Madame Monsieur sings "Mercy," a song based on the true story of a baby girl who was born on board a Nigerian refugee ship. Her mother went into labor on her way to a refugee camp in Sicily.

Louane Emera sings On était beau (We Were Beautiful), a song about the breakup of a relationship. Everything reminds her of her lover, and she can't get him out of her mind.

"Pour la peine" (For the Pain) is a song from the musical 1789: The Lovers of the Bastille that tells the story of two lovers during the turmoil of the French Revolution.

Johnny Hallyday's song "Seul" (Alone) is from his 2014 album "Rester Vivant" (Staying Alive). His performance is especially moving now that this famous rock star is no longer with us (Johnny died on December 5, 2017). The poignant lyrics seem like a farewell to his family and his fans.

A group of talented French children decide to pay tribute to the famous singer Michel Sardou by singing one of his hits, "Les lacs du Connemara" (The Lakes of Connemara). This iconic song, a tribute to Ireland, still captures the imagination of many French people.

"Tomber dans ses yeux" (To Fall into Her Eyes) is a song from the musical Les Amants de la Bastille (The Lovers of the Bastille), a love story set during the leadup to the storming of the Bastille in 1789. This video gives you a sneak peek of the musical as well as some behind-the-scenes footage.

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....