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.
Kim & Jessie
M83 Lyrics
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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
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
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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mikehaku?
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
McDoWork Jr
[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
Bernard Uriza Orozco
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
Murilo Leite
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
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.
Axel Solo
Un abrazo ❤
TONY CHRISTIAN
Ayyyy lol
legosanya
Сочувствую
KushClarkKent
I'm so sorry about your bro. Sounds like you guys were close. How are you holding up?
•NeelCha•
RIP
Claudio Vedovelli
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..
Justin Hopkins
It’s incredible how powerful music can be.
burningdust
Yes, makes me miss the 80’s as well, it’s like I’ve been away from home for far too long
Владимир
From m83's website:
Best of all is "Kim and Jessie", the first proper M83 pop song. "A lot of people always tell me that M83 is always about melancholy music, so I wanted to write something happy with hooks, a bit kitsch," he says. "The lyrics are about two teenage girls having a drug experience."