Somebody That I Used to Know
Gotye/Gotye Ft. Kimbra Lyrics


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Now and then I think of when 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 I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
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

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

Overall Meaning

In "Somebody That I Used To Know," Gotye addresses the aftermath of a failed relationship. The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the artist reminiscing on happier times. He reflects upon how, despite feeling alone in his ex-partner's company, he justified their relationship as love. This perhaps echoes the idea of denial, a common coping mechanism for those experiencing heartbreak.


The chorus of the song expresses the singer's frustration and devastation at being abandoned without explanation. He struggles to make sense of how the relationship fell apart, but is resigned to accept the end. Gotye uses the lyrics "You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness" and "Like resignation to the end, always the end" to describe how this emotional pain becomes familiar, even comforting, in a way.


In the second verse, the artist reveals that he has been mistreated by his ex-partner. He acknowledges that despite the pain caused, he still wants to move forward and break free from the toxicity that once dominated his life. The repetition of 'somebody that I used to know' at the end of the song emphasizes the sense of loss and finality that comes with the end of a relationship.


Overall, Gotye's depiction of a failed relationship in "Somebody That I Used To Know" is raw and relatable. The song resonates with audiences across the world, with its blend of pop, rock, and indie influences.


Line by Line Meaning

Now and then I think of when we were together
Occasionally, I reminisce about the time when we were in a relationship


Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
For instance, when you expressed that you were so elated to feel like you could die from happiness


Told myself that you were right for me
I convinced myself that you are the perfect fit for me


But felt so lonely in your company
However, I experienced profound isolation while being with you


But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
But I understand that was love even though it still causes an ache in me


You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
One can become dependent on a particular type of sorrow


Like resignation to the end, always the end
It's similar to accepting the conclusion of something, inevitably and always


So when we found that we could not make sense
Therefore, when we realized that we could not resolve our conflict


Well you said that we would still be friends
You mentioned that we would remain friends


But I'll admit that I was glad it was over
However, I confess I felt slightly relieved when it came to an end


But you didn't have to cut me off
But you didn't have to completely sever our relationship


Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
Pretend as if our relationship never existed and that we had no significance to each other


And I don't even need your love
Moreover, I don't require your love anymore


But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
However, you treat me as though we're strangers and that's emotionally challenging


No, you didn't have to stoop so low
No, it wasn't necessary for you to behave in such a contemptible manner


Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
Assigning your pals to retrieve your belongings, and then switching your telephone number


I guess that I don't need that though
I guess I don't require those things anyway


Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now, you're just someone that I recall knowing in the past


Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
From time to time, I recollect all the instances you deceived me


But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But had me convinced that it was always something that I did wrong


But I don't wanna live that way
However, I don't want to continue this type of life


Reading into every word you say
Overanalyzing every single word you utter


You said that you could let it go
You mentioned that you could let it pass


And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know
And I wouldn't see you caught up on someone you've had past involvement with


Somebody (I used to know)
Someone I knew in the past


(Somebody) Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Currently, you're just someone that I had a relationship with in the past


I used to know, that I used to know, I used to know somebody
I knew somebody who was once familiar, and I was aware of them, and now they are gone




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luiz Bonfa, Walter Andre De Backer

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@matthewbanes6591

Now and then I think of when 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 I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
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 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
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 and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
And 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
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

I used to know
That I used to know

Somebody...



@AviationEdition-ru6wn

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Now and then I think of when 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 I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
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 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
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 and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
And 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
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

I used to know
That I used to know

Somebody...
You're welcome.



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@juliette23

I never realised how deep the lyrics were

@kylam3842

Ikr

@fenrir1070

Kyla Main like the twist when she comes in to give her side of the story.

@asmallchanel4728

when he sings somebody that i used to know i'm singing to my nutella now you're just somebody that i used to know LOL🍩🍫

@juliette23

What are you talking about?

@juliette23

Yes what? I have no idea what you're talking about

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@chicken

Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙

@marisaaparicio1675

It' s impossible to stop listening 😍

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Fr❤❤

@zack-yx5ss

i am

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