Kim & Jessie
M83 Lyrics


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Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world
In the twilight
Kids of the woods
They're crazy 'bout romance and illusions

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Dreams dressed in blue
It's all they need for now and forever
Dazed by the moon
They shatter their heartbeats
With their singing

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah

They need to drown out all the voices
They pass a bottle like it is water
And soon they'll be flying
They are gods, they are lightning

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M83's "Kim & Jessie" portray a secret world shared by two young individuals who are enamored with the ideas of romance and illusion. In this world, they find solace in each other's company and just the simple things, like the color blue or being chased by the moon.


Despite the comfort of their world, the lyrics hint at some paranoia as they talk about someone whispering and lurking in the shadows, perhaps indicating a fear of being found out. This fear is juxtaposed with their desire to share their world and their music with others, with the lyrics asserting that it is possible to bring everyone together through the power of their voices.


Line by Line Meaning

Kim and Jessie
The two main characters of the song are Kim and Jessie


They have a secret world in the twilight
Kim and Jessie share a private world that exists in the hours of dawn and dusk


Kids outside worlds
They are young and free spirited, not concerned with the conventions of society


They are crazy about romance and illusion
Kim and Jessie are enamored with ideas of love and fantasy


Somebody lurks in the shadows
An unknown person is watching and following Kim and Jessie


Somebody whispers
This unknown person is speaking about Kim and Jessie to someone else


Dream dressed in blue
The dreams that Kim and Jessie share are associated with the color blue


It's all they need for now
The pair find contentment and happiness in their shared dreams


And forever
Their love for each other and their shared dreams will last forever


Chased by the moon
Kim and Jessie feel pursued by the romantic ideas and passion they share


They shatter their whole peace
The intensity of their love and their dreams disrupts their otherwise peaceful lives


With singing
They express their emotions through song and music


So we can drown our towns with voices
Kim and Jessie's passionate expression of love could potentially affect and influence the people around them


So possible to like it as one
Their shared love and passion unites them as one


And soon they'll be flying
Their love and dreams will elevate them to new heights


Say of course, say you're lovely
The song ends with a call to express love and affection




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Morgan Grace Kibby, Anthony Gerard Gonzalez, Yann Emile Laurent Gonzalez

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@hammiemoment

Lyrics

Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world in the twilight
Kids outside worlds
They are crazy about romance and illusion

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah yeah yeah

Dream dressed in blue
It's all they need for now
And forever

Chased by the moon
They shatter their whole peace
With singing

So we can drown our towns with voices
So possible to like it as one
And soon they'll be flying
Say of course, say you're lovely



@CrazyChaosMonkey

[LYRICS]

Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world in the twilight
Kids outside worlds
They're crazy 'bout romance and illusions

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Dream dressed in blue
It's all they need for now and forever
Chased by the moon
They shatter their whole peace with singing

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah

So we can drown our towns with voices
So possible to like it as one
And soon they'll be flying
Say of course, say you're lovely

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers...
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah



@bernardurizaorozco7539

Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world in the twilight
Kids outside worlds
They are crazy about romance and illusion
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah yeah yeah
Dream dressed in blue
It's all they need for now
And forever
Chased by the moon
They shatter their whole peace
With singing
So we can drown our towns with voices
So possible to like it as one
And soon they'll be flying
Say of course, say you're lovely



All comments from YouTube:

@fenypap

I first heard it and loved it immediately back in 2008. Still gives me goosebumps even after 16 years. That's a legacy for M83. And a part of me too. Such an amazing track.

@philipkiejs1572

I'm in your exact same boat, that long ago & still such a fresh vibe in me every time

@soccerholden13

M83,

My brother died yesterday. This song is from one of his favorite albums. He would always leave a CD copy of Saturdays=Youth in the car. Thank you for making music that my brother enjoyed.

@SelenaSea

❤ So sorry you lost your brother. 1:02 "It's all they need for now. And forever."

@RandomSkyeRoses

RIP to your brother

@andrew_russia_9073

Dude... 😓😭
Everything's going to be all right! Don't be discouraged! We're all with you!

@abcdfyt1136

RIP

@charlesswitzer8378

Losing a loved one is the hardest pain a human goes through, even harder than one's own death. Just take it one day at a time and be near people as much as you can. Everybody dies, it's just about learning to hold onto the person in a way that makes them close, but healthy enough to move on with your life.

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@eacey

First heard this album when I was in Hong Kong and listened to it non stop, and it rained the whole time, so now the smell of rain and all those buildings dwarfing me on this small congested area with this large sounding music will always be linked.

@claudiovedovelli1169

I love this song, it gives me such melancholic vibes. It reminds me of my childhood in the 80s and, sometimes, I get teary when I listen to it..

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