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.
In Blue
Yumi Zouma Lyrics
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It all feels rough and cold
I don't know what it's like for you
But I would like to know
The other side is free
Through every small window
Filling up your head with clues
And I'm still thinking of you and
All you do, making up drama
Yeah, I'm still thinking of you and
All in blue, dreaming in double
Xanax sleeps with me
Turning off the lights
It suddenly occurred to me
That it means home tonight
Rain that falls away
The shadows round your eyes
Could tell me all the things I need to
Leave my home behind
And I'm still thinking of you and
All you do, making up drama
Yeah, I'm still thinking of you and
All in blue, dreaming in double
And I'm still thinking of you and
All you do, making up drama
Yeah, I'm still thinking of you and
All in blue, dreaming in double
The song "In Blue" by Yumi Zouma speaks about feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as a desire to connect with another person. The opening lines, "Wind sinks into me, it all feels rough and cold" create a sense of vulnerability and discomfort with one's surroundings. The singer then expresses a desire to understand what it is like for another person, stating "I don't know what it's like for you, but I would like to know." This longing for connection is contrasted with a sense of detachment and individualism in the line "while thinking on my own".
The chorus, "And I'm still thinking of you and all you do, making up drama. Yeah, I'm still thinking of you and all in blue, dreaming in double" reveals a preoccupation with another individual and their actions, which are being dramatized by the singer. The imagery of dreaming in double suggests a sense of duality and confusion in the singer's mind.
The second verse speaks about the singer's reliance on medication (Xanax) and a realization that despite feeling disconnected from their environment, it is still their home. The final lines of the song, "Could tell me all the things I need to leave my home behind" create a sense of conflict and uncertainty for the singer. Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of human emotion and the struggle to connect with others while maintaining a sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind sinks into me
I feel the cold wind touching my skin deeply
It all feels rough and cold
The atmosphere around me is uncomfortable and cold
I don't know what it's like for you
I am unsure of how you feel about this
But I would like to know
I am curious and interested to hear your perspective
The other side is free
There is a sense of freedom and liberation beyond what we currently know
Through every small window
Every little connection we have with the outside world gives us a glimpse into that freedom
Filling up your head with clues
All the small details around us can give us insight and help us understand what's beyond
While thinking on my own
I am lost in my thoughts and trying to make sense of everything around me in my own way
And I'm still thinking of you and
You are on my mind constantly, and
All you do, making up drama
I can't help but think about the drama that surrounds you
Yeah, I'm still thinking of you and
You are still in my thoughts and
All in blue, dreaming in double
I am imagining you in shades of blue, lost in your own thoughts and dreams just like me
Xanax sleeps with me
I am taking medication to help me calm down and sleep
Turning off the lights
I am trying to create a peaceful atmosphere for myself
It suddenly occurred to me
I just realized
That it means home tonight
The sense of calmness and peace I feel means that I am finally able to feel at home where I am
Rain that falls away
The rain is washing away everything else around me
The shadows round your eyes
The dark circles under your eyes shows the strain and stress you are under
Could tell me all the things I need to
Your appearance can give me insight into what you are feeling and what might be bothering you
Leave my home behind
I need to let go of my old ways and venture beyond my comfort zone
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
atikah
[Verse 1]
When the sea sing to me
It all feels rough and cold
I don't know what it's like for you
But I would like to know
I live excited free
Through every small window
Filling up your head with clues
Well, making it on my own
[Chorus]
And I'm still, thinking of you and
All you do, making a trouble
And I'm still, thinking of you and
All in blue, dreaming of double
[Verse 2]
The city sleeps with me
Turning off the lights
Suddenly occur to me that
You me home tonight
Rain, it blows away
The shadows round your eyes
You tell me all the things I need to
Leave my home behind
VELVET SECRETS
Sunset+this song = MASTERPIECE!
atikah
[Verse 1]
When the sea sing to me
It all feels rough and cold
I don't know what it's like for you
But I would like to know
I live excited free
Through every small window
Filling up your head with clues
Well, making it on my own
[Chorus]
And I'm still, thinking of you and
All you do, making a trouble
And I'm still, thinking of you and
All in blue, dreaming of double
[Verse 2]
The city sleeps with me
Turning off the lights
Suddenly occur to me that
You me home tonight
Rain, it blows away
The shadows round your eyes
You tell me all the things I need to
Leave my home behind
El esquimal
Every single video in this Chanel is good content, I mean I started hearing it and I was like ok this is not the usual indie rock but let's give it a chance, but it ended being one hell of a catchy groove. Moral of the story, Never underestimate TheLazyLazyMe's taste.
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Happy Friday Y'all 🤘🏽👌🏽👌🏽 this stressful week was worth it :)) get groovy to this song and enjoy
Nene
Lol today is Friday but this was 2 years ago lol
Happy Friday!!✊❤
Yohan Shinma
I imagine having cocktails at a tropical themed restaurant/bar by the beach on a chill summer night when hearing this
Matheus Elias
linda música <3
Rosa Andrea Bedoya
Wow que buena cancion! <3
Astrophel
Perfect song to end the week with
Javier Alvarez Bernal
👌👌 Excelente!!!! Music Yumi Zouma.