This song has a deeper meaning. 'Papa' is translated 'dad' in dutch. Joost lost his dad to cancer when he was 12 and his mom a year later because of a cardiac arrest. When he was younger he watched the Eurovision with his parents and said “I’m gonna sing at Eurovision one day”. Joost sings that no matter where he goes or what he eats, he can not escape the pain of this loss. In the end he says goodbye to the pain of his loss by burning the photo, without losing the memory. This song is also an ode to Europe. His dad told him that it’s a world without borders, because borders are invented by humans. And that you can create your own world. The dance break is happy hardcore - a music style that was invented in the Netherlands, also called gabber music. Bringing a personal loss, the feeling of Europe and the dutch culture together; that is art.
I'm Dutch too and I hadn't heard of Joost before the songfestival either. It's probably because I'm not into TH-camrs and I don't go to festivals. I'm guess it's the people under 35 that know him. But I'm definitely a fan now. :-)
Thank you guys for your reaction. 12 points to The Netherlands. The winner of the Eurovision Songcontest 2024. 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. 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.
Thank you guys Love it 🇳🇱🌷👍🙏❤️🤗😀 Joost lost his parents very young one after another This song is a way to thank them but also to leave the grief behind him and to choose life.
You can travel freely in a Europe w/o borders but the pain of the loss of loved ones travels with you. Follow your dreams and make the ones you love proud. Carry the memories with you but also their lessons. Joost is no joke he is a survivor right through the pain to party on the eurovision stage.
This song is a tribute to his father / Parents who passed away. Europa in Dutch means Europe. Pa or Papa means dad. His dad once told him the world has no “Grenzen” which could be translated to both borders (Borders are a man made concept) or limitations (Many people create their own limitations in their own mind). This life lesson inspired him to have keep having an open view on the world and live his life to the fullest without putting limitations on himself. After his parents died he carried a lot of pain with him. No matter where on earth he was (Germany, Italy), whatever food he would eat (Escargots in France, Fish and chips in UK, Paella in Spain), he still carries this pain with him. In the end nobody but himself could deal with this pain and he himself must find peace with his losses. Only going through the grief and finding inner peace would put a end to this suffering. This song tells the story of him as an orphan trying to do exactly that. Him creating this song was a huge part of this process. The line with Stromae / papaoute (which Translates to: Dad where are you), is followed with the words about how he wants his parents to be proud of him. He used to watch Eurovision with his parents and told them one day he would be there performing. Which is what he now did.
Its a letter to his father(papa) who told him there are no borders. He travels through europe,but can't leave the feeling of losing his parents! Campy happy hardcore with a sad message! Love from the Netherlands guys!❤
information joost klein : song is Ode to father The song is an ode to Joost's father. In the song Joost tells the listener that there are no limits if you want to make your dreams come true and tell your story. He also says this about it. Europapa is about an orphan who travels across Europe (and beyond) to find himself and tell his story. At first people don't recognize him, but he takes every chance he gets to show himself. Europapa is a tribute to my father. When he raised me, he passed on to me an expansive view of the world. He also wants to say something about his act. The Eurovision Song Contest performance will be an experience in which everything turns from sadness to elation. When people see my act, their first reaction should be, "What's going on here?"' but only to find that they are moved. An invitation to dive deeper. At first glance it seems like a very happy act, but behind it lies blood, sweat and tears
Joost was orphaned as a 12 year old. That is what this song is about. His journey from that traumatic moment till now. The burning at the end is him letting go of his traumatic past and look to the future now! Joost is a poet, an artist..we love him❤❤❤. Thnx for your happy comment and don't forget to 'hakkûh' during the dance break!!!
You're such a cute couple ❤ Thanks for reacting to Joost! Your reaction to the gabber part was so much fun 😂 The song sounds happy but is a bit sad. Love from The Netherlands 😘
This is not about the brexit, its about life without borders The muscisty;e Is called happy hardcore the second part is hardcore made by DJ Paul Elstak and the dance they do is called hakken its typical Dutch
It's not about Brexit! It's about Europe having free boarders and how easy it is to travel from one country to the other, but for him personally , it's the feeling of pain of being alone where ever he goes (he lost his parents at a young age).
The song is a letter to his parents who died when Joost was still young. His father told him that since humans invented the borders, he could invent the world, his own world. And so he did! The end with the burning picture and house means that it's time to stop grieving about his parents and step into a new phase in his life.
It has nothing to do with Brexit. While there is some symbolism at the end that one could interpret to be a inner collapse or discord of the European way, the primary 'policy' that his song refers to is the Schengen agreement about open borders. That is something the UK has never taken part in to begin with, and thus it cannot be any sort of commentary on Brexit. But that is just the surface-level meanings of the song that anyone can pick up on at first watch. The real message is far more personal, and others in the comments have already explained those!
It's a song about the advantages of Europe. It's a Europe song, we can travel to friends without needing a visa and if we can't afford it, we can dream our way there. The last one is very important because he explains what a father told him. There are no borders, borders only exist in the mind. It's a song about Europe and a thank you to his father who gave him what opportunities he had. From Germany 12 points. But we all know that unfortunately he will not win. Even if all the reactions here say otherwise. The Netherlands shouldn't always have to qualify, they don't belong to Europe like some other countries. At the ESC they suddenly belong to Europe, but otherwise they don't care about Europe. It should also be compulsory to sing in your own language again. You present your country. Greetings from Berlin
Maybe less fun; but could do a second take of this; but then turn on the auto-generated subtitles to give more context what the artist is singing about.
** I realise now we missed a bunch by not having subtitles on! When we next have time to film we’ll take another look 🫶🏼**
When you like a song you don't need subtitles!🎉
This song has a deeper meaning. 'Papa' is translated 'dad' in dutch. Joost lost his dad to cancer when he was 12 and his mom a year later because of a cardiac arrest. When he was younger he watched the Eurovision with his parents and said “I’m gonna sing at Eurovision one day”. Joost sings that no matter where he goes or what he eats, he can not escape the pain of this loss. In the end he says goodbye to the pain of his loss by burning the photo, without losing the memory. This song is also an ode to Europe. His dad told him that it’s a world without borders, because borders are invented by humans. And that you can create your own world. The dance break is happy hardcore - a music style that was invented in the Netherlands, also called gabber music. Bringing a personal loss, the feeling of Europe and the dutch culture together; that is art.
Yea I’m from the Netherlands and I know ot
Are you being paid 2 spam this everywhere?? I am dutch and i n3ver heard of this Joost. Happy hardcore is great nostalgia though... 😂
@@oldbordergeekhoe heb je nog nooit van Joost gehoord hoe oud ben jij 😭
I'm Dutch too and I hadn't heard of Joost before the songfestival either. It's probably because I'm not into TH-camrs and I don't go to festivals. I'm guess it's the people under 35 that know him.
But I'm definitely a fan now. :-)
@@semdkk je boft jonkie dan ken je die rot feyenoorder paul elstak ook niet 😀
Thank you guys for your reaction.
12 points to The Netherlands. The winner of the Eurovision Songcontest 2024.
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. 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.
Thank you guys
Love it
🇳🇱🌷👍🙏❤️🤗😀
Joost lost his parents very young one after another
This song is a way to thank them but also to leave the grief behind him and to choose life.
You can travel freely in a Europe w/o borders but the pain of the loss of loved ones travels with you. Follow your dreams and make the ones you love proud. Carry the memories with you but also their lessons. Joost is no joke he is a survivor right through the pain to party on the eurovision stage.
After Ducan Laurence, Joost Klein is our new nr 1 for The Netherlands 🥳🇳🇱🇪🇺, greetz from Amsterdam!!!
tbh: Eurovision not my scene, neither is rap nor dance.. but this song with this lyrics and meaning: first time really hoping for a win
@@tom.jacobs Joost Klein say thank u😉
I feel like im dutch im so proud hahahaha im croatian i had the same reaction in my mind 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️
Best kept secret: Joost will soon become the Prime Minister of Belgium 🎉 Amaaaiiii ❤
This song is a tribute to his father / Parents who passed away. Europa in Dutch means Europe. Pa or Papa means dad. His dad once told him the world has no “Grenzen” which could be translated to both borders (Borders are a man made concept) or limitations (Many people create their own limitations in their own mind). This life lesson inspired him to have keep having an open view on the world and live his life to the fullest without putting limitations on himself.
After his parents died he carried a lot of pain with him. No matter where on earth he was (Germany, Italy), whatever food he would eat (Escargots in France, Fish and chips in UK, Paella in Spain), he still carries this pain with him. In the end nobody but himself could deal with this pain and he himself must find peace with his losses. Only going through the grief and finding inner peace would put a end to this suffering. This song tells the story of him as an orphan trying to do exactly that.
Him creating this song was a huge part of this process. The line with Stromae / papaoute (which Translates to: Dad where are you), is followed with the words about how he wants his parents to be proud of him. He used to watch Eurovision with his parents and told them one day he would be there performing. Which is what he now did.
Love ❤ the song . Its getting better every day
Now number 5. 12 points for The Netherlands. ❤❤❤
Its a letter to his father(papa) who told him there are no borders. He travels through europe,but can't leave the feeling of losing his parents! Campy happy hardcore with a sad message! Love from the Netherlands guys!❤
information joost klein : song is Ode to father
The song is an ode to Joost's father. In the song Joost tells the listener that there are no limits if you want to make your dreams come true and tell your story. He also says this about it.
Europapa is about an orphan who travels across Europe (and beyond) to find himself and tell his story. At first people don't recognize him, but he takes every chance he gets to show himself. Europapa is a tribute to my father. When he raised me, he passed on to me an expansive view of the world.
He also wants to say something about his act.
The Eurovision Song Contest performance will be an experience in which everything turns from sadness to elation. When people see my act, their first reaction should be, "What's going on here?"' but only to find that they are moved. An invitation to dive deeper. At first glance it seems like a very happy act, but behind it lies blood, sweat and tears
Boys, the UK is still EUROPE ❤
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Papa we have a winner 🎉
turn on the subtitles if you do not understand the language!🙂
❤ from 🇳🇱 thanks guys!
Joost was orphaned as a 12 year old. That is what this song is about. His journey from that traumatic moment till now. The burning at the end is him letting go of his traumatic past and look to the future now! Joost is a poet, an artist..we love him❤❤❤. Thnx for your happy comment and don't forget to 'hakkûh' during the dance break!!!
You're such a cute couple ❤ Thanks for reacting to Joost! Your reaction to the gabber part was so much fun 😂 The song sounds happy but is a bit sad. Love from The Netherlands 😘
His (guy woth the green blouse) pronunciation of Joost is pretty good for someone who doesnt speak dutch
A linguist !!
This is not about the brexit, its about life without borders
The muscisty;e Is called happy hardcore the second part is hardcore made by DJ Paul Elstak and the dance they do is called hakken its typical Dutch
You really should watch one with subtitles❤
It's not about Brexit! It's about Europe having free boarders and how easy it is to travel from one country to the other, but for him personally , it's the feeling of pain of being alone where ever he goes (he lost his parents at a young age).
love this song very much its and banger my country netherlands slaying top 5 matriaal winner matriaal
The song is a letter to his parents who died when Joost was still young. His father told him that since humans invented the borders, he could invent the world, his own world. And so he did! The end with the burning picture and house means that it's time to stop grieving about his parents and step into a new phase in his life.
12 points great song🎉
It’s going crazy y’all 😂
❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊
the Netherlands, twelf points!
Winner 2024
You 2 are absolutely adorable.
♥️
Welcome to the 90s 😊
Hello 😊 Joost lost at young age his parents. Thats why euro papa (father) .read about it.
Thanks for your lovely reaction ❤❤❤
You guys are funny and adorable. One of the best reactions I have seen about this song. Keep it going.
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Супер песня ❤
You should look at the video with the translation underneath.
I think you two gave the most genuine reaction to this song that I have seen
This is the best reaction video to this song!
Hi from NL!
I am to
Suze idk what you're trying to say but i like your energy and i subbed to your channel.
First of all. You both look CUTE! this song is amazing. Greetings from Friesland, Netherlands❤
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It has nothing to do with Brexit. While there is some symbolism at the end that one could interpret to be a inner collapse or discord of the European way, the primary 'policy' that his song refers to is the Schengen agreement about open borders. That is something the UK has never taken part in to begin with, and thus it cannot be any sort of commentary on Brexit. But that is just the surface-level meanings of the song that anyone can pick up on at first watch. The real message is far more personal, and others in the comments have already explained those!
nice reaction boys but you missed the deeper message
Omggg I'm Dutch, and I'm obsessed with this videoooo! Thank you for the love ❤
“ This is about Brexit. Was so funny. Like other countries have that in their mind. Haha. Please watch it again with translation
This is my favourite reaction to this video so far!
🫶🏼 thank you
This is still my favorite reaction 😂🎉
isnt joost the one that won the eurovision :P
One of you guys got it right. It’s pronounced as Yoast!
It's Joost as in ghost 😊
Best reaction vid I've seen so far! 👍😊
Turn on the subtitles than you understand the song!
Great reaction guys!! Proud to be Dutch, and that is why; Droom groot!
This is actually the most Dutch song you can imagine.
On fire this song really niceee🔥
Also i am obsessed with you two guys, next year you two will be sent to eurovision!!
It’s a banger
Watch it again with subtitles.
It's a song about the advantages of Europe. It's a Europe song, we can travel to friends without needing a visa and if we can't afford it, we can dream our way there. The last one is very important because he explains what a father told him. There are no borders, borders only exist in the mind. It's a song about Europe and a thank you to his father who gave him what opportunities he had.
From Germany 12 points.
But we all know that unfortunately he will not win. Even if all the reactions here say otherwise.
The Netherlands shouldn't always have to qualify, they don't belong to Europe like some other countries. At the ESC they suddenly belong to Europe, but otherwise they don't care about Europe.
It should also be compulsory to sing in your own language again. You present your country.
Greetings from Berlin
2e deel huh , was sagen sie
This is in fact Joost, lol.
Got there in the end!
Add the English translation on the video
Maybe less fun; but could do a second take of this; but then turn on the auto-generated subtitles to give more context what the artist is singing about.
I think it’s a good idea 🥲🫣
Cant stop watching you guys, never change!
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The live version of Europapa is out. It is a must watch. Joost is epic. Check his youtube channel.
7:22 Joewest- Kle- in..... zijn naam wordt zo uitgesproken in Brazilië... best wel leuk!
Nothing to do with Brexit thank god 😂
Happy tunes, sad lyrics throughout.. true art
When you lay on the bed. That is all. ❤
why do brits think its about brexit??? wtf.. I dont get that initial reaction. not everything is about u XD
so fair, we brits do be self centred af tbh
Goodness, how cute are you both?!😂 Loved the reaction onnthe gabber part, that was gold!
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Thank you!
First time viewer of this channel, but you two together make me happy and smiley. Stay amazing! Here, have a stroopwafel!
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Befor the vid: wait for the build up! After the vid: good im netherlands and you like it good good
His parents died at when he was 11/12 years old
Its actually a sad song
Audio is a bit low
Why are you singing Trijntje Oosterhuis? Were you fans of the song? Funny to hear the song again (although I didn’t like it very much)
Hands down one of my fave esc songs of all time 🫣
can i watch eurovision with you guys????
You singing 'walk alone'😂❤
Unappreciated banger
ding dinge dong
Haha your reaction is funny
Your, a cool couple.. Social, and full of life. 💯📈🌤️🍀🐈⬛🐈
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Bloody hell you're gorgeous and I love this reaction.
It’s not about Brexit haha
Butt scratchaa?? Butt scratchaa?!?
😎😎😎😎
Hahahahahahahahahahahahhhahahahhaha dit was zo grappig ik ben nederlands
Be happy you got a Brexit.. we hope for a Nexit!
shit
12 points great song🎉
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