Gonzalez and Fromageau parted ways shortly after touring their second album Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts. Gonzalez records primarily on his own, with other artists as guest musicians. The band is signed to Mute Records and found international success in 2011 with the single "Midnight City". Their most recent album Fantasy was released on 17 March 2023.
Anthony Gerard Gonzalez (born March 13, 1980) grew up in Antibes, France together with his brother Yann. His family had a great interest in football and Gonzalez had trials with AS Cannes, while his maternal grandfather is the French international Laurent Robuschi. At the age of 14 he got injured and turned to music instead after his parents bought him a guitar. Gonzalez developed his interest in music and American culture while at secondary school. Together with Fromageau he formed a post-rock outfit called My Violent Wish.
At the age of 17, Gonzalez bought a synth to record a demo, which he sent to a number of French labels. When the Paris-based Gooom Records appeared interested, he recruited Fromageau to "help me because I didn't feel like I had the shoulders to carry the project on my own". The band is named after the galaxy of the same name.
The band's musical aesthetic is characterized by extensive use of reverb effects and lyrics spoken softly over loud instruments. Gonzalez has been inspired by aspects of the American Dream and his songs have been outlined as themed around "adult-scripted teen dreams". Inspiration for the 1980s style found in much of Gonzalez’s music includes bands such as My Bloody Valentine, Pink Floyd, and Tangerine Dream. Between various electronic music properties and album artwork, M83’s style includes a mix of both contemporary pop and 1980s dream pop.
Can't Stop
M83 Lyrics
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I can't stop, I can't stop, yeah
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The lyrics to M83's song Can't Stop repetitively convey a sense of urgency and an inability to halt something. It can have multiple interpretations like the singer is overwhelmed by strong emotions or desires, and feels helpless in stopping them. The chorus serves as a mantra, emphasizing the singer's struggle to gain control over their own thoughts and actions. Each repetition increases the intensity of the singer's plea and emphasizes a feeling of desperation.
The song's repetitiveness also possibly mirrors the cyclical nature of life, where people can feel trapped in the same patterns of behavior and can’t seem to break out of them. The song instrumentally blends synth-pop, uplifting electronic sounds, and energetic rhythm. The upbeat and adrenaline-pumping electronics juxtapose the despondent and heavy lyrics, resulting in a complex and emotive sound.
Overall, "Can't Stop" is about being trapped in an endless cycle and the singer’s attempt to break free from it, but failing.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop, I can't stop, yeah
I am unable to overcome my current state or situation, and it is causing me distress.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Moises Modesto, Jay Dabhi, Duane Charles Harden, Joel Gonzalez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grimnir
alot of good memories with this album. you guys are great.
Maple Doctor
"I can't stop, I can't stop yeah" has a very similar tune to "It's coming, it's coming now" from We Own The Sky
K86
and "Just Waiting, Just Waiting" from Steve McQueen.
Ultravioletdank
That’s the end of my confusing
V.I.F.
Tell me how I never even noticed this. Wow
_ Picsou
Can't stop listening
Dr Tschok
Such a simple but alive song
RC
One hell of an album.
Real One
NOOOO BROKEN RECORD HE CAN'T STOP!!.. jokes I love it! M83 the shit! , i might be sleeped deprived or baked , anyways ,before the dawn heals us, this moonchild is ZZZZ
Odyssey
Wunderfull voice :)