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.
Non-sens
Louane Lyrics
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Et pourtant, je change d'avis régulièrement
Non, je ne suis pas systématique
Mais mes journées se ressemblent de temps en temps
Je ne suis pas angélique
Mais je sais me donner un air innocent
Non, je ne suis pas utopiste
Mais il me plairait que l'amour soit complaisant
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Je me le demande
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Je me le demande
Non, je ne suis pas iconique
Et pourtant, mon visage est connu des gens
Non, je ne suis pas la plus triste
Mais parfois, les larmes coulent sensiblement
Non, je ne suis pas ta favorite
Mais j'espère me dire qu'avec le temps
On peut faire taire ces stéréotypes
Les envoyer en l'air comme le vent
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Je me le demande
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Je me le demande
Je me le demande
Je me le demande
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Je me le demande
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Je me le demande
Je me le demande
Je me le demande
Je me le demande
Louane's song "Non-sens" is a reflective and introspective piece that challenges societal expectations and norms. The lyrics express the unpredictability of human emotions and behavior, emphasizing that there is no clear-cut logic or pattern to how people act. The opening lines "Non, je ne suis pas lunatique / Et pourtant, je change d'avis régulièrement" evoke the idea that even if the singer is not erratic, she still experiences continuous shifts in her opinion and outlook.
The chorus "Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout? / Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous? / Je me le demande" is the key message of the song, raising important existential questions about the meaning of life, relationships, and individual identity. The singer is suggesting that there may not be an ultimate purpose, and that we should not be too fixated on trying to make sense of everything. The second half of the song continues to unravel the complexities of human experience, touching upon themes such as fame, sorrow, and self-doubt.
Overall, "Non-sens" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Non, je ne suis pas lunatique
I'm not unpredictable
Et pourtant, je change d'avis régulièrement
Despite that, I change my mind regularly
Non, je ne suis pas systématique
I'm not methodical
Mais mes journées se ressemblent de temps en temps
But sometimes my days are repetitive
Je ne suis pas angélique
I'm not angelic
Mais je sais me donner un air innocent
But I know how to appear innocent
Non, je ne suis pas utopiste
I'm not a dreamer
Mais il me plairait que l'amour soit complaisant
But it would please me if love were accommodating
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à tout?
Why does everything have to make sense?
Pourquoi y aurait-il un sens à nous?
Why does our existence have to make sense?
Je me le demande
I wonder
Non, je ne suis pas iconique
I'm not iconic
Et pourtant, mon visage est connu des gens
Yet, people know my face
Non, je ne suis pas la plus triste
I'm not the saddest
Mais parfois, les larmes coulent sensiblement
But sometimes tears roll down my face
Non, je ne suis pas ta favorite
I'm not your favorite
Mais j'espère me dire qu'avec le temps
But I hope to think that with time
On peut faire taire ces stéréotypes
We can silence these stereotypes
Les envoyer en l'air comme le vent
And send them away like the wind
Je me le demande
I wonder
Je me le demande
I wonder
Je me le demande
I wonder
Je me le demande
I wonder
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.