Somebody That I Used to Know

Who it's for

Gotye said the song draws on several of his past breakups, and its duet format lets listeners hear one partner's grievance and then the other's reply.

Feelings it meets

• Breakup
• Rejection
• Moving On
• Resentment
• Letting Go of the Past
• Communication

What it is

"Somebody That I Used to Know" is a 2011 single by Gotye (Wally De Backer) featuring New Zealand singer Kimbra, from his third album Making Mirrors. Built on a sample of Luiz Bonfá's 1967 instrumental "Seville", it covers the aftermath of a breakup from both people's perspectives, with Kimbra singing the other partner's side.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); official music video on Gotye's YouTube channel.

Before you start

Age: Ages 12+

Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”