The music video is one of the most famous aspects of the song.
: In an interview with NPR , Stromae explained that the song was inspired by an aggressive homeless man he encountered a decade earlier, as well as the universal feelings of loneliness and sadness.
"Formidable" is a hit song by Belgian artist (Paul Van Haver), released in 2013 as part of his album Racine Carrée . The track is widely recognized for its emotional intensity and a viral marketing campaign that blurred the lines between performance art and reality. Concept and Meaning
: Before the official release, amateur footage of a "drunk" Stromae stumbling and shouting lyrics at passersby went viral, leading many to believe he was actually having a public breakdown.
The song tells the story of a man wandering the streets in a drunken state, reeling from a recent and painful breakup.