It's such a timeless song because almost everyone understands the pain of loss and how when you compare the version of events from any two people they almost always will diverge into very different narratives based on their point of view.
This is such a deep video. You can see and feel the anguish on both the party's faces. I like how he acknowledged there was fault on both sides and portrayed the female's viewpoint, though tempered by the words, "You didn't have to cut me off." In other words, it didn't have to end like it did, with her breaking off the friendship in addition to the relationship. Then there is the painting of the tapestry of his life throughout the video, and she is just erased from it at the end. Wow. VERY deep...VERY powerful.
It's a whole different song depending on whether you listen to the audio or watch the video. It's just a cute catchy song on the radio, but when you look at the video, you see the incredible sadness in his face.
The guy wanted to demote her to "friends with benefits"... she said NOoooooo! He was surprised 🤣 Great song! Version with only the vocals is even more powerful!
Aaaaand now this is stuck in my head again. It was stuck in my head for MONTHS at one point. The story being told by this song is relatable to everyone at some point in their life, and I love that realness.
Every lyric, how it's sung, all the meaning behind all the lyrics. It's a simple song, but it's one just about everyone who's been in relationships that didn't end so well can relate to. And it's one of those songs that just get stuck in your head.
I feel the painting represents that he was feeling whole prior to letting his heart out. The painting is a representation of the broken relationship. The more he sings the more he is brought back into his brokenness. As she starts to sing, she was still in that hurt and broken which is why she had to cut him off, her way of dealing with it. but she sees he is still the same broken person as he sings and confronts him to no avail. Once she realizes things have not changed, she removes herself emotionally.
Such a vibe, and such nostalgia... I miss this guy and the times he came in. His song became an instant classic, and I listened to more of his catalogue other than this one. "Bronte" and "Hearts a mess" being one of the other neat songs he has.
This won song won a Grammy award and Prince presented it to him. He was so awestruck when Prince said "I really like your song" he looked like he was about to faint!
This is one of my top ten songs of all time, which is crazy for an artist like me and the simplicity of the track. But it is just so Damn perfect! "Have your friends collect your records and then change your number!" A xylophone has never sounded so damn perfect. Hard to believe the genius Kygo didn't produce the track. Great reaction as always my man, one love
You're the second reaction I've seen to this song - both times the phrase "They know exactly what they're doing" was used. 👍 A masterpiece of a breakup song. Simple, but packs a punch. Thank you for reacting to this.
Yes u could very well be right. This tune does pack quite a punch despite its subtle overall presentation vocals and instrument playing.. Often less is best.
You made my morning! Somebody That I Used To Know was in HEAVY rotation at my house about 10 years ago (I could be off on the timeframe), but I LOVED to belt this song! Thanks for your take on it and your humor!!!! God bless!
This song is so interesting. Always nice to see a real oddball of a track actually chart. I try to refrain from throwing out suggestions, as I know you're busy, but I'd love your input on the song Still Swinging by Papa Roach. When you have time, of course. LFR fam forever.
Gotye is meticulous in his music. This song took years to get just how he wanted it. It's his most commercially successful song however he has many more songs. Hearts a Mess is my favourite and also an awesome video.
Last time I heard this song i was like 13, being 17 (18 in 3 weeks) and have been in a relationship, this makes me cry. And i been hearing this song throughout my childhood too
Someone on another reaction video mentioned something that after you hear it, makes this video obvious. The male character is naked to start the video, he is painting a picture of his view of events that include her, and when she tells her story she is effectively taking herself out of the picture when the paint is disappearing.
Don't be so hard on yourself, your vocals are fire (not really) 😂. I've seen Kimbra perform live, she's a really unique artist. Probably a little too far outside the mainstream to ever have a big hit, but worth checking out some more.
Don't be so sure.... While I personally don't enjoy everything she's done, I do see the expressiveness she has(same with Gotye himself), and fully support the fact that she's "taking a risk" with it. Some of the greatest bands in history have done that, and while their "early" endeavors were basically searching for their true identity, they eventually found it, and because they thought "outside the box", ended up becoming icons BECAUSE they were different. Hell, Pink Floyd comes to mind in that regard. So do Guns N Roses, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and even the Beatles. I think eventually, she will find her niche, and have a major impact on music as a whole.
Late but great reaction. Somehow I went down a rabbit hole of these reactions glad to have found yours. This song is about a Narcissist listen as he tells her how hurt he is and then insults her. He told her when they broke up she wouldn't catch him hung up on somebody that he used to know. He essentially told her just as he was insulting her in the lyrics she's just somebody that he used to know, so she changed her number and stuff. She reminded him that he said she would never catch him hung up on somebody that he used to know and how he blamed her for everything and how she was always trying to pick apart what he said. Hes all like it hurts but uh yea I don't need you and this was likely how their relationship was and what she meant by what she said.
Walk off the earth does a version of this song where they're all playing this instrumental on one guitar. Would love to see your reaction to that version as well!
been a lurking subscriber! First comment - Van you are awesome. I really enjoy the fun, intelligence and depth you bring to your reactions. Right on, sir.
This song has so many twists and turns. It's truly a hypnotic song with its melodies and will stick with you for days and days. What I take from this song is that he dated someone before Kimbra. For whatever reason they broke up but he can't completely move on from her. He then met Kimbra and started a relationship with her but could not let go of his previous love. So, as time went on he would do and say things to Kimbra to wound her and then blame her in hopes that she will want to break up, but remain friends. When she realizes he's not going to change and she's finally had enough she breaks up with him and he's fine with it because he's still hooked on his ex. It sounds like she at first still wants to be friends but you know how hard that is when you truly love someone, so she decided to cut him off completely, had her friends go over and collect all her records and then changed her number so he didn't have any way to reach back out to her. He couldn't understand why she couldn't be friends and that's because her love for him was much deeper than his for her because he was still hung up on somebody that he used to know. She moved on and he's still fighting the feelings he has for his ex. He's never really going to be able to give all his love to someone until he finally works through his feelings he has with his ex. Crazy...I feel like most of us have been in 1 or both of those situations before and can feel both of their pain. At the end the paint is removed from her and she is out of the picture.
He stuck on another girl, Kimbra left him because he couldn't get over the other girl. Kimbra yelling at him but he refuses to hear her! She had to leave. Now he's stuck on losing her! HILARIOUS, but sad too. Great Reaction!
These are the two people the song is about. The relationship is over and according to him wasn't great anyway (I told myself you were right for me, but felt so lonely in your company) and he claims to have been glad it's over. He's complaining that she cut him off when they broke up and doesn't see why. She gives her side, claiming that he played with her mind and made her feel like crap (thinking of all those times you screwed me over, part of me thinking it was always something that I'd done). Since he admits that once she was away from him she went to the lengths of avoiding him completely and changing her phone number her side does seem to be the truth - he also refers to the relationship as 'that was love' despite claiming he didn't even care it was over. The song is about a manipulative guy getting dumped and feeling sorry for himself. The part where she says he claimed that she'd 'never catch me hung up on someone I used to know' is her pointing out that whilst he tried to put down and dismiss her with that line, he is clearly still hung up on her and she is more than just 'somebody he used to know'.
If you want to check out Trip Hop you need to listen to Christiansands by Tricky or Teardrop by Massive Attack. One of my favorite types of music and Tricky and Massive Attack are two of the best.
you just made my morning my friend !!! this was out when i was much younger ....but just went through this...im going toture her with this true memory lol..... and most of all view / input is honestly funny and factual as you say it ! great job please keep'em coming ✌
Saw a theory that Kimbra wasn't the girl he used to know, but the current girl and because he was so hung up on the old girl she thought she was doing something wrong but he was just still hung up on someone he used to know. Which then lead to the destruction of a relationship another girl painting herself out of his life and a new girl he used to know, continuing his cycle.
Best review reaction with this video You the only one that actually commented re appreciation for the artwork On a live version you can check out the electronic instruments.Everything fits so well and highly innovative Thanks!
If you're interested in some triphop, I HIGHLY recommend listening to some Massive Attack. They're smooth as all get out. Something off the Mezzanine album, maybe Angel or Black Milk. Voodoo in My Blood is excellent as well.
From L.A.county area of cali.would be so weird, different, unexpected if I was at a light and saw you next to me blasting this and how you were dancing.🤣👍.frankw.
6:54 Van, Yeah there's definitely something that sounds like a kid's Xylophone in there. Feels like a similar device as in "What A Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers 43 years ago had that happy child-like sound combined with sad break-up lyrics. ...which you also reacted to.
It's such a timeless song because almost everyone understands the pain of loss and how when you compare the version of events from any two people they almost always will diverge into very different narratives based on their point of view.
Perfectly said!
@@marilynk30 thank you.
This is such a deep video. You can see and feel the anguish on both the party's faces. I like how he acknowledged there was fault on both sides and portrayed the female's viewpoint, though tempered by the words, "You didn't have to cut me off." In other words, it didn't have to end like it did, with her breaking off the friendship in addition to the relationship. Then there is the painting of the tapestry of his life throughout the video, and she is just erased from it at the end. Wow. VERY deep...VERY powerful.
It's a whole different song depending on whether you listen to the audio or watch the video. It's just a cute catchy song on the radio, but when you look at the video, you see the incredible sadness in his face.
I picked it up. Definitely reinforced in the video. His deadpan face ect.
To me, the most impactful thing is when she is 'unpainted' from the tapestry of his life at the end.
And he starts to look ashamed when she's getting angry, that was what made be clock they have a very different idea of what the relationship was
Well the lyrics are sad either way
The guy wanted to demote her to "friends with benefits"... she said NOoooooo! He was surprised 🤣 Great song! Version with only the vocals is even more powerful!
"Quiet complexity," good analysis. The female combo at the end really enhances the song for me.
Aaaaand now this is stuck in my head again. It was stuck in my head for MONTHS at one point. The story being told by this song is relatable to everyone at some point in their life, and I love that realness.
That's why I watch a seemingly endless loop of reaction videos until it's outta my brain. Lmao
Relatable round about now. Lucky me.
Man i love this song. My hearts a mess shows a lot of his voice and artistic side
"Heart's a Mess" = #FACTS
@@marymazzulli6971 Like Drawing Blood is my favorite album of his
I can honestly say this is one of the best songs ever .
Every lyric, how it's sung, all the meaning behind all the lyrics. It's a simple song, but it's one just about everyone who's been in relationships that didn't end so well can relate to. And it's one of those songs that just get stuck in your head.
When Gotye won song of the year from Prince, Prince said it was his favorite song in recent years! That’s a dope review!
She has her own story to tell about the relationship, and it rings true.
I like how the picture is painted by the words he says...like you making your own reality and that pic starts to be undone when she speaks up
I feel the painting represents that he was feeling whole prior to letting his heart out. The painting is a representation of the broken relationship. The more he sings the more he is brought back into his brokenness. As she starts to sing, she was still in that hurt and broken which is why she had to cut him off, her way of dealing with it. but she sees he is still the same broken person as he sings and confronts him to no avail. Once she realizes things have not changed, she removes herself emotionally.
Loved it when Prince presented them with an award and said he loved the song, highest compliment ever!
His vocals remind me of Sting. Maybe it's just me, but that's who I thought it was when I first heard this.
Its Sting's son ..
He is compared to Sting alot! It's not just you.
@@timdenier3021 - No Wally isn't.
I the same
Never thought of that. But yeah, now that I think of it, he does.
Such a vibe, and such nostalgia... I miss this guy and the times he came in. His song became an instant classic, and I listened to more of his catalogue other than this one. "Bronte" and "Hearts a mess" being one of the other neat songs he has.
This song never gets old
Instant classic... Perfectly blended music and vocals. Love it
Bro, your authentic nature is your success. Don't change! Man respect.
This won song won a Grammy award and Prince presented it to him. He was so awestruck when Prince said "I really like your song" he looked like he was about to faint!
This is one of my top ten songs of all time, which is crazy for an artist like me and the simplicity of the track. But it is just so Damn perfect!
"Have your friends collect your records and then change your number!" A xylophone has never sounded so damn perfect. Hard to believe the genius Kygo didn't produce the track. Great reaction as always my man, one love
You're the second reaction I've seen to this song - both times the phrase "They know exactly what they're doing" was used. 👍
A masterpiece of a breakup song.
Simple, but packs a punch. Thank you for reacting to this.
Yes u could very well be right. This tune does pack quite a punch despite its subtle overall presentation vocals and instrument playing..
Often less is best.
I think when he sings in the chorus his voice really sounds like Peter Gabriel great vocals👏
"Quiet complexity"-- I love that!!
Definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever made.
You made my morning! Somebody That I Used To Know was in HEAVY rotation at my house about 10 years ago (I could be off on the timeframe), but I LOVED to belt this song!
Thanks for your take on it and your humor!!!! God bless!
You’re right. 2011 hit. Chart-topper worldwide.
When this came out...
It was different than anything else.
Very unique song! 🎹🎤🎶🎸🥁
The whole song is tight, their vocals is even tighter. They sound great together. I love the engert they are putting off and feeding off of.
This is such a creative video. Painting a picture then erases the memory. Toxic relationship!
A year later, same emotion. Thanks for this one! Have a good time
always been a fan of this song , when my cousin would piss me off in xbox party id start blasting it cuz he hated it lmao glad u liked it brother
The true live version shows how they are able to blend and fade so well. True artists.
This song is so interesting. Always nice to see a real oddball of a track actually chart. I try to refrain from throwing out suggestions, as I know you're busy, but I'd love your input on the song Still Swinging by Papa Roach. When you have time, of course. LFR fam forever.
Gotye is meticulous in his music. This song took years to get just how he wanted it. It's his most commercially successful song however he has many more songs. Hearts a Mess is my favourite and also an awesome video.
Last time I heard this song i was like 13, being 17 (18 in 3 weeks) and have been in a relationship, this makes me cry. And i been hearing this song throughout my childhood too
Someone on another reaction video mentioned something that after you hear it, makes this video obvious. The male character is naked to start the video, he is painting a picture of his view of events that include her, and when she tells her story she is effectively taking herself out of the picture when the paint is disappearing.
After a love affair, the hardest words to hear are "you're just somebody I used to know" !
The studio live version is amazing too
Your responses are always so entertaining. Keep up the good work!
I just watched your reaction. I love how you described the "quiet complexity". Awesome phrase!!!
Don't be so hard on yourself, your vocals are fire (not really) 😂. I've seen Kimbra perform live, she's a really unique artist. Probably a little too far outside the mainstream to ever have a big hit, but worth checking out some more.
Don't be so sure.... While I personally don't enjoy everything she's done, I do see the expressiveness she has(same with Gotye himself), and fully support the fact that she's "taking a risk" with it. Some of the greatest bands in history have done that, and while their "early" endeavors were basically searching for their true identity, they eventually found it, and because they thought "outside the box", ended up becoming icons BECAUSE they were different. Hell, Pink Floyd comes to mind in that regard. So do Guns N Roses, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and even the Beatles. I think eventually, she will find her niche, and have a major impact on music as a whole.
Came here for basketball last week, got Gotye, not what I expected. Fantastic 😁
Glad I watched this. You have a beautiful take and understanding of this song. Loved it...just subscribed❤️
Its a great song and the video is just great being painted out of the picture . says it all
‘Sitting there all butterball nekked!’ one of the many reasons I support this channel 😂
I love your energy! Glad o found you so soon into a new year!
Late but great reaction. Somehow I went down a rabbit hole of these reactions glad to have found yours. This song is about a Narcissist listen as he tells her how hurt he is and then insults her. He told her when they broke up she wouldn't catch him hung up on somebody that he used to know. He essentially told her just as he was insulting her in the lyrics she's just somebody that he used to know, so she changed her number and stuff. She reminded him that he said she would never catch him hung up on somebody that he used to know and how he blamed her for everything and how she was always trying to pick apart what he said. Hes all like it hurts but uh yea I don't need you and this was likely how their relationship was and what she meant by what she said.
Van you've made my day
Walk off the earth does a version of this song where they're all playing this instrumental on one guitar. Would love to see your reaction to that version as well!
Speaking of Australian artists.... Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs - most people I know, absolute classic and bet you'll enjoy!
Checkout Billy Thorpe's live performance at Boggo Road Jail Brisbane Just returned from the States It's the best!
I’m dead 😂… u singing those parts made my night
You hit dem notes 🤣
BTW, these two are fascinating to look at. Gorgeous in a complex way.
"You better get out of my face before I punch you in the neck girl" or something like that. OMG .. crack me up!!
That line still has me cracking up 3 whole minutes later. Funniest shit I heard all day. Pure comedy, by accident. I love it.
It escalated to attempted murder pretty quickly.
been a lurking subscriber! First comment - Van you are awesome. I really enjoy the fun, intelligence and depth you bring to your reactions. Right on, sir.
That different kind of pain that comes from being dismissed as nothing.
Awesome reaction Brotha Man. Peace to the Family. ✌🏾☝🏾👍🏾
I cant belive you never came across this song before.
It was *everywhere* in the 2010s
You’re one jive turkey and hilarious!!.. Thanks dude.. great song.. probably one of the best hooks in a pop song in a long time 👌🏻
I just found your channel, I'm so glad I did!
Walk off the earth does such a sick version of this. Love the original though, great reaction!
One of the most creative Videos of the 21st. Century and a good song to boot!
LOVE THIS SONG! Thanks for reacting to it. Very good song. Love you bro! Lfrfamily hit that thannggg
This song has so many twists and turns. It's truly a hypnotic song with its melodies and will stick with you for days and days. What I take from this song is that he dated someone before Kimbra. For whatever reason they broke up but he can't completely move on from her. He then met Kimbra and started a relationship with her but could not let go of his previous love. So, as time went on he would do and say things to Kimbra to wound her and then blame her in hopes that she will want to break up, but remain friends. When she realizes he's not going to change and she's finally had enough she breaks up with him and he's fine with it because he's still hooked on his ex. It sounds like she at first still wants to be friends but you know how hard that is when you truly love someone, so she decided to cut him off completely, had her friends go over and collect all her records and then changed her number so he didn't have any way to reach back out to her. He couldn't understand why she couldn't be friends and that's because her love for him was much deeper than his for her because he was still hung up on somebody that he used to know. She moved on and he's still fighting the feelings he has for his ex. He's never really going to be able to give all his love to someone until he finally works through his feelings he has with his ex. Crazy...I feel like most of us have been in 1 or both of those situations before and can feel both of their pain. At the end the paint is removed from her and she is out of the picture.
The breakup song of the century.
I never even noticed the drumline till you mentioned it. It really is unusual.
You're reaction was so fun!!!! Loved it!
He stuck on another girl, Kimbra left him because he couldn't get over the other girl. Kimbra yelling at him but he refuses to hear her! She had to leave. Now he's stuck on losing her! HILARIOUS, but sad too. Great Reaction!
These are the two people the song is about. The relationship is over and according to him wasn't great anyway (I told myself you were right for me, but felt so lonely in your company) and he claims to have been glad it's over. He's complaining that she cut him off when they broke up and doesn't see why. She gives her side, claiming that he played with her mind and made her feel like crap (thinking of all those times you screwed me over, part of me thinking it was always something that I'd done). Since he admits that once she was away from him she went to the lengths of avoiding him completely and changing her phone number her side does seem to be the truth - he also refers to the relationship as 'that was love' despite claiming he didn't even care it was over. The song is about a manipulative guy getting dumped and feeling sorry for himself. The part where she says he claimed that she'd 'never catch me hung up on someone I used to know' is her pointing out that whilst he tried to put down and dismiss her with that line, he is clearly still hung up on her and she is more than just 'somebody he used to know'.
@@mortisrat You nailed it.
Very dope. It will never age.
If you want to check out Trip Hop you need to listen to Christiansands by Tricky or Teardrop by Massive Attack.
One of my favorite types of music and Tricky and Massive Attack are two of the best.
He minds me of Sting when he sings the chorus.
I loved your reaction to this song. I had forgotten that I liked this song when it came out. So much good music from those days! TFS 💞
I love when you’re like “tell your story baby girl”
Yeah. It was nice. 😘✨
When you need to hear this song you need to hear this song. Haven't thought of it in some time but now it cuts deep and so real.
you just made my morning my friend !!! this was out when i was much younger ....but just went through this...im going toture her with this true memory lol..... and most of all view / input is honestly funny and factual as you say it ! great job please keep'em coming ✌
For me, when this first came out it captured the best of the 80's alternative plus it was current...so I saw it as smart. Love it....
❤️”quiet complexity”❤️
This is such a power tune🔥❤
No entendí todo porque no hay traducción, pero este hombre transmite buena energía, clonenlo por favor. (me suscribí obviamente)
hahaha great review/first reaction/critique... you made me laugh, and enjoy the song just a little more
My man knows the tech and soul! respect!
I LAUGHED SO HARD WHEN HE SAID OKAY TELL YO STORY GURL AHAHAHAH this guy is great
"Get out my face before I punch you in the neck, girl." 🤣🤣🤣 I subscribed after my son showed me this!!
This song reminds me of my past.. but now they're somebody that we use to know.. 😊
your reaction is priceless man made my night
Saw a theory that Kimbra wasn't the girl he used to know, but the current girl and because he was so hung up on the old girl she thought she was doing something wrong but he was just still hung up on someone he used to know. Which then lead to the destruction of a relationship another girl painting herself out of his life and a new girl he used to know, continuing his cycle.
Kimbra is awesome.
nahhhhhhhh ,yooo them kicks in the back bruh.killin the reaction plus them nice kicks
Best review reaction with this video You the only one that actually commented re appreciation for the artwork On a live version you can check out the electronic instruments.Everything fits so well and highly innovative Thanks!
I feel like men need to vibe to the music first, and vocals come second. This song has both. Anyone who's ever loved and lost that love can relate.
The instrument you want the name of is a Theremin. It's a stringless electronic harp type instrument
Great song choice to react to. Really enjoyed this video 🙋🏻♀️🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼💜🇨🇦
I did love this one when it came out, have it on my phone. Good one. This is the only song I know by this artist.
It used to be on the radio all the freakin' time... lol
I was here by accident but I’m glad you reviewed this. The song is hard
If you're interested in some triphop, I HIGHLY recommend listening to some Massive Attack. They're smooth as all get out. Something off the Mezzanine album, maybe Angel or Black Milk. Voodoo in My Blood is excellent as well.
Great suggestions! Add the Dummy album by Portishead to the mix and enjoy 😊
You get one side, then the other side and then the mutual sadness. With a nice little groove. 🙂
From L.A.county area of cali.would be so weird, different, unexpected if I was at a light and saw you next to me blasting this and how you were dancing.🤣👍.frankw.
Love this song
6:54 Van, Yeah there's definitely something that sounds like a kid's Xylophone in there. Feels like a similar device as in "What A Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers 43 years ago had that happy child-like sound combined with sad break-up lyrics. ...which you also reacted to.
Ten years later and, though I still love the song, I still can’t hear it without singing “baa baa black sheep have you any wool?” 🤣
I love the imagery. Most ppl miss. It shows in a relationship being vulnerable.... the presence or absence of paint.