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 whispersSomebody 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 shadowsYeah, 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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.
@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..