France Eurovision 2025: Louane – “Maman“
Artist: Louane
Song: “Maman”
Songwriters: Louane, Tristan Salvati
Language: French
Louane:
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”.
“Maman”:
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.
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.
Lyrics of “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
