France is one of the Big Five countries competing in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and will be represented by Louane, who will perform a touching tribute to her late mother
French singer Louane holds her national flag as she represents France with the song Maman
The highly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest grand final has arrived, with France taking its place among the Big Five, represented by Anne Peichert, also known as Louane.
Louane’s poignant song, Maman, serves as a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, highlighting the unbreakable bond between generations of mothers. In a touching gesture, the song concludes with the voice of Louane’s own daughter.
Although Maman stems from a deeply personal experience, its lyrics have resonated with listeners worldwide. Louane expressed her desire to win Eurovision as a tribute to her mother.
The lyrics, when translated, convey a powerful message: “I’ve changed a lot, I’ve grown up a lot. From you, I kept everything, That makes me who I am.”
French singer Louane unveiled her song at the Six Nations
The song continues to explore the theme of motherhood, with Louane singing about her own child calling her “mum” and the discovery of “indelible love”.
The song’s emotional depth is further conveyed through the lines: “You know, the real one, always. Even when time flies, When he holds my hand, I’m no longer afraid of anything. And it feels like before, When you used to hold my hand.”
Louane expresses acceptance of her deep personal losses through her lyrics, stating: “I’m better, I know where I’m going. I stopped counting the years.”
Achieving fame at only 16, Louane became a familiar face on the French version of The Voice.
Tragically, Louane faced profound sorrow during her teenage years, losing both parents; her father passed away just three months before she graced The Voice stage.
Louane lost both of her parents when she was in her teens
Her mother’s death followed in 2014 after battling a long illness. It was during the climax of the Six Nations that Louane debuted the heart-wrenching song Maman to an audience of up to 80,000 as France faced Scotland.
The talented artist has seen extraordinary success, with over three million albums sold globally and amassing 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
Her accolades aren’t limited to music; Louane has also claimed a César Award for most promising actress thanks to her performance in the comedy-drama La Famille Bélier.
Still only 28, Louane’s versatility has extended to voice acting too; she lent her voice to French versions of hit films such as Trolls and Incredibles 2.
She shares her life with singer Florian Rossi and they welcomed daughter Esmée in March 2020.
Eurovision fans can catch the grand final broadcast on BBC One, scheduled for May 17 at 8pm.
Viewers around the world can join the excitement via the Eurovision Song Contest’s official YouTube channel.