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.
Until the Night Is Over
M83 Lyrics
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And I'm lost
I'm standing in the rain
I'm not strong
Anymore
I'm just waiting for the sun
I am cold
I'm standing in the rain
(I'm standing in the rain)
I'm not strong
Anymore (and I'm lost)
I'm just waiting for the sun
(I'm just waiting for the sun)
The lyrics to M83's song Until the Night Is Over depict a sense of loneliness and helplessness in the face of adversity. The singer is standing in the rain, feeling cold and lost, and acknowledging that they are not as strong as they used to be. The repetition of these lines hints at a feeling of being stuck in this state, waiting for something to change, waiting for the sun to come out and bring some warmth and hope.
The lyrics could be interpreted as a metaphor for a difficult period in one's life, where it feels like everything is going wrong and there is no way out. The rain could represent the challenges and obstacles that the person is facing, and the coldness and weakness could represent their emotional state. The line "I'm just waiting for the sun" could symbolize hope for a brighter future and the belief that this period of hardship will eventually come to an end.
Overall, the lyrics of Until the Night Is Over convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for things to get better. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of metaphors help to create a powerful image of someone struggling to cope with difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I am cold
I feel emotionally distant or numb.
And I'm lost
I feel directionless or unsure of where to go or what to do.
I'm standing in the rain
I am stuck in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
I'm not strong anymore
I feel weakened or insecure.
I'm just waiting for the sun
I am hoping for an end to my current struggles and for brighter times ahead.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY GONZALEZ
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