France at Eurovision 2026: Monroe to Perform “Regarde!” on the Eurovision 2026 Stage – Listen to the Song
“Regarde!” is the title of the song to be performed by Monroe, who will represent France at Eurovision 2026. The singer will present the song for the first time in the second semi-final on 14 May, but as she is representing one of the Big 5 countries, she will automatically qualify for the grand final on 16 May.
The song is a dramatic operatic ballad, which is exactly what we could expect based on our brief familiarity with the singer. It seems to be attempting to emulate last year’s Austrian victory. The track opens with a dramatic violin introduction, with strings that continue to accompany it throughout, and it clearly feels very French in character. The climactic part of the chorus consists solely of operatic vocal lines rather than actual words. The music video begins with a young Monroe pressing a button, then shifts to a building in Paris where Monroe is surrounded by dancers, with everything aiming for a very classical and meticulously crafted aesthetic. The overall atmosphere is very dark.
Monroe – Who Are You?
Monroe is a 17‑year‑old opera singer, born to a French mother and an American father, who grew up in the Salt Lake City area in Utah, USA. She took her first steps in music as a child in her local church choir. Her major breakthrough with French audiences came only recently, when in January 2025 she won first place in the 11th season of “Prodiges,” the classical music talent show broadcast by the French national broadcaster.
Her musical style is characterised by a distinctive blend of classical music and pop. In November, she released her debut album under the major label Warner Music, featuring classical performances alongside cover versions of timeless pieces such as “L’hymne à l’amour“ by Édith Piaf and “Over the rainbow“. In December, she became a viral online sensation after her performance of the hit “Berghain“ by singer Rosalía, accompanied by a pianist under the glass roof of London’s King’s Cross railway station, captured widespread attention on social media. Despite her young age, Monroe already has impressive stage experience and is currently on a concert tour in churches and cathedrals that will run until October.
Lyrics – “Regarde!”
Quand tout s’illumine
Dans tout Paris
Que les rues se vident
Je reste ici
J’ai cherché ton amour
Dans tous les faubourgs
Je chante tous les jours
Regarde moi, regarde toi
C’est ça l’amour, ça te foudroie
Regarde moi, regarde toi
C’est ça l’amour
Tu ne seras jamais perdu
Allez viens, je peux t’emmener
Là ou c’est fort, fort de s’aimer
Allez viens, tu n’es pas fou
Dans ma poitrine, tu rythmes mon pouls
Allez viens sous la pluie battante
Je dirai aux gens qu’il est présent
Je dirai aux femmes, aux hommes, aux enfants
Je dirais au monde dans chaque chanson
J’ai cherché ton amour
Dans tous les faubourgs
Je chante tous les jours
Regarde moi, regarde toi
C’est ça l’amour, ça te foudroie
Regarde moi, regarde toi
C’est ça l’amour
Tu ne seras jamais perdu
C’est ça l’amour
Il est partout
Il est là, là, là
Regarde moi, regarde toi
C’eѕt ça l’amour, ça te foudroie
Regаrde moi
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