![]() ![]() Gims sings quite clearly and slowly, making it easy to follow along. This gave way to a difficult childhood and harsh upbringing in various Paris ghettos and squat homes, which is reflected in his modern music. Maître Gims moved to Paris at the age of 12 with his family as illegal immigrants. “J’me tire” (I Shoot Myself) by Maître Gims The great beat will have you listening to this one again and again, while the music video is a travelogue and a great way to travel around the country without leaving your home. At each stop, we hear a little about what makes each place special, from the point of view of locals. “Bienvenue chez moi” (Welcome to My Home) by Bigflo & Oliīigflo & Oli take their listeners on a tour of the nooks and crannies of France (as well as Belgium, Switzerland and Corcia). This track oozes confidence and strength, as Aya sings about knowing she’s got bewitching curves and knowing how to use them to get what she wants. Instead, she wants a “bad boy” and is willing to be just as bad in return. ![]() ![]() The singer and the man she’s interested in aren’t looking for romantic strolls along the beach. Damsoĭon’t be fooled-this isn’t a love song. She sings of how little energy she has left to go through the motions and say goodbye again, but how she still awaits the inevitability of the current man leaving her. This particular song shows a woman who’s been burned over and over by men who lose interest in her and leave her. With a nostalgic synth-wave sound and super-slick voice, it’s no wonder that Canadian-born artist La Zarra (Fatima Zahra Hafdi) will be representing France in Eurovision 2023. ![]() “Tu T’en Iras” (You’ll Go Away) by La Zarra It’s an uncommon look at the more nonsensical elements of relationships, those senseless arguments that lean into stereotypes and being hateful to each other just because they can. “Tous les mêmes” features the artist as half male and half female, with the two sides having an argument with each other (literally, in the case of the music video). “Tous les mêmes” (All the Same) by Stromaeīorn in Brussels to a Rwandan father and a Belgian mother from Flanders, Stromae sings about social norms, gender stereotypes but also having a good time. Looking closer at the lyrics, this song is also a celebration of rising from nowhere to be in a much better place in life-but still remembering and honoring the people and situations that helped the singer along the way. But while the original song was all about the sensuality of a kiss, Soolking’s song is more about partying and getting those Italian ladies. “Suavemente” (Sweetly) by SoolkingĪlgerian singer and rapper Soolking (Abderraouf Derradji) is the voice behind this silky French take on the 1998 Merengue hit by Elvis Crespo. The song celebrates being in a good place with money and relationships, being able to afford nice things, and generally being content with how life is going. “Tout va bien” is praised by many for its great beat, melodic sound and especially Ninho’s smooth singing in the chorus. “Tout va bien” (Everything Is Fine) by Alonzo This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. “J’ai demandé à la lune” (I Asked the Moon) by Indochine “Tourner dans le vide” (Spin in the Void) by Indila “Pays imaginaire” (Imaginary Country) by Polo & Pan “Folie arcadienne” (Arcadian Madness) by Arcadian “On était beau” (We Were Beautiful) by Louane “Demain c’est toi” (Tomorrow It’s You) by Zaz “Bienvenue chez moi” (Welcome to My Home) by Bigflo & Oli “Tous les mêmes” (All the Same) by Stromae You’re sure to find your new favorite hit among these famous French tunes. We’ve compiled a list featuring a wide range of genres, from modern pop and EDM, to old-school rap and rock. Try these 18 popular French songs on for your listening pleasure! Looking to spice up your Spotify listening? 18 Super Popular French Songs for Your Next Jam (or Learning) Session ![]()
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