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How is Papaoutai partly about stromae?
The song and video refers to the absence of Stromae’s father — who had little presence in Stromae’s life even before being killed in the 1994 Rwandan genocide — and to Stromae’s fear of being unable to be an effective father with no memory of ever having a father of his own.
What happened to stromae’s dad?
He and his siblings were raised by their mother, as his father, a prominent architect, was killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while visiting his family.
Is stromae French?
Biography. Paul Van Haver (better known by his stage name Stromae) is a Belgian singer-songwriter-composer born in 1985 in Brussels to a Belgian mother and a Rwandan father.
How old is stromae?
36 years (March 12, 1985)
Stromae/Age
Does Stromae have a kid?
Stromae: His 2 year old son, adorable gardener, already as stylish as dad! This young man, whose first name remains unknown, was born on September 23, 2018. He is the first child of Stromae (real name Paul Van Haver) and his wife Coralie Barbier.
What languages does Paul Van Haver speak?
French
Stromae/Languages
What languages does Paul van Haver speak?
Who is Stromae father?
Pierre Rutare
Stromae/Fathers
What is the meaning of the song Papaoutai by Stromae?
Papaoutai was a huge international hit for Stromae, the popular singer from Belgium who sings in French. Although this hit song is very catchy, it has a *very* deep message about loss and fatherhood. French lyrics and English translation after the jump. If you’d like to support the site (and Stromae) you can buy this song here:
Who sings Papaoutai in French?
October 27, 2018 by Darby 13 Comments Papaoutai was a huge international hit for Stromae, the popular singer from Belgium who sings in French. Although this hit song is very catchy, it has a *very* deep message about loss and fatherhood. French lyrics and English translation after the jump.
What is perfectpapaoutai by Stromae?
Papaoutai is such a perfectly constructed roller coaster of emotions that it will leave the listener panting at the end, after the cathartic release of sentiments. Stromae’s excellence, however, lies not only in his musical compositions, but also in his music videos.
What is the meaning behind Stromae’s song without a father?
Or stated differently, it is about absentee fatherhood. And it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that the track may be autobiographical in nature, especially considering that Stromae did in fact grow up without a father. However, such is unlikely since his own dad was unfortunately killed in Rwanda .