@@429supercj I think it is ourselves who stop growing after a certain age. The feelings and the nostalgia, mainly the ones from youth, are still there and are still young. I wonder if we could have the same experiences after 30 and after 40 and remember them in our 50's and 60's.
Gotye is one legendary fella. He didn't want the fame and went to his old underground band. Then demonetized his own TH-cam-Channel and said all music students worldwide are welcome to use his songs for free. Humble king!
He wanted to be famous. He sent his demos to radio stations and producers, they didnt come looking for him. Thats how he became famous. Let you in on a little secret...Every musician wants to be famous. Thats why we join bands and try to get record deals. If it was just about the love of making music then we would all stay in the garage or basement and be satisfied. If you want to play in front of people and make a living doing it, theres only one way. Get famous.
@@LordoftheOzarks There is a difference between making a solid living out of your talent and having a stable, but relatively small fanbase and being Taylor Swift - style famous. Gotye never wanted the latter. The success of STIUTK was completely coincidental, it made him uncomfortable, so he decided to step out of the spotlight afterwards. He's still a musician and plays with his old band and lives a normal life in Melbourne, Australia. That's exactly what he wants and I love that for him.
@@91clarie Basically he wanted to be famous until he found out what came with it. Nobody sends their demo to radio stations thinking theyll play it just for a select amount of people, or to record producers hoping theyll only sell a small amount of records or book a small amount of gigs. Thats just goofy.
@@xyz.anonymous Yeah I know, but ask the average person to name one other song off Making Mirrors or any song off Like Drawing Blood and I'd be surprised if they could
This is the first time ever that I'm happy that the algorithm bring me many many many links related and specially this to see so many different scenes of them. It was a second time I see a video since the "official" one. And now this is an incredible higher emotion when I see her moving as well him and the group. Their body language is so powerful. She is so empowered. All together it's like a cake, all the perfect ingredients suddenly waking up all your deepest senses. Now I dream to see them on very big screen unless live. I'm thankful you shared. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
It reminds me of the postal service song nothing better. The song doesnt hit unless you hear both sides. Without kimbra its gotye just crying into his beer and that shit gets old quick instead of ppl still listening what 13 years later. Kimbra i had hoped would build on those quirky solo performances of settle down but ended up a particular brand of pop i find easily forgettable unfortunately.
@@alwaysright3718 bro you've literally done nothing with your life. one message and i can read you like a book. just sit down and remember not even being rich and famous would make you likeable. stop being jealous and look to bettering yourself. its just sad.
@@a_real_life Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
why does this make me miss the 2010s and growing up? this era of music will forever be special to me. Growing up in a skating rink on the weekends we would play all of the popular songs of the day. Good times.
Her interpretation. The way she sings her verse. The way she turns her back on him when the chorus returns... the way all this feels raw and organic. Bravo!
I feel her pain! He did her so wrong. She wanted his love not his friendship. She howls as an interpretation for crying. They each complimented each other’s choir in which we, the brokenhearted, are the only ones to understand 😢💔😩
It’s only the greatest thing someone has ever heard or the worst thing ever . I feel like a lot of TH-camr commenters are a special subset of moronic humans .
Niezwykła piosenka, tajemnicza, elektryzująca. Sprawia, że krew szybciej krąży mi w żyłach. Pełen pasji sposób śpiewania Gotye' go zawsze na mnie działał. Kimbra wykonuje swoją część idealnie. Takie dzieła w muzyce zdarzają się raz na kilkadziesiąt lat, są wyjątkowymi wydarzeniami. Gotye jest niezwykłą osobą. Słuchając tej piosenki, uświadomiłam sobie, ile byle jakich dźwięków wpuszczam.na co dzień do swoich uszu.
If a handful of songs would describe entire generations, we would really be much worse off, depending on which ones you pick. Perhaps it's best Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" or The Outfield's "Your Love" does not describe most people of that time. They are banging songs, but neither snorting coke nor f*cking your girlfriend's friend are really something glorious and I would like to hope most were more "mature" than that.
Not sure about how valid it is to transpose the maturity of this song onto an entire generation... But it definitely is a mature song. I mean, how many break up songs let the other side of the break up get a say?
When this song was first released, I was deeply in love and certain this would never be me. Now this story has become my reality, and I have unwittingly been cast in a leading role. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
i never had a relationship if you mean this is what we have in common - but i can relate how it would have been after listening to his piece of legendary music
No they don’t Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
I am almost 59 years old and the words in this song are so profound. This happens with so many people as you travel through life for both good and ill. I try and think of all the people who I used to know and I truly wish I could see most of them again and just catch up. Sometimes this feeling almost rips my heart apart because some of them I loved so much
I too am older and I think about those people in my life who were in my life and still today tear at my heart. I cry today thinking about “somebody I used to know.” This song is perfection.
It really is somewhat profound when you think about all those you used to know. What are they doing now? Are they happy? Are they alone, or with someone? I love this song, but it also makes me sad every time I listen to it.
funny u should say that but my top 3 favourite songs are all sad ballads, Band of Gold by Freda Payne, Tracks of My Tears and Tears of a Clown both by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, i could never explain to people why i liked them so much it was just the way they hit me when i listened to them
@@judsdragonFirst time I noted this was the Simon & Garfunkel cover of "Bye Bye Love" on the album Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Such happy music paired with such sad words.
yes, the contrast is heightened here, because the whole thing almost has such a childlike quality to it. all the staccato sounds and the super simple chords. the little xylophone picking out the melody is like something you'd find in a kid's classroom. marry all that with the sad, heartfelt lyrics and it's instant melancholy.
@@DJ-ov2it Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
@@DJ-ov2it Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
Trash Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
@@kimf442 Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
@@edwardtupper6374 The Tron? What's that? I mean, wherever she's from, I think she's friggin' gorgeous. Just one of those people who fit my personal taste like a key in a lock.
This song impacted me when it hit the news. I was looking at music from Australia and NZ and there it was. I still like it at 76 years. Go Gotke and Kimbra
Hey Edward, i'm 76 too but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy what was used to be called "pop" music mainly intended for a young audience at the time. What the hell, we've both heard thousands of songs in our time so we know when we hear something special - like this. Reckon the lyrics will have an uncomfortable familiarity for many.
@@larryoconnor9160 Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
This will always be one of the best songs of the 2010's. Such a shame Gotye hasn't release a new album in so long. He really is a profoundly great artist. Even if some of what he does is simple, it always portrays emotion in such a palpable way.
I have never heard of Kimbra before, but she absolutely crushes that verse and makes the song that much better. I also really love that when she comes in, she's looking at him, and he's looking away, and then when he starts to sing again, he looks to her but she turns away. Really makes the performance of the song that much better.
“Now you’re just somebody that I used to know” stays so relevant of a line because we’ve all been there. We had someone that was the center of our being turn into a stranger. I could write a thousand words on that but that’s why this song is so perfect. It explains the entire situation, simply and accurately. I remember where I was when I heard the towers fall, and when I first heard this song. It’s crazy how much impact it has.
She commits to the performance. Even the quick look towards Gotye at the end of the song feels like "you broke my heart and I hate you" instead of "yeah! Great Performance!"
When this came out I was in middle school and only knew this as a catchy song everyone sang, now in my mid 20s I can comprehend and feel what he was intending. The way he words things so many human beings have felt so perfectly and the anger and bitterness it can bring.
Для меня человека из России и говорящего только на русском языке эта песня стала чем то магическим, которую я слушаю уже много лет с момента её появления в самом начале 2010-х годов и постоянно ловлю себя на мысли, что её хочется слушать мне снова и снова. Я за свою жизнь уже не мало слышал песен, и в моём списке избранного за последние десятилетия набралось не мало достойной музыки, которую смело можно называть хитами на все времена, но данное музыкальное произведение я считаю одним из самых выдающихся в мире музыки, которое будет звучать и через 50 лет, и что самое интересное, её будут обязательно слушать. Как хорошо, что музыка является интернациональным языком общения между всеми народами мира, и как же классно, что на музыкальном небосводе среди множества однодневных групп и исполнителей, появляются такие талантливые и запоминающиеся артисты с большой буквы, которые действительно делают своим музыкальным трудом мир лучше и добрее.
We find someone and make them our lives, but then it goes wrong, and we must look again for someone to love. The human condition makes us need to love. There will be those who need that love, too; you just have to be open to it and not look for it. Love will find you, proximity and exposure. We never get older just our bodies do. We are still our kid self just with more life experience and knowledge. Be young again.
I hope you find peace and self love after your divorce. I had a divorce when I was 22, it shredded me, I felt guilty, but he cheated on me constantly, I caught him in the act with a 16 year old runway, I finally realized it wasn’t my fault.
It helps me kind of deal with unresolved anger and resentment from a break-up that occurred nearly 20 years ago now. While I certainly was no angel, I was so mentally and emotionally abused in that relationship, blamed for everything, yet codependently hanging on his every word and feeling hoping to make things better. I just couldn't live that way anymore. We tried being friends for a little while after the break-up, but after a while, I just couldn't. So, it's now been 17 years since I've seen or spoken to him. He's literally somebody that I used to know.
2024 and I the way she looks at him almost made me cry. Some people just have a passion that wakes up extra senses beyond the physical world. My God what a voice.
@@alwaysright3718 you're a bit stuck on the fact that they threw that into the mix in some versions aren't you. you'll enjoy the official video version more if that's an issue for you.
just a good song? this was a masterpiece which scooped the awards and was a massive worldwide hit. And far from his only hit. But more importantly it is unique and timeless.
One of the best songs ever. Captures a universal truism about many relationships--you are in love and together, it gradually falls apart, and then it's over and that person is no longer part of your life. Brilliant.
I'm still watching this. A very memorable song , one I never tire of hearing. . Must have been twelve years ago if not before . I just never tire of listening to it !
Well Gotye wrote it for her to sing with him. It's also why they didn't do anything else - it's a unique song with a unique statement, which he only wanted to do with her. Inspired choice, as she is the perfect partner for it though. It's music art.
Is it crazy to say this is one of the best songs of all time? Songs like this feel like they were unearthed from some heavenly vault that has always existed. Gotye just dug it up. Masterpiece.
My gosh! This still sounds great. Some really good things going on here. All the musicians did a fantastic job. Kimbra and Gotye still have those powerful voices.
Acapella version here: th-cam.com/users/shortsFCDY_HaFvvc?si=HWWKYkvIU9IJ21x-
Yesssss!
I heard a better version, where they simply sang fantastic!! Not that this isnt good😂
Yes!!!
Yes
Can yall write another banger? Please 🙏
13 years later this song is still a masterpiece!
Great songs never age
Absolutely a masterpiece
Really! With the melody copied from baa baa black sheep
Agreed.
@@429supercj I think it is ourselves who stop growing after a certain age.
The feelings and the nostalgia, mainly the ones from youth, are still there and are still young.
I wonder if we could have the same experiences after 30 and after 40 and remember them in our 50's and 60's.
Song has always felt private and intimate. Like we were invited to a private conversation. I think it's what makes it so legendary
what are friends?
lame comment
Boo on you then
@@johnd3124 you bell end
Especially the back turn she does
Gotye is one legendary fella. He didn't want the fame and went to his old underground band. Then demonetized his own TH-cam-Channel and said all music students worldwide are welcome to use his songs for free. Humble king!
Goatye
He wanted to be famous. He sent his demos to radio stations and producers, they didnt come looking for him. Thats how he became famous.
Let you in on a little secret...Every musician wants to be famous. Thats why we join bands and try to get record deals. If it was just about the love of making music then we would all stay in the garage or basement and be satisfied. If you want to play in front of people and make a living doing it, theres only one way. Get famous.
@@LordoftheOzarks There is a difference between making a solid living out of your talent and having a stable, but relatively small fanbase and being Taylor Swift - style famous. Gotye never wanted the latter. The success of STIUTK was completely coincidental, it made him uncomfortable, so he decided to step out of the spotlight afterwards. He's still a musician and plays with his old band and lives a normal life in Melbourne, Australia. That's exactly what he wants and I love that for him.
@@91clarie Basically he wanted to be famous until he found out what came with it. Nobody sends their demo to radio stations thinking theyll play it just for a select amount of people, or to record producers hoping theyll only sell a small amount of records or book a small amount of gigs. Thats just goofy.
@@LordoftheOzarks Is there a reason to be so cynical? People find themselves in unexpected territory all the time
Yes, we are still watching this video and listening to this song in 20XX!
Well you can just say 2024 when you posted this. Because this video was posted in 2024😂😂
Both Gotye and Kimbra deserve so much more than to be remembered as a one hit wonder
Because the lyrics will always reach into the souls of those who hear. I believe this is a timeless song.
But what a wonder it is.
gotye never made any music after this
Yes! It was one collab but something that would be loved forever.
@@xyz.anonymous Yeah I know, but ask the average person to name one other song off Making Mirrors or any song off Like Drawing Blood and I'd be surprised if they could
The best part of this song for me was hearing Kimbra for the first time.
she always delivers it so well!
This is the first time ever that I'm happy that the algorithm bring me many many many links related and specially this to see so many different scenes of them.
It was a second time I see a video since the "official" one. And now this is an incredible higher emotion when I see her moving as well him and the group. Their body language is so powerful. She is so empowered. All together it's like a cake, all the perfect ingredients suddenly waking up all your deepest senses. Now I dream to see them on very big screen unless live.
I'm thankful you shared. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Everything is good
That's what I'm waiting for
Unfortunately for me it was the end..
Kimbra’s verse and her performance push this song from great to legendary.
Big deal its Baa Baa Black Sheep, not very original...
Truly. REN and Chinchilla “Chalk Outlines” is another powerful duet.
No it doesn't the chorus makes this legendary
Exactly. I like the song bcz of her
It reminds me of the postal service song nothing better. The song doesnt hit unless you hear both sides. Without kimbra its gotye just crying into his beer and that shit gets old quick instead of ppl still listening what 13 years later. Kimbra i had hoped would build on those quirky solo performances of settle down but ended up a particular brand of pop i find easily forgettable unfortunately.
Still bumping this track in 2025!! Great voices!!
Dude’s voice reminds me of Sting!
This song aged like fine wine. I still listen to it after all these years
Je l'écoute tous les jours
Me too!
All these years? It's barely been more than a decade.
That hit my heart in the arse... Yes I enjoy my great fine wines :)
Proving that a song doesn't need to be overproduced to be powerful.
Big deal its Baa Baa Black Sheep, not very original...
Was anyone saying that a song *had* to be overproduced to be powerful?
There’s probably 100k worth of instruments and sound equipment in that room.
So true
Billie eilish won album of the year, and she produced it in her room with her brother. So, yeah
Would you all like to see Gotye & Kimbra collab again?
Definitely
Obviously
I always wonder why Gotye never wrote another song for a duo to sing ? Kimbra and Gotye were magic together.
Yes please.
Absolutely!
Over a decade later, the song still rocks, partly because of the high-quality artistic expression, and partly due to the story so many can relate to.
I will never tire of hearing this song!
Big deal its Baa Baa Black Sheep, not very original...
@@alwaysright3718 bro you've literally done nothing with your life. one message and i can read you like a book. just sit down and remember not even being rich and famous would make you likeable. stop being jealous and look to bettering yourself. its just sad.
The biggest one hit wonder in history.
@@MrGetwellsoondebatable
@@alwaysright3718 🤡
Brilliant. Kimbra's last glance priceless too😊
The place of someone who hopes it could still work out, I think.
I came to write the same comment
Yes Please can Kimbra confirm cause I know and I can actually see and feel the energy between them....Its just something so obvious
@@a_real_life Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
everything about her is priceless at all...
Almost 15 years later and this song is still so fucking good. So original, emotional and the depth of instrumental expertise is just….the best.
Wait... did you just say 15 years???... 😦
15 years ago..... Dang.
2011 was 20 years ago.
A melodia é plágio de uma música Brasileira do brasil
And now I’m just somebody I used to know
why does this make me miss the 2010s and growing up? this era of music will forever be special to me. Growing up in a skating rink on the weekends we would play all of the popular songs of the day. Good times.
This is a song that will be played 50 yrs from now.A very rare piece of original music.
except this song actually uses a sample throughout, albeit a more obscure sample than most
Well, "original", it has its intro copied from another song
Besides the intro song gotye has samples EVEYWHERE in the song like drums, guitar picks, xylophone, bongos, And an Mk2 flute synthesizer
Genuine one hit wonder
@@bottlethrower1544 Soooooooo what does that have to do with anything?Taylor has hit after hit not worth listing to. cheers
Her interpretation. The way she sings her verse. The way she turns her back on him when the chorus returns... the way all this feels raw and organic. Bravo!
I HATED her singing... sounded like every other generic pop star on the radio in the 2020's.... just my opinion
@@benjaminkenobi21 pretty bland indeed, but she did compliment the song imo, ignoring the bad parts of her singing I still like she's a part of it.
I feel her pain! He did her so wrong. She wanted his love not his friendship. She howls as an interpretation for crying. They each complimented each other’s choir in which we, the brokenhearted, are the only ones to understand 😢💔😩
It’s only the greatest thing someone has ever heard or the worst thing ever . I feel like a lot of TH-camr commenters are a special subset of moronic humans .
I, Chinese!
I’ll always remember how when Prince awarded Gotye his Grammy, saying how he (Prince) loved the song. Gotye was doubly rewarded!
It's like recieve a compliment from God.
Pretty much you can't get higher praise from a music artist. Who cares about the Grammy at that point.
I remember Gotyes reaction to Prince .... looking starstruck looks at the camera and says "Thats Prince" as he was handed his award!
Who is Prince?
@@denisruskin348 Lmao, exactly. Might as well "mic drop" the Grammy at that point and just walk off stage.
Niezwykła piosenka, tajemnicza, elektryzująca. Sprawia, że krew szybciej krąży mi w żyłach. Pełen pasji sposób śpiewania Gotye' go zawsze na mnie działał. Kimbra wykonuje swoją część idealnie. Takie dzieła w muzyce zdarzają się raz na kilkadziesiąt lat, są wyjątkowymi wydarzeniami. Gotye jest niezwykłą osobą. Słuchając tej piosenki, uświadomiłam sobie, ile byle jakich dźwięków wpuszczam.na co dzień do swoich uszu.
The maturity of this song as it’s performed later on really speaks to that of the generation that latched onto this gem.
You believe maturity is a Hallmark of this generation?
@@loganfields159 🙌🏻
If a handful of songs would describe entire generations, we would really be much worse off, depending on which ones you pick.
Perhaps it's best Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" or The Outfield's "Your Love" does not describe most people of that time.
They are banging songs, but neither snorting coke nor f*cking your girlfriend's friend are really something glorious and I would like to hope most were more "mature" than that.
@@loganfields159ok boomer
Not sure about how valid it is to transpose the maturity of this song onto an entire generation... But it definitely is a mature song. I mean, how many break up songs let the other side of the break up get a say?
What is most impressive about this song is how important it is to EVERY one of us. A song that we all can relate to.
This song is not important to me.
@@loganfields159 Says the one who looks up a decade-old song? Nice ;)
Well, almost all of us...
When this song was first released, I was deeply in love and certain this would never be me. Now this story has become my reality, and I have unwittingly been cast in a leading role. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
i never had a relationship if you mean this is what we have in common - but i can relate how it would have been after listening to his piece of legendary music
For those old enough to remember, or for those who just like classic rock, this has a very strong Police/Sting sound to it.
Always thought that!like a homage to Police and Sting.
Always thought is was a sting and Katy Perry. Till today
Yeah I get that too
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They are so beautiful together! I love this song and I’m 72 yrs. Young.😊
Their two voices compliment each other perfectly. Absolute perfection.
No they don’t Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
I am almost 59 years old and the words in this song are so profound. This happens with so many people as you travel through life for both good and ill. I try and think of all the people who I used to know and I truly wish I could see most of them again and just catch up. Sometimes this feeling almost rips my heart apart because some of them I loved so much
You said this perfectly ❤
The Words Are Right Spot On
I too am older and I think about those people in my life who were in my life and still today tear at my heart. I cry today thinking about “somebody I used to know.” This song is perfection.
It really is somewhat profound when you think about all those you used to know. What are they doing now? Are they happy? Are they alone, or with someone? I love this song, but it also makes me sad every time I listen to it.
Oh my gosh .. I feel the same way. I'm 61 and your words got in my heart as I feel the same!!! ❤
i've noticed its always the sad songs wrapped in a happy exterior that really grab people's attention. its like sweet and salty, it's just so good
funny u should say that but my top 3 favourite songs are all sad ballads, Band of Gold by Freda Payne, Tracks of My Tears and Tears of a Clown both by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, i could never explain to people why i liked them so much it was just the way they hit me when i listened to them
@@judsdragonFirst time I noted this was the Simon & Garfunkel cover of "Bye Bye Love" on the album Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Such happy music paired with such sad words.
It's why Joy Division is one of my favorite bands. They perfect this juxtaposition with songs like Digital and Transmission.
yes, the contrast is heightened here, because the whole thing almost has such a childlike quality to it. all the staccato sounds and the super simple chords. the little xylophone picking out the melody is like something you'd find in a kid's classroom. marry all that with the sad, heartfelt lyrics and it's instant melancholy.
@@Simeon_Harristhe xylophone is literally the vocal melody from Baa baa black sheep
Their voices are magical together. Goosebumps every time 🥰. Fantastic song.
This is a timeless song, amazing arrangements, lyrics, and voices. Simply stupendous.
I love Kimbra, she's so pretty too.
Man, more than a decade and they still perform this with so much passion.
I dont know if this is actually from 7 months ago or the upload is just from 7 months ago but the performance older.
@@DJ-ov2it Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
@@DJ-ov2it Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
chills all over at that first chorus. kimbra is still one of the best vocalist and performers i've ever seen - incredible.
Every live recording of this song is pure gold
one in a lifetime song. Even in 2024 I still get goosebumps from 00:03:00
Big deal its Baa Baa Black Sheep, not very original...
lol . Good for u 😂😂😂
Aw thats exactly when i got chills too
@@alwaysright3718 Seriously, every damn comment.🤡
@@asraiSOA baaaaaaaaa
Kimbra really takes that short verse and makes it slap. Truely quality over quantity
Yes 🙌 😊
She's nothing without this song
@@jimmicrackhead12 nonsense
Trash Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
@@kimf442 Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
I remember when i first heard this song. It felt like someone had read the journals in my mind and set them to music
That look at that Kimbra gave Gotye at the end was deep.
Thay played the roles so well, for real.
@@SupremeDP You say that so right!
Yes
They should have made a whole album together
She needed the cash, she still hates him.😂
One of the greatest sample records in the last 20 years.
I'm old. 70. I first heard this song like any other at that time. Then I heard the intricacy of the music and the words. Now I love it. Thanks
It is always the indies(Independents) that make the music now. The moment you go mainstream, it is just content-making.
@@sinisterisrandom8537 Kimbra was not an indie when this song was made.
This song is timeless. You’re gonna be hearing it decades from now
Song will be a banger 100 years from now.
Timeless!!
Oh my…Kimbra is absolutely mesmerizing. ❤
Not bad for a girl from The 'Tron
is you deaf or stupid this is the worst performance on planet earth
@@edwardtupper6374 The Tron? What's that? I mean, wherever she's from, I think she's friggin' gorgeous. Just one of those people who fit my personal taste like a key in a lock.
Hamilton NZ is called that because it was nicknamed the “city of the future“ which was morphed to “Hamiltron” by locals then shortened to “the tron”.
@@rosemarysbabydaddy858 I do know people who still call it The Swamp :)
Mówta co chceta! Klasyk muzyki popularnej XXI wieku!!! Grats from Poland!
Hi!👋 My Grand Pa was from Poland ...From Kaminska! ❤
Oooo, sjajno, originalno, interesantno, muzički kvalitetno, a opet evrovizijski...i još prelep izvođač. Moj favorit! ❤😍🔥👏👏👏🍀🫶
When this song first came out I really didn't get all the hype. Now listening it just hits different. What a great and unique song.
Same sentiment here. 😃👍
Likewise..
First came out by Sting?
@@iveo83 Thats exactly how the vocals sounded like ... Sting , untill you realise it was Gotye
My worse relationship to date and in college.
It slapped.
This song impacted me when it hit the news. I was looking at music from Australia and NZ and there it was. I still like it at 76 years. Go Gotke and Kimbra
Hey Edward, i'm 76 too but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy what was used to be called "pop" music mainly intended for a young audience at the time. What the hell, we've both heard thousands of songs in our time so we know when we hear something special - like this. Reckon the lyrics will have an uncomfortable familiarity for many.
I’m a younger person who generally likes older music, but I really like this song as well.
Cant believe it's been more than a dozen years, Kimora is absolutely gorgeous.
Kimbra
Timeless...
Like A Fine Wine.
Gotey’s lyrics hit so right, but dear god, Kimbra’s counter lyrics made the whole song hit so different, it was amazing
Is...
Indeed. It puts a potentially disturbing perspective on the relationship, arguably justifying the break Gotye's character finds so extreme.
It’s like a classical music piece but with singing
@@larryoconnor9160 Sell outs all music entertainers all of them. I remember when an artist would make a hit song and it was only for a specific gender but this queer agenda will take every hit male song and make it for the women as well let them write and create their own hit songs lazy ass bioches wake up! If you can not understand what type of thems is behind this trash agenda against religion and humanity them your not only blind but you all deaf stupid and dumb if you sincerely believe this has no effect on the psyche of human beings plain stupid wake up and see who’s agenda are you being lead to follow is it the one that creates life or the one teachings you to be prideful huh wake up stupid people….
This my friends is not music,,is a piece a ART.!!.it will live for ever
I love that they don't actually look at each other until the very end.
Somehow this can energize me in the morning yet soothe me to sleep. Just so pure and emotive.
This will always be one of the best songs of the 2010's.
Such a shame Gotye hasn't release a new album in so long. He really is a profoundly great artist. Even if some of what he does is simple, it always portrays emotion in such a palpable way.
Sad that he doesn't like the song very much, so many poor copies.
Parte dessa música ele pegou de um artistas brasileiro e foi processado.
@@toddwilliams5905 Looks like he got overly caught up in that. Once a song becomes that big it's not really yours anymore
This is one of those songs you remember where you were the first time you heard it. Absolute gem.
Riding with my daughter. The song was playing and she was singing every word.
The bassist is so relieved that he can finally play a 3rd note at 1:35 :)
Haha
Got to show off finally😎
This entire crew is just raw talent
I have never heard of Kimbra before, but she absolutely crushes that verse and makes the song that much better. I also really love that when she comes in, she's looking at him, and he's looking away, and then when he starts to sing again, he looks to her but she turns away. Really makes the performance of the song that much better.
Good eye, I didn't catch that
@@waylonk2453 It's easily visible on the studio version of the clip. This one here was badly hurt by an erratic editing.
“Now you’re just somebody that I used to know” stays so relevant of a line because we’ve all been there. We had someone that was the center of our being turn into a stranger. I could write a thousand words on that but that’s why this song is so perfect. It explains the entire situation, simply and accurately.
I remember where I was when I heard the towers fall, and when I first heard this song. It’s crazy how much impact it has.
We all knew someone who still tears at our heart ❤️
I love the slow build up of the song then it gradually gets more intense as the song progresses with raw emotions.Brilliant.
2025
I love this song they have amazing voices 💐💐❤️❤️
I've always enjoyed their live shows, and how they project the singing to each other, even though they have no relationship other than professional.
She commits to the performance. Even the quick look towards Gotye at the end of the song feels like "you broke my heart and I hate you" instead of "yeah! Great Performance!"
They way she turns her back and sorta turns back to do the backing vocals is so symbolic...great performance.
what a moment to be alive to see this song get such a comeback!
Kimbra is what brought me in the very first time I saw this track back then. It is what I searched for today to see her again.
If you’re going to have one hit, this is a hell of a hit to have. Such an amazing song.
Check out Hearts a Mess by Gotye
That was stunningly beautiful. Years later, it still breaks my heart. Reminds me of the past. Thank you.
I never get tired of this song, never never. It is a universal gut song. And the music is spellbinding❤❤❤
When this came out I was in middle school and only knew this as a catchy song everyone sang, now in my mid 20s I can comprehend and feel what he was intending. The way he words things so many human beings have felt so perfectly and the anger and bitterness it can bring.
First time I've watched a performance of this song. It actually feels like a masterpiece of modern music.
Watching Kimbra sing gives me goosebumps. So much emotion behind every word. Even the oohs and aahs.
There is something very special about this song. Thank you.
Для меня человека из России и говорящего только на русском языке эта песня стала чем то магическим, которую я слушаю уже много лет с момента её появления в самом начале 2010-х годов и постоянно ловлю себя на мысли, что её хочется слушать мне снова и снова. Я за свою жизнь уже не мало слышал песен, и в моём списке избранного за последние десятилетия набралось не мало достойной музыки, которую смело можно называть хитами на все времена, но данное музыкальное произведение я считаю одним из самых выдающихся в мире музыки, которое будет звучать и через 50 лет, и что самое интересное, её будут обязательно слушать. Как хорошо, что музыка является интернациональным языком общения между всеми народами мира, и как же классно, что на музыкальном небосводе среди множества однодневных групп и исполнителей, появляются такие талантливые и запоминающиеся артисты с большой буквы, которые действительно делают своим музыкальным трудом мир лучше и добрее.
I’m 66, I just found this song, I’ve listened to dozens of times now. Helps me make sense of my divorce and my ex.
We find someone and make them our lives, but then it goes wrong, and we must look again for someone to love. The human condition makes us need to love. There will be those who need that love, too; you just have to be open to it and not look for it. Love will find you, proximity and exposure. We never get older just our bodies do. We are still our kid self just with more life experience and knowledge. Be young again.
I hope you find peace and self love after your divorce. I had a divorce when I was 22, it shredded me, I felt guilty, but he cheated on me constantly, I caught him in the act with a 16 year old runway, I finally realized it wasn’t my fault.
Same
It helps me kind of deal with unresolved anger and resentment from a break-up that occurred nearly 20 years ago now. While I certainly was no angel, I was so mentally and emotionally abused in that relationship, blamed for everything, yet codependently hanging on his every word and feeling hoping to make things better. I just couldn't live that way anymore. We tried being friends for a little while after the break-up, but after a while, I just couldn't. So, it's now been 17 years since I've seen or spoken to him. He's literally somebody that I used to know.
How many thousands of times bro must have sung this and he still manages to bring it for real. Respect 🙏
this song had major hype for a reason. it's THAT good
Love this song so much. So original
This songs verses are so prolific that I started feeling like they were singing my feelings at the time, 10+ years ago. Just so good.
Omg I've never seen this performance before. Thank you!
I'm from Canada, my non verbal autistic son loves listening over and over... My respect to u
Эта песня ,не дань моде ,это то ,что идет из души ,Дух разговаривает с нами таким образом !
И ваш особенный ребенок прекрасно понимает это
2024 and I the way she looks at him almost made me cry. Some people just have a passion that wakes up extra senses beyond the physical world. My God what a voice.
I didn't appreciate this song when it first came out, but all these years later I've realized that it is a good song.
Big deal its Baa Baa Black Sheep, not very original...
@@alwaysright3718 you're a bit stuck on the fact that they threw that into the mix in some versions aren't you.
you'll enjoy the official video version more if that's an issue for you.
just a good song? this was a masterpiece which scooped the awards and was a massive worldwide hit. And far from his only hit. But more importantly it is unique and timeless.
@@alwaysright3718do you have nothing else to contribute bar that one copy paste…? 😂
@@screambluemurder101right? lol
She is a beautiful talented Lady with such a beautiful and amazing voice. Grea tJob done With Gotye. Masterpiece😀😃🥰
This collaboration is musical gold. Absolutely pure and perfect.
One of the best songs ever. Captures a universal truism about many relationships--you are in love and together, it gradually falls apart, and then it's over and that person is no longer part of your life. Brilliant.
❤❤❤
I'm still watching this. A very memorable song , one I never tire of hearing. . Must have been twelve years ago if not before . I just never tire of listening to it !
Thanks! It's a great song but it really comes to life when Kimbra sings.
Kimbra’s feature is my favourite part too! (to nobody’s surprise 😂)
Well Gotye wrote it for her to sing with him. It's also why they didn't do anything else - it's a unique song with a unique statement, which he only wanted to do with her. Inspired choice, as she is the perfect partner for it though. It's music art.
there's something innate damn magical aum aum beats 💪😁
This song is just straight up mesmerizing, it’s like you hear it and your hypnotized.
The look Kimbra gives at the end of the song...melts me
This was performed flawlessly, I can feel the emotion in the voices.
Is it crazy to say this is one of the best songs of all time? Songs like this feel like they were unearthed from some heavenly vault that has always existed. Gotye just dug it up. Masterpiece.
Fantastic performance...understated in a spectacularly intense way...kimbra plays it and sings it perfectly as does gotye ❤❤❤❤
Still gives me goosebumps
This song helped me discover Kimbra as well, just fantastic both of them together again!
My gosh! This still sounds great. Some really good things going on here. All the musicians did a fantastic job. Kimbra and Gotye still have those powerful voices.
God, that was intense. Or is that just me? Every beautiful note their voices hit so perfectly whenever they got loud, felt like they meant it.
Go listen to the Python one without Kimbra.. gotye literally gets so loud it’s nearly breathtaking around the 2 minute mark
Kimbra - devastating here - the make-up, the hair, the voice - just perfect.😙
This is a raw and powerful performance ......it showcases the the real life problems of all failed relationships
Man I freaking love this song and it never gets old it just keeps getting freaking better 😎👍
Gotye dropped this masterpiece now he's somebody that we used to know...