Somebody That I Used to Know
Basement Alchemy Lyrics

Now and then I think of when we were together
Reflecting on past memories of our relationship

Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Recalling a moment when you expressed extreme joy

Told myself that you were right for me
Believing that we were a good match

But felt so lonely in your company
Feeling isolated despite being with you

But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
Recognizing that our love was painful but still lingers in my thoughts

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Realizing that sadness can become familiar and comfortable

Like resignation to the end, always the end
Accepting that all relationships will inevitably end

So when we found that we could not make sense
Acknowledging that our relationship was no longer working

Well you said that we would still be friends
Agreeing to maintain a friendship despite the breakup

But I'll admit that I was glad it was over
Secretly feeling relieved that the relationship was done

But you didn't have to cut me off
Expressing hurt and frustration over being abruptly cut out of your life

Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
Acting as though our relationship meant nothing to you

And I don't even need your love
Asserting that I do not require your affection

But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
Feeling hurt by the cold and distant way you now treat me

No you didn't have to stoop so low
Accusing you of acting cruelly and without cause

Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
Cutting off all forms of communication with me

I guess that I don't need that though
Realizing that I can move on without you

Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Accepting that you are no longer a part of my life

Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
Recalling all the times you hurt me

But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
Blaming myself for your mistreatment

But I don't wanna live that way
Desiring to break free from this cycle of mistreatment

Reading into every word you say
Overanalyzing your words for hidden meanings

You said that you could let it go
Claiming that you have moved on from our relationship

And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know
Believing that you are not still attached to me

Somebody (I used to know) Somebody (Now you're just somebody that I used to know)
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing that you are now just a memory