Korenas React To Stromae - Papaoutai for the first time

[@Lil_King]

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[@smalls5001]

OMG SPEAK FUCKING ENGLISH

[@shawnrcht9756]

Hello ! Your analyst of the video was really interesting ! Stromae made a video 1 month ago where he explained the music video if you want to see it :) keep it up

[@baskoning9896]

I have seen this clip over a dozen times. I thought I understood all angles. But you opened up my mind to even more angles.

[@baskoning9896]

Perhaps you have heard this before. This song is about his father, that was missing in his life. His Belgium mother had Stromae with a Rwandese father. When he was young: his father was killed in the massacres between Hutu's and Tutsi's in Rwanda. His mother could not tell the little boy. So she made up a story about his father being a traveling business man. Why is life so tragic... I think there is a correlation between excellent art and suffering. Somehow: the more the artist has suffered: the deeper the music.

[@missIrwindale]

You gave such an excellent analysis. You are super intelligent and perceptive, you helped with interpreting what was happening, thank you!

[@madyquiquin]

Stromae a perdu son père lors du massacre des Tutsi au Rwanda. En 1994. Stromae n’a que 9 ans. Quand il entre dans une pièce «les conversations s’arrêtent», les visages sont graves, les larmes coulent. Le jeune enfant comprend rapidement que quelque chose ne tourne pas rond, qu’un événement grave vient de se dérouler. Mais il ne dit rien. Il ne sait pas encore que son père, Pierre, vent d’être assassiné, avec 800.000 autres Tutsi, par les hommes de la garde présidentielle. Il ne connaîtra la vérité que trois ans plus tard…

[@ko-Daegu]

doesn't need inelegant to understand the song bro relax 🤣

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

I was thinking the same thing in french. Impressiv reaction! Greetings from Belgium🇧🇪🍀🍀🍀

[@needabreak8325]

@@ko-Daegu L comment

[@ladydiamondprisca]

Your interpretation of Papaoutai is beautiful. I saw it as young Stromae watching other kids learn about their parents' cultural heritage. And on the other hand young Stromae can't because his African father isn't there. The way each family danced resembled various cultural styles of dance and martial arts. When young Stromae is dancing he is actually incorporating some African dances as a way to reconnect with that missing part of his life.

[@tessy4018]

His Rwandan father was killed when Stromae was younger during the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda

[@ceshmate1953]

i think the clothes are in the color of vlags of different countries.

[@chocobo74]

Belle intelligence émotionnelle, merci pour cette interprétation fouillée.

[@ceciliacollaovaldivia7726]

Bonjour, votre analyse est tout simplement magistrale !!!.....il faut une vraie sensibilité pour la déchiffrer de cette façon ! J'ai adoré vous écouter.....et réagir ...avec cette philosophie et émotion....merci pour ce moment. 😊

[@Lee1988viana]

Complètement d’accord, j’avais les larmes aux yeux !

[@mrs.sanchezbudgetz3787]

You really interpreted EVERYTHING so well, some of things I never even noticed until you said it now, happy you reacted to this, stromae is an amazing artist!

[@tmnch]

I’m french and I’ve heard this song so many times, it’s really famous and ABSOLUTELY everyone knows it in France. It’s interesting to see the interpretation from another culture Great video 👍

[@Shigekko92]

Stromae is amazing! You should react to "Je Cours, and also the new ones "L'enfer" and "Fils de joie", those are FANTASTIC 👍🏻👌🏻

[@chuuya124]

YES i second this

[@HGevent]

And his first music video with “Formidable” where he pretend to be drunk in the streets of Brussels. That music video was made as an hidden camera video all other people in the video is normal people in the streets even the Police coming to talk to him

[@fleurgravemaker1492]

And alors on dance that’s my favo song

[@hoolajoy]

It was the most meaningful Stromae´s reaction video. Everyone that I watched didn´t pay attention to the details like you did! Congratulations!! I really enjoyed your remarks!!! You´re doing a great job 😊😊

[@jerome1913]

I've watched many many reactions to this clip and this one is the best by far. Thanks for taking the time and being so analytical. You gave this masterpiece the respect it deserves.

[@DonSultanable]

Got on this video randomly while procrastinating and I was surprised how refreshing it was to see your reaction and thought process! I love that you do not just react one-sidedly amazed or shocked but show us your regular, but intelligent thoughts

[@onecrafternoon7046]

I was ready to defend Belgium's honor but then you popped the chocolates and your analysis was so amazing I'm not angry anymore 😅 Your opinion on the visuals is really interesting! Have you heard "L'Enfer" ? It's my favourite from his last album and the lyrics are painfully golden. His last album is all about loneliness and feeling estranged from others. It's so sad but yet so relatable in the "post-"COVID context, it's really worth a careful listen. 👌

[@chucku00]

sTrOmAe EsT bElGe, PaS FrAnÇaIs ! Sacrés Belges !

[@tessy4018]

*Rwando-Belgian. And this video is about his Rwandan dad who was killed during the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda.

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

I was about to lecture him as well but saw the package…

[@sanyakou1244]

@@chucku00 Bah ouai t'as cru crois mdr

[@chucku00]

@@sanyakou1244 ouais* quoi* mdr

[@Kerradia]

I thinks it's maybe the first time I see a reaction video adding a real value to the clip. Very on point analyse

[@FloraAshley]

Stromae wrote this song because his father, who was a Rwandan architectural student in Brussels when he met Stromae’s mother, a Flemish lady, left her and Paul (Stromae’s real name”) when he was 2 to go back to Rwanda. When Stromae was 9, having never had much interaction with his father and was never recognized officially by him, his father was murdered during the Tutsi genocide in 1994. Stromae was 9, but he never knew what happened to his dad until he was 12. How do you explain that your father was hacked to death with one million other Tutsi in a genocidal mass murder to a child? Stromae said the first version of this song was much angrier, he never had the chance to get to know his dad. But he is a very humble person and said he rewrote it because he is not important, he wanted to reach anyone who grew up with an absent father. I hope this helps, if you didn’t know his history. I enjoyed your interpretation immensely. Intelligent and sensitive. Thank you!

[@Ainikki]

Your analysis of the video gave me literally goosebumps. Thank you for sharing your deep thoughts. I like that you even had the belgium sweets. 🙂 Angéle is also a singer from belgium and she has beautiful songs in french. Maybe you could do a reaction to one of her songs one day. I would recommend "Balance ton quoi".

[@kyttysuchi]

Small correction, Stromae is Belgian, from Brussels and not French. An artist who always knew how to dare to renew himself and do unusual things. A few years ago he made a music video where he pretended to be really drunk and I loved it ("Formidable" in the tram station).He has a rather difficult personal journey and is a very courageous person.

[@L7U2]

Your analysis was fun and spot on! Honestly, I speak french and had the tendency to focus on the lyrics, so I hadn't really interpreted the video like now with you so thanks...

[@Miristzuheiss]

From Germany, i love Stromae, and other french language music. He es from Belgium. Your video interpretation is first class intelligent. Thank you so much

[@emile_fa]

Wow. I was not expecting the analysis to be that deep. You've gained a subscriber.

[@AnnaPietjeBlom]

Whoa, this is such a good look at the clip & the song! I don't think I've ever seen an analysis this detailed on it before. I love it! Well done! And thank you, too, for making the analysis and also for bringing this song back to my attention again. I forgot how much I love this song. :)

[@soleneart5922]

I’m a French speaker and know this song from years ago but I never listened to someone trying to understand what lies within the song. I was really surprised to find this video and actually watch a Korean speaker analyses the clip and lyrics so well ! (PS : I don’t speak Korean so thank you for adding subtitles)

[@AlineMayne1]

Wow, I really love your analysis of this song! I'm a French-speaking Belgian, and this song always gets me in the feels and makes me cry. Thank you for sharing your reaction!

[@Flo97-s3m]

Il est souvent dit que l’art, peut toucher, peut être compris au-delà de la langue, de la couleur de peau. L’art transcende les frontières et les barrières telles qu’elles soient: en voilà un exemple! Merci pour cette vidéo. I really appreciated this content! 👌🏽💐

[@carinecscrap8945]

Bonjour, bravo, vous avez bien compris le message de Stromae !! Tous ces titres sont géniaux !

[@SunshineMay07]

Exactly!! The most accurate reaction and interpretation I've ever seen. You are very observant and analytical. Bravo for your content😊

[@almabika5544]

hello, I was amazed by your interpretation which was very good. I really like your content and I recommend that you also react to other Stromaé music such as ''Tous les meme" and "Fils de joie". Thank you

[@Laura-xz9zi]

Enfin! Merci pour cette vidéo. J'adore Stromae et je suis ravi que tu as adoré aussi. Please i hope you react to more french songs. Love from Cameroon. 😍 You might want to try: Soprano, Dadju, Ninho, Vitaa and Tayc and another Stromae song titled TOUS LES MÊMES.

[@chita3844]

Very good interpretation, from what Stromae has said, refers to an absent father and the permanent desire to have him, the question where is your dad? it is what the little ones without a father suffer, it is the question of other children, it is the doubt of many children without a father. The last thing is just what you say and that often happens, history repeats itself, as a pattern to follow, just as children followed their parents. Thank you for the respect with which you treat Stromae's work

[@wimve4719]

The Belgian chocolates was a nice touch!!!! Big like and subscribe from BE!

[@tetama2agani]

Oh wow thank you so much for reacting to Stromae i'm french and i'm glad that you reacted to a belgian artist👏👏👏Stromae is one of the best artist his themes songs are inspired by reality and daily life problems and how he play with words made his songs even better🥰🥰please react to Soprano✨another french artist and his song HIRO ft Indila🙏🙏i think you're gonna cry and getting emotional🥺🥺

[@Sun____Flower]

Il est belge pas français 😅

[@tetama2agani]

@@Sun____Flower oh oui j'avais zappé ce détail sorry😅

[@gamechanger6285]

He is belgian! And I am proud of him :-)

[@btstrasharmyexo-lbaekiesha2776]

Can you edit your comment please? Stromae is not French he’s BELGIAN like when will y’all accept and remember that fact🙄

[@tetama2agani]

@@btstrasharmyexo-lbaekiesha2776 oh yeah sorry i didn't thanks

[@henricomacias1833]

Stromae est Belge comme beaucoup de chose en France et votre analyse est très émotionnelle et fine

[@Trinitray]

This was an amazing breakdown of the video. So glad you shared this.

[@brigittetopaz]

stromae has been one of my favourite artists ever since i was 15! i studied french in high school and music helped me. please react to more of his videos from this album as well as his new one that he released earlier this year!

[@AJansenNL]

Stromae puts the ART in artist. Not just musically, but also visually, literary etc. He really is a maestro, probably the greatest artist of the era. And a beautiful, kindhearted person. You're reactions are on point!

[@persis63]

Paul Van Haver ( better known by his stage name Stromae (French pronunciation: ​[stʁɔmaj][1]), is a Belgian singer Paul Van Haver was born in Brussels and raised in the city's Laeken district, to a Rwandan Tutsi father, Pierre Rutare, and a Flemish mother, Miranda Van Haver. He and his siblings were raised by their mother, as his father, an architect, was killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide,

[@katg2187]

Your analysis is so thoughtful. 🥇👏🏻

[@Achanqaray87]

Have been watching some Stromae reaction videos and this was by far the most interesting analysis so far. Thank you!

[@shooi2133]

so many clever and insightful reflections! seriously I don’t think I had noticed half the things you mentioned back when I first watched the mv- super nice video, keep it up 🍀

[@some6575]

Stromae was 9, like the kid in the video, when his father was killed in the Rwanda genocide. What did his mother tell him, and as a kid what question where asked at the Belgium schools, when they flew from Rwanda and immigrated in Belgium?… This is definitely about the father loss and seek, and about becoming a grown up and a father, question that were struggling him at the time he wrote this song. And yes, it is sad, even heartbreaking, as most of Stromae’s songs. ❤😢❤

[@shownusaubergine5473]

i think the song is about his father who was murdered when stromae was a child. so sad & tragic😞😞

[@bie-p1l]

kind of?

[@shownusaubergine5473]

@@bie-p1l oops didnt meant kind of😣😣

[@marissag.Vs_winterbear]

Imo the interpretation of the end would be that the absence of the boy's father in the video means that it would be a vicious cycle. Noone to learn from, so he himself would eventually become an absent father. That's my take. Glad you enjoyed the video. I think you'll love *Tous le meme and Alor en danse* 😭💜

[@Aly-wp1gc]

Thank you for reacting to Stromae, I really like Stromae's songs. As Belgian, I like seeing people from all over the world enjoying and loving his songs! If you want to react to more Belgian songs, you can listen to Loic Nottet : Mr/Mme (in french) , Millions eyes (in english), 29 (in english). He is a great danser too.

[@stevensonjr]

I am soooo impressed by your emotional intelligence ! Well done sir !

[@dragpalace]

노래, 특히 Stromai의 "Formidable" 비디오를 봐야 합니다. 이것은 인상적입니다.

[@EstrellaVGomez]

Ahhh Merci Dohwi!! Ca fait plaisir!🇧🇪

[@andreagomeztt]

감사합니다 for the reaction!! You should react to his song "Tous le meme" is very interesting as well!

[@NunnuS98]

This is legitimately the best reaction and analysis of this mv on youtube!!!

[@CatB39]

thank you for your reaction to our Belgian Pride ! it's amazing to hear he's known in your beautiful country

[@janschetters7720]

Only by looking/watching the video and no other information about the person, I would say: you are a genius. I feel only a great sadness in his voice. Maybe you are right, I like the way you have analyzed it, and thank you for it.

[@h.vgavriel5838]

You made a very good and accurate analysis of this song ! Even pick some details I haven't notice. Good job ! Stromae often used catchy music, and dancing rythm, but the lyrics are sad.

[@saylorgrey1029]

This was by far, the best reaction analysis I’ve seen.

[@user-vs6uh7gc6u]

I love alot of stromaes music. The part where the dad is with his son who looks a little lost with his father dancing, where looks like the son may not want to dance but I see it as more of like a mentoring scene like teaching his son something, teaching his son how to dance and is helping him correct it. Like how when you are first learning something as a kid its supposed to be your parents who are teaching you and helping you learn and correct your mistakes like when riding a bike or learning how to do things yourself as you get older and how he did not have that mentor growing up where a father would be. Which is kinda what I also had as kid growing up, single mom raising two with both fathers out of the picture to also be there as like a second mentor.

[@kantjil7197]

Merci pour cette belle réaction sur Stromae et d'avoir respecter mon pays , la Belgique , petit clin d’œil aux chocolats belge J'aime beaucoup ton analyse continue comme ça 😊😊😊

[@shoshogaga4008]

I'm French and I loved your analysis ! You deserve a new subscriber !

[@caramellesalley1250]

Bravo! That was a great reaction, and your understanding of this song from the get go was amazing. Best wishes to you

[@oliviadelaney1468]

The kid dancing is a young Rubix from the famous french hiphop group criminalz, which is the group founded by les twins. Rubix is there prodigè 😉

[@Floresdelmalttt]

The style of the dance its called krump os a dance who based in rage, the idea is yo show anger, and the creator of that type of dance is the guy of the video 👩‍🏫

[@lydiebalthazar]

I came for a reaction over Stromae by a Korean, I subscribed because you are so perceptive and insightful !

[@madoxxxx06]

subscribed and liked, you have great empathy, your understanding of what Stromae is singing about is remarkable, Stromae's father died in the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda

[@SaluteTheHarajuku]

your reaction gagged me and the thins you said made me cry cuz damn you were spot on ! love you

[@neohuber45]

You absolutly got every single aspect of the song and the video. Great!

[@ajstudios9210]

Glad to see another person appreciating this Stromae classic!😎 His music has been a favorite of mine since highschool. 🙌🏿❤

[@inamib.9786]

This was such an excellent reaction, you noticed so much in one viewing and with great commentary

[@virginiecasterot8862]

what a brilliant interpretation of this videoclip! I don't know if he made that clip thinking about that but one thing is sure it's that the relationship with is father was nearly inexistant if I remember correctly. you're fantastic!

[@tessy4018]

Stromae is Rwando-Belgian, and this video is about his Rwandan dad who was killed during the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda, which killed 75% of Tutsi people in 3 months.

[@joellegriziaux5666]

Excellent analysis of Papaoutai ! Stromae is an exceptional singer and artist

[@bintoudr1530]

Ton interprétation est génial ! La dernière fois que j'ai regardé ce clip j'étais très jeune donc même ci je connaissais le sens de ce clip, il y'a plein de détail que je n'avais pas remarqué. J'ai véritablement redécouvert le clip grâce à toi ! Merci 🙂

[@emmasykes1597]

He is Belgian 🇧🇪 😉

[@soyeondalexis8545]

Suisse j'ai entendu dire

[@emmasykes1597]

@@soyeondalexis8545 non pas du tout il est bien Belge ☺

[@neuillyglodie3864]

Thank you so much to react to Stromae 💜💜 merci beaucoup

[@rfiliagaful]

Your insightful reaction and breakdown of this song literally brought me to tears. I love this song and have listened to many reactions; some pretty good at putting a name to the meaning within the song and others who completely missed it. Your reaction is the best and most insightful of any of the others. If you'd like to be introduced to a different type of music, the group Pentatonix did a cover of this song. They made it not quite as sad, but their rendition is excellent with fabulous harmonies.

[@KeithBlake-qe9pw]

Really pertinent analysis ! I think the clip has multiple (2 mains) ways of interpretations: firstly, knowing that Stromae ‘s father died in Africa ,during the Rwandese genocide, and his family hided it to the young stromae, can let us understand that the kid grows without a father , he hopes his return but it’s just an illusion. But the idea of the communication is really good too, I think he told in an interview about the double sense (physical and social absence of the father)

[@kiamoraisteka2395]

The story behind the song is quite sad actually. Stromae lost his dad during the genocide of Rwanda. This song is about him lacking a dad figure in his life when he was growing up

[@TarTelperienNumenor]

Amazing analysis, you paid attention and thought about all the details 💙

[@isaana03]

First, excuse my bad english, I'm French 🙂 I discovered your channel with this title of Stromae. And I'm amazed, because I've seen a lot of reaction videos on "Papaoutai", and I have to admit, despite your age, and the fact that you don't know the story of Stromae, that it's the one that is the smartest, finest, that I have seen. I loved your reaction. I would love for you to react to more of his tracks, Stromae is such a talented artist, who has a lot of wonderful tracks, and it would be nice to see your reactions. Especially for : " Quand c'est " " Tous les mêmes " " Carmen " " Santé " " L'enfer " " Fils de joie " Looking forward to seeing your reactions.

[@blorping8216]

So insightful, love Stromae and love your analysis!

[@stephanemalric8323]

BEST REACTION ABOUT THIS SONG !!!

[@a7nn062]

ВАУ Твоя точка зрения потрясающая! Полностью соответствует с моим представлением этой песни!

[@sophielol6336]

I'm French, lucky me to understand what he says without searching the translation :) You should listen to "L'enfer". He talks about the depression he fought and it's very powerful to me. It's my favourite song because I have depression and it makes me fell kind of less lonely.

[@Moonlight-qy3hc]

Stromae is a legend. He's really so amazing. The lyrics of his songs constantly question society. It leads us to a deep reflection. There is a lot of great Stromae discography, he came to fame since 2009. I recommend: "Fils de joie" and "Carmen". Thank you for your analysis, very careful, I was pleasantly surprised because I admire Stromae a lot, from his musical beginnings.

[@lelf_yy4468]

I am French and I have been listening to this song for years but I had never understood so many things I don't know if I should laugh or cry

[@valeriequerol1469]

Je n’avais jamais cherché à comprendre. Vous m’avez éclairée par votre fine analyse du fin et subtil message Stromae construit tout au long de sa vidéo qui est tout à fait exceptionnelle au niveau du sens profond. Bravo à vous

[@pommedeter7407]

Another Stromae song you could react to is «Tous les mêmes» the video clip is very interesting and well-made

[@izabelasiczek3547]

Wow best analysis ever thank u for helping me to understand this song even more

[@Leo-hs6lk]

This was truly an amazing analysis!

[@tyramisuiris9813]

stromae is a genius and an artist with a deep point of view of society ( carmen , quand c'est ) are one those songs

[@anyela4375]

Such a wonderful interpretation!

[@vazette501]

Magnifique interprétation. La meilleure entendue pour le moment. Bravo

[@evelynrose9886]

I'd love if you reacted to Angèle- she's amazing!!! I'm not a french person but I speak french so watching you react to French music is sooo cool :)

[@sunnisideup444]

Thank you for reacting to Stromae!!

[@gatweb]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 프랑스인이 아닌 저처럼 벨기에인 아티스트처럼 멋진 벨기에 초콜릿 :) 멋진 공유 감사합니다!

[@hoshi180]

I love your video, I’m glad you enjoyed the music from a talentful singer as him

[@mars7738]

Yes,thank you for react Papaoutai,merci merci beaucop.Can you react Indilla,derniere danse?France music too.💖✨

[@nathalypablo2683]

Great analysis!!

[@Soulothy]

It's really impressive as a not french speaker you interpreted so much from the video. I always feel like Stromae's songs can be so hard to get for non-french speaker because he plays with words and their multiple meanings in french but you proved me wrong.

[@stejuakleil7206]

Thoughtful insights by this young man. He captures the essence of the lyrics. Well done

[@berrinates971]

I always get upset when my friends talk about their families ans fathers. I can handle this feeling, but I know my younger twins sibling are more upset. And we never talk about it because we don't know how to talk, how to comfort each other. I cry every time I listen to this song..

[@Tree]

Paul (Stromae) lost his father at a very young age, so the song is quite personal to him. You were right to notice his emotions in the hook! You should react to "Alors On Danse" that's the first song that made him super popular in Europe, it was played everywhere when it came out and it still kind of is! And the video clip is so interesting and deeper than just "let's dance" as the hook suggests.

[@ZenetiK37]

Absolutly right!... Love from France ;)

[@caramelunicorn8023]

I love the way you analyzed the music video, wow!

[@empressu7134]

Wow! I have been listening to this song for like 6 years now, and I didn't even notice a lot of the things you said. That was pretty observant of you..