"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. StromaeВ Formidable
: The composition blends piano riffs and drum tracks with an emotional string section meant to evoke a "rise and fall" feeling, similar to classical works like Handel’s "Sarabande". The Viral Music Video "Formidable" is a hit song by Belgian artist
: Stromae uses a clever play on words between "formidable" (wonderful) and "fort minable" (very pathetic), reflecting the protagonist's inner conflict and the gap between how people appear versus how they feel. : The composition blends piano riffs and drum
: It was filmed using hidden cameras near the Louise metro station in Brussels.