🇳🇱 Joost Klein - Europapa | REACTION | Netherlands | Eurovision

Join us as we react to Joost Klein's song, which will represent Netherlands in Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
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00:00 Intro & About Joost Klein
01:38 We watch Europapa
04:51 Our comments

[@christianrasmussen11]

Eurovision is an emotional affair for Joost. As a child, he watched it together with his parents. "Parents, one day I'm going to be on Eurovision stage" and he made it. Unfortunately, his parents died when he was a child. This song is dedicated to his late father. That's why it's called EUROPAPA. The part in the song “I'm in Germany, but I'm so alone. I'm in Italy, but I still feel the pain, etc.", I feel it's directed at his parents... Joost loved his parents and still does. His lyrics are mostly very deep, but the melody is happy, danceable and the clips of his song are presented in a fun way. Joost himself said that his musical style is diverse. When Joost was asked what song they should listen to in order to understand you. He answered Florida 2009 (it's about his parents) and Wachtmuziek (it's about mental health). I recommend listening to them. You have to translate it, because he sings in Dutch.

[@aartsipman6854]

Tjonge

[@slinkos]

Yes and the burning house is about leaving the past behind. Not a political statement as far as I know.

[@aartsipman6854]

En dingedong?

[@202misha]

@@slinkosYep, and the rising sun after the house burned down symbolises a new day/ new beginning.

[@QueenofKings_22]

12 points to The Netherlands. The winner of the Eurovision Songcontest 2024. Not a political song, but a ode/letter to his father. Joost said that he will bring a great surprise in the live performance on the Eurovision stage, that will shock the world. This is a masterpiece. A sad song with lyrics with a double meaning, with a message, in an happy hardcore melody of the 90's . A letter to his father who died when he was a 12 year old child. His mother past away a year later. He promised his father that he will be someday on the Eurovision Songcontest stage. His father told him that it is possible because there are no borders between the countries, and no limits to follow his dream. Borders and limitations are made by human. In everything country he went, he felt the pain and grieve of no having his parents. The fire symbolise letting go of the grieve and pain, and the start of a new chapter in his live.

[@RoelandvanOchten]

Plus over 9000. First hearing this was "what the heck is the Netherlands sending this year". More hearings and other analysis tought me this is way more than the frivolous first impression. Also like the reference to Stromae: "Papaoutai" Papa ou ete-tu. Daddy where (the heck) are you?

[@rebelwyc]

The burning represents leaving the past and pain behind. In an interview he said: "this song is a letter to my parents..." "I love my parents and they will always be there, but I can't keep carrying this pain.." Understanding more of his lifestory helps you to appreciate the song even more. ❤

[@edojan]

Knowing his background stories (lost both parents at a very young age, got depressed and dedicated this song to his father) and being a Dutch native speaker myself, I thought, why not translate Europapa, explaining the deeper meaning of the song (my take on it and of course no verified with Joost, but I think it makes a lot of sense. Have a read: --> Welkom in Europa, blijf hier tot ik dood ga (Welcome in Europe, I'll stay here till I die) Welcome in a world without borders, without constraints. I will never let myself be constricted. --> Euro-pa-pa, Euro-pa-pa (Euro-dad-dy, Euro-dad-dy) --> Bezoek m'n friends in France (I visit my friends in France) 'Friends' translated in France is 'Amis' Amis was author of e.g. 'Invasion of the Space Invaders' and 'Money'. Joost didn't visited friends in a country, he identified himself with characters in books. --> Of neem de benen naar Wenen. (or take a walk to Vienna) In Dutch 'de benen nemen' has two meanings. Litterary is means 'to walk', but figuratively it means 'running away' Same counts for 'Wenen'. Translated to English can mean 'the capital of Austria 'Vienna' but can also be translated to 'crying'. So, it can mean 'walk to Vienna' or 'running away to despair' --> Ik wil weg uit Netherlands, maar m'n paspoort is verdwenen (I want to leave the Netherlands, but my passport is gone) I want to run away from my childhood, run away from my pain, but I lost my identity. I don't know who I am anymore, I'm lost. --> Heb gelukkig geen visum nodig om bij je te zijn (I don't need a visa to be with you) There's is nothing what can stop me to be with you, you are in my heart. --> Dus neem de bus naar Polen (So I take the bus to Poland) Besides transportation, a bus is also a conductor. Polen, in Dutch, is the plural of pool. In English poles. So magnetism. With a balance of positive and negative ends. --> of de trein naar Berlijn (or the train to Berlin) First; the Berlin Wall was the symbol of the Cold War and a divided Europe. The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolizes the start of a united Europe. Second; the track 'Friesenjung' of Joost Klein is co-written by his friend, the Berlin rapper Ski Aggu. --> Ik heb geen geld voor Paris, dus gebruik m'n fantasie (I don't have money for Paris, so I use my imagination) Paris is the city of love. But there's no currency in the world that can buy his father back. He only can use his imagination to be reunited with his father --> Heb je een еuro'tje, please? Zеg "merci" en "alsjeblieft" (can you spare a euro, please? Say "merci" en "here you are") Can I have a bit of your wealth, please? In return I will share a bit of my love with you. --> Ik ben echt alles kwijt behalve de tijd (I lost everything, except the time) I lost everything what's important to me (his parents) the only thing that remains is the time he has left in his life, without his father a burden. --> Dus ben elke dag op reis want de wereld is van mij (So I'm travelling every day because the world is mine) He's running, searching, trying to find something. Every day over and over and again in a world where he feels lonely. --> Ich bin in Deutschland, aber ich bin so allein (I'm in Germany, but I'm so alone) The track 'Friesenjung' was a huge hit in Germany. He made it in Germany, but he can't share his successes with the one who is most inportant to him. --> Io sono in Italia, maar toch doet het pijn (I'm in Italy, but it hurts) In his track 'Ome Robert' Joost sings (well actually screams), 'Who are you? I'm a god!'. But even the gods of the Roman empire are not enough to soothen the pain. --> Ben aan het vluchten van mezelf, roep de hele dag om help (I'm running away from myself, call for help the whole day) I don't want to be the person as I am today, don't want to feel the pain anymore. But I can't do this on my own. I need help. Perhaps he asks his dad for help but realizes he is on his own. --> Ja, ik geef zelfs mensen geld, maar d'r is niemand die me helpt (Yes, I even give mondey to peole, but there's nobody who helps) I need help and I'm willing to share everything I have, but nobody understands my pain. I feel alone and lonely. --> Ik hoef geen escargots, hoef geen fish 'n' chips Hoef geen paella, no, ik weet niet eens echt wat dat is (I don't need escargots, don't need fish 'n' chips. Don't need paella, no, I'm not even sure what it is) I'm not interested in luxury, not interested in traditions, not interested in exotic places. --> Zet de radio aan, ik hoor Stromae met "Papaoutai" (turn on the radio, I hear Stromae with "Papaoutai") I tune in and hear someone in a similiar situation (Stromae lost his father as well) echoing my thoughts ('Papaoutai' means 'Daddy, where are you?') --> Zal niet stoppen, tot ze zeggen: "Ja, ja, dat doet 'ie goed, ey" (Will not stop until they say: "yeah, yeah, he doing a great job, ey") I'm a insecure and will not stop until I got the confirmation that I'm on the right track. That I'm doing a good job. A tab on the shoulder will do. ------------------------------------ And there you have it. Europapa is a masterpiece....

[@aartsipman6854]

Waarom doe je dit?

[@edojan]

waarom de vraag?@@aartsipman6854

[@Wuppie62]

Thanks

[@panlomito]

Yes, a masterpiece! I'll stay here until I die... meaning I will stay to die here or we will wait to get killed here if you can see escalation of the Ukraine war in Europe. Are you prepared to send your children to the war (to die) in Ukraine? It seems all far away but EU is financing this war. Dutch MP Mark Rutte called it "our war"... So this song is an eye opener if you allow it to be.

[@aartsipman6854]

@@panlomito en dingedong gaat over een klokkenspel

[@silverstitch28]

Very emotional song. I understand it completely. Also i was a raver in the 90s. I love this. 100% behind The Netherlands and Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️

[@Maria_muziekjes]

Hi guys it’s not political, the burning house symbolises his past, (he lost both his parents at a very young age) , him leaving his sadness behind him and moving on…

[@StefGoedhart]

Yup! Exactly this.

[@dancelover020]

And seeing him standing there at dawn with the ashes behind him and birds chrirping...

[@rebelwyc]

Correct.

[@1Lyvyan]

This song has a deeper meaning. 'Papa' is translated 'dad' in dutch. Joost lost his dad to cancer when he was 12 and his mom a year later because of a cardiac arrest. When he was younger he watched the Eurovision with his parents and said “I’m gonna sing at Eurovision one day”. Joost sings that no matter where he goes or what he eats, he can not escape the pain of this loss. In the end he says goodbye to the pain of his loss by burning the photo, without losing the memory. This song is also an ode to Europe. His dad told him that it’s a world without borders, because borders are invented by humans. And that you can create your own world. The dance break is gabber music - a music style that was invented in the Netherlands, and the sub genre is called happy hardcore. Bringing a personal loss, the feeling of Europe and the dutch culture together; that is art. The lyrics have a lot of layers: 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 long 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 use my imagination Do you have a euro please Say "merci" and "please" I lost everything Except time So am travelling every day For 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 Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa Eu-ro-pa! Ich bin in Deutschland Aber Ich bin so allein Io sono in Italia but still I feel pain 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 Don't need fish 'n chips Don't need paella, no I don't even really know what that is Turn on the radio I hear Stromae with "Papaoutai" 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 Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa Eu-ro-pa! Euro-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa…. Welcome in Europe boy! At the end of the day We are all human beings My father once told me It's a world without borders I miss you every day Is what I secretly whisper You see dad I listened to you Is what I secretly whisper You see dad I listened to you

[@annebokma4637]

Happy tunes, sad lyrics throughout.. true art.. nothing political . No matter where he went the loss of his parents was always with him. The burning at te end means he is ready to move on. This goes way deeper

[@Katrimanius]

Sad lyrics? You really dont understand do you?

[@annebokma4637]

@@Katrimanius sorry only speaking dutch since birth 55 years ago. And if you think a line about not being able to escape the pain is a happy line, seek help

[@zeffie100]

sad lyrics inderdaad toch wel erwin, verpakt in een partynummer.. maar niet alleen dat, er zit ook hoop en verwerking (acceptatie) in...doorgaan met leven...dus Anne Bokma was spot on !!!@@Katrimanius

[@Katrimanius]

@@annebokma4637 yeah but that doesnt mean its the meaning of the song lol 🤣

[@annebokma4637]

@@Katrimanius so the lyrics have nothing to do with the meaning of the song, right. Begging for money is fun too... Try reading the lyrics, listening obviously doesn't work for you

[@proclaimed75]

This track is where he want to end this periode, and go further with his life. Off course he won't forget his parents ever. People from outside the Netherlands have to have the subs on ottherwise they won't understand his story and even then. Hope you enjoyed our entry!

[@Brookman59]

I think most of us had the same reaction. I felt so emotional at the end, having felt so ‘ up’ throughout the video. Thank you The Netherlands 🇳🇱 from 🇬🇧

[@greetje6012]

🇳🇱 🎶 ⭐12 POINTS!!⭐ 🎶 🇳🇱

[@johannesnicolaas]

At the end real dutch Gabber music, created in Rotterdam in the 90's.

[@RuddeyBoy90]

Joost and Windows95Man will definitely best friends I am sure! :D Good luck from the Netherlands!

[@halloweennr2]

You had to watch it with subtitles😂

[@johannesnicolaas]

There is also now in black and white of a live version. Stunning active...!!

[@TheJoeri98]

Hey happy great Finnish couple ! 😊 The people of your country voted NUMBER ONE as happiest people in this world ! 🤣👍 🌟SOME BACGROUND FOR YOU - JOOST is a superstar in our country AND EUROPE and performs on music festivals for 100.000's of people ( search in YOU TUBE please ) 🙏🏻❤ 🍀 There is NO POLITICAL message in this Video! 😁 🍀JOOST DID LOOSE 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. 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 them travels with him everywhere he goes. In the end he tells his dad: I listened to you. The family photo and house burning means he is ready to let the pain go. Like burning bridges. 🌟I think it is pure genius to wrap such a heavy theme in such a happy song. Piece of art and very cacthy. ❤ 🏆 PS : There is a LIVE VERSION in YOU TUBE! ( 800.000 views ) ❤ THANKS AGAIN and Take care! ✌ And stay safe & HEALTHY ❤🌷 JOERI 🇳🇱

[@jacqvanm4882]

He lost his parents at a very young age, his father was an advocate for the European unity ideal.

[@anniemoemski4057]

He said in an interview that because he lost his dad at the age of 12 to cancer and his mom a year later to a heart attack, he had pain and anger and that has kept him busy all these years. People hold on to pain and with the last bit he tries to let go of the pain for a new beginning.

[@Angeleyes26]

Watch on his channel the first live video, its art, its still not only on stage. In black and white

[@johannesnicolaas]

The official video has english subtitles, that really helps.

[@mariahmaria5659]

Its in my head all day so catchy so different the winner!!!!!!!!🎉

[@Hades035]

The song is actually a bit sad. As others already stated, he lost his parents at a very young age. There are a lot of double meanings / connections to his parents and surely i am missing something but ill try to name some: Like the song is called "euro-papa" because papa is dad in dutch. He is singing that he goes to other places but he feels lonely. He lost everything except time. he is struggeling He is giving people money but nobody is helping him. He went to mental healthcare but they could not help him. He is talking about the song Papaoutai from stromae. Papa outai means "dad is here" and the phrase Où t'es? Papa où t'es? means Where are you? Dad where are you? check out the lyrics of that song too :) He is also mentioning "i wont stop until they say, yes he does that very well" because he is seeking pride from his parents. The ending is pretty clear but i think he is talking to his dad and his younger him and he tells his dad that he listend to him. Also the burning picture and burning house stands for him closing that chapter and he wants to move on and dont want to feel the pain anymore. while he was in therapy they used burning stuff to let go the old

[@LeentjeLa.]

He lost un 1 year his 2 parents. First his dad when he was 12, 1 year later his mother 😢❤

[@stefanbrouwer459]

I dont know why but i keep watching these reaction videos of this song because i love the reactions give to the mixed emotions that are present in this song. People actually remembering the typical 90s techno music, bouncing along with the catchy tune, completely losing their minds when the happy hardcore is released and the immediatly seeing the energy go from skyhigh to bottomlow with that emotional finish. The lyrics and music are so contradicting from eachother that you wouldnt know the deeper meaning of the song if you dont know the background. I dont think we will win and i doubt the judges will give us good points but i believe this song represents the 90s and early 00s so well and the plottwist makes it very interesting.

[@geanijenhuis6588]

But we have a really good chance! I think that we get a lot points from the viewers at home!

[@bloomiegirlie]

It’s not political. You should watch the video with subtitles or look up what the song means for Joost klein. What it’s intension is with the song, the message.

[@rebelwyc]

What's up with the whole politics thing, people?! Eurovision doesn't accept political oriented songs (see Israel). Should you be really interested: The burning represents leaving the past and pain behind. In an interview he said: "this song is a letter to my parents..." "I love my parents and they will always be there, but I can't keep carrying this pain.." ❤

[@thomasdomenico8026]

The ending is not political, it's a story about his life in Europa and the ending is closing his lost from his parents

[@dukoo81]

I hope this will be live super good with the sound, because i don't know how he's going to do it, but please let it be EPIC! 12 points, but only if top notch live preformance!

[@markdekker3047]

i love this song very much its and banger my country netherlands slaying winner matriaaal top 5 matriaal

[@robertogartz]

Beautiful honest reaction ❤

[@henryvandenbrand]

You are right. It is sentimental and personal.

[@sirbear4962]

i wouldve killed to see this in the finale

[@gonzo1227]

dude why not use the subs... so many yt channels listen to this without subs. without it you can't make a real opion

[@jeffreyscholte4737]

If you watch his live one in theater that is also on KZbin, with the no phone policy, then you will really love that one! That is without the last part but it is soooo cool! And yes, i agree with you! It will be number 1 or 2, hopefully 1 (im from the Netherlands)

[@danypoko9509]

The music and music video format is made in 90s style. The music is 90's Eurodance with Happy Hardcore elements. Happy Hardcore was very popular in the 90s in the Netherlands At the beginning of the song there is a shout. "Europe" ""lets come together" "is now or never" etc. That is a reference to Scooter The piano melody in the chorus when he sings Euro pa pa pa pa pa hey. Is a reference to Charly lownoise Mental Theo who made Happy Hardcore in the 90s. e.g Charly Lownoise and Mental Theo - Your Smile Charly Lownoise and Mental Theo - wonderful days The hard last part of the music is Made by DJ Paul Elstak Who also made Happy Hardcore in the 90's. e.g Dj Paul Elstak - Luv You More Dj Paul Elstak - Rainbow In The Sky He is also in the car in the video. DJ Paul also made Gabber (Hardcore) music. GabberHouse was very big in the Netherlands in the 90s. It was a youth culture that originated in the Netherlands. 1 in 3 young people was Gabber (age 14 - 24). Those young people dancing (Hakkuh) in the video they look like the 90 Gabbers. Bald head or very short hair, Australian (Aussie) training suit, Nike Air Max shoes. Forgot to say. The birds in the beginning of the music video are a reference to "Charly Lownoise and Mental Theo - wonderful days". The original music video for that song also starts with birds in the sky Conclusion the music can't be more Dutch than this

[@anjabrauns2746]

Joost Klein is GROOT! 🇳🇱

[@virtual30]

For me personal is Europe . Europe is our hope and our precious, Dont take Europe for granted.

[@picspics6574]

Great reaction thanks! Netherlands 12 points❤

[@hoppa_hoppahoppa1239]

this is THE dumbest response yet.

[@ralphhendriks1460]

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.

[@mariekevanwolven4164]

Yes the both sides, you are right ❤

[@pierrewagenaar3162]

Its aletter to his father. Lost hus parents at age 12 and 13. Traverse to europe but he's niwhere at ease without his parents. Its not politics at all

[@victorvanest8177]

12p joost klein ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@freddydebruyn1027]

Earworm ❤

[@killerzweg509]

Please tell me you've watched the live version of this song by now. Its crazy!😊

[@erikaverink8418]

TBH , i am Dutch and i also have never heard of him before this song. (I like the song) Also PA and PAPA means dad in english

[@Katrimanius]

Dutch?

[@chp785]

Malaysia New Song Before Trending❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Steady Gang - (周星翅Chou Xing Chi )👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonteunissen8847]

Did you see the live version .

[@MariusA-fw5ur]

Joost 12points ❤❤❤🎉

[@Angeleyes26]

I think that if you want to make a good reaction video you really need to Read All about the artist And then you would have Now Better understand that this song is not political but for his father because he told him the world has no Borders They are Only made by Humans en In The End The Burning picture And The House is not Europe the house , Hey is saying Goodbye to the pain en start living telling his parents will Always Be In his heart But he wants to make A Beautiful Life and this song was closure because his father was A Great fan of Eurovision Song Festival en hij said already 3 years ago ❤One Day I Will Be There and I will make my Dad Proud❤ This song is so powerful has so many layers de pijn he feels Traveling through Europe but Still having so much Fun in the same Time that is brilliant many people say This is the first song that feels that we in Europe All are you United so he deserves to win🎉

[@marcoslenders8131]

welkom in europa jongen !!!!!!!!!

[@Mylansproefjes]

His dad died on 12 years old age

[@fashionaddicted98]

Nederland _ The Netherlands 12 points 😃🇳🇱)

[@jens2049]

Thats not slavic, its all traditional dutch music styles

[@MegaDesertfish]

Hey Finland! Since you were wondering about the live version.....how about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imSomIttdpiHnqc

[@mariahmaria5659]

Political???? Who is saying that dont know his story. Before looking the video its better to prepare

[@Ceramunited]

Nederlân - Fryslân, tolve punten

[@panlomito]

I saw a EU house with all different styles, even a windmill probably representing the Netherlands, and a EU flag on this strange pile of architecture. At the end of the video this EU house is on fire, beyond repair... I think this is the best song I have ever seen/heard with such a strong message to the world... This demolition of the old continent is in progress right now if you are willing to see it.

[@Katrimanius]

Srs ppl, start translate before thinking u know everything.. this is a terrible statement

[@dancelover020]

The buring in the end is the burning of his past. After that you see him "rising up" at damn with birds chirping in the background, he moved on. Nothing political about it.

[@rebelwyc]

Wrong wrong wrong...The burning represents leaving the past and pain behind. In an interview he said: "this song is a letter to my parents..." "I love my parents and they will always be there, but I can't keep carrying this pain.."

[@panlomito]

@@rebelwycThat are his words but the video says something different and very clear: the EU project has failed and is about to collapse with inflation of the euro currency and financing a lost war in Ukraine. But it is quite common people don't want to see/hear the ugly truth.

[@panlomito]

@@Katrimanius Thank you for your opninion.

[@martijnwillems7436]

🫶

[@user-ys1wh9ih6j]

Goffy kindergarden song

[@winwinmilieudefensie7757]

Its nothing like w95 😂😂😂

[@victorvanest8177]

NO RUSIA 😂😂😂

[@Logical]

That windows95man is garbage, totally different league.

[@victorvanest8177]

CO UKRIAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@Oxizee]

This song was made for his Dad which died when he was young age. To be sure, Joost Klein doesnt like Europa at all like all other Netherlanders in our Country. Its more like a middlefinger to europe.

[@jzundert]

i,m dutch but i shame me for this what you call ,music, it,s a songfestival not a dracula movie

[@ikke2828]

Waar ik me voor schaam is het feit dat je geen Engels kunt schrijven als Hollander😂.

[@aartbakkebaard7480]

Raar kind

[@ItsMeTheHomo]

As someone who has recently gained residency in Nederland (and also a massive fan of Joost) I feel like this song is a true welcome for sure ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥