The clip is a sunset-soaked ode to first love and lasting memories
Cyndi Thomson delivers a poignant, slow-burning visual for “Black Celica.” The clip, shot and co-directed by Zack Knudsen and Kate Clark, mirrors the heartache and hope woven throughout her tender collaboration with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe.
Shot entirely outdoors against the golden glow of dusk, the video captures two parallel storylines: Thomson and Monroe performing side by side in a windswept field, and a young couple—portrayed by Thomson’s real-life daughter Bella Goodman—living out a memory of young love and inevitable goodbye. The result is as intimate as the song itself, a rich blend of nostalgia, vulnerability, and reverence for what once was.
“Watching my daughter bring this story to life onscreen added a whole new layer of meaning,” shares Thomson. “This song is about love that stays with you — even when it’s long gone — and Bella and our team captured that beautifully.”
Penned by Cyndi Thomson, Ashley Monroe, and Mikey Reaves, and produced by Paul Sikes, “Black Celica” is a standout track on Thomson’s latest EP, Acres of Diamonds, which was released in May. With a hushed, cinematic melody and lyrical snapshots of rainy roads, late-night drives, and champagne under the stars, the song explores the kind of romance that shapes you — and never fully leaves.
The video offers no dramatic twists — just soft light, honest emotion, and a love that lingers long after the engine stops.
