings giving me lifeeeee

[@jessi304]

OMG Goosebumps 😍

[@8EternalDreamer8]

Спасибо за непередаваемые эмоции)

[@alexkenchel]

Chills all the way through

[@71Quackhead]

I’ve listened to Eternal Blue continuously since it came out.

[@xluhvkeytieq]

YESS! Killed it again. This is a beautiful song, and this video is amazing. Keep working hard I can’t wait for the new album 💙💙

[@splntr.exe1]

Spiritbox! Muito obrigado pelo seu trabalho e dedicação é inspirador.

[@ortzidiez9056]

Thanks

[@austinfrye3389]

I can’t believe I’m a month late to this masterpiece. So beautiful. Absolutely love this band!

[@tomasguerrero905]

Not more obsessed than me trust me...Spiritbox and Jinjer are the best Metal acts today. fact....

[@Vossie81]

YEAH I underline that comment love them both!