Music is a safe vessel for our darkest, most dramatic emotions.

Even if you don’t speak a word of French, the emotion is universal. In an era of polished, synthesized pop, Fabian’s performance feels dangerously real. It reminds us that: It is okay to be "not okay."

Lara Fabian is known for her "powerhouse" vocals, but "Je Suis Malade" is special because of its .

Behind the Song: The Power of Lara Fabian’s "Je Suis Malade"