: It captures a DIY, fun-loving spirit that mirrors Tones’ origins as a busker in Byron Bay.
: As of early 2024, the video has amassed over 3 billion views on YouTube, placing it among the most-viewed music videos of all time. tones_and_i_dance_monkey_official_video
The "Dance Monkey" video is a masterclass in how a unique, low-concept but high-personality visual can turn a catchy song into a generational phenomenon. : It captures a DIY, fun-loving spirit that
: The video helped propel the track to #1 in over 30 countries and assisted Tones and I in breaking the record for the most weeks at #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart by an Australian artist. Production Details Director : Nick Kozakis and Liam Kelly. : The video helped propel the track to
: Eynesbury Golf Club in Victoria, Australia.
The video leans heavily into a playful, "misfit" aesthetic. By dressing up as an old man, Tones creates a literal interpretation of the song’s theme: the pressure of being a street performer (a "monkey") expected to dance and entertain on command. The golf course setting serves as a perfect backdrop for the "rebellion" of the elderly characters, clashing with the typically stiff and serious atmosphere of the sport.