Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Released in 2013 by the Belgian artist Stromae, the song is a masterclass in juxtaposition. On the surface, it’s an infectious, upbeat dance-pop anthem infused with African rhythms and electronic pulses that can fill any dance floor. However, the lyrics tell a much more somber story about a child’s longing for an absent father. Stromae draws from deeply personal roots—his own father was killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide—to explore themes of abandonment, the cycle of fatherhood, and the emotional hollowness of a "missing" parent. The iconic music video, featuring Stromae as a lifeless, plastic-looking mannequin, perfectly visualizes this feeling of a physical presence that lacks any real emotional connection.
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Vandoren Java 2.5 (not filed)
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RAMPONE e CAZZANI
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Vandoren reed java green 2.5
SELMER Muse Clarinet
Vandoren java 2.5
Vandoren 5JB Mouthpiece
SANKYO flute
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X3 Stellar Microphone (TZ Audio)
Apollo MKII Thunderbolt UA Audio card
Logic 11.0.1
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Released in 2013 by the Belgian artist Stromae, the song is a masterclass in juxtaposition. On the surface, it’s an infectious, upbeat dance-pop anthem infused with African rhythms and electronic pulses that can fill any dance floor. However, the lyrics tell a much more somber story about a child’s longing for an absent father. Stromae draws from deeply personal roots—his own father was killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide—to explore themes of abandonment, the cycle of fatherhood, and the emotional hollowness of a "missing" parent. The iconic music video, featuring Stromae as a lifeless, plastic-looking mannequin, perfectly visualizes this feeling of a physical presence that lacks any real emotional connection.
To buy this cover:
fabiomarziali.com/track/4726559/papaoutai
To buy the backing track:
fabiomarziali.com/track/4726557/papaoutai-afro-house-bm
Free score:
fabiomarziali.com/files/1403978/papoutai-eb-score-afro-house.pdf
Complete score for sale:
fabiomarziali.com/product/1246287-papaoutai-complete-score-eb-score
LINKS:
Official Website
fabiomarziali.com
Facebook:
facebook.com/marzialifabio
Instagram:
instagram.com/fmarzialisax
Musescore:
musescore.com/user/28815610
Support me on Paypal:
paypal.me/FMarziali
GEAR:
Sax Gear
SELMER Alto Mark VI
Meyer NY 6M
Vandoren Java 2.5 (not filed)
LeFreque Metal Resonator Solid Silver
RAMPONE e CAZZANI
R1 JAZZ CURVED SOPRANO
Jody Jazz Ebonite 6M
Vandoren reed java green 2.5
SELMER Muse Clarinet
Vandoren java 2.5
Vandoren 5JB Mouthpiece
SANKYO flute
CF201
Sound Gear
X3 Stellar Microphone (TZ Audio)
Apollo MKII Thunderbolt UA Audio card
Logic 11.0.1
Video Gear
iMac 2020 Retina 5k 27 inches
MacBook Pro 13” (2024)
Panasonic Lumix GH5II
Samsung S24Ultra5g
Samsung 360 gear
Mavic Pro 3 drone
Final Cut Pro
