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.
Too Late
M83 Lyrics
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Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name again
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name...
You, always
The lyrics to M83's song Too Late describe the feeling of being completely entranced by someone. The singer is diving into the depths of the other person's soul through their eyes, feeling as if they are falling into an ocean or a wall of stars. This sense of awe is emphasized by the repetition of lines, emphasizing the intensity of the emotional connection.
The lyrics may also hint at a feeling of vulnerability, as the singer acknowledges the inevitability of their eventual fall. The line "we are ripe to fall" suggests that while the connection may be beautiful and powerful, it may also be fleeting and temporary. The repetition of the chorus, with the line "And if you are a ghost, I'll call your name again" only reinforces this sense of transience, reminding the listener that even if the singer's connection to the other person fades, they will still hold onto the memory and the feeling of their shared experience.
Overall, the lyrics to Too Late speaks to the intense emotions that can be felt in a romantic connection, while also acknowledging the fragility and impermanence of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I look into your eyes
I am completely immersed in your gaze
Diving into the ocean
It feels like I am diving into a vast ocean when I look into your eyes
I look into your eyes
Your eyes are so captivating that I can't look away
Falling
I am losing myself in the moment
Like a wall of stars
We are shining bright, but also vulnerable and ready to collapse
We are ripe to fall
Our connection is intense and passionate, but also precarious and on the verge of unraveling
And if you are a ghost
If you are no longer with me, if our relationship is over
I'll call your name again
I will still reach out to you and try to hold onto the memory of us
You, always
You will always have a special place in my heart, no matter what happens
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ASHTON
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Katakuchiri Zukafu
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name again
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name...
You, always
saut sihombing
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name again
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name...
You, always.
Sandhya :D
Lyrics
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name again
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name...
You, always
Davi Silva
Too Late
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling!
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name again
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name
You, always
JuneLemmon
We played this song at my little brother's funeral (he died of cancer at 24). M83 was his favorite band. I miss him so much.
Alex Nita
Hope he found peace!
elülye
I hope he’s still enjoying M83 :’)
Lil Toky0
sorry about ur brother
goofyklj
I'm so sorry :(
◈ WinterxWonka ◈
Omg I’m really sorry about what happened to ur brother 😢😢😢😔🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Katakuchiri Zukafu
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
I look into your eyes
Diving into the ocean
I look into your eyes
Falling
Like a wall of stars
We are ripe to fall
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name again
And if you are a ghost
I'll call your name...
You, always
Sweetie Belle
You know, when people say they're here because of a show or movie, it means they liked the song and took the time to look it up. So it's ridiculous when people make those 'anti-here from tv show/movie' comments as if people discovering music from a show or movie is bad. All bands/musicians and their songs are discovered somewhere before you ever knew about them, whether it be a show, a movie, on the radio, through word of mouth, etc. You should be glad they're being discovered as you once did. People look incredibly stupid when they say things like "Who's here because of their taste in music instead of a show?" Humans just don't use their brains half the time.
Stel La
YES THANK U👏🏽 I found a bunch of new bands and singers who now belong to my faves from watching Gossip Girl. They simply used amazing Indie Music as their soundtrack and I'm so happy about what I've discovered thanks to them.
Delinquent
True. It's just annoying when multiple ppl repeat the same thing instead of liking the comment already made.