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 Gonzalezโs music includes bands such as My Bloody Valentine, Pink Floyd, and Tangerine Dream. Between various electronic music properties and album artwork, M83โs style includes a mix of both contemporary pop and 1980s dream pop.
Steve McQueen
M83 Lyrics
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Driven by big waves of fire
To run and yell all the way
Nothing can hurt me today
There's a magic inside
Just waiting to burst out
The world is a goldmineThat will melt tomorrow
I just can't recognize myself
Tears of joy run all over my face
My sensations reach the limit
Nothing can hurt me today
There's a magic inside
Just waiting to burst out
There world is a goldmine
That will melt tomorrow
Living for, living for a thrill
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
In M83's song "Steve McQueen," the lyrics speak of a powerful and transformative experience. The singer wakes up feeling stronger than ever, driven by big waves of fire, and ready to run and yell with no fear of harm. The world is described as a goldmine full of possibilities, and there's a sense that something magical is waiting to burst out. The singer is overwhelmed with joy and tears, and they feel like they've reached the limit of their sensations. They're living for a thrill, waiting for something incredible to happen.
The song appears to be about a moment of transcendent transformation, where everything is possible and the world is a place of limitless potential. The imagery of the goldmine and the waves of fire suggest that this transformation is something that's been brewing for a long time, and that it's finally coming to the surface. The sensation of tears running down the singer's face suggests a deep emotional release, as though they've been holding something inside for a long time and it's finally being let out. Overall, the song is a powerful anthem of hope and transformation, capturing the feeling of being on the brink of something incredible.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up stronger than ever
I woke up feeling more powerful and capable than ever before
Driven by big waves of fire
Filled with intense passion and energy
To run and yell all the way
To express oneself with excitement and enthusiasm
Nothing can hurt me today
Feeling invincible and impervious to pain
There's a magic inside
A sense of wonder and potential lies within
Just waiting to burst out
Waiting for the right moment to unleash and reveal oneself
The world is a goldmine
The world is full of treasure and opportunity
That will melt tomorrow
But these riches may be fleeting or temporary
I just can't recognize myself
Feeling transformed or changed in a significant way
Tears of joy run all over my face
Feeling overwhelming emotions of happiness and fulfillment
My sensations reach the limit
Feeling intense and powerful emotions to the fullest extent
Living for, living for a thrill
Finding excitement and satisfaction in the pursuit of adventure
Just waiting, just waiting
Feeling anticipation and readiness for what's to come
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY GONZALEZ, YANN GONZALEZ, JUSTIN MELDAL-JOHNSEN
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@Raidenski
I woke up stronger than ever!ย
Driven by big waves of fire!ย
To learn and dance all the way!ย
Nothing can hurt me today!ย
There's a magic inside...ย
Just waiting to burst out.ย
The world is a goldmine,ย
That will melt tomorrow.ย
I just can't recognize myself!ย
Tears of joy run all over my face!ย
The sensation reach the limit!ย
Nothing can hurt me today!ย
There's a magic insideย
Just waiting to burst out.ย
The world is goldmine,ย
That will melt tomorrow.ย
Waiting for, waiting for a dream.ย
Just waiting!ย
Just waiting!
@Nathanclementnoah
Lyrics :
I woke up stronger than ever
Driven by big waves of fire
To run and yell all the way
Nothing can hurt me today
There's a magic inside
Just waiting to burst out
The world is a goldmine
That will melt tomorrow
I just can't recognize myself
Tears of joy run all over my face
My sensations reach the limit
Nothing can hurt me today
There's a magic inside
Just waiting to burst out
There world is a goldmine
That will melt tomorrow
Living for, living for a thrill
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
Just waiting, just waiting
@lyriczmadness7363
He's with an independent record label which means they don't have a big budget like the major record labels. On the plus side, an indie record label cares more for the music than the image of the artist.
IMHO I think his music wouldn't be as good if he had signed with a major label. Look at a lot of the artist that make it big... I don't want to talk negative about artists here but I'm sure you know of a few underground artists that as soon as they got signed, their music went to sh*t.
This is because these major record labels have complete control over the artist; this includes the artist, the music, the image, the tour dates, etc. As an artist, you have to do whatever the record label tells you to.
They are willing to invest a lot of money in you as an artist if they think you're worthy but in return, you pretty much sell yourself to them for whatever the contract may be.
Ever heard of the term "sell out"? You're selling yourself to the companies. Many people say they sell their souls, but that's a whole other topic.
This is the main reason some of the best music never gets played on the radio.
BTW: His latest album is gold!
@zeeal2069
I woke up stronger than ever
Driven by big waves of fire
To run and yell all the way
Nothing can hurt me today
I just can't recognize myself
Tears of joy run all over my face
My sensations reach the limit
Nothing can hurt me today
I can imagine waking up from among the dead on the day of resurrection feeling this way, when the universe starts reversing its space time and psychedelia would be in the air. Can't wait when my sensations reach their limit.
@bule9538
Space.
Dreams.
Nostalgia.
Those three things are what I feel when I listen to M83's music. If I just close my eyes I can imagine beautiful dream-like things that aren't possible otherwise. I feel nostalgic and happy, memories come to me that I've never had. When looking at the reality of life, I feel stress, anger, sadness, and hate. Why is life the way it is? I don't know, but this music helps me escape the harshness of life.
@louielle13
I couldn't describe it better, these 3 things are exactly what m83 make me feel, especially this album. I can't unsee/unfeel it, i always subconsciously feel nostalgic for the times that i maybe haven't even experienced. I always imagine and feel space and dreams in the wildest imaginations. It's unbelievable<3
@ciel_crible_d_etoile
because LIFE is not an intellectual game in the laboratory that begins with your curiosity...
@nappyhead2666
THIS SONG MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IM FLYINNGGGGG!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
@antonSCORCHIN86
hahahah i have that same feeling too! sky divingย
@panicattheeverywhere8309
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@rolleroftherock1
Yesssssss!!!!!!
@matthewharper5387
Being an 80s child, this album is everything. He captured and remixed my entire audible memory bank Incredible magic
@dbutman331
One of those rare songs that makes you feel nostalgic for something you can't even recall.
@rolleroftherock1
phillydave it's primordial essence