I used the opportunity of being ill to have a bit of a break from these. But I'm back with more reactions. More XXXTentacion, more NF, more Juice, more Ren coming up....
9 месяцев назад+3
I hope you're doing better now. Thank you for also checking on French spoken culture. I'd love you to react to "uninvited" by Ren (preferably the lyrics video) because I'm totally opposed to all the reactions on YT. I don't find the song funny, at all. I won't tell here why, not to taint your judgment. Greetings from France.
His dad was killed during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. His mom didn't told him for years ad it felt for him like his dad had abandoned him while all that time he was dead.
Stromae is the manikin Dad in the video. If I recall correctly, his father was killed in the Rwandan genocide, and his mother did not have the heart to tell him for many years.
Stromae does that all the time, combining serious topics with catchy music. Stromae's father was killed in Rwanda but his mother told him his father was away at work. The song and video itself can fit various scenarios for why the father is unavailable, though. It is actually Stromae in the video. He has a lot of great songs, just the translation is tricky at times as he likes to do word plays that only work in French. I think as a therapist l'Enfer and Carmen would be some other interesting songs from him for you.
There's an expression in French: "Père manquant, fils manqué" which could be translated something like "Missing dad, messed son"... Pretty much the video's conclusion.
Thanks for this one! It's pronounced [Stromai] derived from 'maestro' but a lot of people, mainly english speaking, tend to call him [stromay] as well. He's our Belgian genius and everything done by him is done to perfection.
The first time I saw/heard this my heart was broken. I don’t speak French and didn’t have subtitles but the detailed way he conveys the intent needs no words. Stromae, I think, is one of the most intelligent and amazing song writers,singer, musicians of the century so far. He has a very unique ability to illuminate the darkest but most common parts of humanity in a way that you’re not just hearing it, you’re feeling it. The subject matter is relatable even if not personally of cruelty, apathy, arrogance, ignorance set to incredible music that makes you contemplate his words/imagery. I can’t say enough good things about him. If more people heard his music and were able to see from a different perspective or at least become introspective and push biases aside the world would be a better place.
10:19 I feel like what makes this one stand out so much partly because of the video. The layers of meaning and the artistry and the storytelling in the video are extremely powerful in hammering home the meaning of the song. Stromae is incredibly good at making his videos and performances convey the messages in his songs. You should check out both the music video and the live version from Coachella for his song “L’enfer” for a prime example of that. The live version gives me chills every time I see it.
Enjoying your reactions alot! May i request, since you reached Stromae at this point, to check out his song "Stromae - quand c'est" too? This one is far too big to miss and really is a unique song with meaning and topic which isn't dropped often!
Stromae is born in Belgium from a belgian mother and her husband died in genocide in Rwanda, a former belgian colony. But she has never told him when he was young...
French: Où tu es, Papa? (Where are you, Dad?) Papa, où t'es (contracted form where are you, Dad?) Papaoutai (fully contracted form of the phrase pronounce).
In the end you were wondering what made this song reach a billion views; I am guessing it's the whole package: the juxtaposition between the music(upbeat) and topic (heavy), which he always does, the epic choreography with the world's best crumper, the unique video in itself, as they all are, Stromae's voice, and last but not least the fact that Stromae is not a one-trick-pony. He is HUUUGE in the Francophone world. 'Tous les memes' and 'alors on danse' are currently almost at 500milion views. And as said 'l'enfer' (hell) would be right up your therapist alley
Stromae’s lyrics obviously has a lot of layered meanings and metaphors from the French language that are hard to translate, like the part about counting your fingers or sucking your thumbs. However, I think you’re also right on about those metaphors in the sense that it goes from naively waiting, to the anxious realization that the parent might not be returning. I also saw someone suggest you listen to Fils de joie, and I fully agree. It’s a wonderful song, beautiful lyrics and video with a lot of layered meanings.
To add, what gets people watching is stromae himself. He has a gift with words... not all fully translate. But some words have several meaning. And he plays with those. That and the visuals, he is just a true artist. I hope you'll listen to more of his songs. He has a gift. He can talk about extremely hard subjects, in such a meaningful way. And most are also quite catchy melodies
My father was physically present but otherwise absent which was a combination of his mild character and his upbringing. He died when he was 43 and I 23. For myself as I dad, I can say I did better (for one thing I wasn't an alcoholic and I was and am around for them) but was it good enough? One of my kids I found hard to connect with, which didn't keep me from loving that kid (I use strained language for privacy reasons for someone who can't tell the other side).
Now that stromae is on your react list, i really wonder what you might think of tous les fêmmes ❤❤ there is so much "hidden" meaning in that. I get you may not understand all the words. But even the visuals. Its one of my favourite songs of him. And should you want a good cry, listen to, l"enfer. Gets me everytime
The other kids "dancing with their dads" is a kind reminder to not let yourself be manipulated into a life that your parents want you to live. The song itself is obviously about missing a parent, even if they are "at home" missing being a part of your life or are on their way to the next journey (dead). At least that's how I want to interpret it and that's excatly what me personally love about this song and mv.
Pay attention on the dancers.. the girls are representing a single mother raising her daughter, then you have the passive manipulative father with an rebel son, then you have the happy step father with son, and last you have the abusive father. and then of course the absent father that's Stromae. At least that's my interpretation of the dancer's part.
I feel a Canadian psychologist would have been better. The way the translation goes is a lot like a conversation between one from Quebec trying to speak to someone who speaks English. When it comes to eating you fingers bit it’s more of a sarcastic tone to it. It’s his way of stating that he wasn’t taught anything from his father so to him he feels like when he becomes a father he has learnt nothing since he was still sucking on his thumb
I think you'd really like Disturbed's OMV for "The Light". It's right up your alley, a song about healing and finding strength through recovering from trauma.
![First Time Listener! 🇧🇪 Stromae - Papaoutai [UK 🇬🇧 REACTION!]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0sTJh8utdQs/mqdefault.jpg)
I used the opportunity of being ill to have a bit of a break from these. But I'm back with more reactions. More XXXTentacion, more NF, more Juice, more Ren coming up....
I hope you're doing better now. Thank you for also checking on French spoken culture.
I'd love you to react to "uninvited" by Ren (preferably the lyrics video) because I'm totally opposed to all the reactions on YT. I don't find the song funny, at all. I won't tell here why, not to taint your judgment.
Greetings from France.
Can you try to react to more of a variety of artist
Hey make a reaction video or 12 strout street
In 1994 his mother came from Rwanda to Belgium and he was born here, after his father was killed in the Rwanda Genocide.
His dad was killed during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. His mom didn't told him for years ad it felt for him like his dad had abandoned him while all that time he was dead.
Thanks for sharing
Stromae is the manikin Dad in the video. If I recall correctly, his father was killed in the Rwandan genocide, and his mother did not have the heart to tell him for many years.
nah, he said before his father dead his father wasnt attentive and around as well
@@NoryLevihis father died in the Rwandan genocide however he was a barely there long before.
My heart echoes on Knowing *HOW* many Palestinian children are losing their fathers and mothers every single day
Stromae does that all the time, combining serious topics with catchy music. Stromae's father was killed in Rwanda but his mother told him his father was away at work. The song and video itself can fit various scenarios for why the father is unavailable, though. It is actually Stromae in the video. He has a lot of great songs, just the translation is tricky at times as he likes to do word plays that only work in French. I think as a therapist l'Enfer and Carmen would be some other interesting songs from him for you.
There's an expression in French: "Père manquant, fils manqué" which could be translated something like "Missing dad, messed son"... Pretty much the video's conclusion.
Thanks for this one! It's pronounced [Stromai] derived from 'maestro' but a lot of people, mainly english speaking, tend to call him [stromay] as well. He's our Belgian genius and everything done by him is done to perfection.
' eating fingers' in french is a common saying that talks if regret!
The first time I saw/heard this my heart was broken. I don’t speak French and didn’t have subtitles but the detailed way he conveys the intent needs no words. Stromae, I think, is one of the most intelligent and amazing song writers,singer, musicians of the century so far. He has a very unique ability to illuminate the darkest but most common parts of humanity in a way that you’re not just hearing it, you’re feeling it. The subject matter is relatable even if not personally of cruelty, apathy, arrogance, ignorance set to incredible music that makes you contemplate his words/imagery. I can’t say enough good things about him. If more people heard his music and were able to see from a different perspective or at least become introspective and push biases aside the world would be a better place.
I recommend listening to "l'enfer" from him! ❤
10:19 I feel like what makes this one stand out so much partly because of the video. The layers of meaning and the artistry and the storytelling in the video are extremely powerful in hammering home the meaning of the song. Stromae is incredibly good at making his videos and performances convey the messages in his songs. You should check out both the music video and the live version from Coachella for his song “L’enfer” for a prime example of that. The live version gives me chills every time I see it.
Enjoying your reactions alot!
May i request, since you reached Stromae at this point, to check out his song "Stromae - quand c'est" too? This one is far too big to miss and really is a unique song with meaning and topic which isn't dropped often!
Stromae is born in Belgium from a belgian mother and her husband died in genocide in Rwanda, a former belgian colony. But she has never told him when he was young...
French: Où tu es, Papa? (Where are you, Dad?)
Papa, où t'es (contracted form where are you, Dad?)
Papaoutai (fully contracted form of the phrase pronounce).
great video
if you liked that one, you should react to "l'enfer", and "fils de joie" which are powerful meaning songs
I advise you to make a reaction to the song by Stromae - Enfer, or Formidable, or Cancer .....
In the end you were wondering what made this song reach a billion views; I am guessing it's the whole package: the juxtaposition between the music(upbeat) and topic (heavy), which he always does, the epic choreography with the world's best crumper, the unique video in itself, as they all are, Stromae's voice, and last but not least the fact that Stromae is not a one-trick-pony. He is HUUUGE in the Francophone world. 'Tous les memes' and 'alors on danse' are currently almost at 500milion views.
And as said 'l'enfer' (hell) would be right up your therapist alley
People who know French😢
People who don’t know French 🕺🕺🕺🏼🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻
Hope you're feeling better! I love Stromae, he has a lot of good songs.
he lost his dad during the Rwanda Genocide in 1994 if i’m not mistaken. His father died during that period so Stromae only lived with his mom.
Stromae’s lyrics obviously has a lot of layered meanings and metaphors from the French language that are hard to translate, like the part about counting your fingers or sucking your thumbs. However, I think you’re also right on about those metaphors in the sense that it goes from naively waiting, to the anxious realization that the parent might not be returning.
I also saw someone suggest you listen to Fils de joie, and I fully agree. It’s a wonderful song, beautiful lyrics and video with a lot of layered meanings.
You should do Fast or Empty by juice next great vids!!
To add, what gets people watching is stromae himself. He has a gift with words... not all fully translate. But some words have several meaning. And he plays with those. That and the visuals, he is just a true artist. I hope you'll listen to more of his songs. He has a gift. He can talk about extremely hard subjects, in such a meaningful way. And most are also quite catchy melodies
My father was physically present but otherwise absent which was a combination of his mild character and his upbringing. He died when he was 43 and I 23. For myself as I dad, I can say I did better (for one thing I wasn't an alcoholic and I was and am around for them) but was it good enough? One of my kids I found hard to connect with, which didn't keep me from loving that kid (I use strained language for privacy reasons for someone who can't tell the other side).
Please react to the song "L' enfer" which translates to "Hell" . It has very strong message as well. .
I've always liked this song, but had no clue what it was about! As always I enjoyed your reaction and insights!
Um..subtitles
Stromae is brilliant . Your analysis was very interesting .
Now that stromae is on your react list, i really wonder what you might think of tous les fêmmes ❤❤ there is so much "hidden" meaning in that. I get you may not understand all the words. But even the visuals. Its one of my favourite songs of him. And should you want a good cry, listen to, l"enfer. Gets me everytime
The other kids "dancing with their dads" is a kind reminder to not let yourself be manipulated into a life that your parents want you to live.
The song itself is obviously about missing a parent, even if they are "at home" missing being a part of your life or are on their way to the next journey (dead).
At least that's how I want to interpret it and that's excatly what me personally love about this song and mv.
Listen to the songs "Coraline" and "The Loneliest" - Måneskin, please. It is very interesting to know your opinion
Pay attention on the dancers.. the girls are representing a single mother raising her daughter, then you have the passive manipulative father with an rebel son, then you have the happy step father with son, and last you have the abusive father. and then of course the absent father that's Stromae. At least that's my interpretation of the dancer's part.
Look Stromae "Tous les mêmes" and "Carmen" and "L'enfer" ❤❤❤
I feel a Canadian psychologist would have been better. The way the translation goes is a lot like a conversation between one from Quebec trying to speak to someone who speaks English. When it comes to eating you fingers bit it’s more of a sarcastic tone to it. It’s his way of stating that he wasn’t taught anything from his father so to him he feels like when he becomes a father he has learnt nothing since he was still sucking on his thumb
Belle analyse Bravo ! La vérité est dans ce que vous dites.
Only learned of this 5 minutes ago
What a wonderful wonderful insight! Pls react to Eurovision 2024 , Joost Klein with Europapa. It references to this this song🙌
You need to listen to SadBoyProlific! Walk away is a great song by him!
Just added to my to do reaction playlist
He became an absent father too
"l'enfer" of stromae it s very interessting to you ;)
Yes! That’s on my list to do
I think you'd really like Disturbed's OMV for "The Light". It's right up your alley, a song about healing and finding strength through recovering from trauma.
"Où t'es, papa, où t'es?" = "Where are you, dad, where are you?"
З тебе такий психотерапевт як з мене балерина.
Le père de Stromae a été tué en Afrique
A true french classic
belgian***
6:05 Oh my god you're so wrong. Watch it again. It's not about kids learning with their dads, it's about anger and violence.