Who is Louane?
Born Anne Peichert in Hénin-Beaumont, Louane (also known as Louane Emera) is a 28-year-old multi-talented artist who has captured the hearts of millions of French speakers but also international audience. She first made her mark as a child on L’École des Stars and later rose to prominence as a semifinalist on The Voice France. Her breakthrough came with her award-winning role as Paula in the film La Famille Bélier, a performance that earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress.
From TV Star to International Sensation
Louane’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. After her early TV debut, she solidified her status as one of France’s leading pop icons with the release of her debut album Chambre 12 in 2015—which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. With hit tracks like “Jour 1”, “Jeune”, and “Alien”, she has become a reference for the new generation, known for her sold-out tours across Europe and winning several awards such as the NRJ Music Awards and Victoires de la Musique. Her unique blend of pop, electronic, and blues influences makes her “the melody of the heart” and “the soul of an era”.
Introducing “Maman” – France’s Eurovision 2025 Entry
Louane’s Eurovision entry, “Maman”, is a deeply emotional ballad where she connects with her lost mum and her beloved daughter, co-written with producer Tristan Salvati.
“Maman” is a heartfelt tribute—a personal letter to her late mother, who passed away when Louane was just 17, and a reflection on how that loss shaped her into the woman (and now a mother) she is today.
Find out the original text and the English translation below:
Y a plus d’amants
Y a plus de lits
Finalement, tu vois
J’ai construit ma vie
Et le vide est grand
Les questions aussi
Toi, tu vas comment ?
Est-c’que tu vois tout ici ?
Et j’ai bien changé
J’ai bien grandi
De toi, j’ai gardé
Tout ce qui fait qui je suis
Je vais mieux, je sais où je vais
J’ai arrêté d’compter les années
Et si j’ai voulu arrêter le temps
Maintenant, c’est moi qu’elle appelle « maman »
Maman, maman, maman
J’ai trouvé l’amour
Indélébile
Tu sais, le vrai « toujours »
Même quand le temps file
Quand il me tient la main
J’ai plus peur de rien
Et ça m’fait comme avant
Quand toi, tu m’tenais la main
Je vais mieux, je sais où je vais
J’ai arrêté d’compter les années
Et si j’ai voulu arrêter le temps
Maintenant, c’est moi qu’elle appelle « maman »
Maman, maman, maman
Maman, maman, maman
Je vais mieux, je sais où je vais
J’ai arrêté d’compter les années
Et si j’ai voulu arrêter le temps
Maintenant, c’est moi qu’elle appelle
Maman, maman, maman
Maman, maman
Si j’ai voulu arrêter le temps
Maintenant, c’est moi qu’elle appelle
Maman
No more lovers
No more beds
In the end, you see
I built my life
And the emptiness is vast
So are the questions
How are you doing?
Do you see everything here?
And I’ve changed a lot
I’ve grown up
From you, I’ve kept
Everything that makes me who I am
I’m better now, I know where I’m going
I’ve stopped counting the years
And if I once wanted to stop time
Now, I’m the one she calls “mom”
Mom, mom, mom
I’ve found love
Indеlible
You know, the real kind “forеver”
Even when time flies
When he holds my hand
I’m not afraid of anything anymore
And it feels just like before
When you used to hold my hand
I’m better now, I know where I’m going
I’ve stopped counting the years
And if I once wanted to stop time
Now, I’m the one she calls “mom”
Mom, mom, mom
Mom, mom, mom
I’m better now, I know where I’m going
I’ve stopped counting the years
And if I once wanted to stop time
Now, I’m the one she calls
Mom, mom, mom
Mom, mom
If I once wanted to stop time
Now, I’m the one she calls
Mom
A Spectacular Live Performance
The song was premiered live during the halftime of the Six Nations Rugby match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France this past Saturday 15th of February in Paris. In a performance to the level of the Super Bowl show, Louane appeared on an elevated platform dressed in shiny glittery dress, lighted up by a brilliant white spotlight and covered in smoke and fireworks. Accompanied by the soulful sounds of violins and surrounded by thousands of tiny lights, the atmosphere in the stadium was transformed into a realm of serenity and raw emotion for an audience of 80,000 spectators, that elevated the excitement of the song reveal to the maximum. Will they mimic this magical moment in the Eurovision stage in Basel?
France’s Eurovision Legacy
France is not only a founding member of the Eurovision Song Contest but also one of the Big Five, which guarantees automatic qualification for the grand final. With historic wins in 1958, 1960, 1962, 1969, and 1977, France has long been a powerhouse in the contest—even though it has been 48 years since its last victory. Louane’s stirring rendition of “Maman” rekindles hope that France may once again reclaim its illustrious Eurovision legacy.
Looking Ahead to Basel 2025
As the countdown to Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland begins following Nemo’s win with “The code”, all eyes will be on Louane this year after last years’ fourth place of Slimane with “Mon amour in Malmö (Sweden). Her powerful vocals, emotional depth, and magnetic stage presence are expected to captivate both the jury and televoters. With “Maman” as her calling card, Louane is set to deliver a performance that is as authentic as it is spectacular, aiming to break France’s long-standing drought and add a new chapter to its storied Eurovision history.