SomeBody
Gotye 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

The lyrics to Gotye and Kimbra's song "Somebody That I Used to Know" tell the story of a past relationship that has gone sour. The song opens with the singer reminiscing about their time together and how happy they used to be. However, the relationship has since ended and the singer is left feeling hurt and alone, struggling to come to terms with the pain of their love being over.


As the song progresses, the singer reveals that their ex-partner has cut all ties with them, treating them like a stranger and making it clear that the relationship is truly over. Despite their hurt and anger, the singer ultimately accepts that their ex-partner is now simply someone they used to know.


The lyrics of this song are relatable to anyone who has been through a tough breakup, as they express the pain and emotions that come with ending a relationship. The song became an international hit upon its release in 2011 and continues to be a well-loved classic to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Now and then I think of when we were together
Sometimes I reflect on the past when we were in a relationship


Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
I remember when you expressed extreme happiness


Told myself that you were right for me
I convinced myself that we were meant to be together


But felt so lonely in your company
However, I always felt alone even when we were together


But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
Despite the loneliness, I still feel the pain of the love we once shared


You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
There's an addiction to feeling sad that one can experience


Like resignation to the end, always the end
It's a feeling of giving up, believing that everything will come to an end


So when we found that we could not make sense
When we realized we couldn't understand each other


Well you said that we would still be friends
You suggested we remain friends despite this realization


But I'll admit that I was glad it was over
I'll confess that I was happy the relationship ended


But you didn't have to cut me off
You didn't need to sever communication completely


Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
Act like our relationship meant nothing and never occurred


And I don't even need your love
I don't require your affection


But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
However, the way you treat me like a stranger hurts


No, you didn't have to stoop so low
You didn't have to act in such a despicable manner


Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
Sending your friends to collect your belongings and then changing your contact information was unnecessary


I guess that I don't need that though
I suppose I don't require those things from you


Now you're just somebody that I used to know
You're now a person from my past whom I no longer know


Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
Occasionally, I remember all the times you betrayed me


But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
Despite your actions, you made me feel like it was my fault


But I don't wanna live that way
I don't want to continue living in this manner


Reading into every word you say
Analyzing every word you utter


You said that you could let it go
You claimed that you could move on from our past


And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know
I wouldn't expect you to be fixated on someone from your past


Somebody (I used to know)
Someone who I once knew


(Somebody) Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Currently, you're simply someone from my past who I no longer know


I used to know, that I used to know, I used to know somebody
I once knew someone who I no longer have a connection with




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

LYRICS
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💙

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It' s impossible to stop listening 😍

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@zack-yx5ss

i am

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