I remember when this song won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 2013. Prince presented the award, and when he opened the envelope, he said "I love this song". Having Prince say something like that about your music was perhaps better than winning the award.
Indeed it was, and if i'm not mistaken Prince was a big part of their inspiration to become artists too. That would be like me getting an award from Terry Pratchett (if he was still alive) and being told that something that i wrote was pretty good. My whole being would be exploding by that point.
I have watched a lot of reactions to this song, and you are the first one who seemed to grasp the meaning of Kimbra's line "You said that you could let it go, and I wouldn't find you hung up on somebody that I used to know." He is still hung up on his ex, and a lot of people miss that part.
He is hung up on ALL his ex’s and he always blames the latest ex for the breakup. He thinks all his Ex’s treated him the same way that is why they are all “somebody he used to know” and why he tells the newest girlfriend that he is over the previous. He already knows what the outcome will be and he lays the groundwork for his excuse to blame her. I don’t agree that so many people miss her line.
I LOVED this analysis -- noting that he lets you "sit" with the first couple of lines, the insights you have on relationships and addiction to sadness... treating conversations like a test... best reaction I've seen. You are ON it!
Shon, I'm a 74 year old white guy--do you know how cool you are?? I'm completely fascinated by your reactions. You're really intelligent and insightful, more so than most reactors I've tuned into. You seem to be the type of person I (or anyone) would want to hang out with, get into a discussion with, have a beer with. It's odd, I know, but when I watch your videos, I want to call you on the phone and chat about it. You make me feel like I've known you forever. That's so strange for me. But, hey, I like it, right? 🙂 I always look forward to what you have to say...
Thanks for putting into words the way I feel about this guy! I’m so excited for him to discover new songs. 50 year old blond lady from California here 😉👍
love how you go in so on one side then hear the other and you feel for both of them of the loss of love, especially if you've been through it. Fantastic reaction Shon!
I am at the halfway point of the video, and I am loving how you have taken the first half of the song. As usual you are really catching the meaning thus far. I am very excited to see how you react to the switch that is coming. You really really have a fantastic channel.
Oh shit you did not disappoint. Yeah, this is an amazing song, and the video really does it right. So glad you enjoyed it. You would probably like several songs by Kimbra. She is really talented, and a fantastic singer.
Love your thoughtful and insightful reaction. A lot of people think when she says he was "hung up on somebody that you used to know" that she's referring to a prior girlfriend he was still thinking about when he was dating her. I don't see it that way. I think she's referring to herself and to his desire to actually stay connected after the break up. She said "we could still be friends" only as a politeness, not because she meant it. She wants to be only "somebody that he used to know". She gets unpainted while he's still painted, signifying the unified relationship and the asymmetric breakup.
Re the paint - Yes. I felt she began to "free herself" from their relationship when she "rotates" her shoulders...and then, as you pointed out...the undoing of her paint, signifies the end. The pain on HIS face is palpable when she is (almost) yelling/exclaiming at him, how *she* doesn't have to live that way... Powerful song and great use of a (seemingly yet not) "simple" background of paint - that helps bring it home
Fast becoming my fav reaction channel bro, keep up that energy and insight, I heard this song 20x a day when it came out and you're still showing me stuff for the first time.
Powerful and well done song, no doubt. Also...when her part cones in, notice how she "frees herself" (when she rotates her shoulders) from their past...their relationship. When she is (almost) yelling at him...look at HIS face, and the shame, loss and pain her words are giving him.
As usual Shon...you are so much fun to watch!!!! And Shon, watch it again with the coloring and shapes.... and at the end she " took him off" as the color left her body. Lots of symbolism there.
Ultimately, there’s two sides to every story…one of the greatest songs ever written. UPDATE: In response to some of you, if not all of you, I’m likely many years older than you, been around for a while, and I love to stay on top of almost every music trend, or special artists that come out of nowhere…so for me, Gotye was one of those artists at that time, and this song was culturally significant, in that it was played everywhere all the time on many radio stations playing top 100, easy listening, indie-stations, college stations, etc. The song also won two Grammy’s in 2013 for Best Pop Duo Performance, and Record of the Year….ALSO, the song is a great song…My opinion is my opinion, and I base it on many things. When I say a song is one of the greatest songs ever written, I say that with evidence of its cultural impact, and its accolades (in many forms). The song and video were even parodied on Saturday Night Live, and to me, anything that gets parodied on SNL, is considered culturally significant (wether it’s good or bad). ☮️❤️😃
You have 3 sides to every story actually: Yours Hers / his And the truth ( « outside objective view ) « cold honest vision of the reality ». The « Truth », Sorry im French so not a native speaker but i mean it. 3 sides to every story
The way you interpreted this song was so spot on and wonderful to watch. I've loved this song since it released and you made me really sit with it and think deeper.
Support from Australia 🇦🇺 brother. This song holds a special memory for me, I used to take my daughter to work, North Brisbane, a place called Redcliffe, this song was always on the radio, in the car great times. You seem like you would be a great friend.
I like how after Kimbra's verse, he sings "but you didn't have to cut me off" while basically cutting off the end of *her verse* himself. Says something about the main speaker of the song.
This is one of those songs people will quote until the cows come home, but many never took the time to listen all the way through. It's so worth it. Great song. If you haven't heard it. There's also a pretty good parody called, The Star Wars that I used to know.
Wow nice reaction! I have been binge watching since finding ur channel. I appreciate that u are always respectful to the artist. AND u are a funny,funny man! Your comments are a crack-up-from the tambourine having to be taken away and given to another kid to allowing only Robert Plant to moan in your ear to flying David Lee Roth-haha. Since u like old school-vintage I think it’s time for u to hear some Lana Del Rey. In particular Candy Necklace off her Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard release. It is a video of her making the video and features Jon Batiste on a blistering piano. You will love it and thanks for the laughs!
I absolutely love love love love love love love love this song. But I want you to check on the Pentatonix version of this song I think you would like it
I would recommend listening to Luiz Bonfa- Seville It is the sample in this song, a great record on its own. Kimbra is worth a listen as well. Try something like Settle Down.
Kimbra’s voice 🥵 I’ve been in a situation where I had to cut someone off completely and change my number. He had an unpredictable temper and had a habit of blaming everyone around him for his actions. So with this song I always read some underlying abuse due to my experience.
Love this song, a noteworthy cover of it was done by a band called "Walk Off The Earth". There are 5 people playing one acoustic guitar in the video, they said it took 25 takes to get it right. RIP Beard Man
I love when she walks over to him. We see the paint on her back, but assume there’s nothing on her front. And Gotye can see that from his angle… watch his face. He’s gotta be thinking “Don’t look at her chest. Don’t look at her chest. Just keep eyes locked on the cameraman, Gotye. HR has already talked to you about this.”
Love your reviews because you pay attention to the lyrics and understand them, unlike many reactions I have seen. Since you do like lyrics I would suggest reacting to I’m Aquarius by Metronomy. Some of my favorite lines in that song. Or, This is the Day by The The.
There are 3 individuals depicted here. He and 2 women. He sings about the first one in his opening stanza. He told himself she was right for him but still felt lonely in her company and that's an ache he still feels to this day. He got addicted to the sadness of knowing it was going to end and when it did she promised they would still be friends. She lied, she just wanted to get away from him. Why? When they broke up she did everything she could to distance herself from him. He begins whining about how unfair and hurtful that was. He tries to comfort himself by saying he doesn't need that aggravation. Enter girl number 2, Kimbra. She got involved with him after his breakup with girl number 1. At this point, they have already separated. Why? He kept screwing her over and making her believe it was her fault. This is probably the same reason girl number 1 dumped him. She didn't want to live with someone like that. On top of that, he said he could let his breakup with girl number 1 go, and "SHE WOULDN'T CATCH HIM HUNG UP ON SOMEBODY THAT HE USED TO KNOW". She could read into his words and actions that he obviously could not. So he dumped him too.
The thing about songs that last, true classics.. is that they speak to universal acts of human nature. Doesy matter your "race", gender or wealth.. its things all people can relate to throughout time. Be it now, 40 years ago or 40 years from now.
Ok so apparently I hear this song slightly diff than a lot if people. I think wr all hear "His version" followed by "Het version". But, what i hear is slightly diff. First we hear his version and wr can all identify with it, so we jump on board with the "she" being somewhat heartless. But in her version, i feel like she is saying she agreed with them ending but she agreed to stay friends. Sounds like staying friends was HIS idea. In her version she sounds mad that he is basically being a big baby and clinging on even though they were supposed to be just "friends". When she says she found out he was hung up on somebody that he used to know, she's talking about herself. He's still hung up on her after agreeing to just be friends. She changed her number because he is being a whack job, more or less chasing her romantically after agreeing to be just friends. Lol I hear him telling a convincing one sided story.. then she puts him in his place and sets the record straight that he is distorting things. Thats how i hear it anyway. He even grimmaces when she corrects part of it.
what are the chances you'd upload this the same day I decided to look for a reaction to this artist from a dozen years ago?? lmao I was binging Stromae when this popped into my head, so maybe they have some vibe in common. He's sort of EDM, though? Raps and sings in French (he's Belgian), so be ready to read those subtitles, but the lyrics are so worth getting. Really interesting videos too.
I must be slow, this isn’t first time I’ve seen the video, but I finally got the point of the artwork slowly filling in. Both showing the “full picture” and showing the illusions he’s constructing around himself, how he’s painting her, and her losing the paint is stripping away his narrative.
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I remember when this song won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 2013. Prince presented the award, and when he opened the envelope, he said "I love this song". Having Prince say something like that about your music was perhaps better than winning the award.
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They totally were fanning over that! To get recognition from Prince? Priceless.
Indeed it was, and if i'm not mistaken Prince was a big part of their inspiration to become artists too. That would be like me getting an award from Terry Pratchett (if he was still alive) and being told that something that i wrote was pretty good. My whole being would be exploding by that point.
Wow I wish I had seen that moment that you did.
He's still shattered and can't get over it, but she became a whole person at the end when the paint came off. Great reaction!
I have watched a lot of reactions to this song, and you are the first one who seemed to grasp the meaning of Kimbra's line "You said that you could let it go, and I wouldn't find you hung up on somebody that I used to know." He is still hung up on his ex, and a lot of people miss that part.
He is hung up on ALL his ex’s and he always blames the latest ex for the breakup. He thinks all his Ex’s treated him the same way that is why they are all “somebody he used to know” and why he tells the newest girlfriend that he is over the previous. He already knows what the outcome will be and he lays the groundwork for his excuse to blame her.
I don’t agree that so many people miss her line.
@@BB-rh2ml I have watched at least a couple dozen reactions to this, and I think this is the first time I've heard that line mentioned in a reaction.
@@snapdragon8888 I totally agree. He did a great job picking that out
Yeah it’s weird so many people try to make out to be something else. It’s pretty straightforward
@@BB-rh2mlyep he already knows. “Resignation to the end. Always the end”
“That’s an extreme level of happiness, or a weird lie in your mind that’s truly sadness”-😮😮😮
You are the best reactor.
I LOVED this analysis -- noting that he lets you "sit" with the first couple of lines, the insights you have on relationships and addiction to sadness... treating conversations like a test... best reaction I've seen. You are ON it!
Shon, I'm a 74 year old white guy--do you know how cool you are?? I'm completely fascinated by your reactions. You're really intelligent and insightful, more so than most reactors I've tuned into. You seem to be the type of person I (or anyone) would want to hang out with, get into a discussion with, have a beer with. It's odd, I know, but when I watch your videos, I want to call you on the phone and chat about it. You make me feel like I've known you forever. That's so strange for me. But, hey, I like it, right? 🙂 I always look forward to what you have to say...
Why are you telling him you're white? What does that have to do with anything?
@@badgerboy97his 74 shut up leave him alone 🤨
Thanks for putting into words the way I feel about this guy! I’m so excited for him to discover new songs. 50 year old blond lady from California here 😉👍
Also, the fact that this song IS so relatable, on top of being stupid catchy, has got to be why it was such a huge hit.
The way she leaves her place in the painting to come over and give him a piece of her mind 😤
love how you go in so on one side then hear the other and you feel for both of them of the loss of love, especially if you've been through it. Fantastic reaction Shon!
I am at the halfway point of the video, and I am loving how you have taken the first half of the song. As usual you are really catching the meaning thus far. I am very excited to see how you react to the switch that is coming. You really really have a fantastic channel.
Oh shit you did not disappoint. Yeah, this is an amazing song, and the video really does it right. So glad you enjoyed it. You would probably like several songs by Kimbra. She is really talented, and a fantastic singer.
Love your thoughtful and insightful reaction. A lot of people think when she says he was "hung up on somebody that you used to know" that she's referring to a prior girlfriend he was still thinking about when he was dating her. I don't see it that way. I think she's referring to herself and to his desire to actually stay connected after the break up. She said "we could still be friends" only as a politeness, not because she meant it. She wants to be only "somebody that he used to know". She gets unpainted while he's still painted, signifying the unified relationship and the asymmetric breakup.
Totally agree
Re the paint -
Yes. I felt she began to "free herself" from their relationship when she "rotates" her shoulders...and then, as you pointed out...the undoing of her paint, signifies the end.
The pain on HIS face is palpable when she is (almost) yelling/exclaiming at him, how *she* doesn't have to live that way...
Powerful song and great use of a (seemingly yet not) "simple" background of paint - that helps bring it home
Fast becoming my fav reaction channel bro, keep up that energy and insight, I heard this song 20x a day when it came out and you're still showing me stuff for the first time.
I live Shon. Can't end a day without seeing him react!
Hold that thought…
Kimbra entering the chat
A true artist. And musically and vocally sublime.
We all have somebody we used to know.....great reaction!
I’ve been watching a lot of reactions to this song and you are one of the few that understood what she was saying. I enjoyed your reaction
Very interesting hearing both sides of their story. Such a great song - I can listen to it over and over again. Thank you !
I clicked so fast and was not disappointed. Ty for reacting to this one!
Powerful and well done song, no doubt.
Also...when her part cones in, notice how she "frees herself" (when she rotates her shoulders) from their past...their relationship.
When she is (almost) yelling at him...look at HIS face, and the shame, loss and pain her words are giving him.
I watched a lot of reactions. You are by far and away the best at understanding lyrics. BY FAR. Thank you.
Love your reactions, song is so true to every relationship that ends , nobody stays friends.
Love love love this song! I had that breakup, he was pissed even though he was the cheater. He just didn’t think I would shut the door forever.
You just get it! You are so insightful and very easy on the eyes 👍❤🇦🇺🦘
LOL I love your very knowing "oh-ho HO!" 😆
When the paint comes off Kimbra, it's to symbolize her being "out of the picture. "
Awesome song, when you’re in lust & everything is amazing it’s all good. After time goes by you realize you didn’t even know each other at all.💯
I love ur gentle n genuine reaction❤❤❤❤❤
As usual Shon...you are so much fun to watch!!!! And Shon, watch it again with the coloring and shapes.... and at the end she " took him off" as the color left her body. Lots of symbolism there.
Ultimately, there’s two sides to every story…one of the greatest songs ever written.
UPDATE:
In response to some of you, if not all of you, I’m likely many years older than you, been around for a while, and I love to stay on top of almost every music trend, or special artists that come out of nowhere…so for me, Gotye was one of those artists at that time, and this song was culturally significant, in that it was played everywhere all the time on many radio stations playing top 100, easy listening, indie-stations, college stations, etc. The song also won two Grammy’s in 2013 for Best Pop Duo Performance, and Record of the Year….ALSO, the song is a great song…My opinion is my opinion, and I base it on many things. When I say a song is one of the greatest songs ever written, I say that with evidence of its cultural impact, and its accolades (in many forms). The song and video were even parodied on Saturday Night Live, and to me, anything that gets parodied on SNL, is considered culturally significant (wether it’s good or bad). ☮️❤️😃
😂...greatest songs writen if all you know is music after 2000
What?! Yea if you only listen to mumble rap.
Agreed. I don’t know what it is, but I was obsessed with this song when it came out. I must’ve listened to it a hundred times back then.
You have 3 sides to every story actually:
Yours
Hers / his
And the truth ( « outside objective view ) « cold honest vision of the reality ». The « Truth »,
Sorry im French so not a native speaker but i mean it. 3 sides to every story
@@saracarrollyoutubeI’m a big fan of all music.. this song is simply good. You could disagree but 1.2billion views speaks for itself
First video I've seen of yours and instantly subscribed! Loved your reaction to and appreciation of this amazing song ❤
The way you interpreted this song was so spot on and wonderful to watch. I've loved this song since it released and you made me really sit with it and think deeper.
Shon is smart
Love your honesty...your one of the best!
wow...such an era... song can be gut wrenching
Kimbra (the woman) had an amazing video of her doing a.live version of settle down.
I used to hear this all the time on the radio when it came out in 2012
Support from Australia 🇦🇺 brother. This song holds a special memory for me, I used to take my daughter to work, North Brisbane, a place called Redcliffe, this song was always on the radio, in the car great times. You seem like you would be a great friend.
I like how after Kimbra's verse, he sings "but you didn't have to cut me off" while basically cutting off the end of *her verse* himself. Says something about the main speaker of the song.
Love your reaction. I knew you would get this tune.
Hands down the best reaction to this tune! Shon you da man!
One of the greatest songs of all time bro ❤
Saw Kimbra in concert in Toronto before Covid hit. But part of this song was by Brazilian Luiz Bonfa who died before the song came out.
Love your reaction 💜
Good reaction bro first time hearing you👍🏾✌🏾💯
You’re my new favorite reactor. Subbed and 👍
One of favorite songs.
You understood! Salute
I love this song. ❤
I am so hung up on this song!...
Saw him in concert...amazing!
I love this 🎶 song❤😢
You want your mind blown. 1981 Human League had a song call Don’t You Want Me Baby. It’s very similar to this song. 2 sides of the story.
Good suggestion
This is one of those songs people will quote until the cows come home, but many never took the time to listen all the way through.
It's so worth it. Great song.
If you haven't heard it. There's also a pretty good parody called, The Star Wars that I used to know.
Great, insightful review, Shon!
Great reaction to a great song. 👍🏻
Great reaction, you always 'get it' and I love that about your vids.
This song caught me by surprise when it came out
It was different
LOL "Plot Twist, Big Time!!"
Wow nice reaction! I have been binge watching since finding ur channel. I appreciate that u are always respectful to the artist. AND u are a funny,funny man! Your comments are a crack-up-from the tambourine having to be taken away and given to another kid to allowing only Robert Plant to moan in your ear to flying David Lee Roth-haha. Since u like old school-vintage I think it’s time for u to hear some Lana Del Rey. In particular Candy Necklace off her Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard release. It is a video of her making the video and features Jon Batiste on a blistering piano. You will love it and thanks for the laughs!
Hoping you might try a song by Dan Bull - GTA V Epic Rap
Brilliant reaction!
And now you know why the song was so popular
I never understood this song until you explained it. Thank you
I absolutely love love love love love love love love this song. But I want you to check on the Pentatonix version of this song I think you would like it
I love it when you get startled by an ad lol!!
Parts of this song sound like when Mario goes underground and I can’t unhear it 😊
Love that song so much. ❤
There was also a fun parody for any OG trilogy Star wars fans out there ;)
Great reaction to a great song. I'd suggest some Steely Dan next.
Gotye - Save Me. Very underrated song
I would recommend listening to Luiz Bonfa- Seville It is the sample in this song, a great record on its own.
Kimbra is worth a listen as well. Try something like Settle Down.
Kimbra’s voice 🥵
I’ve been in a situation where I had to cut someone off completely and change my number. He had an unpredictable temper and had a habit of blaming everyone around him for his actions. So with this song I always read some underlying abuse due to my experience.
I love how we get her side of the story too . Not just his.
Love this song, a noteworthy cover of it was done by a band called "Walk Off The Earth". There are 5 people playing one acoustic guitar in the video, they said it took 25 takes to get it right. RIP Beard Man
you're such a good reactor
"Save Me" is another great song of his from the same album, you should check it out!
you might enjoy lunatic fringe by red rider
THERE IS ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO A STORY
3 sides. His side, her side and the truth.
now ya gotta check out kimbra - "settle down"
I love when she walks over to him. We see the paint on her back, but assume there’s nothing on her front. And Gotye can see that from his angle… watch his face. He’s gotta be thinking “Don’t look at her chest. Don’t look at her chest. Just keep eyes locked on the cameraman, Gotye. HR has already talked to you about this.”
I have 8 years with the wrong women from 17 yrs old to 25 yrs old, took her abuse, and just could never leave her because of my stupid heart
Her paint coming off signifies she is out of the picture
You got it
Love your reviews because you pay attention to the lyrics and understand them, unlike many reactions I have seen. Since you do like lyrics I would suggest reacting to I’m Aquarius by Metronomy. Some of my favorite lines in that song. Or, This is the Day by The The.
There are 3 individuals depicted here. He and 2 women. He sings about the first one in his opening stanza. He told himself she was right for him but still felt lonely in her company and that's an ache he still feels to this day. He got addicted to the sadness of knowing it was going to end and when it did she promised they would still be friends. She lied, she just wanted to get away from him. Why? When they broke up she did everything she could to distance herself from him. He begins whining about how unfair and hurtful that was. He tries to comfort himself by saying he doesn't need that aggravation.
Enter girl number 2, Kimbra. She got involved with him after his breakup with girl number 1. At this point, they have already separated. Why? He kept screwing her over and making her believe it was her fault. This is probably the same reason girl number 1 dumped him. She didn't want to live with someone like that. On top of that, he said he could let his breakup with girl number 1 go, and "SHE WOULDN'T CATCH HIM HUNG UP ON SOMEBODY THAT HE USED TO KNOW". She could read into his words and actions that he obviously could not. So he dumped him too.
The thing about songs that last, true classics.. is that they speak to universal acts of human nature. Doesy matter your "race", gender or wealth.. its things all people can relate to throughout time. Be it now, 40 years ago or 40 years from now.
You should check out Allen Stone’s version of this song.
Ok so apparently I hear this song slightly diff than a lot if people. I think wr all hear "His version" followed by "Het version". But, what i hear is slightly diff. First we hear his version and wr can all identify with it, so we jump on board with the "she" being somewhat heartless. But in her version, i feel like she is saying she agreed with them ending but she agreed to stay friends. Sounds like staying friends was HIS idea. In her version she sounds mad that he is basically being a big baby and clinging on even though they were supposed to be just "friends". When she says she found out he was hung up on somebody that he used to know, she's talking about herself. He's still hung up on her after agreeing to just be friends. She changed her number because he is being a whack job, more or less chasing her romantically after agreeing to be just friends. Lol I hear him telling a convincing one sided story.. then she puts him in his place and sets the record straight that he is distorting things. Thats how i hear it anyway. He even grimmaces when she corrects part of it.
One of the best break up songs ever.
Stormy by Classics IV
Our greatest fear is to die alone and not even leave a ripple in our wake.
I'm always curious, how many of the songs you've reacted to have made you playlist? Like what's the top 5?
We have all been there what he speaks no doubt.
Three Days Grace did a cover of this one, fire 🔥 🤘
Have to get into Steely Dan. Peg - FM - Hey Nineteen - Time Out of Mind - etc…. Ear candy
what are the chances you'd upload this the same day I decided to look for a reaction to this artist from a dozen years ago?? lmao
I was binging Stromae when this popped into my head, so maybe they have some vibe in common. He's sort of EDM, though? Raps and sings in French (he's Belgian), so be ready to read those subtitles, but the lyrics are so worth getting. Really interesting videos too.
Now you gotta do Kimbra’s “Settle Down.”
Oh the pain!
I must be slow, this isn’t first time I’ve seen the video, but I finally got the point of the artwork slowly filling in. Both showing the “full picture” and showing the illusions he’s constructing around himself, how he’s painting her, and her losing the paint is stripping away his narrative.