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.
We Own The Sky (Udachi Dubstep
M83 Lyrics
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Is kept in our eyes
Keep blowing and lightning
Because we own the sky
Secrets from the winds
Burnt stars crying
Can't we change our minds?
We kill what we build
Because we own the sky
Secrets from the winds
Burnt stars crying
So many moons here
Lost wings floating
It's coming, it's coming now!
It's coming, it's coming now!
What's coming? What's coming now?
What's coming? What's coming now?
It's coming from the sky
It's coming like the wind
"We Own The Sky" is an ethereal and atmospheric song by the French band M83. The lyrics speak of power, control, and ownership through imagery of the sky, colors, and elements of nature. The first stanza mentions how all shades of blue are retained in our eyes while urging the wind to keep blowing and lightning to keep striking, symbolizing a desire for constant change and movement. This desire for control and ownership is established in the chorus through the repeated assertion that "we own the sky." In the second stanza, the lyrics reference secrets carried by the winds and stars that are burned and crying, potentially alluding to secrets kept hidden and the damage that comes with them.
The third stanza introduces the idea of the moon and lost wings floating, potentially referencing a sense of aimlessness or loss of direction. The song crescendos towards the end, with a repeated chant of "It's coming" followed by "It's coming from the sky" and "It's coming like the wind," suggesting that whatever is coming is out of the control of those who believe they own the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Each shade of blue
Every kind of feeling is reflected in our eyes
Is kept in our eyes
We carry all emotions and experiences in our eyes
Keep blowing and lightning
Nature can be tumultuous, but we enjoy the show
Because we own the sky
We feel powerful and in control of the world around us
Secrets from the winds
The secrets of nature and its power
Burnt stars crying
The sorrowful pain nature can cause from destruction
Soft soft or cruel
Nature can be gentle or harsh
Can't we change our minds?
Can't we alter our views to respect and protect nature?
We kill what we build
Our progress can eliminate nature's beauty and power
Because we own the sky
We believe our ownership leads to entitlement
So many moons here
So many experiences and opportunities available
Lost wings floating
Loss and change is common
It's coming, it's coming now!
Change and progress is happening soon
What's coming? What's coming now?
We are anticipating something new and exciting
It's coming from the sky
Change and progress is inspired by nature and the elements
It's coming like the wind
Progress can be overwhelming, powerful and spontaneous
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brandon Ferguson
Haven’t heard this song for 10 years.. it got me though depression as a teenager
MyMuschilover
this plays in my head when i skydive....
keenanlnf
Fuck everyone, This version is sooo sick in my opinion. I love how the bass wobbles are all unnatural notes giving it a really unique sound.
firebnuuy
I look for this remix every now and then on Spotify. Waiting for the day!
Cristian SaiyanGod19
This song is legend!!!
It reminds me the Mario kart black ending
If someone had that game, you should remember this theme
23v0lv32
Absolutely iconic. The best rmx out there
Cherry
This was the song that started my entire music taste
aka Fullest
love it
Adeara Haratha
been looking for this song for years!
Trichoblast
<3 it.