Somebody That I Used to Know
Kimbra, Gotye
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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
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Written by: Luiz Bonfa, Walter Andre De Backer
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Original Version by Gotye"Somebody That I Used To Know" was originally released by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye in July 2011 as the second single from his third studio album, "Making Mirrors".
- The song features New Zealand artist Kimbra who shared vocal duties with Gotye.
- The song was a massive international success, hitting number one in more than 20 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
- It won two Grammy Awards in 2013 for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year.
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Glee VersionThe song was covered by the cast of the television show "Glee" during the third season in an episode titled "Big Brother" which originally aired in April 2012.
- This version of the song was performed by the characters Blaine and his older brother Cooper, played by Darren Criss and Matt Bomer respectively.
- It reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Billboard Digital Songs chart in the United States.
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Walk Off the Earth VersionThe Canadian band Walk Off the Earth posted a cover of the song on YouTube in January 2012 which quickly went viral.
- Their version is notable for its video where all five band members are playing the same guitar simultaneously.
- The video reached over 175 million views within four months of being posted online.
- The success of this cover led to the band signing with Columbia Records.
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Music and LyricsThe song is about the breakdown of a romantic relationship, with both Gotye and Kimbra providing their perspectives in the verses.
- The song samples a guitar riff from the 1967 Luiz Bonfá song "Seville".
- The song has been critically praised for its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody.
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Impact and Legacy"Somebody That I Used to Know" is Gotye's signature song and played a major role in his breakthrough as an international artist.
- The Glee version contributed to the song's popularity and the episode it appeared in received better ratings than usual.
- Walk Off the Earth's version helped demonstrate the power of social media and viral videos in propelling music to a large audience.
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