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.
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M83 Lyrics
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They have a secret world in the twilight
Kids outside worlds
They are crazy about romance and illusion
[Chorus]
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 singing
[Chorus: x2]
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
[Chorus: x6]
The lyrics of M83's song Kim & Jessie seem to be about two young and rebellious individuals who create their own world of adventure and love. The song opens up by introducing the two main characters, Kim and Jessie, who possess a secret world that exists only in the twilight. This world is likely representative of their youth and innocence, and they refuse to conform to the norms of the outside world, which is what makes them "crazy about romance and illusion." They love each other and cherish their time together, and they find joy in the simplicity of life.
The chorus of the song talks about the presence of someone or something lurking in the shadows, whispering. This can be interpreted in several ways, but one possible explanation is that it represents the real world and its dangers, threatening to shatter the innocence of Kim and Jessie's world. However, they continue to hold on to their dreams, hoping to preserve their happiness forever.
The last verse of the song speaks about how their love and their voices can potentially change the world if they come together as one. It seems to be a call for unity and the belief that people can create a better future if they unite and work together towards a common goal. Overall, the song seems to be about the power of imagination, dreams, and love to overcome the darkness in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Kim and Jessie
This song is about two individuals named Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world in the twilight
Kim and Jessie have their own private and intimate world, which they only share in the twilight hours
Kids outside worlds
Though just kids, Kim and Jessie are aware of a world beyond their own
They are crazy about romance and illusion
Kim and Jessie are deeply in love and enraptured by the idea of the perfect romantic relationship, which may only exist in their imagination
Somebody lurks in the shadows
An unknown figure or danger is following or watching Kim and Jessie from afar
Somebody whispers
The unknown figure or danger is whispering something to Kim and Jessie
Dream dressed in blue
Kim and Jessie are living in a dream-like state, represented by the color blue, as they have all that they need in each other
It's all they need for now
Kim and Jessie do not desire anything more except each other's love and presence for the time being
And forever
Their love is eternal
Chased by the moon
Kim and Jessie are on the run or being pursued by an unknown force or feeling, represented by the moon
They shatter their whole peace
Despite their desire for peace, their love and pursuit of it has disrupted their lives
With singing
Kim and Jessie use music as a way to cope and express their emotions
So we can drown our towns with voices
Kim and Jessie use music to escape the negativity of the world around them by surrounding themselves with positive energy and creative expression
So possible to like it as one
In their shared love, Kim and Jessie believe that everything is possible if they stay together
And soon they'll be flying
Kim and Jessie believe that soon they will have the freedom to fly away from all their problems and live a life of peace and love
Say of course, say you're lovely
Kim and Jessie reaffirm their love and affection for one another
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORGAN GRACE KIBBY, ANTHONY GERARD GONZALEZ, YANN EMILE LAURENT GONZALEZ
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@mikehakuu
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
@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..
@burningdust
Yes, makes me miss the 80’s as well, it’s like I’ve been away from home for far too long
@JustinLHopkins
It’s incredible how powerful music can be.
@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.