Panic! At The Disco: The Ballad Of Mona Lisa [official Video] May 2026

Directed by Shane Drake (the visionary behind "Sins"), the video follows a funeral procession that is anything but ordinary. It perfectly captures the "Vices & Virtues" theme: the duality of human nature, purity vs. corruption, and the secrets we keep behind closed doors. The Symbolism: Who is Mona Lisa?

A Victorian wake that feels more like a judgment than a farewell. Why It Still Slaps Directed by Shane Drake (the visionary behind "Sins"),

Brendon Urie’s performance shifting from a gentlemanly narrator to a gritty, shadowed figure. The Symbolism: Who is Mona Lisa

For many, this video wasn't just a comeback; it was a reminder that Panic! At The Disco could evolve without losing the whimsical, dark DNA that made us fall in love with them in the first place. For many, this video wasn't just a comeback;

The title references the most famous painting in the world, known for her enigmatic smile. In the song, "Mona Lisa" represents a person (or a part of ourselves) that is beautiful on the outside but harbors a "monstrous" or "dirty" secret. The video plays with this idea through: The mystery of the "bride" figures.

Released in 2011, this track marked a massive turning point for Panic! At The Disco. It was the lead single from their third album, Vices & Virtues , and it served as a sonic homecoming after the psychedelic detour of Pretty. Odd. The Aesthetic: Steampunk Perfection