Synopsis

In a shadowy, dreamlike studio, Grieves confronts the seductive force of a destructive relationship. A woman who embodies temptation appears as both alluring presence and devilish threat, while Grieves manipulates objects and apparent real-world events around her. The video moves between performance, surreal imagery, and symbolic practical effects rather than following a strictly literal narrative. Its stark black backdrop, heavy shadows, and moody color palette turn the song's themes of addiction, obsession, and personal demons into an unsettling visual experience.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Serpents" was released on April 1, 2014, as the second official video from Grieves' album "Winter & the Wolves."

• The concept was built around addiction and the destructive pull of temptation. Rather than illustrating the lyrics directly, the video presents those ideas through a surreal relationship and a female devil figure.

• Grieves described the song as dealing with addiction and personal demons, while also noting that the devil in the video is not meant as a strictly Biblical character. She represents the private destructive forces people may struggle with.

• The production used a deliberately restrained visual palette. Black backgrounds, pronounced shadows, and controlled color were emphasized to match the track's dark and moody atmosphere.

• The video's central studio setup allows Grieves to appear as though he can alter events outside himself, a visual device that suggests an attempt to control or dissolve a damaging relationship.

• Sara Jane appears as the woman at the center of the video's temptation imagery.

• The production was handled by Clement & Co., with David Cho serving as producer. Filming took place at Brazen Studios.

• Practical effects were part of the production, supporting the video's tactile, nightmarish look instead of relying entirely on digital imagery.

• The song appears on "Winter & the Wolves," which was released by Rhymesayers Entertainment on March 24, 2014.