Papaoutai

: The title is a phonetic play on the French phrase "Papa, où t’es?" , which means "Dad, where are you?" .

: If you're looking to play it yourself, there are several "solid" stripped-back versions and guitar guides . Papaoutai

: Stromae wrote the song about the absence of his father, who was killed in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide . Musical Style : : The title is a phonetic play on

: A soulful, rhythmic "Afro Soul" style that many mistakenly believe is a traditional African song. Top Versions to Check Out which means "Dad

: Famous for its visual of Stromae as a lifeless mannequin.