10 Songs That Tricked You Into Thinking They're Happy

6. Alors On Danse - Stromae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pKrVB5f2W0 An odd choice, and my wild card for this article. A Belgian dance song may not seem like it has a hidden or depressing meaning, and in fairness, the only hidden meaning lies outside of the French speaking world. However, we bet that many of you who know this song will not have bothered to look at the translation. It is extremely catchy and a great song to dance to, often playing in clubs to strobe lights and drunken hoards. However, the lyrics tell a story of divorce, misery and a life falling apart.
"And then you say it's over, because worse than this only death When you believe you'll exit this, when there is more and even more..."
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