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“Qui On Est” by M. Pokora is a feel-good pep talk set to a catchy pop beat. In the verses, the French star lists the things people often crave—flashy clothes, perfect hair, a fancy apartment—then reminds us that life can snatch opportunities away just as quickly. Still, every setback becomes a dance lesson in the rain; each detour can send us even higher. The chorus is an irresistible invitation: “Viens, on aime qui on est” (Come on, let’s love who we are). Instead of sprinting after an ever-moving finish line, Pokora urges listeners to slow down, notice the hand on their shoulder, and realize happiness was already standing next to them all along.

The song’s core message is simple yet powerful: appreciate what you have, celebrate who you are, and trust that better days will follow patience and self-love. Whether you’re missing family, fortune, or confidence, Pokora insists that everyone shares the same hopes, fears, and battles. By embracing our common humanity—and our own imperfections—we find the true jackpot life offers: genuine connection and everyday joy.

M. Pokora is a French singer, songwriter, and dancer born Matthieu Tota on September 26, 1985, in Strasbourg, France.

He got his start on the reality show Popstars with the group Linkup before going solo in 2004 as Matt Pokora. A 2005 lawsuit from R&B singer Matt Houston forced him to shorten his name, and "M. Pokora" stuck for the rest of his career; the stage name itself comes from a conversation with his Polish grandmother about humility, "pokora" in Polish.

Since then he has become one of France's biggest pop stars, blending pop, R&B, and dance influences across albums like R.E.D. and Pyramide. His 2016 album My Way, a tribute to the legendary French singer Claude François, went straight to number one in France. Off stage, he is married to the actress and singer Christina Milian.