American's First Time Hearing Belgian Music | Stromae - Papaoutai (Reaction)

[@eduardafranca8163]

This video gets even deeper when you realize that every pair (parent and children) wears the flag’s colors of the countries bordering Rwanda, where his father was killed during the genocide. Stromae and the boy themselves are wearing Rwanda’s flag colors.

[@amy-ih7ew]

I was able to see most of them, but which country is represented by the white and orange?

[@piccolaradge8333]

Not just that … only listen to the guitar that sound is typical for west, central Africa

[@jacksos101]

Hmmm not so sure about this one. Some of the costumes seem to loosely correlate but others don't seem to match any nearby flags.

[@montuletdylan6499]

Stromae have a mom belgian and a dad Rwanda

[@olivierdastein2604]

I listen to this song /watched the video tons of times, and knew about his father's fate, but it's the first time that I hear about this flag thing.Thank you.

[@channyh.221B]

When Stromae was little, his father got killed and his mother couldn't handle telling him that, so she told him his father was just 'away'. Only years later he found out about the truth. So the song is not completely biographic but he took elements of his real life for writing this song. Stromae's "Tous les memes" is also amazing, but "Quand c'est" will grab you by the throat and will give you chills.

[@its_casza3342]

danggg, that is roughh, i dont imagine what he could of been feeling at the time of finding that out!! This song though is just amazing!! ill def have to check out those other songs for sure!! interested on seeing more from Stromae!! Much Love!!

[@kristianmapage9742]

@@its_casza3342 Thank you! Maybe try this emblematic piece of French song to make it discover in America to your subscribers, Thank you! Maybe try this emblematic piece of French song to make it discover in America to your subscribers, please. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpiZc6KhqsSVh8U 😉 And if after you are ready to discover more other music from France, let me know, I know a lot, without pretension

[@Empty_Space_Full_Of_Dust]

Yes, his father was an architect and one of the victims of the Rwanda genocide in the 90s.

[@thaeros]

@@its_casza3342 i know that's hard but i will say that happen to many peoples! i'm not a stromae fan and i'm french ( stromae is belgium) i have one french singer that i LOVE his hard lyrics that is called "pierre perret" ( for exemple "lily") but that's "lyrics songs" he is not a great singer he is a great "lyrics writer" that was something very important in the past in france "lyrics" i think it's why french music is not that much know exept for some peoples like JJ goldman and "johnny"

[@mimiflanders5737]

This is not completely true, he has already abandoned his familie years before he was killed. He didn't want to know his children anymore. That Hurt him more than the fact that he was dead. Love from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@djee475]

After 8years he is returning TODAY with new material!!!!! Today is a good day!

[@abhijithpm7169]

After 3 years

[@djee475]

@@abhijithpm7169 where do you get that he's only been away for 3 years?? Plain wrong

[@abhijithpm7169]

@@djee475 defiler-stromae 3 years ago

[@djee475]

@@abhijithpm7169 Ok but not the same thing I feel. Still i stand corrected

[@gabyrig]

Indeed a good day!

[@921elisa]

The title Papaoutai uses a form of abstract pun called a trumpet. This invented word plays between the two senses: "Papa, where are you?" And “empapaouter” meaning “to fool someone” in slang, thus recalling the fickle attitude of the father and the sufferings of the son.

[@piccolaradge8333]

He really likes doing that!

[@scottdavis7730]

This is always what I’m looking for in the Stromae comments. I’ll never understand the beauty and intricacy of the French lyrics, but comments like yours at least give me an idea of what I’m missing! It’s like trying to translate Sondheim into French. You can do it, but man, do you lose alot. Thanks!

[@msbluejayway]

Stromae is exceptionally good at making songs to dance to with lyrics that get under your skin. Try Alors en dance, Batard and my personal favourite Ave Cesaria.

[@philippedeoliveira2115]

Listen "Santé "

[@piccolaradge8333]

Listen to „Quand c‘est“

[@neemarina92]

Yes, he speaks French, but he is Belgian! 😉

[@gerbeklebelge]

Just,thanks for him😉🇧🇪

[@michelehaliche4988]

Et oui les Belges sont aussi francophones

[@senkapasic2207]

U Belgiji se i govori francuski, odakle si ti spala.

[@Dibs1978]

Soooo, just like most Belgians then? Who would have thought it?

[@elkenopens9656]

@@Dibs1978 a little less than half of the Belgian population speaks French. There are slightly more Dutch-speakers 😊

[@maxmoller]

It's not often you hear dance music that also has a deep message, but Stromae is amazing at it. And if you're wondering about his name. It's just Maestro flipped. 😊

[@dolwolfianphotography]

The magic of music 🤙An american loving a song in French from a Belgian with Rwandan origin singer 💖

[@montuletdylan6499]

Yes is born in belgium with a mother belgian and a father Rwanda

[@teresasilva14]

Stromae is pure musical genius. 💕

[@gabyrig]

Easy to get caught in swinging to the beats on all his songs then you find out what the lyrics are and you're like sad but you can't stop swinging whenever you hear the song. It's just magic!

[@FloraAshley]

I love Stromae's music, lyrics and his performances are mesmerizing. So happy he's finally back with his new single, Santé. Waiting for his album to be released. Tour dates for next summer are in Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland. I do care about Stromae. Knowing that this lovely and super talented human being exists in this world makes me incredibly happy.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Stromae has just published the first song of his new album "Santé" after many years of silence. His fans have been waiting for this - it's great as usual - he is a genius

[@ianhawkes1135]

Banger, but incredible message at the same time.

[@aurorebergen2779]

It's in french, but it's Belgian music though (around half of Belgium speaks french, the other half speaks dutch, and a little part speaks german).

[@andylootens2796]

We don't speak Dutch we speak Vlaams haha Dutch in the Nederlandse

[@btstrasharmyexo-lbaekiesha2776]

@@andylootens2796 We do speak dutch lol. Vlaams/Flemish is not a language, it’s a dialect

[@wimve4719]

Totally got it Man!!!

[@viyctoriyam5097]

Other suggestions for french music :p -Indila : dernière danse / tourner dans le vide -Chilla : Si j'étais un homme -Angèle : Balance ton quoi

[@geavisser7339]

Love Indila as too also!

[@Timmhermans]

It's about Belgian music so Angèle would count but not the others.

[@viyctoriyam5097]

@@Timmhermans No, I'm talking about music IN french (the language) (no matter where they come from ^^)

[@Timmhermans]

@@viyctoriyam5097 yes, I know but then you should recommend Belgian artists, like Doria D; Dépendance i like Indila also but I also would go for her new music.

[@viyctoriyam5097]

@@Timmhermans Yep, right ! But, there is a lot of reaaaaaally good belgian artists, I wouldn't know who to choose for my suggestion. That's why I just suggested a few of my favorite artists 😜

[@Rafogenic]

You have to watch "Ta fête" from Stromae...

[@aristothethrone9032]

watching reactions because I know Stromae got that new album dropping soon. people experiencing new music from around the globe is just so out of the box. conceptually you know there's other music out there but taking it in and vibing to it. then to put it in your rotation. *chef's kiss*

[@its_casza3342]

i cant agree more, going out and finding so much different music has been the best decision for real!!

[@grace-yz2sr]

You are one of the best 'reactionists' out there! Subscribed!

[@its_casza3342]

Wow, thank you! i really appreciate that!! it means a lot!! much love!!

[@mr.merleb]

I love that Casza immediately realized the depth of the song!

[@anniemaes6387]

Stromae is a great artist!

dude i loved your reaction

papatoï!!!

[@vertenature]

i do love this young american guy discovering the lyrics of "papaoutai".....eh les p'tits ricains, 'y a des bons en Europe....et Stromae c'est un génie unique !

[@MTech07]

I think the father is something the kids imagine and idealize because it is not there. I think it is more than the kid imagines it being with him, but that is even worse than feeling there is nothing because you carry it all the time and clouds the reality of what a father is.

[@cannadodry7022]

Everybody knows how to make babies but no one knows how to make a dad Hardest part

[@its_casza3342]

YOOOOO i agreeee, i was like, Damnnnnnnnnn at that part, soo true, gives me goosebumps just thinking about it!!

[@ceccathden7651]

Belgian music is sooo good. Listen to Loic Nottet, he sings in english but his only song in french is unbelievable : Mr/Mme (Bruxelles), very touching.

[@icedbass]

Papaoutai = papa ou' tu es ( in good french ) = Daddy where are you

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople5041]

Understanding the lyrics AND Stromae's personal history will unfold layer upon layer of meaning for this song (and all of his songs tbh). "Tous Les Memes" is an incredible Stromea song too! If you want to delve into more French music, try Grand Corps Malade's song "Inch Allah" or McSolaar's "Hasta La Vista" (or any of Solaar's songs quite frankly). Happy exploring!

[@Khaldongavon]

I just loved your analyse

[@dameseli6045]

Small country....So many great artists! Come and be part of it :) You'll be more than welcome to have a beer and listening to some good music, bro! LoVe from Belgium :) :) :)

[@TchikTchakBoum]

i M from Belgium, i enjoy to watch this video.

[@thierrylarmee9995]

good comments and good réact ! love stromae ; her last song (2021) is " santé " and listen to "alors on dance " . he give a concert in américa few years ago in madisson square garden and the people sing in french with her , Amazing... thank you , kiss from France . corinne

[@kmlb6801]

You should try Stromae's "Tous les mêmes" as well.

[@FloraAshley]

Have you seen this interview with Paul as the male and the female on a tv show, before performing? It’s so brilliant as was his concert performance of this piece where he incorporates his Leçons concept. The more I watch his live performances the more I truly appreciate him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWHWnaVtqNCXqqs

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople5041]

@@FloraAshley That was one heck of a performance!

[@Rutteopvakantie]

Good view bro! Love it

[@Coolblog2010]

I really enjoyed your interpretations :)

[@vincentbellamy]

Papaoutai Stromae Dites-moi d'où il vient Enfin je saurai où je vais Maman dit que lorsqu'on cherche bien On finit toujours par trouver Elle dit qu'il n'est jamais très loin Qu'il part très souvent travailler Maman dit "Travailler c'est bien" Bien mieux qu'être mal accompagné! Pas vrai? Où est ton papa? Dis-moi, où est ton papa? Sans même devoir lui parler Il sait ce qu'il ne va pas Un sacré papa Dis-moi où es-tu caché? Ça doit faire au moins mille fois Que j'ai compté mes doigts Hé Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où t'es? Où Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où t'es? Où Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Quoi, qu'on y croit ou pas Il y aura bien un jour où on n'y croira plus Un jour où l'autre on sera tous papa Et d'un jour à l'autre, on aura disparu Serons-nous détestables? Serons-nous admirables? Des géniteurs ou des génies Dites-nous qui donne naissance aux irresponsables? Ah, dites-nous qui, tiens Tout le monde sait comment on fait des bébés Mais personne ne sait comment on fait des papas Monsieur je sais tout en aurait hérité, c'est ça? Il faut le sucer de son pouce où quoi? Dites-nous où c'est caché? Ça doit faire au moins mille fois Qu'on a bouffé nos doigts Hé Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où t'es? Où Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où t'es? Où Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où est ton papa? Dis-moi, où est ton papa? Sans même devoir lui parler Il sait ce qu'il ne va pas Un sacré papa Dis-moi où es-tu caché? Ça doit faire au moins mille fois Que j'ai compté mes doigts Où est ton papa? Dis-moi, où est ton papa? Sans même devoir lui parler Il sait ce qu'il ne va pas Un sacré papa Dis-moi où es-tu caché? Ça doit faire au moins mille fois Que j'ai compté mes doigts Hé Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où t'es? Où Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Où t'es? Où Papa où t'es? Où t'es? Source : LyricFind Paroliers : Paul Van Haver

[@CorinneL1601]

Papa-oo-tay (Papa où t'es?= Daddy where are you?)

[@pioline741]

Stromae is French Verlan, it's slang, featuring inversion of syllables in a word, it means maestro.

[@virginievandemoortele4326]

So proud 🇧🇪

[@pascalmarfaing1690]

Hi ! Angèle is a Belgian singer VERY popular , in France . Be the first American , listen to her NEW SINGLE : " Bruxelles je t'aime " . ( Bruxelles I love you )

[@ufaransa.2543]

this song is really special .... Stromae use our French terms be understanding by Francophone or Francophile but it's a the story given to him ............

[@1phildefer323]

Your smile feels good.....Ton sourire fait du bien.....😁

[@ehekkert]

it's a shame that the video suggestions blocked the view of the kid. This makes it easy to miss that the kid sits down and mimics the (absent) father.

[@RANDOMMUSICBYMASSATO]

🔥🙌

[@evalizzye]

Hi, please react more to Mylène Farmer, she has been an icon in France for about 37 years. She has a lot of interesting and different songs, emotional songs, rock, pop, songs that move ... And she is the QUEEN for the intro. I advise you : - "Désenchantée" live 2009 at the Stade de France (her best song) - "Ouverture + peut-être toi" live 2006 (this intro is really AMAZING) Thanks

[@gabymusique2875]

You should try others musics of Stromae : Carmen, Quand c'est, Ave Cesaria...

[@suzannebaan1337]

His father is from Rwanda, and I am not sure if he dissapeared (which we all know what that means) or did he died in war. His mother is Belgian and he took her last name

[@alainminsart1217]

The dad couldn't come back since he died but the son didn't knew about it untill later. Imagine what would go through your mind growing up and not knowing untill you're an adult.

[@piccolaradge8333]

He left before his death like somebody already wrote

[@africa3627]

This song is for a father who doesn't give fuck about his kids and he is never there for them. Simply

[@wowoking2]

no his dad was killled in the rwandan genocide really big difference lol😅

[@vladi1278]

A Belgian is looking a Amerian who's looking a Belgian song...

[@catherineledemay4397]

Magnifique chanson de Stromae , dans certains pays lors de la diffusion du clip chanson certains étaient en 😭 car ils ont perdu leur papa ou ne l'ont jamais connu....

[@julie.belgie]

Belgium!!!! 🇧🇪

[@mk4383]

Great reaction to Stromae! 👌🏻 How about La Tribu de Dana to stay in French language? Or Elijjah by Matthew and the Atlas.

[@laurencefoubert1815]

Major french speaking artist ! Stromae is totally unique in so many ways 👍

[@TheMadameziploc]

Actually Stromae plays with words: Papa où t’es? Meaning Dad where are you?

[@romeoslover817]

I cannot understand anything, but it doesn’t matter. This rocks!

[@antoinemozart243]

The crawling backwards dance was not invented by Stromae. It comes from a famous scene in Friedkin's the Exorcist !! And yes, Stromae lost his dad in the Rwanda genocide.

[@leBossLatino]

yes this song is rough, it's in the deepest level about just a father killed in the Ruanda massacre. And the lies about a mother about it. A fantasy

[@Dudyomajik]

If you want anoterh special Stromae song, check out Formidable.

[@its_casza3342]

Stromae - Formidable (Reaction) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqS1aWqreNatfrs (I Hope you all have been Enjoying my Stromae Reactions!)

[@brigittecarrier1364]

It means "Papa were are you" and it's about psychologically absent father not dead but at work or golf or...

[@ndindi3226]

oups i didn't see you have a translation, it's a singer who has the texture in this songs

[@suzannebaan1337]

@ Channy H. Thank you

[@thaeros]

yes he lost his father very young and i don't even know if he had knowed him his father die in an african war stromae is mixed blood!

[@vincentbellamy]

Papaoutai Stromae tell me where he is from Finally, I will know where I am going Mom says when looking good We always end up finding She says he's never very far That he goes to work very often Mom says "working is good" Much better than being in bad company! Not true? Where is your dad? Tell me where your Dad is? Without even talking to him He knows what is wrong One hell of a dad tell me where are you hiding? It must be at least a thousand times That I counted my fingers Hey Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where dad where are you? Where are you? What, we believe it or not There will be a day when we won't believe it anymore One day we'll all be daddy And one day to another, we'll be gone Will we be hated? Will we be admirable? Broodstock or geniuses Tell us who gives birth to the irresponsible? Ah, tell us who, like Everyone knows how to make babies But nobody knows how we make dads Sir, I know everything would have inherited it, right? You have to suck it with your thumb or what? Tell us where it's hidden? It must be at least a thousand times That we ate our fingers Hey Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where dad where are you? Where are you? Where is your dad? Tell me where your Dad is? Without even talking to him He knows what is wrong One hell of a dad tell me where are you hiding? It must be at least a thousand times That I counted my fingers Where is your dad? Tell me where your Dad is? Without even talking to him He knows what is wrong One hell of a dad tell me where are you hiding? It must be at least a thousand times That I counted my fingers Hey Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Dad where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where dad where are you? Where are you? Source: LyricFind Lyricists: Paul Van Haver

[@flypip]

Did you notice that in the end, the little boy become like his father ? idk how to interpret this.

[@piccolaradge8333]

Because he wants to be just like him maybe

[@radioactive_sunflowerz2450]

Stromae didn't get to grow up with his father around because he died during the conflict in Rwanda I believe, hence why the boy is with a mannequin because his actual father is dead. I couldn't help but think of Michael Jackson when looking at the father and son in the yellow suits, where the father seemed to be punishing his son for not doing something right, and that's why at the end the boy seems to appreciate that without a father he also doesn't have that authoritarian figure telling him how to be, like the kids shown with their parents, where they are doing the same as the parent. In the beginning the boy was envious of them but he seems to have a better outlook towards the end which is so deep

[@cukierwanilinowy8701]

You should react to Polish band called Republika . Their music is sooo sick, you can probably find videos with subtitles. Try „mamona” as a first one ! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jdko7391]

how haven't you heard of it

[@its_casza3342]

Before being a Reactor i never really listened to music out of America, so i haven't heard of it before!! but i can tell you, i was def missing out!!

[@sonjab7457]

You should listen to formidable by stromae!! I think his best so far

[@manssmanss7175]

Please can you react to Stromae : quand c'est

[@piccolaradge8333]

YES PLEASE!!!!

[@jplanghoor-beitia]

Not French music... Belgian music, typically Belgian, fyi...

[@gamozzie]

RB Dance do an amazing tap dance to this sone.

[@vincentbellamy]

No is pa pa ou té comme "thé" papaouté it is pronounced like the pa pa or té tea

[@hannahruthbautista4789]

i think this is the guy who sang Arabesque with Coldplay. Have you heard it?

[@its_casza3342]

i dont think i have heard that song, the name doesn't ring any bells for me!

[@hannahruthbautista4789]

Try listening to it if you have time. It is from their album Everyday Life 🙂

[@Timmhermans]

Yes stromae sings on that song, that was his previous last song (his new one is called "Santé")

[@urlau.4670]

Papaoutai its like an african word, but papa ou t es? (Papaoutai) means in french where r u dad?

[@jamleroy881]

👍

[@NBA_2K25_ANGRY_DAD]

Отец стромая был убит во время геноцида в Роанде. Он был из тутси, поэтому он такой высокий

[@vivianmso]

Other good Stromae songs: avf, te quiero, alors on danse.

[@C.J.A]

Here's his latest single just out of the oven after 11 years since his last album " Santé" : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

If you like this song try “ Alors on dance”, it’s even better.

[@The_Servant_of_The_Almighty]

React Chillin it "Stand for" Australian Eminem.

[@sanderdeboer6034]

Still strange he didn't have success in the USA 8 years ago.

[@joenroute9646]

Because the U.S is not very open to other cultures , very self centered, monolingual and monocultural. Most bilinguals are children of immigrants .

[@gemimashanti4927]

His dad was killed genocide Rwanda

[@yazz155]

React to more Stromae and you will be amazed.😉

[@tobitechboy1461]

Isn’t he French?

[@piccolaradge8333]

No Belgian French is also spoken there

[@schumachergr]

please; listen formidable from stromae

[@maximiliencarayon4282]

It’s not french it’s Belgian

[@piccolaradge8333]

The language however IS French

[@maximiliencarayon4282]

@@piccolaradge8333 yes but the title WAS french song

[@Elasticoco]

nice pronuncation in English is : papa who tea ... ( and ur not so far)

[@Elasticoco]

K so, maybe i could let you know "Jacques Dutronc: Paris s'eveille" ( oldest than stromae but anyway i think ull like this) Hi from France!!! (sorry for ur language :/ )

[@evaflandrak4273]

Papa ou t'es ....

[@ndindi3226]

hello, i help you to translate if you want papa where are you

[@Mike_79]

Stromae was born in Belgium from a Rwandese father and Belgian mother. His father left his family to go back to Rwanda to live there, where he was later killed during the Rwandese genocide in 1994.