Somebody That I Used to Know
DUBSTEP MAFIA Lyrics
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We were together
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
But you didn't have to cut me off
And I don′t even need your love
No you didn't have to stoop so low
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you′re just somebody that I used to know You can get addicted
To a certain kind of sadnes
Like resignation to the end
Always the end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I′ll admit that I was glad
It was over
(Girl singing)
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
Somebody that you used to know
(Man singing)
But you didn′t have to cut me off
And I don't even need your love
No you didn′t have to stoop so low
But you didn't have to cut me off
And I don't even need your love
No you didn′t have to stoop so low
I guess that I don′t need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
The lyrics of DUBSTEP MAFIA's "Somebody That I Used to Know" describe a relationship that ended, but still haunts the memory of the person singing. The song speaks about a time in the past of when the singer was with his now ex-partner, and how he was aware of the relationship not bringing him the happiness or fulfillment he desired, yet still, it was difficult to let go, and that feeling of love still lingers on causing him ache. In the end, the former partner chose to cut him off entirely, leaving him feeling isolated and confused. The lyrics emphasize how people can become dependent on the pain of lost love, which can lead them towards an unhealthy emotional state, or choosing a path of sadness and resignation.
The lyrics, particularly the chorus "Now you're just somebody that I used to know", reflect a sense of detachment and coming to terms with the situation. It's evident that the singer is moving on from the relationship, and though it was painful, the detachment has allowed for him to grow and evolve. The song also emphasizes that through this conflict, one can find independence and self-sufficiency.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then I think of when
Occasionally, I reminisce about the past
We were together
When we were in a relationship
Like when you said you felt
In particular, when you expressed
So happy you could die
To be extremely happy
Told myself that you were right for me
Convinced myself that you were suitable for me
But felt so lonely in your company
However, I experienced solitude even when I was with you
But that was love and
Yet that's what love is
It′s an ache
A pain
I still remember
I recall it clearly
But you didn't have to cut me off
You ended our relationship in a cold manner
And I don′t even need your love
Furthermore, I'm not dependent on your love
No you didn't have to stoop so low
You didn't have to act in such a disgraceful way
I guess that I don't need that though
I suppose I don't require that behavior in my life
Now you′re just somebody that I used to know
Currently, you're just a person I used to know
You can get addicted
It's possible to become addicted
To a certain kind of sadness
To a specific type of unhappiness
Like resignation to the end
Similar to accepting the end of something
Always the end
It always seems to end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Therefore, when we realized that we were unable to understand each other
Well you said that we would still be friends
While you said that we would remain friends
But I′ll admit that I was glad
However, I acknowledge that I was happy
It was over
It was done, finished
Now and then I think of all the times
From time to time, I reflect on all the occasions
You screwed me over
You betrayed me
But had me believing it was always
But convinced me that it was continually
Something that I'd done
Something that was my fault
But I don′t wanna live that way
However, I don't want to experience that anymore
Reading into every word you say
Trying to find meaning in everything you say
You said that you could let It go
You claimed that you could move on
And I wouldn't catch you hung up
And you wouldn't be stuck on me
Somebody that you used to know
A person that you used to know
Writer(s): Luiz Bonfa, Walter De Backer
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