Somebody That I Used to Know
Runaground & Aria Summer 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 the song "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Runaground & Aria Summer are about a past romantic relationship that has ended, leaving the singer feeling hurt and confused. The song evokes feelings of heartbreak and the process of moving on after a break-up.
The first verse talks about reminiscing about the past and how the singer thought their ex was the right person for them, but they were still lonely in their company. The chorus echoes this sentiment by talking about how the ex cut them off and treated them like a stranger, leaving them feeling rough.
The second verse goes deeper into the hurt caused by the break-up. The singer recalls all the times they were wronged by their ex and how they were made to feel like it was their fault. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the hurt and the feeling of being used and then discarded.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and heartbreak, but also the need to move on and let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then I think of when we were together
Occasionally, I reminisce about our time together.
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
I recall the moment when you expressed such profound happiness.
Told myself that you were right for me
I convinced myself that you were suitable for me.
But felt so lonely in your company
Despite being with you, I felt incredibly lonely.
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
I recognize that feeling as love, and it still pains me to recall.
You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
One can become dependent on a particular type of sadness.
Like resignation to the end, always the end
A feeling of giving up, knowing that the end is inevitable.
So when we found that we could not make sense
When it became evident that we could not comprehend our problems.
Well, you said that we would still be friends
You assured me that we could still be friends despite our separation.
But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over
In truth, I was relieved that our relationship concluded.
But you didn't have to cut me off
There was no need for you to sever ties with me completely.
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
Pretending as if our relationship never occurred and that we were insignificant was unnecessary.
And I don't even need your love
I do not require your love.
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
Treating me as though we are strangers hurts me deeply.
No, you didn't have to stoop so low
You could have acted with more dignity and respect.
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
Asking your friends to gather your belongings and changing your number was excessive.
I guess that I don't need that though
I realize now that I did not require that level of closure.
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
You are now simply a person from my past.
Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
Occasionally, I reflect on all the events where you deceived or wronged me.
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
Despite being at fault, you convinced me that I was responsible for the situation.
But I don't wanna live that way, reading into every word you say
However, I do not wish to continue living that way, constantly analyzing your words for ulterior motives.
You said that you could let it go
You claimed that you could move on from our relationship.
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know
I trusted that you would not become obsessed with our past relationship.
Somebody, I used to know
Someone that I once knew.
Somebody, now you're just somebody that I used to know
You are now simply someone that I used to know.
I used to know
I knew you once.
That I used to know
That person that I used to know.
I used to know
I knew you once.
Somebody
Someone.
Contributed by Chase K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.