NETHERLANDS EUROVISION 2024 - REACTING TO ‘EUROPAPA’ BY JOOST KLEIN (I’M IN LOVE)

[@Cherlindrea99]

You: "I like happy hardcore, this is my kind of music." Me: "Just wait for it..." 😂❤

[@snowieken]

Rachel: "Are we getting Dutch happy hardcore?" Me (nodding very giddily): "Yes! Yes, you are!"

[@remko2]

@@snowieken I was amazed on how quickly she picked up on that, my brain only clicked just before the 'Welkom in Europa, Jonguh!' new kids turbo shout out.

[@sella42]

I had the exact same thought 🤣🤣😎😎

[@FC_Twente_8469]

I listen to gabber, so yes, happy hardcore is nothing wrong with that i love happy to There is now also a LiVE version which is really good in my opinion

[@quentingarciaramos]

I was exactly thinking the same, you just wait 😂

[@SchrijverMarcel]

I’ve watched over twenty reaction videos to Europapa and yours is my favorite one.

[@mutantartcat]

Same.

[@Widdekuu91]

Same, Rachel has such great videos.

[@sikkozeeland]

I agree

[@embrowsers]

Agreed! Very much so.

[@Uuuuuuurrgggggghhhhh]

I agree.

[@Kalinka1864]

Ohhhh that sparkle in your eye's when you say 'Are we getting Dutch happy hardcore?!'

[@TimEllisDynamicUno]

I agree 100% and it's extra sad now, knowing how it turned out. They deserved to win

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

they could just delete some points in the competition for "being toxic and aggressive" but eurovision knew he would win even with minus points. the best thing is that there are no strong evidence of the incident being so so dramatic

[@QueenofKings_22]

12 points to The Netherlands. The winner of the Eurovision Songcontest 2024, for me. This is a masterpiece. Euro papa= Euro dad, because papa is dad in Dutch. A sad song with lyrics with a meaning, with a message, in a 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 every country he went, he felt the pain and grief of no having his parents. The fire symbolise letting go of the grief and pain, and the start of a new chapter in his live.

[@cptfwiffo]

but also, "Euro, papa?" a kid wanting some money for stuff...

[@QueenofKings_22]

@@cptfwiffo Could also be. I saw an old video of Joost, homeless, living on the street, saying that he has no money and trying to sell some cd to earn money. So money could have been a problem as a child without parents. And he makes the money sign with his fingers in the music video, when he is saying the word Euro-papa.

[@nayifeskobarproajjoub9186]

​@@cptfwiffono its not that

[@gli7chy]

He did not tell his Dad he would reach the eurovision songcontest stage... he told his dad he would become a famous writer. Also have you read the lyrics? Most lines are not related to his family history at all. It's a catchy song with a lot of meaning *BEHIND* the song, but in the lyrics that meaning is quite lost, except for the outro which to me, is a cheap shot. Without the outro the song wouldn't even be half as meaningfull

[@QueenofKings_22]

@@gli7chy I have read the lyrics, and everything I've written here, I've heard it from Joost himself in an interview, so true.

[@tonyhawk94]

12 points from France any day ! To me THIS is eurovision, singing in your language, enbracing your culture with also modernity, this is awesome !

[@SnannyYT]

Damn right!

[@svenv9034]

The song has entered the charts at number one already... in Belgium...

[@ml8022]

In België?

[@Perenlikker]

I came here still being sad after EBU's decision. I'm happy you love the song the exact same way as I do. Much love from the Netherlands

[@Junipersautumn]

That shit was wack, ngl. He should’ve won by all means

[@erwintimmerman6466]

He als made a reference to Stromae's song Papaoute, which means Papa, where are you? So many layers pointing to how much he misses and wants to honour his parents and especially his dad. A happy message of unity, a melody with a hook that stays with you for hours on end, combined with a deep layer of loss. A true masterpiece. And I say that as someone who can't stand happy hardcore... Except for this song 😁

[@TheDutchWWEfan]

This song is so deep and genius, hope people will understand that....

[@pn29-d6u]

OMG that completely went over my head!!! i completely forgot what papaoutai was actually about - i love this even more now and i didn't think that was possible!!!

[@stadleiden]

same here@@pn29-d6u

[@tonyvandelaar]

Exactly! I'm not really into happy hardcore as well, but this is such a brilliantly clever and layered song, that you cannot NOT admire it. It has so many (hidden) messages and little details. It's positive, it's about equality and unity, but it also has a deeper and more sad personal message. And all that crammed into 3 minutes. I never thought I would actually ever say this about a happy hardcore song, but this, ladies and gentlemen, is a work of art. And I have an outstanding bet already that Joost is going to win Eurovision 2024 😄🎶🎉

[@mfp5585]

Same here!! Word!!

[@carolinavanderlande4904]

I’m 55 so I was in my twenties when this genre was popular, but I hated it back then. Joost somehow makes me love this now. It’s nostalgic, very fun but with a serious undertone and very Dutch as well. Combined with the visuals and his charismatic persona it’s a real banger! It gives me Dadi Freyer fibes, the unofficial Islandic winner of the festival that never happened. That was also nostalgic, fun and serious at the same time. I’m confident he can at least win the popular vote. I saw him live at a festival in January and didn’t know what to expect. But in the end I was completely convinced of his incredible stage presence, so I’m very sure he will slay on stage. Go Joost and make us Dutchies proud!

[@aaronb9086]

As you really like Dutch happy hardcore, I thought you might like to know that the bald fellow sitting in the car during that final breakdown actually wrote a part of it. That man is Paul Elstak, who you might know from "Rainbow in the sky"

[@ThePeaceAround]

Yes!! I’ve heard of him before, but didn’t recognise him. So cool!

[@cyberneticorganism.]

And the dude on the television is from the "New Kids" (Turbo / Nitro) movies, was very very popular in the Netherlands and Germany several years back.@@ThePeaceAround

[@Fastbikkel]

@@cyberneticorganism. "Gerrie"

[@fredklein9005]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. This is the best reaction video on you tube by far. Well done , Rache.

[@WeAreUX]

So true! (happy dutch guy here, haha)

[@DoctorBrickz]

“It’s everything I ever wanted!” That reaction is so pure haha I love it

[@djnatZOMG]

You mentioned Scooter in the reaction: in Scooter's "Hyper hyper" there is a list of DJs who were popular at that time (1994), and in that list there is Paul Elstak, who is a Dutch hardcore legend. Well, Paul Elstak is the man in the car at 6:30 (and he had his strong part in the production of this song)! Joost's track has everything I love to enjoy in an Eurovision entry: it's funny, well produced, it brings some insane nostalgia vibes (specifically from the 90's era) and the final part of the video is super emotional. I love it!

[@psy-bun]

Ik dacht al dat het Paul Elstak was. Super!

[@PetervanderKruys]

DJ Paul Elstak, jonguh!!

[@saartjesdiner]

Thank you for noticing and thank you all for voting 12 points to The Netherlands!

[@jefreyhendriksen1621]

the scene wenn they sit at the table you also have Donny, S10 and Rene Froger there :P

[@ESC_ChrisM]

The lyric subtitles are necessary here. Tying into his backstory and being an orphan. I couldn’t stop crying, but as you said, it’s a celebration, it’s a happy song that everyone should enjoy! But rachel, please please please watch this (somewhere quiet by yourself) with the subtitles. It’s so rare for a song to hit me so emotionally, particularly an upbeat one, and this is a rollercoaster. So begging you to watch the subtitles version. With that said, thank you for the musical analysis underneath everything - that helps me get an understanding as to how he managed to pull this off.

[@kaasloempia3025]

😊ë❤qqqq😊w

[@victorlazslo2757]

At the end the House of Europe is on fire…. A second ‘ message behind this ?🤔

[@Hallow5s]

the real winner

[@P2gyorg]

I love that S10 shows up in the video at the dinner table 😂🇳🇱

[@whoknows8225]

and Rene Froger (2009)... and our hardcore hero DJ Paul Elstak in the car at the end bit

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

Also maradonnie

[@Badj4s]

And Donnie!

[@AstridFranssen]

At the same time it is a reference to "the last supper". (laatste avondmaal)

[@Hans-sr2qg]

Tja of je nou op René froger zit te wachten…….hmmmmm

[@ESPirits87]

Paul Elstak is a legend, happy that he finally get some traction in the mainstream

[@MalenaCPH]

I saw another reaction video where they said it was not very dutch and I was like, WHAT? So thx Rachel. This is a crazy eurodance song that shows the GABBA/HAKKEN subculture that for me, a danish person, is just the most dutch thing along side stroopwafel!

[@SienjorQueso]

Gabber* ;)

[@femkesmit8078]

​@@SienjorQueso and directness.....😂😅

[@Maria_muziekjes]

Stroopwafel lol❤

[@steffanaarts-greven1352]

This song is the most Dutch we could have sent. It fully embraces everything about our modern culture.

[@sipjedekat8525]

​@@Maria_muziekjesbeware the waffel.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

The Dutch should definitely be happy with this! Finally something that represents their music! This is better than Duncan Lawrence!

[@midnightfairycase2145]

Yeah we are, it’s number one the most important chart here.

[@erwin8362]

NO!!!! Duncan was shit but this is even more shit!!!

[@elmerdeleeuw1569]

@@erwin8362 And what, pray tell, have YOU accomplished, musically?

[@erwin8362]

@@elmerdeleeuw1569 Luckily NOTHING!!!!

[@pimespo]

@@erwin8362 Less exclamation points, more arguments.

[@sunelc]

Your reaction between 6:17 - 6:23.. It is priceless for the singer ❤ This is the reaction I've been waiting for this song.

[@QutelDawn]

The moment you locked in about wanting dutch happy hardcore you instantly secured my sub.

[@bigbotno1]

Rachel, looking forward to your reaction on the live version of Europapa, which is out now. 😃

[@jurgenvangansbeke506]

We moved on after Eurovision. But had the same Emotional feeling.so i feel you. Amazing song when you dig into it. Cheers

[@fiz_tank]

i felt the same way as you, because the 90s hardcore scene is stored in a special place in my heart❤❤❤

[@corinnelugtenaar8292]

❤ 🥲 🎶 thanks for sharing your personal reaction. I was moved 💗 and recognized myself in you

[@teqfreak]

I want to sincerely thank you for your reaction. I'm Dutch, a huge music lover (all sorts of music) who also makes music as a hobby. I have always advocated for the Netherlands to send something like this. And I love to see you appreciate it for exactly what it is, and getting exactly why it is so suitable for our country and place it in context so well , exactly naming the typical characteristics. Lots of Dutch people don't even manage to see that. I can see you feel the music for what it is. It was fantastic to see. Thanks again!

[@ml8022]

Waarom bedank je haar?

[@NaiiFluur]

I really didn't expect to cry at the end. It's a silly song in the best way but the ending gives it another dimension.

[@mzbelgium]

I'm so thrilled that you love this one! It's not my usual cup of tea musically at all, but both Joost and the song just have something so special. And you actually give me hope that some of the juries might appreciate it musically too... fingers crossed for a very high finish for the Netherlands this year!

[@mattyork1973]

I’ve been waiting for this review. Thanks so much Rachel - your reviews are one of the highlights of Eurovision season.

[@jakelover1731]

It's really a great review, with a good understanding of Dutch culture and the current musical climate.

[@ThePeaceAround]

Awww thank you! ☺️

[@WupWup68]

This video is still a joy to watch. Your reaction to the happy hardcore bit is priceless! Too bad Joost got disqualified... but maybe he's this year's real winner because of all the publicity. Much love from The Netherlands.

[@S6oo9H]

Growing up in '90 in The Netherlands, HAPPY HARDCORE FOR LIFE!!

[@oetie33]

I was there at Thunderdome in 1992 and 1993 . Now I’m 50 and love this happy hardcore style. Also like you said: Paul Elstak should be there once. Love your review and see you getting more happy. You make me happy! Thnx.

[@JoeyGvenlo]

Seeing this still makes me cry, because I am so angry that his dream got killed by freaking Eurovision. And my god would he bring one hell of a performance to the final, he would've smashed it and won it. It still hurts so much.

[@robthecryptosnob8548]

Love your analysis and breakdown on the music aspect of this song, I totally agree it was long due the Dutch send a good trance/hardcore/techno act to Eurovision, especially since it's our biggest cultural export product. But without knowing the lyrics and Joost's backstory, you're only understanding the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The entire song (while sounding happy) actually has a very depressive undertone, relating to the fact that people with severe depression might act very happy to put up a mask they can hide behind. But the lyrics don't lie. And if you know Joost lost his dad when he was 12 and his mom a year later, things start falling in place. Lines like "I lost everything, except for time", "I'm in Germany but I'm so alone, even when I'm in Italy I still feel the pain" underscoring the fact that since the death of his parents he's felt deep pain and lonelyness no matter where he goes. And the bit that says "I'm running from myself, all day long I call for help, I even give people money but there's nobody who really helps me", highlighting his battles with his depressions, PTSD and eating disorder, but that even his doctors (the people he pays) can't really help him. So yeah, it's actually a very sad song in a very happy shell. Like Joost himself is very sad but puts up this happy mask for the world. And all this as a hyme to his parents, packed in a song that represents the unification of Europe, and the importance of it, especially now with the big red angry giant from the east lurking over us Western Europeans. It's not a great song, it's a masterpiece.

[@steffanaarts-greven1352]

EDM is our largest export. Hardcore and the affiliate styles are hardly used outside our country. Fans come here to visit those shows as they basically don't exist outside the Netherlands. Very different from the almost omnipresence of Dutch EDM in the world.

[@mutantartcat]

Hoe meer ik naar deze video kijk en luister, hoe meer ik ontdek, het is net een zoekplaatje. Jouw reactie gooit daar nog weer een laag overheen die een emotionele rollercoaster losmaakt... (depressie) Dankjewel! En ik besef dat ik dit in het Nederlands heb getypt terwijl jouw reactie in het Engels is :v Somewhat translated, I didn't realise I was typing in Dutch while you responded in English. I discover more each time I watch and listen to this and then your response adds an emotional layer on top even more (depression). Thanks.

[@marcofrerix2369]

What a joy to see that you had so much fun. This song is amazing. It gives you a happy feeling with a deep message in it. This is what Europe needs ❤🎉

[@kuvattelija]

this is my number 1 atm. i love it more and more everyday. it much coming from me who was croatia stan until now (still am) but this, for me, is beating that!!

[@iwanbottos5128]

I think we're gonna win again . Incredible , with this ! Never thought it was possible, let alone had a chance to win.

[@poeha007]

Best reaction video to Joost Klein's Europapa. Thanks for that. Tears in my eyes :-)

[@ejlens]

What a fantastic reaction! Great analysis and it went straight to your heart - both the fun and the sadness.

[@maurits4845]

This is one of the better reactions to our submission. You can see you appreciated the song and I love that you also showed some personality. A lot of reactors just play the video and shout some random words every now and then

[@barryschalkwijk9388]

THANK YOU. I've been saying it for years. Bring a song that reflects our amazing EDM heritage and it's a shoe -in. They finally did it.

[@Halliinnchuks]

This is the year of sentiment and nostalgia. Is it because the 90s children are about to be the older generation and the target audience for votes? This year my Eurovision final will be a dance night. Enjoing the music I love.

[@Rik77]

Lol probably. 90s Eurovision was fairly dull (and a long way from) compared to what was going on in the club scene at the time. There are songs this year, like this one, that young people in the 90s wished Eurovision was doing. But also this stuff is trendy right now so Eurovision is finally closer to current music trends.

[@driadka]

I'm loving it. It's so smart, so many references, S10 kameo and the whole happy sad impression. 10/10 indeed. 🎉

[@WerkstukViva]

Such a lovely reaction video. I love how you explain your opinion so well and I love how you are able to feel the song without even understanding the words. Really lovely.

[@amandahamilton2987]

This is such a fun song, but with an unexpected deep meaning - i do love it ❤

[@hannyroxs6023]

Great reaction Rachel. ❤from the Netherlands 🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪

[@EmperorStorky]

That doesn’t look like the Dutch 🇳🇱 flag

[@hannyroxs6023]

This really is the Dutch flag 🇾🇪

[@EmperorStorky]

Yemen as the bottom is black @@hannyroxs6023

[@rinskevanmensvoort82]

​​@@hannyroxs6023no it's not, lol. You're posting the Yemen flag 😅😅. This is the Dutch flag: 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@PopDan316]

Love your reaction. Happy hardcore never dies❤

[@TheGerri007]

So fantastic, your reaction. And you're so well informed about the happy hardcore style music, about the story line. Thank you! ❤

[@elianbaars7103]

Hi. what a lovely and nice and open review.. I liked it a lot. So into your feeling and so into the music of Joost... Great Review!!! Greetings from the Netherlands...

[@BruidsmodeOutletStore]

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

[@JoshDun6]

Well... he did bring the whole Europe together.. just in a different way :D

[@jaridedeyne9342]

love the reaction first time i see your video love it !!!!!

[@thenorbert9581]

Best reaction of the season!!

[@06eric]

I've loved your reaction so much. Thank you. It was the loveliest and sweetest i have seen so far. you are so adorable and so honest Thank you. Love and kisses from Holland xxx Eric

[@CookieFonster]

This is probably my favorite entry of 2024 so far. Everything about it is so awesome and exactly the genre I was hoping the Netherlands would send!!! And I love that it's goofy on the surface but has a deeper serious meaning behind the lyrics. As someone who can speak English (of course) and German, the Dutch lyrics aren't that difficult to understand. If I mentally translate the "kh" sounds into G's, I can basically understand most of the lyrics.

[@SH-kz2kv]

Literally my favourite reaction to any video, ever :). Go Holland! (and go Belgium and Croatia too!)

[@BluePointOpleidingen]

This is is not only music, this is art. So many double messages. It makes me happy, gives me energy and makes me sad as wel. How is that posible. Respect

[@qwertylello]

Yey! I was waiting for this one

[@Wrapper61902]

I really love this! I’m very lucky to be from Belgium, because now I can vote for Joost 😎😀🇧🇪

[@xztream2455]

6:16 that face! You just can't fake that...i felt the happy hardcore love through the screen ❤ 'they've gone and bloody done it' 😂🎉

[@tacsmit8893]

Love to see you so happy Rachel 😇

[@Flapuit68]

So proud as a dutchie on Joost and his team. From a high energy beat to goosebumps..can't wait to see them on stage .❤

[@jossteens1186]

A true masterpiece by Joost!!!

[@Anonymous-it6hu]

Best reaction video on this track so far

[@chootanf]

Yep, this is everything i wanted in Eurovision. Goodness just how good this song is. Pure ecstasy and an emotional ride as well. What a great song. oh a little note: Other than the subtitles, search for the full outro, Rachel. You have to hear it

[@cema.9667]

Your reaction on 6.15 in the video made my day! I knew the beat was going to drop and was waiting for your reaction, all smiles afterwards. Thanks for sharing.

[@heinzfpv4787]

your assessment of this song is spot on! as a dutchman i'm so honored that your such a happy hardcore fan. Also, i fell in love with you a little bit

[@MrJustMaxxer]

Love seeing the reactions when the 2nd part of the beat takes over and then ends in the emotional part. Really funny to see how quick our emotions react to music.

[@a.little.bit.alexios]

Rachel, you are the best reaction channel for Eurovision! Your insight, articulate critiques and knowledge are super enjoyable for the non-expert audience. You've made me want to learn more about music! Keep it up! ❤

[@ThePeaceAround]

♥️♥️

[@hanzzz2303]

Great song! I love your reaction and fully agree this is a perfect dutch entry.

[@BruceKarrde]

This is the first time for me hearing this song - as I don't listen to the radio, really. And it's cool - it really shows part of Dutch culture. I recall many songs before that were just not Dutch. They were artists that made great songs, but didn't represent The Netherlands. I also loved the bit with "New Kids" before the hardcore bit :D Honestly, I think the Netherlands should go back to this music and spread it all over the world. Today's music reminds us too much of 2019. Happy Hardcore, Hardcore, EuroDance, and others is what makes people move and cheer :)

[@elsjebloem]

Woooooow, I like your in depth musical analysis!!

[@joostp105]

Love your reaction to the song! 🇳🇱

[@EdwinGravekamp]

Watching this one still makes me smile, love your response listening to the song 😂

[@mizio8135]

A totally deserved 10! This song has a great chance to get my Italian vote, together with Norway and Switzerland (brilliant), after the performance on stage. Great job! ❤️

[@amossutandi]

Vote for all 3

[@mizio8135]

@@amossutandi I'd like to... but I can only vote once 🤷🏻‍♂️😄

[@bikkers14]

The best reaction ever…. Thank you

[@Jakie_8]

A very good review. This song of Joost Klein is a realy piece of art.

[@ryanhendriks]

Very accurate reaction catching all the qualities of the song and the things that catch you right in the feels. I'm very proud of joost but lets not forget all the top-end producers that worked tirelessly for 7 months on this song and the Biggest happy hardcore producer in the netherlands the legend Paul Elstak worked on this so you know it's gonna be legendary. This deserves to be #1!

[@SirBarKer]

Awh Rachellll! You reaction is so wonderful. Hoping this one gets far in the contest, but we're proud of Joost Klein nonetheless. It's a complete package of emotions, just wow.

[@gfutub]

She got it. I love that.

[@VascoTeixeira354]

What a wonderful reaction! Loved your enthusiasm! :) And yes, that ending is so moving... It's a fun song, but with a deep meaning.

[@anaconda27975]

Finally we sent in a song that i like! Let's Go Netherlands

[@Simmer1983]

Yay I was waiting for your reaction! Glad you liked it. It is totally different to what we normally send to Eurovision and totally authentic Dutch. Exciting that it is already so well received.

[@Rik77]

Nice to see a musucian also into this genre. Im a classicsl musician bit have wanted to hear this gente in eurovision for years. 😊 Thr only thing i dont like is thag its really not long enough for this type of track, but thats the 3 min constraint.

[@paraskevasparaskevas350]

I think the Dutch Gabber part + Joost's fun performance might just make the stage audience in Malmö ..blow up!

[@virtual30]

Great review!! For me this song is HOPE! Hope in the future! Hope for Europe living in PEACE!

[@charleneakse5606]

Like your reaction! And love that you are so enthousiastic about it! Please don't tone your enthusiasm down (I know, you are British 😘), it's great to watch! ❤

[@Xero026]

You like happy hardcore?! Wow that is truly the last thing I would have expected. And I like you even more for it!

[@suzannevandijk2369]

Wow love you’re comments on this song. You’re so well informed about happy hardcore and our Dutch music culture. Thank you!!❤🙏🏽

[@AdvdW]

Hey Rache, I really loved your reaction and the sparkling in your eyes. Europapa is indeed not only a cool song, but also unexpected beautiful with an emotional message to his parents. A specially to his father.

[@Mike-mr3fq]

Thank you for the comments. So proud to be dutch !!!

[@pgScorpio]

❤ 12 points for your reaction! And whatever juries may decide, with 10 million views,16 million streams, and several (#1) chart notations, Joost already won by far!

[@ignite137]

I was also one of those who grew up with this genre and absolutely loved it! It was therapy (frustration) and it was bliss and ecstasy. I must say you have a very detailed producer's view of this typical Dutch happy hardcore song! Yes, that plasticky piano came from the famous Korg M1 from that era. Not to mention the "amen break" (jungle) beat!

[@lawrencefisher957]

Love your reaction the most. We need more happy hardcore.

[@1jinglesams198]

I love you! Rhh i mean .. i love your reaction 😊

[@e_la_cumbia_della_noia]

I'm happy you liked it! I do love it too, it's one of my favourites this year, and it's actually my favourite dutch entry since Duncan Laurence. It's catchy, joyful and fun but with a great deep message. I really hope it does well at ESC!

[@robbr99]

You’re such a great guy! Great mood, great vibe. Just lovely! ❤ Keep up the positivity 🫶

[@thomasdomenico8026]

Perfect analyzed, u feel it, so did I.... happy hardcore until I die

[@MireillevanderWeegen]

Love your reply. I am Dutch.....so proud on this entry