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.
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Louane Lyrics
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Et j'crois qu'tout me semble fou
J'me dis qu'c'est un souvenir
J't'ai vu partir
Maintenant j'crois qu'je sais plus
Et sans toi j'me suis perdue
Et je m'accroche aux souvenirs
J't'ai vu partir
J'peux plus te dire tout ce que je ressens
J'ai l'impression d'avoir comme perdu du temps
J'aimerais nous revoir comme dans la vie d'avant
T'étais là avant
J'aimerais te dire que j'aimais tes cheveux
J'aimais la sensation d'tomber dans tes yeux
J'aimerais nous revoir comme dans la vie d'avant
T'étais là avant
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
J'veux te revoir, j'suis dans le noir
T'es dans le ciel
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Et moi le soir
J'fais que t'revoir ouvrir tes ailes
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
J'veux te revoir
J'suis dans le noir, toi t'es parti
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Et moi le soir
J'comprends enfin que c'est fini
J'essaye de prendre de la distance
De m'éloigner des gens qui dansent
Ça fait revenir tous les souvenirs
J't'ai vu partir
Dis-moi comment j'peux oublier
Les mots d'amant, ceux du passé
J'veux pas m'souvenir des souvenirs
Je t'ai vu partir
J'peux plus te dire tout ce que je ressens
J'ai l'impression d'avoir comme perdu du temps
J'aimerais nous revoir comme dans la vie d'avant
T'étais là avant
J'aimerais te dire que j'aimais tes cheveux
J'aimais la sensation d'tomber dans tes yeux
J'aimerais nous revoir comme dans la vie d'avant
T'étais là avant (là avant)
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
J'veux te revoir, j'suis dans le noir
T'es dans le ciel
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Et moi le soir
J'fais que t'revoir ouvrir tes ailes
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
J'veux te revoir
J'suis dans le noir, toi t'es parti
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Et moi le soir
J'comprends enfin que c'est fini
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
J'veux te revoir, j'suis dans le noir
Toi t'es parti
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Et moi le soir j'comprends enfin que c'est fini
In the song "Avant" by Louane, the lyrics express deep emotions of loss, nostalgia, and yearning for a past love. The singer begins by reminiscing about how they got lost in the soft eyes of their partner and now everything seems crazy to them. They feel like it's all a memory as they watched their partner leave. The sense of confusion and being lost without the other person is palpable as they cling to memories of the departure. There is a sense of longing and a struggle to come to terms with the reality of the separation.
The lyrics continue to delve into the singer's inner turmoil as they struggle to express their feelings. They feel like they have wasted time and long to go back to the way things were before, yearning for the presence of their loved one who was always there for them. There is a desire to express love for simple things like their partner's hair and the feeling of falling into their eyes, highlighting the depth of their attachment to them. The repeated reference to the past and the desire to revisit those moments before the separation emphasizes the pain of missing their presence.
The chorus of the song reflects the singer's intense longing to see their lost love again, feeling trapped in darkness while their partner is in the sky. The imagery of the partner opening their wings suggests a sense of freedom and departure, contrasting with the singer's feeling of being stuck in the night, unable to move on. There is a realization that the relationship has come to an end, leading to a sense of acceptance and finality in the farewell.
In the latter part of the song, the singer struggles to distance themselves from the memories and the pain that resurface when they see others happily dancing. They question how to forget the words of love shared in the past and express a desire to not dwell on memories of the departed partner. The repetition of witnessing the departure reinforces the sense of loss and the difficulty of moving on. The repetition of the verses and chorus throughout the song underscores the cyclical nature of grief and the ongoing struggle to come to terms with the end of the relationship. Overall, "Avant" conveys a poignant narrative of love, loss, and acceptance, resonating with anyone who has experienced the pain of separation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Anne Peichert
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