Louane is representing France at the Eurovision Song Contest with her entry Maman, which is a touching tribute to her late mother.
Louane lost both of her parents when she was a teenager
The grand finale of the Eurovision Song Contest has finally arrived, with France taking centre stage as one of the prestigious Big Five. Representing the nation is none other than Anne Peichert, performing under the moniker Louane.
Her poignant entry, “Maman”, is a heartfelt ode to her late mother, tenderly capturing the unbreakable bond between generations of mothers. In a beautiful gesture, Louane’s own daughter lends her voice to the song’s conclusion.
Though the song’s narrative is deeply personal, its lyrics have resonated with countless people worldwide. Louane has expressed her desire to win Eurovision as a tribute to her beloved mother.
Translated, the lyrics convey: “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 holds her national flag as she represents France with the song Maman
She goes on to sing about becoming a mother herself, experiencing an “indelible love” with a new partner as her child affectionately calls her “mum”.
The song continues: “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,” evoking a sense of nostalgia and timelessness.
Louane’s heartfelt lyrics reveal her gradual acceptance of the immense loss she’s endured, as she sings: “I’m better, I know where I’m going. I stopped counting the years.”
The French songstress initially gained widespread recognition at 16, when she participated in the French edition of The Voice.
Louane’s teenage years were marred by personal tragedy, with her father’s passing merely three months before her appearance on The Voice, followed by her mother’s lengthy battle with illness, which ultimately took her life in 2014.
French singer Louane performs Maman at the Six Nations
The performer initially unveiled her poignant song, Maman, during the Six Nations finale between France and Scotland, captivating a packed stadium of nearly 80,000 spectators.
As a multi-talented artist, Louane has sold an impressive three million albums globally and boasts a devoted Instagram following of 1.2 million fans.
In addition to her remarkable music career, Louane is also an accomplished actress and recipient of the prestigious César Award for most promising actress, courtesy of her standout performance in the comedy-drama La Famille Bélier.
This 28 year old powerhouse has also lent her voice to the French adaptations of Trolls and Incredibles 2.
On the personal front, Louane is in a loving relationship with singer Florian Rossi, with whom she welcomed a baby girl named Esmée in March 2020.
Catch the Eurovision grand final on BBC One on May 17 at 8pm. International viewers can also watch via the Eurovision Song Contest’s official YouTube channel.