The group's origins trace back to their history of playing concerts together in Christchurch. However, the band did not begin writing music together until multiple members moved abroad and began collaborating over email following the events of the Christchurch earthquake. This early material gained attention within the musical blogosphere and encouraged American label Cascine to sign the band before they had played live or held a band practice.
Between 2014 and 2015, the group released two EPs (EP I, EP II). The band's debut album Yoncalla was released in 2016, including the singles "Keep It Close To Me" and "Barricade (Matter Of Fact)". In 2017, the band released their second album, Willowbank, and the singles "December", "Depths (Pt. I)", and "Half Hour". EP III was released in 2018, including the singles "In Camera" and "Crush (It's Late Just Stay)". In 2020, the band signed to labels Polyvinyl Record Co. and Inertia Music, and released their third album Truth or Consequences, which featured the singles "Right Track / Wrong Man", "Cool For A Second", "Southwark", "Lonely After", and "Sage".
Founded by Burgess, Ryder, and vocalist Kim Pflaum, the group began writing music using file-sharing services when Burgess left New Zealand to work at New York-based record label Captured Tracks. The band's first release, EP I, debuted in early 2014, after the single A Long Walk Home For Parted Lovers appeared on several blogs before being quickly taken down. The band was positively reviewed by Pitchfork and profiled by The Guardian, leading to the group signing with Brooklyn-based record label Cascine. In mid-2014, the band began playing live, touring with singer Lorde, and collaborating with other acts, such as the Swedish band Air France. Guitarist Sam Perry[ and vocalist Christie Simpson joined the group in 2015, while Pflaum left and started the solo project Madeira (later renamed Laumė). The band released a second EP, EP II, in early 2015, and proceeded to tour extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, with the likes of Jamie xx and Lower Dens.
The band quickly released their first full-length album, Yoncalla, the following year. As opposed to the long-distance writing of the band's earlier releases, Yoncalla consisted of material that had been finished during tours for EP II. The majority of the album's final material was recorded in Paris, France, following an American tour that stopped by the city of Yoncalla, Oregon. The band produced the album at electronic musician Philippe Zdar's Motorbass studio in Paris, enabling them to achieve a sound more akin to classic synth-pop than their previous records.
After a year of heavy touring in support of Yoncalla, the band traveled home to record in New Zealand for the first time. A limited edition cover of the Oasis album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? was distributed on vinyl in early 2017, before the release of the band's second album, Willowbank, in October. The sessions for Willowbank marked the first time that the group had worked together in a professional studio, with the band initially questioning whether they should "all move into separate rooms" to recreate the remote songwriting process from previous records. However, the sessions allowed for stronger collaboration and more organic instrumentation compared to earlier material, leading to jazz musician Olivia Campion joining the band as a live drummer. The lead single "Depths (Pt. I)" became a success on streaming platforms, and was accompanied by a video created by illustrator Frances Haszard. Following the completion of touring for Willowbank, Perry left the band in order to concentrate on his Serbia-based musical project DOG Power.
In wake of the departure of Perry, the remaining four members of the band proceeded to return to the methods of long-distance writing that had inspired their earlier material. This process led to the creation of a third EP, released in October 2018. A video for the lead single "In Camera" was released in early 2019, directed by Pavel Brenner. A video for the second single "Crush (It's Late, Just Stay)" was also released in 2019, directed by Robbie Barnett.
After signing to Polyvinyl and Inertia Records, Yumi Zouma released their third studio album Truth or Consequences on March 13, 2020. The album features the singles "Right Track / Wrong Man", "Cool For A Second", "Southwark", "Lonely After", and "Sage". Along with the album, Yumi Zouma is set to release a unique line of merchandise which includes a candle, bandana, and enamel pin. The band announced a reimagined edition of the album named Truth or Consequences - Alternate Versions, which was released in October 2020.
On March 18, 2022, their fourth full-length release Present Tense was recorded remotely with some in-studio sessions in Los Angeles, London, Florence, New York, and New Zealand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dodi
Yumi Zouma Lyrics
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I think I need to be safe
So do you wanna get close to me
Get away, we could wander around
Do you think we can go
See the glamour and misery
So don't wait, whatever you think about it
I feel safe, whenever you're looking at me
Just lay low in the capital
Whatever it takes to keep you 'round me
Don't stop, keep up, i'mma give you some
Whatever it takes to keep you by my side, tonight, tonight
That's when you touch me in the club
I'm in love
Say it's true
'Cause even with her there's no me and you
It's okay
Comin' through
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
We're outside with the creeps in the street
I feel my love is complete
Although I know you won't stay tonight
Go wild with that look in your eyes
And your hand brushes mine
And we ridicule all the guys
So don't wait, whatever you think about it
I'm not scared to forget it all
I feel safe, whenever you're looking at me
Just lay low in the capital
Whatever it takes to keep you 'round me
Don't stop, keep up, i'mma give you some
Whatever it takes to keep you by my side, tonight, tonight
That's when you touch me in the club
I'm in love
Say it's true
'Cause even with her there's no me and you
It's okay
Comin' through
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
Get the feeling that me believing I've got it right will keep on changing
And you know they want, is what (tellin' you their love)
I get the feeling that me believing I've got it right will keep on changing
And the moment it's love, it's done
Get the feeling that me believing I've got it right will keep on changing
And you know they want, is what (tellin' you their love)
I get the feeling that me believing I've got it right will keep on changing
And the moment it's love, it's done
Whatever it takes to keep you 'round me
Don't stop, keep up, i'mma give you some
Whatever it takes to keep you by my side, tonight, tonight
That's when you touch me in the club
I'm in love
Say it's true
'Cause even with her there's no me and you
It's okay
Comin' through
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
That's when you touch me in the club
I'm in love
Yeah it's true
Yeah even with her there's no me and you
It's okay
Comin' through
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
That's when you touch me in the club
I'm in love
Yeah it's true
Even with her there's no me and you
The song "Dodi" by Yumi Zouma is a dreamy, atmospheric track that explores the complexities of love, attraction, and passion. The lyrics are a mix of yearning, uncertainty, and desire, as the singer grapples with their feelings for someone they are attracted to but unsure about. The song is propelled forward by a luscious, synth-heavy instrumental, which creates a hazy, otherworldly mood that perfectly complements the lyrics.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer declares their love for the person they are attracted to, even as they acknowledge that there may be barriers to their relationship. They sing, "Whatever it takes to keep you 'round me / Don't stop, keep up, I'mma give you some / Whatever it takes to keep you by my side, tonight, tonight / That's when you touch me in the club / I'm in love." These lines capture the intensity of the singer's feelings, as well as their willingness to do whatever it takes to be with the person they desire.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are full of contradictions and mixed messages, reflecting the confusion and ambiguity that often comes with love and attraction. The singer wants to be close to the person they desire, but they also want to be safe. They want to see the glamour and misery of life together, but they also acknowledge that the moment their love is over, it's done. The song captures the complexities of attraction and love, as well as the fragile, fleeting nature of these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
How long do you wanna go out?
Asking about the duration of the outing
I think I need to be safe
I feel the need to be cautious
So do you wanna get close to me
Asking if the person wants to be intimate
Get away, we could wander around
Suggesting to explore and move away from the norm
Do you think we can go
Asking about the possibility of doing something
See the glamour and misery
Experience the highs and lows of life
So don't wait, whatever you think about it
Encouraging action instead of hesitation
I'm not scared to forget it all
Unafraid to let go of the past
I feel safe, whenever you're looking at me
Feeling secure and protected in the person's presence
Just lay low in the capital
Suggesting to have a low-key time in the city
Whatever it takes to keep you 'round me
Willing to do anything to keep the person close
Don't stop, keep up, i'mma give you some
Encouraging the person to continue and promising to reciprocate
That's when you touch me in the club
Feeling love and attraction when the person touches them in a club setting
I'm in love
Being in love with the person
Say it's true
Asking the person to confirm their feelings
'Cause even with her there's no me and you
Acknowledging that there is no future with anyone else
It's okay
Expressing acceptance and understanding
Comin' through
Making it work and going ahead with the relationship
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
Wanting to be with the person
We're outside with the creeps in the street
Being outside with suspicious or odd people
I feel my love is complete
Feeling complete and fulfilled with love
Although I know you won't stay tonight
Knowing the person will not stay for the night
Go wild with that look in your eyes
Encouraging the person to be adventurous with their gaze
And your hand brushes mine
Physical contact being made with the person
And we ridicule all the guys
Teasing or mocking other male individuals
Get the feeling that me believing I've got it right will keep on changing
Having a sense that thinking correctly is a fluid concept
And you know they want, is what (tellin' you their love)
Others expressing their love and desires
And the moment it's love, it's done
When love is felt, everything else becomes unimportant
'Cause being with you is what I want to do
Reiterating the desire to be with the person
Yeah even with her there's no me and you
No competition or comparison with anyone else
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Austra
I love this entire album so much
Amoy Mcpherson
Love this song. Awesome hit.
Alex Sandr
Ох нихуя себе как поменялся Влад Савельев это просто биомасса
nofx
Хахахахаха
ИЗ РОЗОВОЙ КУХНИ В ХУЙ ПОЙМИ КУДА ЖИЗНЬ НУЛЯ
Пхахахп
Steve Powers
pure bliss
Issie
Sublime.
EstMeaVita2011
Thanks for this!
DODI de LARROIA
quem não gosta do dodi,neh?
Jet Jacob
i liked it