Exclusive Interview with Jean-Marie Bedard: Love in Musical Mirror

  • Jean-Marie, tell us about this new song "Love Power". What's its story?

"This song is part of a very special project for me. It's exclusively available on Oli Lulu and forms a duo with 'Powerful'. I wanted to create two pieces that respond to each other, like musical soulmates."

  • What was your creative direction for this project?

"My goal was to create a love story that resonates with strength and emotion. The two songs are designed to be inseparable, their lyrics and melodies reflecting each other like a mirror. In 'Love Power', I explore themes of determination and unconditional love, using metaphors of journey and perseverance to express the depth of feelings. The song 'Powerful' is a powerful fusion of reunion: 'In the light of our reunion, my heart soars light as air' between electro-pop rhythms and soft melodies, creating an atmosphere that's both energetic and moving. The intertwined vocal harmonies symbolize the perfect union of two souls, while the musical crescendos represent the growing strength of their love. How intense the power of our bonds is!"

  • We can feel a real emotional progression in the lyrics...

"Yes, the song begins with a declaration of determination — 'I think, I tremble, I stand tall' — and evolves into deeper promises, like 'To the ends of the earth, I will go'. Each verse is designed to build this powerful love story that overcomes all obstacles. The symbolism of the hand that appears in the lyrics represents both the tangible human contact and the spiritual bond that unites two beings. And 'just to touch your hand' has this dual dimension: the simple physical gesture that becomes deeply meaningful, becoming a metaphor for the connection of souls."The song 'Powerful' is a composition exploring the power of love in several aspects. The central theme of reunion appears from the start. The song emphasizes the intensity of the love bond by repeating 'How intense the power of our bonds is'. The lyrics trace a progression of love, from reunion to a celebration that resonates with strength and emotion."

  • Since Olilulu's opening in January 2025, 70,000 people have visited the site. "Love Power" is the most popular song on Oli Lulu.