Cœur de Pirate (Pirate's Heart) sings a cover of Renaud's "Mistral Gagnant." Written for his daughter Lolita, the song revisits Renaud's childhood through the lens of old-time French candies such as Carambars, Car-en-Sacs, Roudoudous, and the titular Mistral Gagnants.

In her song "Run Run," Indila advises us to slow down and take stock. Are lifelong ambitions and the pursuit of money and success worth the sacrifice? Life in the fast lane might be too costly.

Stromae sings "Te Quiero" ("I love you" in Spanish). He describes a frustrating relationship that he knows he won't be able to quit.

Louane added a beautiful touch to Francis Cabrel's 1979 hit "Je l'aime à mourir" (I Love Her to Death) during the French Song Festival in 2015.

Moroccan rapper Lartiste is enjoying a huge success with his hit song "Chocolat." Recorded as a duo with the singer Awa Imani, the song is being played non-stop in the French-speaking world thanks in part to its catchy refrain, cho cho cho chocolat.

Maître Gims teams up with Niska for "Sapés comme jamais." Dressed as a sapeur, a sort of Congolese fashionista, Maître Gims embraces his Congolese identity with panache and impeccable style.

In this melancholy piano ballad, Louane Emera confesses her doubts and fears to her late mother. "Everything will start again in the spring," she sings, "except indelible loves."

Belgian singer Stromae sings "Je cours" (I Run) from his first studio album, Cheese. The song's cryptic lyrics seem to be a reflection on his music career.

In "Pocahontas," slam poet Grand Corps Malade offers some insights on raising kids and watching them grow up. He even recreates some old family photos!

In "Alors On Danse" (So We Dance), Stromae sings about trying to forget all his problems through song and dance. Unfortunately, that doesn't make them go away....

Oldelaf sings "Les Mains Froides" (Cold Hands). It's a sweet, romantic song taking place in Paris, the capital of romance. He is very shy, but she takes charge and makes him feel at ease. She doesn't even mind his cold hands....

Stromae sings "Bienvenue chez moi" (Welcome to My Home), from his debut album Cheese. While describing his home, he shares his views on a variety of issues in a very dark and eclectic way.

Inspired by the French national anthem, "Je veux le monde" (I Want the World) is a song from the musical 1789: Les Amants de la Bastille (The Lovers of the Bastille). The music video features beautiful period costumes and superb choreography.

The French-Canadian singer Béatrice Martin, aka Cœur de Pirate (Pirate's Heart), sings a beautiful, sad song on love lost.

First sung by Alain Souchon in 1993 and performed here by Fréro Delavega, "Foule Sentimentale" (Sentimental Crowd) denounces society's materialistic attitude.