Somebody That I Used to Know
Brasil 690 Lyrics
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Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Like resignation to the end, always the end
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over
But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened
And that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger
And that feels so rough
No, you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records
And then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But I don't wanna live that way
Reading into every word you say
You said that you could let it go
And I wouldn't catch you hung up
On somebody that you used to know...
But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened
And that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger
And that feels so rough
No, you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records
And then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Somebody...
I used to know
Somebody...
(Now you're just somebody that I used to know)
Somebody...
I used to know
Somebody...
(Now you're just somebody that I used to know)
I used to know
That I used to know
I used to know
Somebody
The lyrics of "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Brasil 690 describe a relationship that has ended, leaving the singer with bittersweet memories. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about their time with their former lover, recalling moments of perceived happiness. However, the singer admits to feeling lonely in the presence of their lover, suggesting that their relationship was flawed from the beginning. The line "But that was love and it's an ache I still remember" suggests that despite the flaws, the singer still feels the pain of the relationship's end.
The second verse delves into the concept of addiction to sadness, likening it to resignation and an acceptance of the inevitable end. The singer acknowledges that their attempts to make sense of the relationship failed and that their former lover suggested remaining friends. However, the singer admits to being relieved that the relationship was over. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the former lover did not have to be so cruel, cutting off the singer and acting as though the relationship never existed.
The third verse confronts the former lover on their mistreatment of the singer, accusing them of causing pain and making them believe they were at fault. The singer expresses a desire to move on from living in such a negative and paranoid state, questioning whether or not their former lover feels the same. The chorus repeats for the third and final time, concluding the song on a somber note.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then I think of when we were together
I still remember the moments we spent together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
I thought you were genuinely happy with me
Told myself that you were right for me
I convinced myself that we were meant to be
But felt so lonely in your company
But being with you made me feel alone
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
I thought it was love but now it hurts to remember
You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Sometimes sadness becomes a habit that's hard to break
Like resignation to the end, always the end
I was resigned to the idea that our relationship was doomed
So when we found that we could not make sense
When we realized we couldn't make it work
Well you said that we would still be friends
You said we could still be friends after breaking up
But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over
But honestly, I was relieved it was done
But you didn't have to cut me off
You could have ended things differently
Make out like it never happened
Act like our relationship meant nothing
And that we were nothing
And that we were never really something
And I don't even need your love
I don't want you back anymore
But you treat me like a stranger
You act like we never knew each other
And that feels so rough
And that hurts so much
No, you didn't have to stoop so low
You didn't have to be so cruel
Have your friends collect your records
Sending your friends to take back your belongings was petty
And then change your number
And to cut off all communication by changing your number
I guess that I don't need that though
But I don't need that kind of negativity in my life
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just a part of my past
Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
Sometimes I remember how you betrayed and hurt me
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But you always made me feel like it was my fault
But I don't wanna live that way
But I don't want to keep feeling that pain and guilt
Reading into every word you say
Overanalyzing everything you say to me
You said that you could let it go
You said you could move on from our relationship
And I wouldn't catch you hung up
And I thought you were truly over me
On somebody that you used to know...
But now I see that you were still holding onto the past
Somebody...
Somebody
I used to know
That I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just a part of my past
Somebody...
Somebody
(Now you're just somebody that I used to know)
(Now you're just a part of my past)
Somebody...
Somebody
I used to know
That I used to know
I used to know
That I used to know
Somebody
Somebody
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