I was about to become the family’s young prodigy.
Pierre Lapointe is one of Quebec’s most acclaimed artists of his generation, recognized both in Quebec and on the international stage—especially for his thriving career in France, and most notably in Paris, where he enjoys wide admiration.
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It was during a segment of the show , hosted by Jean-Philippe Dion, that he sat down with the singer-songwriter in the City of Light. The moment offered a perfect opportunity to talk with the artist about the highs and lows of his journey, his beginnings, his inspirations, and how his career has evolved.
An intimate and sincere interview that allows readers to meet Pierre Lapointe from a more personal perspective.
A Difficult Period for the Singer
In this Paris-shot interview, Pierre spoke with rare candor about a stretch in his life that was particularly challenging—one marked by self-doubt and moments of fragility.
He also spoke with a notable vulnerability about the depression he endured during that time.
The Forest of the Unloved
“It had to do with how I felt about myself. When I released The Forest of the Unloved, I was completely burned out.”
“How did you know you were in a period of depression or burnout?” the host asked.
“I was crying all the time, I couldn’t go on… No, I went through a real depression,” he admitted with unguarded honesty.
“Because it was too demanding,” the host pressed gently.
“Let’s start at the beginning. The little boy, he lives in Gatineau with parents whom he loves very much, but he never quite feels at home—an outsider by nature. I started making music and, unconsciously, I believed that once I became known I would turn into the family’s prodigy, finally able to be myself, by being so extraordinary. It was as if it would refine who I was. I had to become pretty extraordinary so that no one could reach me. So I worked like crazy to write songs, to achieve success, to make it work. And it did work. But the day I became famous and it did work, I realized nothing had changed, really. I still carried a kind of shame, I still felt sadness,” he reflects, fully aware of his fame.
Today, Pierre Continues to Shine
We wish him a future filled with happiness and a slew of remarkable projects.
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