Yumi Zouma - Mona Lisa (Official Music Video)

“Mona Lisa" is the new single from Yumi Zouma's fourth studio album "Present Tense", out now on Polyvinyl Record Co. and [PIAS] Australia.

Directed by Yumi Zouma in Lyttelton, October 2021.

Crew:
Producer - Julie Gursha
Director of Photography - Julian Vares
Gaffer & Key Grip - Simeon Hoggan
Best Boy - Shay Horay
Production Designer - Nick Lowry
Hair & Makeup - Brae Toia
Editor & DIT - Loren Kett
Colourist - Julian Vares
Manager - Phil Jones

Special thanks to:
Nicky & Craig Simpson
Loft Furniture New Zealand
The Loons Club Lyttelton
Reuben Derrick - Saxophone
Eliza Perry - White dress
Ishaq Fahim - Graphics
Polyvinyl Record Co.

Lyrics:
Wind blows through the alley here on the darkest nights of June
I thought I saw a glimpse of your reflection, but that vision wasn’t you

I give a little, to take a minute
And I’m trying to catch your name
Not leaving it out, not giving it up
As you try to forget my face

Tell me what you want to believe
Cause I couldn’t see
That what I was keeping was only a game
So why’d you want to be free
‘Cause I can’t conceive
That darling you don’t ever mean what you say

You took me out to nightclubs, and I wore your weight on my back
“Why do you want me? I just look like nothing, and I only dress in black...”

To make things better, to have a second
Of your precious time to spare
Arranging your life, not all out of spite
As you throw away my tears

Tell me what you want to believe
Cause I couldn’t see
That what I was keeping was only a game
So why’d you want to be free
‘Cause I can’t conceive
That darling you don’t ever mean what you say

Baby looks like Mona Lisa
I'd be lying if I don't wanna try
When emotion is reasoned
Sparks a renaissance of being alive

For you I feel exposed
I don’t have time to cope
What a weekend of fool’s gold
I know you’re alone

Tell me what you want to believe
Cause I couldn’t see
That what I was keeping was only a game
So why’d you want to be free
‘Cause I can’t conceive
That darling you don’t ever mean what you say

Baby looks like Mona Lisa
I'd be lying if I don't wanna try
When emotion is reasoned
Sparks a renaissance of being alive

#YumiZouma #MonaLisa

[domsdomsdomsdoms]

new yz tracks are emotional messes veiled in renaissance dresses. you guys are so good..

[SunnyVofficial]

I’m a Nigerian fan…You’re my best band.

[mikemullaly]

You’re hair on the last Scene of the video is mesmerizing ❣️❣️🔥🔥🍹🍹

[mmmmmmzk]

I'm a Japanese fan!Every song you guys make excites my heart!

[leighton]

Thank You Spotify for bringing this band to me, I'm addicted

[TbhUdontknow]

Yumi zouma is making more progress day after day

[Armanipapa]

Yumi Zouma is not a band that sticks to one sound and makes different versions of the same song again and again. This band always amazes me whenever it releases new works while evolving, from The Brae, to Casatrophe, to Barricade, to Powder Blue, to Southwark, and now to Mona Lisa. Please come to Canada!

[_sarcasmiss]

Thank you H&M for letting me discover this gem!

[장비재]

In other MV, I saw a comment says "everyone listening to Yumi Zouma is my friend", which keeps remaining in my head.
And I'm feelin the exactly same thing! I hope you guys to be happy. 🥰 much love from Korea xx

[migueldelacruz]

Its unbelievable how much beauty and pain you can put into a song that listens so easily. Thank you for this.

[portalnaut]

Can't get enough of them. So many layers, each song is it's over journey.

[brandonmass]

I’ve been listening to this song all week while packing up my things to leave after 10 years. I’m in my new space having no idea where to start and I wanted to watch the music video for this song… thank you 😭😭😭

[dylantallman]

Who would've thought clicking on a video in sidebar named after one of my favorite Greek mythologies would've led to me discovering such an incredible band. As usual; y'all sound incredible. Please keep it up and I can't wait to see y'all live next time you roll through the PNW!

[memirs]

Yumi Zouma’s music is a big part of how I got through this entire pandemic situation!! So excited for the new album!

[SailorCutie]

immaculate vibes, once again! love the deeper/lower voice, it sounds SO good. the outfits in this video are amazing, i especially love the coat! absolutely in love, such a fun video and a wonderful song! thank you so much for making such lovely music, much love from the netherlands xx

[sandeepskumar]

I like this song! Happy I heard it at the supermarket 😀 and picked it up

[spencos]

Amazing!! Christie is the dream girl 😍

[ilya]

Always different and still the same Yumi Zouma which I love!

[williamkampert]

Thank you so much YZ, from all of us listeners! For making such powerful, beautifully crafted, and meaningful music as you always have. All of us are so happy to keep spinning these great records… and you guys know we love it oh so much!

[thomaslovegood]

The vibes are absolutely insane, I love this music video. The lyrics are incredible as always, instrumentals are AMAZING, specially when the song walks towards its end (and the giggle adds a special touch to it). You guys just improve every release, proud to be a fan! Really excited for a new album soon <3 Love from Brazil.