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.
Highway of Endless Dreams
M83 Lyrics
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I'm gonna drive until it burns my bones
Crossing a dream with my old lost care
Its smell brings the dead memories back
Crossing a dream with my old lost care
Crossing a dream
Its smell brings the dead memories back
Crossing a dream
The lyrics to M83's song Highway of Endless Dreams describe a person on a lonely journey down a dusty road at 7 a.m. The driver is determined to continue driving until it becomes almost unbearable, until it feels as though the road has burned through their bones. As they drive, they recall old memories brought back by the smell of their old lost car. The phrase "crossing a dream" adds to the surreal and introspective nature of the song, suggesting that the driver's journey is not just a physical one but a metaphorical one as well. The repetition of the phrase "its smell brings the dead memories back" further emphasizes the overwhelming power and influence of one's past.
The song creates a feeling of nostalgia and introspection, exploring the themes of memory and loss. It's clear that the driver is grappling with unresolved issues and is on a quest to find some resolution through this journey. While the lyrics may seem simple at first, they ultimately serve to evoke powerful emotions and take the listener on a journey of their own.
Line by Line Meaning
7 a.m. dusty road
Starting the day on a deserted, unpaved road
I'm gonna drive until it burns my bones
Determined to drive until exhaustion takes over
Crossing a dream with my old lost care
Merging fantasy with past reality
Its smell brings the dead memories back
The scent triggers nostalgia for events that have passed
Crossing a dream with my old lost care
Repeating the merging of fantasy with past reality
Crossing a dream
The act of intertwining imagination and memory
Crossing a dream
Continuing to merge fantasy with past reality
Its smell brings the dead memories back
Re-experiencing past events through sensory triggers
Crossing a dream
Persisting in blending imagination and memory
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY GONZALEZ, YANN GONZALEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Nash_Nismo
The perfect solo road trip tune, if there ever was one!
@AdrianoGazza
Such a beautiful, beautiful piece of music. Makes me glad to be alive!
@lovelyfluffyducky1380
I just love this track so many different layers of sound building up all the way through....brilliant!!!
@danvannuys6096
I agree, similar to Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky with the building peaks and hushed valley's,
but with vocals.
@mtr801
I always get goosebumps when i listen to this...
@hafiqzariq342
Same, yet this song can make me in tear whenever I get down.. calm me so much, thanks m83 for making this masterpiece.
@leahhooper6790
Beautiful album!
@zoeida6535
A trip through our dreams
@Maki_MSX
that progression adding instruments, ... is just perfect... my skin is full of goosebumps while listening this song
@christiankuitert6922
I know this instrumental piece of artwork .....LOVELY and great artwork i must say!!!