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.
Dismemberment Bureau
M83 Lyrics
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'Til the end of time
All we love
'Til the end of time
Do you miss the day
Of human revolution?
What a good way to learn
An illusion
On color television
What a good way to learn
About us
And the heirs of our land
All we want
'Til the end of time
All we love
'Til the end of time
Do you miss the day
Of human revolution
What a good way to learn
From the hand of a legend
An illusion
On color television
What a good way to learn
(What a good way to learn) about us
And the heirs of our land
An illusion
Television
An illusion
Television
The lyrics of M83's song "Dismemberment Bureau" contain a repetitive mantra-like structure that emphasizes the longing for enduring love and the desire to hold onto beloved memories until the end of time. The opening lines, "All we want, 'til the end of time, all we love, 'til the end of time," capture this sentiment of yearning for lasting affection and connection.
The following lines introduce a nostalgic tone, prompting the question, "Do you miss the day of human revolution?" This line reflects a longing for a time of significant change or breakthrough, a time when humanity was on the brink of revolutionizing itself. The lyrics then mention the opportunity to learn from a legendary figure's teachings, symbolizing the value of wisdom and guidance in navigating the complexities of life. The reference to an "illusion on color television" conveys a sense of disillusionment with the superficiality of modern media, suggesting that true wisdom and understanding can be overshadowed or distorted in the digital age.
The repetition of the lines "an illusion, television" at the end reinforces this theme, highlighting the illusionary nature of the media and its impact on shaping our understanding of ourselves and our world. It implies that we have much to learn about ourselves and our potential as we navigate the heirs of our land, referring to the future generations who will inherit the legacy of humanity.
Overall, "Dismemberment Bureau" explores themes of love, nostalgia, the longing for wisdom, and the search for authenticity in a world seemingly dominated by illusions and superficiality.
Line by Line Meaning
All we want
Our desires and aspirations persist
'Til the end of time
Until the very end of our existence
All we love
Our affections and attachments endure
'Til the end of time
Until the very end of our existence
Do you miss the day
Do you long for a time
Of human revolution?
When humanity underwent great changes?
What a good way to learn
What an effective means of gaining knowledge
From the hand of a legend
By learning from a renowned figure
An illusion
A deceptive appearance
On color television
Presented through the medium of television
What a good way to learn
What an effective means of gaining knowledge
About us
About ourselves
And the heirs of our land
And the future generations who inherit our world
An illusion
A deceptive appearance
Television
Through the medium of television
An illusion
A deceptive appearance
Television
Through the medium of television
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Gerard Gonzalez, Joe Berry, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Kaela Bratcher, Yann Gonzalez
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LYRICS:
All we want
Till the end of time
All we love
Till the end of time
Do you miss the day
Of human revolution?
What a good way to learn
From the hand of a legend
An illusion
On color television
What a good way to learn
About us
And the heirs of our land
All we want
Till the end of time
All we love
Till the end of time
Do you miss the day
Of human revolution
What a good way to learn
From the hand of a legend
An illusion
On color television
What a good way to learn
Good way to learn
About us
And the heirs of our land
An illusion
Television
An illusion
Television
Andy
This song is not getting enough love! This hits so hard. The lyrics are incredible too. One of my favorites on the entire album
KYLE239EA
easily
GatherVerse
M83 knows how to end an album. One the greatest endings to any album of all time.
KYLE239EA
facts
shyry
What I love most about M83 is that even though they're an electronic band, they aren't you're typical EDM/Rave band. They're all about good and chill vibes and honestly pretty nostalgia inducing for times that I never even experienced lol.
geography gal 🏳️⚧️
This album was an amazing experience. I feel as though the entire rest of the album expanded this ‘fantasy’ world and this song ends that world. Or at least tragically shrinks it into one room. The ‘Dismemberment Bureau’. But I guess the fantasy world comes back right at the end.
cantforgetyou
What a great album. This song is also SUPER!!!!! Greetings from the Netherlands.
carlo wheaton
Seeing this song live in Atlanta with Kaela sing her parts then destroying us with her keyboard skillz!!
Best thing ever
Soy Shane
Yes it was the best thing ever! I was at the ATL show too.
Arek Karaoğlanoğulları
My absolute favourite song from the album!!! What a good way to learn.