France at Eurovision 2025: Louane revealed tonight her song “Maman” which she will perform at Eurovision 2025. Listen to the song.
“Maman” (translated as: “Mom”) is the title of the song to be performed by the singer, Louane, at the grand final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. The singer, who was selected internally by the French national broadcaster, wrote the song herself with Tristan Salvati. This is the first Eurovision entry for the songwriters. After the song reveal, France ranks fourth in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025 with 9% winning chances.
Listen to France’s song for Eurovision 2025:
The participation of the singer in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, is a significant event for her. The singer, who surprised the public when she posted an Instagram post shared by the French national broadcaster on its official Instagram account, stated in her voice that she will represent France at Eurovision 2025, sharing her desire to succeed in memory of her mother, Isabelle, who passed away from cancer when Louane was 17 years old. The song is about reflection on life, love, and personal growth. It discusses the passage of time, the change in perspective, and the longing for love and security.
The lyrics explore the complexity of emotions and the personal evolution that comes with time. It starts with the recognition that love and security have changed over time (“Il n’y a plus d’amour, il n’y a plus de lits”), followed by the idea that life is built on experiences and memories, some of which are tied to screens and questions about existence. The protagonist has changed and matured (“J’ai bien changé, j’ai bien grandi”), holding on to the things that shape her identity. There’s a sense of nostalgia for the past (“Quand toi tu me tenais la main”) and a desire to reconnect with a sense of comfort and reassurance, symbolized by calling “maman.” The repetition of “C’est l’amour” reflects the idea that love is both a delirious and constant force, even when time ends. The song is ultimately a journey of personal growth, reconciliation with the past, and embracing the future.
“It’s a huge risk for my career,” Louane said in an interview with France Inter radio, sharing her anxieties and excitement for Eurovision 2025. “This will be the most important moment of my career, because I’m already established in France, and if it doesn’t work, it won’t be easy to come back,” the singer admitted, who was discovered on “The Voice France” in 2013. The singer also explained the need to face new challenges: “I wanted a new challenge, but I didn’t think of it this way. First and foremost, I wanted to make my mother proud.” It is worth mentioning that the French national broadcaster stated that her Eurovision stage performance will be completely different from her performance during the halftime of the famous “Six Nations Championship” rugby match between France and Scotland, held at the Stade de France stadium in the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
It was also revealed that the stage direction in Basel will be led by none other than Fredrik Rydman, one of the world’s leading directors in Eurovision staging. This is a particularly impressive choice, as Rydman is not only a director with extensive experience but also a two-time Eurovision winner, with his most recent victory coming from Nemo‘s “The Code” last year. Additionally, he was responsible for Måns Zelmerlöw‘s famous performance in 2015, which brought him the win in the competition. Among other projects he has worked on is Finland’s national Eurovision selection, where he significantly upgraded the production standards.
Louane – Who Are You?
Anne Peichert, 28, known by her stage name Louane Emera, or simply Louane, is not only a talented singer but also a multi-disciplinary artist who has managed to stand out in both the music and film industries. She began her musical career on “The Voice France,” and since then has seized every opportunity to expand her activities and deepen her influence in French culture, becoming a household name across France. The young singer has released five albums to date, with the latest, “Solo,” leading her career to new heights. The album has been a great success and has accumulated over 2 billion streams on various platforms, demonstrating great popularity and a wide and loyal fan base. The hit “la Pluie” (“The Rain”), included in this album, has captured the hearts of the audience and become one of her leading songs.
In addition to her success in the music field, Louane has also won one of the most prestigious awards in French cinema for her role in “la Famille Bélier” (“The Bélier Family”). In this film, she portrays a hearing person in a family of deafs who, despite her family’s disability, manages to express herself through singing. The role brought her wide recognition and reinforced her status as a respected artist on the international stage. On January 14th, Louane posted a new picture with a new haircut on her Instagram account and announced in English: “New year, new me”.
Lyrics – “Maman”:
Y’a plus d’amants
Y’a plus de lits
Finalement tu vois
J’ai construit ma vie
Et le vide est grande
Les questions aussi
Toi tu vas comment
Est-ce que tu vois tout ici?
Et j’ai bien changé
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’eѕt moi qu’elle appelle
Mamаn
Eurovision 2025: This will be France’s 68th participation in Eurovision. France joined the competition in 1956 and has won it five times over the years. France’s last victory was in Eurovision 1977 with the song “L’Oiseau et l’Enfant” performed by singer Marie Myriam.
