: 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.

: It was filmed using hidden cameras near the Louise metro station in Brussels.

The music video is one of the most famous aspects of the song.

"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