In 2008, 12-year-old Louane Emera took part in L'École des stars, a French music competition broadcast on channel Direct 8.
Louane Emera is an orphan. Her rendition of "Imagine" was dedicated to her father who had died just three months prior to her appearance in The Voice. Although a celebrity, she is still at school aiming to take her baccalauréat exams in 2015.
In 2013, her first real breakout came with her taking part in The Voice: la plus belle voix's second season. She auditioned with "Un homme heureux" from William Sheller with all four coaches Florent Pagny, Jenifer, Louis Bertignac and Garou turning their chairs. She opted to be part of Team Louis Bertignac. Her "blind audition" episode was broadcast on February 16, 2013.
March 23, 2013, during the Musical Battles round, she was picked by Bertignac against her rival Diana Espir, after both interpreted "Torn" from Natalie Imbruglia. During the live rounds, she sang "Les moulins de mon cœur" from Michel Legrand and was saved by public vote. On April 27, 2013 she performed "Call Me Maybe from Carly Rae Jepsen and was saved by her mentor coach to go through. With Lennon's "Imagine" dedicated to her deceased father, she was saved yet again by public vote. But her luck ended in the semi-finals after her rendition of "Quelqu'un m'a dit" from Carla Bruni. She brought a cumulative score of 74 while the other Team Bertignac semi-finalist Loïs brought in a composite score of 76. Accordingly Louane was eliminated finishing 5th to 8th.
All semi-finalists and finalists, including Louane, took part in an after-season tour throughout France.
After her appearance in The Voice, Éric Lartigau noticed her and cast her for his movie La Famille Bélier in which she played the role of Paula, a 16 years-old teenager who is the only hearing person in a family of deaf people. The character sings anumber of Michel Sardou songs, most notably "Je vole". As a result, she won the "Most Promising Actresses" at the 40th ceremony of the Césars.
On February 5, 2015, she will serve as an opening act for Jessie J's showcase in Paris.
Her first studio solo album, Chambre 12, was released on March 2, 2015, to great success. Her single Avenir topped the French charts in March.
Du courage
Louane Lyrics
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Sous la peau, la chair
Quand tu me regardes oh
C'est comme un mystère
Même à la lumière
Quand je te regarde oh
Oh
Changer le monde
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
Sans toi
Changer le monde
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
Sans toi
Le monde sans toi n'existe pas
Le vent de l'hiver
A battre le fer
A monter la garde oh
Je vais tout défaire
Je vais tout refaire
Sans baisser la garde oh
Oh
Oh
Changer le monde
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
Sans toi
Changer le monde
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
Sans toi
Le monde sans toi n'existe pas
Même si tu restes
Et même si tu pars
Même si je veille
Et même s'il est tard
Même si tu m'aimes
Quelque part
Même si je veille
Et même s'il est tard
Même si tu restes
Et même si tu pars
Même si tu m'aimes
Quelque part
Du courage, du courage
Il faudra bien du courage
Pour changer le monde
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
Sans toi
Changer le monde
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
Sans toi
Le monde sans toi n'existe pas
Le monde sans toi n'existe pas
The lyrics of Louane's song "Du Courage" speaks about not being able to change the world without someone's support and love. The words "Sous le feu, l'éclair, Sous la peau, la chair" could translate to "Under the fire, the lightning, Under the skin, the flesh." These vivid phrases give an impression of physical pain, suggesting that the songwriter is ready to endure anything if it means achieving her goals with the support of her loved ones. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize that changing the world is impossible without the support of a partner. The phrase "Le monde sans toi n'existe pas" meaning "The world without you does not exist" is particularly poignant as it drives home the point that the songwriter needs the support of someone else to make a difference in the world.
The lines "Le vent de l'hiver A battre le fer, A monter la garde oh, Je vais tout défaire, Je vais tout refaire" depict the songwriter's fierce determination to make a change in the world. The songwriter vows to fight hard and do everything possible to make a positive impact, even in the face of harsh winter winds. The phrase "Du courage, du courage, Il faudra bien du courage" meaning "Courage, courage, it will take a lot of courage" repeatedly appears as a chant throughout the lyrics. It encourages the listener to muster up the courage to make a difference in the world, even when things get tough.
Overall, the lyrics of "Du Courage" are inspiring and touching, appealing to the listener's sense of hope and determination. It speaks profoundly of the enduring human spirit to change the world, which can only be achieved with the support and love of someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Sous le feu, l'éclair
Under the fire, lightning
Sous la peau, la chair
Under the skin, flesh
Quand tu me regardes oh
When you look at me, oh
C'est comme un mystère
It's like a mystery
Même à la lumière
Even in the light
Quand je te regarde oh
When I look at you, oh
Changer le monde
Change the world
Je ne vais pas changer le monde
I'm not going to change the world
Sans toi
Without you
Le monde sans toi n'existe pas
The world without you doesn't exist
Le vent de l'hiver
The winter wind
A battre le fer
To beat the iron
A monter la garde oh
To stand guard, oh
Je vais tout défaire
I'm going to undo everything
Je vais tout refaire
I'm going to redo everything
Sans baisser la garde oh
Without lowering my guard, oh
Même si tu restes
Even if you stay
Et même si tu pars
And even if you leave
Même si je veille
Even if I stay up
Et même s'il est tard
And even if it's late
Même si tu m'aimes
Even if you love me
Quelque part
Somewhere
Du courage, du courage
Courage, courage
Il faudra bien du courage
It'll take a lot of courage
Le monde sans toi n'existe pas
The world without you doesn't exist
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PATXI GARAT
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