Stromae - Papaoutai -

: The song features a high-energy dance/electro-pop beat that masks its tragic lyrical content.

The song is deeply rooted in Stromae's own trauma. His father, , was largely absent during his childhood and was later killed in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide . Stromae has stated that writing the song was a way to release the anger and longing he felt toward his father. Musical and Visual Contrast Stromae - Papaoutai

A hallmark of Stromae's style is the "smiling through the tears" approach: : The song features a high-energy dance/electro-pop beat