The song is a tribute to his parents who both died at a young age. The lyrics are about living life as an orphan, which Joost is himself. That’s why he says ‘Euro-papa’, ‘being alone in Germany’ and ‘Papaoutai’ (dad where are u?) and ends with this sad ending. His dad told him that there are no boundaries in the world, both in personal achievements and between countries
papa means dad in Dutch. Europapa is dedicated to his dad which passed away due to cancer. He was just a little kid 12 years old. His mom died a year later due to a cardiac arrest. Writing songs is like a therapy to dedicate songs mostly to his parents. His father give him the mindset that there are no borders. Borders are just invented by people so dare to think without limits. why don't you invent your own world. If you want to know more about Joost Klein you should give Florida 2009 a shot and Wachtmuziek. Both are in Dutch but there are lyrics for you can translate in English. It gives a better understanding who he is. 10
you are the only one who got it, also look closely to the clip u can see him being cheerful in most but some clips he is screaming, so even the clip is a cover up, like how people cover up happyness to hide their sadness, which the music also represents. Its so deep and really amazingly done.
You totally got it in the end. The whole vibe of Joost is that all his songs are about his past and that it is okay to be vulnerable and talking about your traumatic experiences. This song is written for his dad (and mom). Reference to Stromae (dad where are you) etc are all subtle hints to his dad.
Literal translation of both verses: Visit my friends in France or run to Vienna I want to leave the Netherlands, but my passport has disappeared Fortunately, I don't need a visa to be with you So take the bus to Poland or the train to Berlin I don't have money for Paris, so I use my imagination Do you have a euro, please? Say "thank you" and "please" I've lost everything except time So I travel every day because the world is mine I am in Germany, but I am also alone I am in Italy, but it still hurts I'm running from myself, crying for help all day long Yes, I even give people money, but there is no one to help me I don't want escargots, I don't want 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's doing well, ey"
@@pas76 correct. but not all positive reactions see the dept in the song only the fun aspect. and consider it somewhat as a joke. but in a positive way. which is good, but Victor actually figured it out, what the song was all about.
@@janwiersma1449 Most youtubers think it's a funny song but then understand the meaning when they see the ending. I saw a lot of these video's and nobody thought it was a joke.
Joost is known for his songs having multiple layers that not everybody can see. In the last part he is saying 'grenzen', which translated borders (a world without borders). But 'grenzen' could also be translated to 'limitations'. Joost had a really tough childhood, losing both his parents within a year and becoming homeless. He always kept fighting, not seeing any limits in what he can do, with his fathers words in the back of his mind. When he was a child, he always said to his parents that he was going to perform in Eurovision, which he now is doing
I think without knowing him well or getting all the context, you understand him better than you know. Thanks for the reaction! Love and greetings from The Netherlands. 🙂
Wow, i never react to video's but i have watched quite a few of these reaction video's and you are one of the few who figured it out on your own! Thank you so much for that, it gives this song the respect it deserves.
Dont think in borders. Help people in pain. So europe stay toghether and stop thinking in borders. Help everybody who needs help and are in pain. Great message from his dad
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I think you nailed it, it's what Joost Klein said himself about going through and now letting go the pain of loss. Through song. And as a new beginning as well. I think it's incredible. ❤
Joost is pronounced as Joast LOL It is not political at all, those who say that are totally stupid!!!!!!!!!!! Do your homework before reacting, and know the backstory and explain it before you give an opinion on the video please amigo?! This is a piece of art, filled with many hidden gems. Actually, it is a masterpiece!
This is a masterpiece!!! This is the winner of Eurovision Songcontest 2024, for me. No doubt. Research: Europapa = Eurodad. 12 points for The Netherlands. An ode to his father who passed away when he was 12 years and his mother who passed away when he was 13 years. His father told him that there are no borders / boundaries, no limits. Go, travel and discover Europe and the world. He promised his father that one day he will be singing at the Eurovision. They used to watch it together when he was a child. Now he made it, because he will be on stage this year. Everywhere he travelled he carried the pain and grief with him. The fire simbolise letting go of the pain of no having his parents and the start of a new chapter in his life.
Wauw… the fact that you really put effort in understanding the layers beyond the fun.. that’s great. The essence of the song is that you can not escape your grief, where ever you go, how much fun you may try to have, without “burning” your past, so working through the pain is the only solution.
Best reaction from someone who is not an insider on the work of Joost Klein. You find out and appreciated the deeper layers of the song. Someone who lost his parent at such a young age must be stuck in time for some time until he recovers from such a trauma. You hitting the nail on its head when you say that papa means father. Joost used the Dutch word Europa cleverly, and extend it to Europapa, as a vehicle to use the word papa over and over again (I guess papa has never been used so many times in any song) to honour his father, who also taught Joost to broaden his view beyond the borders of the Netherlands because borders a just a concept invented by humans. The start of the song and the passport thing refers to that. Now he crossed the boundaries of the Netherlands like his father told him to do by his entry to the Eurovision contest and thus leaving the 12 year old boy inside him behind (represented by the last shot of the burning house where he stood in front of his "father and his 12 year old self"). Let's hope he can now finally move on now he virtually burned his traumatic past.
What alot of people don't know "i give money to people but there's nobody that helps me" one of his song is called "wait music" kinda music you get on the phone when you wait. This is about mental health, so going to a psychologist (where you give money / pay for) yet he wasnt able to get it since there were so many people so he was on the waiting list. Alot of dutch people also don't know this and get this reference.
Dutch is the most difficult language in the world to translate. This song is about his dad ( both his parents died before he was 13 years old ). His dad told him Europe has NO borders anymore, so he needs to travel , and now he’s older, and he’s traveling, but he isn’t traveling he is running for himself and his feelings.
I love the journey you took diving deeper into the layers of the song lyrics and wanting to understand. you said something deep and actually very wise: behind every love and every happy face there is a deep traumatic experience.. too often, this is so true. I applaud you for that!
Thank you so much for your reaction , and for taking your time to really understand his message in this song. I have seen many reaction videos and you are the first one who really gets it. Thank you for your video ❤
he has put so many layers in this song. does he think the european project is going to burn down or is it "just" the remembrance of his parents passing away that he burnes down ?
{Sorry, this message is being translated using Google Translate} (Background story of the song) This is what Joost Klein wants to convey with this song: “'Europapa' is a tribute to my father. The song is a letter I wrote to my father, who died when I was a teenager." 'Europapa' is about an orphan who travels throughout Europe (and surrounding areas) to find himself and tell his story. My father gave me a broad view of the world. Boundaries are made by people, but my father told me that you can also set boundaries yourself by thinking out of the box. At first people didn't know me, but I continue to take every opportunity to show myself. When people see my act, the first response should be, “What's going on here?” and then at the end it touches people and makes them think. 'Europapa' initially seems like a very cheerful act, but once behind that lies a deeper message. (Background info from Joost Klein) Joost Klein (26) comes from the province of Fryslân in the Netherlands. Joost, is a Dutch musician, rapper, singer and former RU-vidr. He is primarily a hip-hop artist and his songs and performances often include influences from electronic music, such as drum 'n' bass, hardstyle and gabber. Joost also writes poetry At the age of twelve he lost his father to cancer. A year later, in 2011, his mother died of cardiac arrest. After the death of his parents, Joost was cared for by his older brother and sister ________________________________________________
