Kim & Jessie

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About Kim & Jessie

"Kim & Jessie" is a song by French electronic band M83. Written by Anthony and Yann Gonzalez with Morgan Kibby, it was released in July 2008 as the third single from M83's fifth studio album, Saturdays = Youth.


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2008
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Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world in the twilight
Kids outside worlds
They are crazy about romance and illusion

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah yeah yeah

Dream dressed in blue
It's all they need for now
And forever

Chased by the moon
They shatter their whole peace
With singing

So we can drown our towns with voices
So possible to like it as one
And soon they'll be flying
Say of course, say you're lovely

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M83

M83 is a French electronic music band from Antibes, formed in 2001 by Anthony Gonzalez and Nicolas Fromageau. The band is named after the spiral galaxy Messier 83, and its musical aesthetic is influenced by shoegaze in its extensive use of reverb effects and lyrics spoken softly over loud instrumentals, although M83's songs employ considerably less guitar than most shoegaze bands. more »

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Written by: MORGAN GRACE KIBBY, ANTHONY GERARD GONZALEZ, YANN EMILE LAURENT GONZALEZ

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Kim & Jessie" is a song by French electronic music band M83 from their fifth studio album, "Saturdays = Youth", which was released in 2008.
Songwriters
The song was written by Anthony Gonzalez from M83, and co-written by Ken Thomas, Ewan Pearson, and Morgan Kibby.
Production Team
"Kim & Jessie" was produced by Ken Thomas and Ewan Pearson.
Music Video
The music video for "Kim & Jessie" was directed by Eva Husson and received two nominations at the UK Music Video Awards in 2008.
Chart Performance
Though not commercially successful in terms of chart positioning, "Kim & Jessie" has over 29 million streams on Spotify as of 2022.
Sound and Style
"Kim & Jessie" showcases M83’s signature blend of dream-pop and shoegaze genres, filled with synth lines and ethereal vocals.
Song's Theme
The song seems to be about young, wild, unfettered love and the nostalgia for teenage years, fitting the overall theme of "Saturdays = Youth".
Critical Reception
"Kim & Jessie" is a fan-favorite and was lauded by critics. Pitchfork named it the 89th best song of the 2000s.
Role in Album
The song serves as the second single from the album, after "Couleurs".
Legacy
The song has further established M83's reputation for creating atmospheric and emotive synth-pop music and has influenced many artists in the genre.
Live Performance
"Kim & Jessie" has been consistently performed in M83's live shows and is a crowd favorite due to its infectious energy and nostalgic melody.
Uses in Media
"Kim & Jessie" has been used in various media, most notably in the "Denim and Supply Ralph Lauren" fashion campaign in 2012.

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