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.
Reunion
M83 Lyrics
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Stealing my heart and brain
Flaming my every cell
You make me feel myself
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Will you stay on this land forever?
Across the time and space
A never-ending dance
A blooming and a trance
You make me feel my soul
There's no more loneliness
Only sparkles and sweat
There's no more single fate
You make me feel myself
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Will you stay on this land forever?
Will you stay on this land forever?
My body is like a lightning rod
Capsize me and douse me in your bay
A shiver of want, always
When you're on the tip of my tongue
And in the back of your parked car
I could build a fort
And play all day
Between your lips and mine
Let's stay here forever
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Will you stay on this land forever? (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Will you stay on this land forever? (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
The lyrics to M83's "Reunion" describe the intense feeling of falling in love with someone who completely enchants and captivates you. The singer describes this person as "stealing my heart and brain" and making them feel alive with every cell in their body. The chorus poses the question, "Will you stand in this land forever?" which suggests a desire for a lasting and committed relationship with this person.
The bridge of the song adds an additional layer to the lyrics, describing the physical and emotional sensations of being with this person. The singer compares their body to a "lightning rod" and expresses a shivering desire for them. The image of building a fort between their lips and staying there forever highlights the singer's deep connection to this person and their desire for an eternal partnership.
Overall, "Reunion" is a song about the intensity and beauty of falling in love and the desire for a lasting, committed relationship with the person who steals your heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You came out of nowhere
You arrived unexpectedly
Stealing my heart and brain
You captured my emotions and thoughts
Flaming my every cell
You electrified my entire being
You make me feel myself
You make me feel alive and true to myself
Will you stand in this land?
Can I count on you to stay?
Will you stand in this land forever?
Will you remain with me forever?
Across the time and space
Despite any distance or time that separates us
A never-ending dance
We are in a constantly moving and evolving relationship
A blooming and a trance
Our love is continuously growing and mesmerizing
There's no more loneliness
I no longer feel alone
Only sparkles and sweat
Our relationship is filled with energy and passion
There's no more single fate
Our fate is entwined, we are no longer alone
My body is like a lightning rod
My body reacts powerfully to your presence
Capsize me and douse me in your bay
Overwhelm me with your love and affection
A shiver of want, always
I always desire you, and it excites me
When you are on the tip of my tongue
When I think of you or talk about you
In the back of your parked car
When we are alone together
I could build a fort
I feel safe and secure with you
And play all day
I can be myself and have fun with you
Between your lips and mine
When we kiss
Let's stay here forever
I never want this feeling to end, I want to be with you always
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Morgan Grace Kibby, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Anthony Gerard Gonzalez, Yann Emile Laurent Gonzalez
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"My body is like a lightning rod
Capsize me and douse me in your bay
A shiver of want, always
When you are on the tip of my tongue
In the back of your parked car
I could build a fort
And play all day
Between your lips and mine
Let's stay here forever"
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Lyrics
You came out of nowhere
Stealing my heart and brain
Flaming my every cell
You make me feel myself
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Will you stand in this land?
Will you stand in this land forever?
Across the time and space
A never-ending dance
A blooming and a trance
You make me feel my soul
There's no more loneliness
Only sparkles and sweat
There's no more single fate
You make me feel myself
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Will you stand in this land?
Will you stand in this land forever?
"My body is like a lightning rod
Capsize me and douse me in your bay
A shiver of want, always
When you are on the tip of my tongue
In the back of your parked car
I could build a fort
And play all day
Between your lips and mine
Let's stay here forever"
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Will you stand in this land?
Will you stand in this land forever?
@RADZIO895
everyone talking about stranger things... but music videos for Midnight city, Reunion and Wait were inspired by Akira movie
@saltysali6145
no Village of the damned
@jamesharris30096
Thanks for the explanation I never knew that.
@allencooke2356
we not a alone in fact they have been here from the start
@naturesquad9174
All of them are inspired by Firestarter, which is older than Akira
@superharryboy
@Caleb is right. Quoting video description:
>Directed by Fleur & Manu, this video is a tribute to Village of the Damned, Close encounters of the Third kind and other Akiras. No kids where hurt in the process! Executive production by Division
@lexluger1095
Never have I been so invested in the storyline of a music video
@rabbit0664
I know how you feel.
@Visuwyg
You may like Interstella 5000 then.
@ambercoll10
same. I was obsessed with the vids when I was like 11/12. I’ve just come back to watch them like 6 or 7 years later and now I’m obsessed again