Listen to this when
L'enfer
Sometimes the hardest part is thinking you're the only one. You're not.
Who it's for
Stromae names very dark thoughts, including suicidal ones, openly, and he premiered the song live on France's most-watched evening news, a rare, highly visible act of disclosure that challenges stigma.
Lonely→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
"L'enfer" ("Hell") is a song written and produced by Belgian artist Stromae, released in January 2022 and included on his album Multitude (March 2022). He first performed it live on 9 January 2022 during an interview on TF1's 8 PM news.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); the TF1 news premiere performance circulated widely online.
Before you start
Heads up: Lyrics name suicidal thoughts.
Age: Ages 16+
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Death”
