BRITISH GUY REACTS TO THE NETHERLAND’S ENTRY FOR EUROVISION 2024 | JOOST KLEIN - EUROPAPA

[@AlexSeesing]

I don't need the finals anymore, this is the absolute winner. Period.

[@andreaxxx2239]

Yes ofcourse he wil win! Pure Europe propaganda! They wil make him win!

[@patrickfrenk5617]

​@@andreaxxx2239 It's cleverly done by him, but it's also a nice song... It has nothing to do with propaganda because he could have also sang about South America and it would still be a nice song. The beat is nice 😊

[@carolinemeevis]

I don't think you guys understand the meaning of this song.

[@AlexSeesing]

@@carolinemeevis geen zorgen, ik wel

[@carolinemeevis]

@@AlexSeesing dat zag ik. 😉🌷

[@rebelwyc]

This song has many layers. The song title is a contraction of Europe + Papa (= father in Dutch). Multiple references to these 2 subjects: 1. He was an orphan at a young age. His father taught him that this world is his oyster, without borders. So he travels to many countries to escape the pain of the loss of his parents, but that doesn't work. No escargots, fish 'n chips, paella can make him forget. Reference to Stromae's "Papaoutai" ("dad, where are you"). 2. He used to watch ESC with his parents. And he said that one day he would be on that stage performing. His father encouraged him to live life without limits and to go for it. The small boy with the note pad references to his father encouraging him to write poetry (his father was a writer) and now Joost writes songs and he has made it to the ESC ("you see, dad, I listened to you"). With the burning (of the house, picture, building/mill (his past, growing up in Friesland)) at the end of the video, everything comes full circle. He has made his parents proud and he can accept their passing, his past and move on.

[@mavadelo]

Great explenation, this comment should be pinned!

[@T0MMYNAT0R]

As an addition, even the 90's vibe and style is because this is the time right after he lost his parents. 90's music was his outlet. I think the strongest line is: "Ik geef zelfs mensen geld maar er is niemand die mij helpt" -> "I even pay people money but there is nobody who helps me" a reference to him paying people to get over his trauma and it not working. Finally this song helped him get over the loss which is beautiful really.

[@QueenofKings_22]

This is a masterpiece!!! This is the winner of Eurovision Songcontest 2024, for me. No doubt. Research: Europapa = Eurodad. 12 points for The Netherlands. An ode to his father who passed away when he was 12 years and his mother who passed away when he was 13 years. His father told him that there are no borders / boundaries, no limits. Go, travel and discover Europe and the world. He promised his father that one day he will be singing at the Eurovision. They used to watch it together when he was a child. Now he made it, because he will be on stage this year. Everywhere he travelled he carried the pain and grief with him. The fire simbolise letting go of the pain of no having his parents and the start of a new chapter in his life.

[@Hemeltijd]

The ending hits especially hard when you realise that the ending is a metaphor for his childhood burning to the ground as both of his parents pass away one by one. It's such a masterfully crafted song and videoclip. His dad died by cancer at 12 and his mother due to cardiac arrest when he was 13.

[@Mangoxchick]

Funfact! ‘Grenzen’ translates to both borders but also to limitations. Meaning his dad both said there are no borders and limitations. Insinuating that you can cross these limits and these borders if you’re willing to go the extra mile. 🎉

[@mavadelo]

I very much appreciated the "gabber" influence in this song. Gabber is a subculture that started in the 1990's in the Netherlands (with it's roots mainly in Rotterdam). Gabber is the Dutch version of "mate". Just as the Dutch stood at the start of the EDM scene, they created "Hardcore" so this is a very nice nod to our influence in modern music.

[@annebokma4637]

Happy tunes, sad lyrics from the start. No matter where he goes he can't escape the pain from losing his parents. In the end he finds closure, hence the burning. This is art.

[@margavossen2621]

His father was a wise man A world without borders also for unlimited possibilities Joost Klein, droom groot!

[@ItIsGuido]

Great response, the emotions at the end are such a genius work..❤

[@ChrisCalling]

Thank you for watching 😊🫶🏼

[@marit8983]

Great review! You got the deeper meaning of the song ❤ And please don't remind us of last years drama. We're still traumatized 😂 Here is some extra background on this song, for all the non-Dutchies. Joost lost both of his parents by the age of only 13. This song is an ode to his dad, 'papa' in Dutch (Euro 'Papa'). He told Joost that there are no borders and limits. That he should travel the world. In the song Joost basically tells his dad: I'm travelling to Euro 'Papa' (travelling to Europe dad). But although he travels Europe, the pain of losing his parents travels with him everywhere he goes. In the end he tells his dad: I miss you everyday and I listened to you. The family photo and house burning means he is ready to let the pain go. He told his parents that one day he would be on the Eurovision stage. So performing this song on Eurovision is a full circle moment for him.

[@TheGerri007]

​@@ChrisCallingthank you for the fantastic review! I got blown away too when I first heard this song. I love it to bits. Although I'm a 66 yro I love the happiness in this song ❤️

[@robzijlstra1277]

What a lot of people including myself initially don’t realise about this song is that it is all about grief and closure, amazingly packaged in something extremely upbeat and positive. I am not a fan of this genre of music, but I find this incredibly moving and a beautifully crafted piece of musical art.

[@Nanneke9]

Same! ❤🎉

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Yes

[@DenDave_]

To give some context for the ending of the video (3:42); Joost's dad taught him the world has no borders (having a double meaning cause in Dutch it also means ones limitations). His dad died when Joost was 12, and his mom died a year later. The song is a tribute to his parents, and particularly his dad. The lyrics talk about growing up as an orphan, referencing being alone in Germany and ''papaoutai'' which is French for 'Dad where are you?'. It all connects back to him being alone in a world with no borders, which is what Europe is.

[@QueenofKings_22]

Thank you for your reaction. This is a masterpiece!!! This is the winner of Eurovision Songcontest 2024, for me. No doubt. Research: Europapa = Eurodad. 12 points for The Netherlands. An ode to his father who passed away when he was 12 years and his mother who passed away when he was 13 years. His father told him that there are no borders / boundaries, no limits. Go, travel and discover Europe and the world. He promised his father that one day he will be singing at the Eurovision. They used to watch it together when he was a child. Now he made it, because he will be on stage this year. Everywhere he travelled he carried the pain and grief with him. The fire simbolise letting go of the pain of no having his parents and the start of a new chapter in his life.

[@rickkoelewijn5997]

The harder last part of the song is called 'Happy Hardcore' / 'Gabber'. This musicgenre was very popular in the 90s and originated in the Netherlands.

[@randy1035]

Winner Winner Winner

[@Fenna1965]

Yess…you do know the meaning of the song, what a great reaction of you….thank you…love you’re channel

[@AkuBuru]

Loved to see how much you enjoyed! Imagine the audience in Malmo will feel the vibe as well.

[@chanell5457]

UK fan here and this is my favourite song so far! For me, this is perfect for ESC. Cheesy eurotrash! :D

[@tamarys89east38]

Hai Chris.. this genre is called happy hardcore. The dutch has a whole big scene in hardcore hardstyle etc.. this type is oldschool "Gabber" music from the 90s.. so it's typical dutch culture.. btw.. please vote for us this year🙏❤ if Joost wins then we all win!

[@comradedoggo9308]

Zonde dat niet veel mensen gabber muziek kennen

[@ChrisCalling]

Ahh I see thank you for correcting me I had not heard of this genre before but now I know😄I will definitely be supporting The Netherlands this year without a doubt 🇳🇱🫶🏼Thank you for watching

[@tamarys89east38]

@@comradedoggo9308 ze zouden het eigenlijk even moeten googlen, veel oude beelden.

[@tamarys89east38]

@@ChrisCalling thank u thank u! And your reaction was sweet as hell😘💖

[@johnray7261]

This is so addictive…I really want this to win ❤❤

[@RustyBumbleBee]

It’s fun and up beat, but at it’s core it’s a sad song about him missing his parents. Who died when he was very young. His dad thought him there are no borders. And while watching eurosong with them he told them he would preform there one time. They died when he was 12 and that’s why he dedicated this song to them. To me it’s more emotional with every listen.

[@margavossen2621]

I love your reaction..❤

[@johannesnicolaas]

Joost is so brave, to dare to end a funny song in this way... everybody is touched and emotional at the end..

[@martinromijn842]

Greetz from Assen, Netherlands. Joost Klein Nr.1❤❤❤

[@DenDave_]

As a Dutch viewer i'm so glad the Dutch happy hardcore music & gabber culture is making its entrance to Eurovision. Not sure how much it will catch on in Europe, but i'm loving it.

[@Flynn_vdh]

Ewl deze muziek is echt top shit

[@Flynn_vdh]

En hoe ze zeggen joest klein 😂😂😂

[@Tmwister_Music]

nice video (The background and meaning of Joost Klein 'Europapa') This is what Joost said about the song: "'Europapa' is a tribute to my father. The song is a letter I wrote to my father, who died when I was a teenager." 'Europapa' is about an orphan who travels through Europe to find himself and tell his story. My father gave me a broad view of the world. Boundaries are made by people, but my father told me that you can also set boundaries yourself by thinking out of the box. At first people didn't know me, but I continue to take every opportunity to show myself. When people see my act, the first response should be, “What's going on here?” and ultimately it touches people and makes them think. 'Europapa' initially seems like a very cheerful act, but behind that lies a deeper message. (Background info from Joost Klein) Joost Klein (26) is from the Netherlands. Joost, is a Dutch musician, rapper, singer and former KZbinr. He is primarily a hip hop artist and his songs and performances often incorporate influences from electronic music, such as drum 'n' bass, hardstyle and gabber. Joost also writes poetry At the age of twelve he lost his father to cancer. A year later, in 2011, his mother died of cardiac arrest. After the death of his parents, Joost was cared for by his older brother and sister. {Sorry, for errors in your language, I translated this using Google Translate}

[@notlisakim]

I believe, the legendry DJ Paul Elstak also worked on this song. That's why the happy hardcore part was so good lol

[@menox10]

You are absolutely right

[@J.Essink]

yes he did!

[@Nanneke9]

He is in the clip, during the gabber part, in the car!

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

You're the best and lovable reporter, Chris. I've enjoyed ligthening 👌👌

[@ChrisCalling]

Thank you for watching 😊🫶🏼

[@Eurovision-OLD]

"Welkom in Europa, jongen" ... Cue Happy Hardcore, cue ending. I don't like this kind of music at all as a Dutchie, and yet it touched my heart to the core. 🧡

[@kevartje1295]

The song is about the pain he has from when he lost his parents and about how he travels to other countries to forget it.

[@JohanBuiter]

Europe, let's come together It's now or never I love you all Welcome to Europe Stay here until i die Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa Welcome to Europe Stay here until i die Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa Visit my friends in France Or take a walk to Vienna I want to leave the Netherlands but my passport is gone Fortunately don't need a visa to be with you So take the bus to Poland or the train to Berlin I have no money for Paris So i use my fantasy Do you have a euro please? Say 'Merci' and 'alsjeblieft' ('please' in Dutch) I really lost everything Except time So i am travelling every day, because the world is mine Welcome to Europe Stay here until i die Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa Welcome to Europe Stay here until i die Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa-pa (hey) Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa Eu-ro-pa (hey) Ich bin in Deutschland (I am in Germany) Aber ich bin so allein (But i am so alone) Io Sono in Italia (I am in Italy) But it still hurts I am running from myself Calling for help all day long Yes i even give people money but there is no one to help me I don't need es-car-gots (A French dish) Don't need fish 'n chipt Don't need paella (A Spanish dish) No, i don't even really know what that is Turn on the radio I hear Stromae with 'Papaoutai' I won't stop until they say: "Yes yes, he does that very well ey!" Welcome to Europe Stay here until i die Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa Welcome to Europe Stay here until i die Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa Euro-pa-pa-pa (hey) Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa Eu-ro-pa (hey) Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa..... WELCOME TO EUROPE BOYY!! ... Eu-ro-pa! At he end of the day, we are all human beings My father once told me, this is a world without borders I miss you every day, is what i secretly whisper You see dad... I listened to you. (The end is a tribute to his parents, especially his father, whom he lost at a young age)

[@rmyikzelf5604]

He lost his mother too year after his father died

[@gozertjak]

This is ART As happy as this song sounds, it's a sad song. Actually, he describes his life in a few minutes; In the first verse, he talks about losing everything. An important part is the death of his parents when he was 12/13 years old. In the second verse, he talks about how alone and lonely he is. He also says that he needed help because of depression and homelessness and apparently did not get enough help. I don't understand the reference to stromai (bad in french). The leonardi da vinci (The Last Supper) scene may refer to one of his songs in which he sings that he is god. The Black Guy with 12 Point is a KZbinr who made clips about bulling. Joost has been bullied, and look at him now. If I remember correctly, his father once told him that he should keep writing poetry. The house with the mill is the place in which he grew up (with all the shit) and possibly burning it down, taking a new step into a new world without borders in which he can do whatever he wants.

[@frisianmouve]

Stromae- papoutai is another song dealing with the loss of a father

[@BruidsmodeOutletStore]

Love ❤this song. Its getting better every day. 12 points for The Netherlands. ❤❤❤

[@joseruppe5988]

Love IT 😛😂😂😍LOVE YOU REACTION 💞❤️❤️GREETINGS FROM THE NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@VvRR2]

Great video! The genre is happy hardcore which is very dutch :)

[@Stefan-85]

After Ducan Laurence, Joost Klein is our new nr 1 for The Netherlands 🇳🇱🥳🇪🇺, greetz from Amsterdam!

[@dagenvanpatje]

12 points to the netherlands 🇳🇱🔥🎉

[@carimavandijk1091]

It's gabber hahaha the one and true subculture that originated in the Netherlands

[@travelchoice89]

🎤 Experiencing the Netherlands' Eurovision entry through a British perspective! Joost Klein's "Europapa" gets the reaction it deserves - pure musical delight! 🎶👏

[@cleses7731]

Great song. 12points❤

[@JackGPT84]

Happy Hardcore, a subgenre of Hardcore dance music, emerged in the Netherlands (specifically Rotterdam) during the 90s. This era, known as the Gabber age, was a subculture. Shaved heads, sporting clothes - sometimes bomber jackets too - all while busting a move called Hakkuh. Gabber itself translates to "buddies" or "mates," fostering a sense of camaraderie that transcended race and background. The shaved heads and bomber jackets might have given off a bit of a tough look, maybe even resembling skinheads. But here's the key difference: Gabber was all about inclusivity. Racism wasn't part of the scene - it was about shared love for the music and the energy it brought. The genre typically starts at 160 bpm and goes from there, creating a truly euphoric and fast-paced experience. Listen to Party Animals - Have You Ever Been Mellow or DJ Paul Elstak - Rainbow In The Sky

[@1habibiful]

It has subtitles, nice to see your enthusiasm! And good analysis!

[@jtb357]

What a kind reaction 😊

[@diekma]

Papa is also the dutch word for dad..

[@IvoTichelaar]

Joost acts funny, but there is a lot of layers underneath it all. And this is not just fun, it's the best ESC song he could engineer.

[@Tisina666]

this is also a homage to the happy hardcore of the 90's, which was a huge mainstream at that time. Charlie Lownoise & Mental Theo, DJ Paul Elstak, Party Animals, to name a few.

[@jefreyhendriksen1621]

Scooter

[@sharb4274]

Scooter isnt dutch tho, paul elstak is.😊​@@jefreyhendriksen1621

[@degeneralist3.088]

​@@sharb4274but... also a homage to Scooooooootahhhhh❤

[@JCGver]

For the people less familiar with happy hardcore: That bald guy in the car is DJ Paul Elstak.

[@degeneralist3.088]

@@JCGverthe one and only!!

[@5223lp51]

The parents of Joost (pronounced as you would pronounce host) died when he was very young. That's why this sng is dedicated to them. Btw, loved your comment.

[@TiptronicSS]

It's nice seeing someone getting the references and enjoying the rollercoaster.

[@Vinseurovision]

I can’t wait for the Dutch party 🇳🇱🔥 We’re definitely taking a big risk but here we go with real Dutch culture

[@yvontilmans5954]

Amen!🎉❤

[@tijlrantrum3527]

12 points to the netherlands 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥

[@Vinseurovision]

Woop, woop!@@tijlrantrum3527

[@mio.vision]

Yes, endearing, joyful, and moving. I love it too.

[@Susannah-s1j]

Who also thinks that the Netherlands have a big change? 👇

[@geertvanschaik7976]

I can only imagine he'll have a special stage version as a big surprise for Europa. We'll see.

[@JohanBuiter]

Great response. I'm also so curious to see what it will look like on stage.

[@FizzPunk]

Thank you!! from the Netherlans Yo, Joost is in it to win it!!

[@deku.m1505]

again, it is NOT techno OR tekno. i don't know why people keep referring to it but, let me say this once more; This is 90s DUTCH happy hardcore. with imo Paul Elstak as the 'founder' or rather the king of 90s dutch happy hardcore.

[@SSewerrratt]

hardcore comes from techno so its understandable that they think so

[@rachelve7994]

There is a little part with techno. Before the hardcore.

[@deku.m1505]

@@SSewerrratt everything comes from techno and the early house scene. but this was in the 90s. we have been 30 or so years 'evolving' since the 90s and people STILL call this techno when it obviously isn't. but whatever enough of my rambling.

[@deku.m1505]

@@rachelve7994 there is no techno in this song. its a 160BPM track that keeps pumping out happy hardcore vibes. stop calling it techno.

[@rachelve7994]

@@deku.m1505 there is, before the end part. So i dont care what you say or think. That little part is techno.

[@roybakker3075]

His dad died when he was 12 his mother died 1 year later I was kinda his neighbour from Netherlands Friesland❤🎉

[@KaasSchaaf666]

Nee, hij komt uit Friesland 😄 Net als mijn moeder 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@secretfrfc9488]

his father and mother both died when he was 10/11 years old.

[@artstudiopatricia]

Hello Chris, Im Dutch, love your video, love your reaction about Joost his song.

[@ChrisCalling]

Thank you for watching 😊🫶🏼

[@HardCoreGaming420]

People do you not seeing that dj Paul Elstak sitten in the car He makes the beat for Joost klein

[@Moozertt]

Yes, ik zie DJ Paul Esltak sitten in de car

[@picspics6574]

Thnx for your great support

[@chantN73]

LOVE THIS SONG 12 POINTS 🎉

[@heleenvandenbos3733]

Joost lost his parents at a young age, they watched ES together his father told him that there are no boundaries so this is what the song is about. He burns his past at the end

[@terraformingmars6607]

dj .Paul elstack and the dance style is called hakken cause you dance from your heels ....joost lost his parents at young age 13 and in memorie of his father he listen to his good advice not to think or live with borders as he travelled as without borders in europe ....so Europe and papa are the subject of this song.

[@ralphhendriks1460]

Thank you for reading out loud the last part of the lyrics! The song is a letter to his parents who died when Joost was still young. His father told him that since humans invented the borders, he could invent the world, his own world. And so he did! The end with the burning picture and house means that it's time to stop grieving about his parents and step into a new phase in his life.

[@claudiabokkinga3113]

EEN HIT!!!!

[@Tarwesmoothie]

I love love love Joost Klein because he always makes ansolute bangers with deeper meanings. Europapa is another masterpiece and I hope he wins! Even my 3 year old is singing along on her karaoke set already.

[@svenwolffers8295]

Great song! Thanks for your happy face.😅

[@natasha5306]

Joost = Yoast. Rhymes with toast.

[@OP-1000]

At first I was like 🙄, but after a little while I was like “🎵Europapa papapapa🎵🎵☝️😝

[@Robin_cn]

12 punten naar Nederland🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Querientje]

I never knew that gabber thing in the 90s was only in the netherlands

[@81fayanan]

Nu wel dus, lkkr optijd lol

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

Hey Chris, remember dat Joost is probably the unforgettable winner ❤❤❤🎊🍀👌

[@ewien5651]

12 points to The Netherlands!!

[@ChrisCalling]

Thank you for watching 😊🫶🏼

[@WhiteBug]

last bit isn't techno, its Gabber! :-)

[@jaimybuunk]

Man on TV in clip. Search New Kids Nitro/Turbo NL and Man in car (skinhead) DJ Paul Elstak! Happy Hardcore from Here (Netherlands).

[@titia3jansen506]

his father died when he was 12 and his mother when he was 13 that`s what the end piece is about

[@kllt.bipolar]

12 point to the Netherlands

[@fiskurtjorn]

3:27 The Nineties called. Asking if we have seen its beat and " trainingspak"...

[@pleegjepleegje]

That sudden emotion, happened to me to😅

[@anylies16]

The winner!!!

[@joostjonker7308]

His name should sound more like Yoast Kline :-)

[@emanuelobrie6265]

Hahhaha letterlijk

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

Hey Chris, let Joost surprise you and try to understand his message and you will love it ❤❤❤🍀🏆

[@ChrisCalling]

I already love it🫶🏼Thank you for watching 😊

[@skabuoy]

It's not pronounced Joost (You-st). It pronounced Yoast (like toast). And good for you that you like the song. I was so happy the nineties were over, and this music was relegated to places where you didn't have to hear it unless you went looking for it.

[@83thomasz]

do you think it's the winner?

[@YippieAJ]

Pays Bas: douze points

[@simonevanenkhuizen3228]

I absolutely love the pronunciation of "Joost" by all the non-dutchspeakers hahaha, the closest way in explaining how you say his name would be: Joost = yo/joe + st (or as someone else said: toast with a J instead of T)

[@2_wicked]

toast starting with j instead of t

[@simonevanenkhuizen3228]

@@2_wicked Why didn't I think of that lmao

[@andytuinman]

But toast with a J would be like saying Djoast. Just like the name Joe is pronounced like Djo. So the only right explanation would be Yo + st.

[@simonevanenkhuizen3228]

@@andytuinman That's true, I wonder how they'll pronounce it on the ESC 😂

[@SachaM.]

His dad died when he was 12 years old and one year later his mum passes away. He has a difficult childhood 😢

[@susanne4106]

Happy hard-corrrrre!

[@erikahkarst9976]

5:56 His name is pronounced as the oa in toast. So it would be Joast. Just tryin’ to help.

[@harovangalen5641]

For a correct pronunciation of Joost try ‘Yoast’. That comes close.

[@elisabethvos7604]

How right you are it's just what the song mean

[@Right-vp4lo]

Europa pa pa pa pa pa paaaaaa

[@debschter3488]

Happy Hardcore it was ours! Gabber was ours! The only musical subculture originated in the Netherlands (and Rotterdam to be more precize) Maybe just finally Hardcore / Happy hardcore will now take over the world.

[@rainbowflash5937]

From germany here it already did in 2018 when I got reinintroduced to Hardstyle and the rest is history. Enjoy Harddance from all time periods nowadays pretty much and the festival vibe is crazy.

[@Blahdnb]

Britain had UK Hardcore though, very popular in early 90s later evolved into jungle / drum'n'bass.

[@bojane3171]

The story behind it is that huis dad died and papa in dutch is dad so he wantend to put it in

[@bojane3171]

Here from Breukelen in the nederlands

[@Sarah-do9my]

I love Italian entry as well!

[@black4pienus]

I kinda dig it. It's happy! And then sad. lol

[@Sarah-do9my]

love your reaction ❤ vote for us!!! we need some positivity

[@ChrisCalling]

Thank you for watching 🫶🏼😊

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

Yo Chris, meet Joost the unforgettable winner song contest 2924 ❤❤❤

[@QwertyOfficialGamer]

Yeahhh Joostiee yay hij had het goed gedaan

[@williamwilting]

As I understand the whole backstory, his parents basically may have said: "Son, if you want to enjoy your life the way you want, then your world doesn't have any bounderies. We may have left you behind, but along with our passing we will give you the power to grow the way you intend. And when you have built your path to the top of your world, you will let your energy burst out of you, creating the ultimate party. You will share it with the world and with those in heaven, including us, and it will be our dreams as well as yours that have been fullfilled. We're already proud of you, even before you're trying to make it. Listen, we promise you. The world around you won't know what hit them." I doubt that this song will actually win the contest, but the background story makes this a stronger choice than it sounds. What I mean is that the music itself, including the outro, may not appeal to a lot of people because of the genre. However, it works in a kind metaphoric way. The energy bursting out and the 'party made possible with and by his parents' is what the main part of the song seems to represents. The quiet ending is like a sign of gratefulness to his parents as well as a kind of way to say "This is my present to you and all other people who are no longer among us, because that is where all the power and energy comes from." This song could have been about anything, considering the genre, but every art of it has been given a serious meaning hidden in it. I as a Dutch guy don't think it will win, but because of what I just said I think it is a masterstroke. And it shows, because it's going viral around the world. Even in the USA they noticed this one.

[@bert2526]

His dad said that borders human made, so humans can break them as well.

[@FrankeVerhoeven]

Joost is my nr 1. This song has everything. Joost 12 points. Greatings from Geldrop, The Netherlands.