Kim & Jessie
M83 · Saturdays = Youth [2008]
They have a secret world
In the twilight
Kids of the woods
They are crazy about romance and illusions
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
Dazed by the moon
They shatter their heartbeats
With singing
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
They need to drown out out all the voices
They pass a bottle like it is water
And soon they'll be flying
They are gods, they are lightning!
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Kim & Jessie
Kim & Jessie stands as a defining track on M83's 2008 album Saturdays = Youth, capturing the band's signature blend of dream pop and shoegaze. The recording features the artist's characteristic use of synthesizers and layered guitars to create an expansive, nostalgic soundscape. This work reflects the project's broader exploration of youthful memory and romantic longing, utilizing a driving rhythm section that contrasts with the ethereal textures of the melody. As part of a celebrated era in the artist's discography, the song exemplifies the atmospheric production style that would later define their subsequent releases. It remains a key example of how the group constructs emotional depth through instrumental arrangement rather than relying solely on vocal delivery.