I didn't even noticed it until now: the clip have a huge meaning behind it! the painting is the allegory of the life of Gotye. He created it for him, and Kimbra. that's why they are covered with paint. it's because they are from Gotye's life. that's why Kimbra is unpainted at the end, because she does not want to be in his life now, and now, he is alone, in his world made for two.
Sluuurpie TV He never said that. He probably just meant Kimbra as she represents the female part of the song. Not that him and Kimbra were together. :)
The duet strengthens this song, and I couldn't imagine it without Kimbra. Listeners begin to identify/empathize with the man, then find out that he's in turn victimized his current partner by not focusing on her. He never looks at her 'til the end, when she takes off her paint and he realizes that he might/will lose her as well because he cannot move on from his past. It's a very strong message about living in the present and letting resentment go, one that really resonates within me.
You mean Andrew Garfield yes? I agree, he looks like him. Someone said Gotye looks like someone in Harry Potter too. What character may that be? I don't know so much about Harry Potter, not my type of adventure.
The last moment when they share that realization, singing their mutual desires for "somebody" to love, longing to stay together but seeing the growing distance, is the most touching part of the song. Well done, Gotye and Kimbra!
He's an example what potential a integral artist holds that how easy it can be for them to skyrocket if they turned to general pop pieces. I am happy that I came to know of him stepping back into the general flow from the limelight. His actual material is so good.
He;s not like most pop artists today- looking for any catchy melody and easy lyrics to make big money. i listened to his other songs before Somebody, and they are EXCELLENT! He puts many styles and genres and fashions from different times together. It's musical magic! He's one of my fave musicians now. :) Thank you.
I love his teeth. Im probably a weirdo...he's so hott to me though, every aspect of him, personality, intelligence, and physical appearance....teeth and all! :)
This being the internet and all, here's a tip. If you're going to use two words to express a joke that's out of context, you should add something to those words to make the meaning clear. The way you posted it is not apparent.
Fully agreed on the club music stuff. There's a few songs of that sort that are fun, but yes, it's nice to find music that talks about something else for a change. He seems absolutely adorable. I LOVE that accent of his.
He just exudes grace and steadiness. Truly original. I just wish he'd put out more music. Looks like a very sweet down to Earth guy. He once said this song is not a perfect pop song. I beg to differ.
Scottish is NOT a British accent, although they may be similar in some ways. And I am Scottish. But you are correct about his Australian accent. His family emigrated to Australia when he was a toddler.
ellisivheltne Scotland is not in Britain it is part of Britain Scotland is country in its own rights and there language is Scottish, same as wales speak welsh and northern Ireland speak Irish and England speak English.
When you say British accent it is assumed that you mean English. You would be more correct to say a Gaelic accent for Scotland. And Kim H you are correct.Lol. Being forced to be part of Britania only makes us British in their eyes.
oh my gosh! i loved his song, and now I find out he's AUSTRALIAN!!! I love him! Somebody that I used to know is one of my absolute fave songS!! I love the song excactly how he described it as a breath of fresh air. It's not like the same tune or style as soo many other songs that make up most of the music world.
Well this reflects gotye's self being, if he loves some one he really do and he feels for it and expects the other to feel the same. very sincere approach.. Same feelings here too.
He made this song when his girlfriend dumped him hard and so he made this song but on buzz feed he was in a video when he had to cuddle with her(his ex) and they where talking about the song and how she broke up with him.If you look at him now he looks really cute more than now😂
Man what makes this song so good, is that its new, its different and its good. It breaks new ground in an industry that has been stagnant for a long time. Bravo, please be yourself and keep doing a good work.
Americans are NOT "from England". We are from all over the world, and some of us had ancestors here when the whites came. There is not one place in the world that doesn't have people represented here...
I just love his work. What a really good choice using Kimbra. Both very talented! Given the few and far between "Just feel good songs", this one is a home run! I just hope that he and Kimbra both stay true to their talent and not change!
This guy actually seems pretty cool, this interview changed my mind about him. I had never heard of him before Somebody I Used to Know and up until now I thought of him as just another pop artist, but this interview changed my mind.
He's such a sweet, cool and likable young man. He reminds me of my younger brother who also is a very sweet, cool, kind and likable young man. That makes me like him instantly. This was the first interview I saw of Gotye.
Breath of fresh air is absolutely right. I'm glad he pointed out the "club music" issue. I hate where today's music is headed and maybe the popularity of this song is a sign of hope.
He sings so great and he deserved to have a hit song so now more people know him(: before "Somebody That I Used To Know" I didn't even know who he was... So yeah
Oh My , I love this song!!!! never heard of the person or his music but I love it.. WE need more music like the GOTYE!!!!! LOVE It, LOVE It, LOVE It!!!!! I want more!!!! : )
![Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8UVNT4wvIGY/mqdefault.jpg)
Dude needs to come back. I am fed up with the mainstream pop bullshit
I believe he's popular in Australia more than hera
*here
Is he an actual artist? I mean musically? I heard that wasn't his main gig.
Mr.Sceptic yes please can he
Agreed.
I didn't even noticed it until now: the clip have a huge meaning behind it!
the painting is the allegory of the life of Gotye. He created it for him, and Kimbra. that's why they are covered with paint. it's because they are from Gotye's life. that's why Kimbra is unpainted at the end, because she does not want to be in his life now, and now, he is alone, in his world made for two.
He wasnt with Kimbra, she's a placeholder for his ex(who the song is about).
Sluuurpie TV He never said that. He probably just meant Kimbra as she represents the female part of the song. Not that him and Kimbra were together. :)
I used this comment for my homework ty xD
That sounds so creepy brooooooooo
A silly cliche or obvious known but nobody could have pulled that piece off the way Gotye and Kimbra did and they'll be forever known for it.
The duet strengthens this song, and I couldn't imagine it without Kimbra. Listeners begin to identify/empathize with the man, then find out that he's in turn victimized his current partner by not focusing on her. He never looks at her 'til the end, when she takes off her paint and he realizes that he might/will lose her as well because he cannot move on from his past. It's a very strong message about living in the present and letting resentment go, one that really resonates within me.
Yeah, it actually feels like having two friends of yours break-up where you know the whole story.
Hello from 11 years later btw.
seems like a relaxed cool guy :)
Johan van den Berg Striking resemblance to the new spiderman, jees haha
You mean Andrew Garfield yes? I agree, he looks like him. Someone said Gotye looks like someone in Harry Potter too. What character may that be? I don't know so much about Harry Potter, not my type of adventure.
are you alive
HE IS AUSTRALIAN
HIS ACCENT UGH
I ADORE HIM
He sounds Aussie though, I'm Australian so Ik what they sound like
Well, like for many Aussies, life started elsewhere but ended in the Land of Plenty. He is indeed Belgian by birth and emigrated as a kid.
shut the F up!
Leon D You first hater.
Belgium 🇧🇪 xo
Finally someone talented AND normal.
Too bad we lost him after this but don't worry he will be back
@@Chris-zl3np nah he gone lol
@@brokedurk hes in a band
They release new songs man
Damn old ass comment
8 yrs ago
he's adorable.
totes adorbs
humble man
Yeni Kembara music is haram for u
@@Adolf_wizzermen typical
oh my god his accent im dying
He's such an adorable dork wtf 10/10 would date and take to the club
Adorkable
+amysorel12 omg yes hahaha
Yassss, he IS adorable!! I thought I was the only one, haha!
April Shelton unfortunately he is dead :( RIP
Milemaxi no he's not lol, that was a false report
He's precious. Thank God there are still artists like him making good music!
Lol
@@emguagwhy did you reply to an 11 year old comment bro they ain’t replying 😂
I hate the modern pop music but I loved that song
Zach Yenon Joseph um it is indie not pop
It sounds like 80's
*HE SEEMS SUCH LIKE A GENUINELY HAPPY PERSON!!! I. LOVE. IT!!!!*
this song never gets old interesting to see the concepts of the video
why is he so damn adorable, someone explain this sorcery!!
Anybody else here looked up what happened to gotye and nothing comes up? This guy deserves so much more recognition, those songs deserve better.
i love his voice, i've never heard someone hit a note that sounds exactly like his voice!
love you Gotye
The last moment when they share that realization, singing their mutual desires for "somebody" to love, longing to stay together but seeing the growing distance, is the most touching part of the song. Well done, Gotye and Kimbra!
theres something about when he sings "somebody.." that reminds me of sting
bro's comment was 12 years ago, I feel old
He is so likable! I'm happy for his success, and I hope to hear more of his music in the future! And Kimbra too!
This is the first time i heard his voice while hes talking
I love this guy! It's great to see someone "real" these days. Just keep doing what you're doing Gotye!
why do i actually adore him i-
He's an example what potential a integral artist holds that how easy it can be for them to skyrocket if they turned to general pop pieces.
I am happy that I came to know of him stepping back into the general flow from the limelight. His actual material is so good.
What a beautiful soul he has. So rare 🤩
I LOVE YOU GOTYE!!!!!
Love this song! He's so right about all the "club scene" songs. It's nice to hear a song that relates to real life. :)
Seems like a cool down to earth person. Nice interview and great music.
Very humble. A true ,genuine artist
He;s not like most pop artists today- looking for any catchy melody and easy lyrics to make big money. i listened to his other songs before Somebody, and they are EXCELLENT! He puts many styles and genres and fashions from different times together. It's musical magic! He's one of my fave musicians now. :) Thank you.
His hair is like a cloud!
Haha, don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this song and he's really sweet.
I think I love him lol
Please put out more music!!
Great work mate, just discovered your music and am very impressed. Congrats on your success
this guy is amazing!!love the instrumentals,good job and keep up the great work.
I was wondering where he is now that's why I came here after 7 years...
I love this song and he is a good singer! :)
I love his teeth. Im probably a weirdo...he's so hott to me though, every aspect of him, personality, intelligence, and physical appearance....teeth and all! :)
i love his eyes and aussie accent :) he's just so laid back, i'd love to just hang out with him for a day
Thank God for Kimbra and Gotye! There is still a glimmer of hope that music is still around and that great talent is needed to make it.
ouvir essa musica alegra meu dia!!!!!!!!!!!! a voz dele e wonderful!!!
You can say that again !
he is somebody that we used to know.
shut up
did i trigger you?
I was joking
I don't even get the joke but, I feel like it's REALLY obvious.
This being the internet and all, here's a tip. If you're going to use two words to express a joke that's out of context, you should add something to those words to make the meaning clear. The way you posted it is not apparent.
I thought he talked about somebody that I had used to know...
HunGerMovies true
Something rare these days, liking the artist even more when they talk.
Dude has the best voice in the world
Gotye is the type I would like to cuddle with.
Yeaaaassss
I am just obsseced w him
in da club..bros arguing with drum machines...
He is so cool xDD
Fully agreed on the club music stuff. There's a few songs of that sort that are fun, but yes, it's nice to find music that talks about something else for a change.
He seems absolutely adorable. I LOVE that accent of his.
He just exudes grace and steadiness. Truly original. I just wish he'd put out more music. Looks like a very sweet down to Earth guy. He once said this song is not a perfect pop song. I beg to differ.
Yeah. Hes cute, i would not go to the club with him....
one never knows....
***** LOL
Justagirl He might refuse you though. Ha ha.
Hairy Neck
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Justagirl you would have sex with him?
I wonder what music or artists inspire him
He's Australian,not English. And Scottish is a British accent too.my best friends Scottish.(:x
Scottish is NOT a British accent, although they may be similar in some ways. And I am Scottish. But you are correct about his Australian accent. His family emigrated to Australia when he was a toddler.
ellisivheltne Don't ask them that. They are like quebec canada, not by choice.
ellisivheltne Scotland is not in Britain it is part of Britain Scotland is country in its own rights and there language is Scottish, same as wales speak welsh and northern Ireland speak Irish and England speak English.
Yes its part of Britain but of u said to some one from Scotland or northern Ireland they have a british accent they will argue that the dont
When you say British accent it is assumed that you mean English. You would be more correct to say a Gaelic accent for Scotland. And Kim H you are correct.Lol. Being forced to be part of Britania only makes us British in their eyes.
oh my gosh! i loved his song, and now I find out he's AUSTRALIAN!!! I love him! Somebody that I used to know is one of my absolute fave songS!! I love the song excactly how he described it as a breath of fresh air. It's not like the same tune or style as soo many other songs that make up most of the music world.
Well this reflects gotye's self being, if he loves some one he really do and he feels for it and expects the other to feel the same. very sincere approach..
Same feelings here too.
He sounds so Aussie
No entendí nada pero.....genial :D
He made this song when his girlfriend dumped him hard and so he made this song but on buzz feed he was in a video when he had to cuddle with her(his ex) and they where talking about the song and how she broke up with him.If you look at him now he looks really cute more than now😂
I'mKOOL HBU????!!! That guy named Alex wasn’t gotye I think you may have gotten confused with them
Man what makes this song so good, is that its new, its different and its good. It breaks new ground in an industry that has been stagnant for a long time. Bravo, please be yourself and keep doing a good work.
I love this song! I used to be obsessed with it back it 2012. Just started listening to Kimbra's songs too!
Americans are NOT "from England". We are from all over the world, and some of us had ancestors here when the whites came. There is not one place in the world that doesn't have people represented here...
I'd say pretty confidently that there are no Sentinelese people in the US. But other than that, yeah.
I thought Sting sang this when I first heard it .....anybody else ??
Charles Braine...thats what i said
it was originally written by "The police" 30 years ago. like im kinda mad he didn't even give credit...
Wait wtf he’s Australian ?
i saw him live yesterday, he sang this song and all his other songs soo amazing. he has some real raw and artistic talent.
I just love his work. What a really good choice using Kimbra. Both very talented! Given the few and far between "Just feel good songs", this one is a home run! I just hope that he and Kimbra both stay true to their talent and not change!
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
But they were not completly naked ... Right???
PirlooriO PARTY no they were naked
Jack 420 rly?
HE DESTROYED THE TOP CHARTS WITH AN AMAZING POP LYRIC....DESTROYED EVERY SHITTY TODAY'S AMERICAN POP
Oh my God, could that smile be ANY MORE ADORABLE?!
we miss you a lot GOTYE💖
0:21 smells own fart
He sounds like a nice guy, but his teeth are scary lol
Jeffer Ddk idiot he's not I love his song
Vampirish : )
Andria Kuei
I'm sure you're just perfect!
Andria Kuei stfu
Actually his teeth are beautiful
Gives him such character
He is one beautiful man! No one is perfect
Perfection is overrated anyway
He dropped one good song ,now he just somebody that I use to know
He is so right a change was needed for sure he has great music.
Its a rare time when a son and father like the same song :3
I appreciate that you took the hint with nonchalance, that's a thing some YT users are not able to do.... ;-)
This guy actually seems pretty cool, this interview changed my mind about him. I had never heard of him before Somebody I Used to Know and up until now I thought of him as just another pop artist, but this interview changed my mind.
I love this painted duet
He's such a sweet, cool and likable young man. He reminds me of my younger brother who also is a very sweet, cool, kind and likable young man. That makes me like him instantly. This was the first interview I saw of Gotye.
He's so cute. Pls come back!
Little did he know this song is still the best to this day
I really thought he would be the new generation Sting! I was so excited, then he disappeared, leaving me yearning for more.
I really love his eyes, mouth, his voice.. everything of Gotye! I guess I'm in love with him jeje I can watch this video again and again!!!!!!
i would literally wait for Gotye's comeback..
Breath of fresh air is absolutely right. I'm glad he pointed out the "club music" issue. I hate where today's music is headed and maybe the popularity of this song is a sign of hope.
great song+video concept thru execution! NICE!
He sings so great and he deserved to have a hit song so now more people know him(: before "Somebody That I Used To Know" I didn't even know who he was... So yeah
I didn't like this song much when it came out but it's really grown on me and Gotye is just so down to earth
i didn’t think he would be a person to talk nonstop lmaooo
HE's actually much more Happy person he seems like a nice fellow!
Hearts a mess is an amazing track! How he managed to miss that song out at his concert is unbelievable. :L
This song is a breath of fresh air...thanks for making this song gotye ♥️
i like a lot how happy he is :) maked my day
Oh My , I love this song!!!! never heard of the person or his music but I love it.. WE need more music like the GOTYE!!!!! LOVE It, LOVE It, LOVE It!!!!! I want more!!!! : )
He's someone I'd like to just chat with as a music engineer and friend
It certainly is a breath of fresh air to hear something hit the charts that doesn't have a dance beat!
he is so genuine!
Anybody just found this video in 2021 after listening to the song again
AHHH!! He is so adorable! I just want to hug him lol!
Agreed 100% Thats why I mainly listen to the 60s,70s, and 80s.