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 Gonzalezâs music includes bands such as My Bloody Valentine, Pink Floyd, and Tangerine Dream. Between various electronic music properties and album artwork, M83âs style includes a mix of both contemporary pop and 1980s dream pop.
Kim and Jessie Live {HQ}
M83 Lyrics
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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
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 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
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
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 "Kim and Jessie" by M83 describe the secret world of two kids named Kim and Jessie who are obsessed with romance and illusions. They share a dream dressed in blue, which is all they need for now and forever, but they are also being chased by the moon and shattered by their singing. Despite the dark presence lurking in the shadows and whispering to them, they continue to exist in their bubble of innocence and wonder.
The song is a tribute to the power of imagination and the resilience of youth, even in the face of danger and uncertainty. It portrays the intense emotions and vivid experiences of childhood and captures the sense of magic and mystery that enfolds us during that time. The music has a dreamy, ethereal quality that enhances the surreal feeling of the lyrics, and the repetition of the phrase "somebody lurks in the shadows, somebody whispers" creates a sense of foreboding and danger that is both tantalizing and ominous.
Line by Line Meaning
Kim and Jessie
The two main characters of the song
They have a secret world
Kim and Jessie share a private, mysterious life
In the twilight
Their world is one of dusk and sunset
Kids outside worlds
They are not part of society, living in their own realm
They're crazy 'bout romance and illusions
Kim and Jessie are enamored with love and fantasies
Somebody lurks in the shadows
An unknown presence is watching them
Somebody whispers
The unknown presence is communicating quietly
Dream dressed in blue
Their version of happiness is wearing blue and dreaming
It's all they need for now and forever
The simplicity of their life is enough
Chased by the moon
The moon adds an element of pursuit to their life
They shatter their whole peace
Their singing disrupts the calmness surrounding them
With their singing
Their voices are causing the disturbance
So we can drown our towns with voices
Their singing can overpower entire towns
So possible to like it as one
The unison of their voices is likeable
And soon they'll be flying
They will eventually transcend to another level
Say of course, say you're lovely
Affirmations of love and agreement
Somebody lurks in the shadows
The unknown presence is still watching them
Somebody whispers
The unknown presence is still communicating quietly
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
Hi
one of the only bands that sound exactly the same live
Nick Wright
I wish I could see them... come to Korea please? s'il vous plait?
Kerkuil's Channel
Reminds me of '80's new wave.. which is a good thing. David Bowie, Big Country, Psychedelic Furs.. This song would have been a MASSIVE hit in.. let's say.. 1985. Lovely song.
blkspiderstryker
I love the new era of dance, shoegaze and electronic synth that comes out of this band. They sound incredible live! They even have all keyboard, synth and electric phase effects all on point. Amazing and beautiful sounding!!
Ronald Green
OMG đČ! Musical perfection!!!đŻ
Nick Wright
as a Brit I struggle to say.. the French do 3 things very well.. wine... cheese.. and M83
jnjburdett
One of their best!
Austrian Truther
One of the best bands of all time!!
Jose T
I love how good their songs sound on an acoustic guitar. Someone once said "if a song doesn't translate well to acoustic, chances are the song is not that good" IMO A. G. is kind of an Alan Parsons for our generation. Genius! I see M83 every time I have the chance here in NYC, and never get tired, and also their concerts are such a musical/spiritual experience.
Joseph Haas
The end guitar solo on this video sounds absolutely ethereal and legendary