First Time Hearing Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) Reaction

[@patrickwells8349]

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.

[@Summermute7]

❤

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

They totally were fanning over that! To get recognition from Prince? Priceless.

[@smokinggnu6584]

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.

[@Susie-j5i]

Wow I wish I had seen that moment that you did.

[@shivan1209]

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!

[@Gloren50]

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...

[@badgerboy97]

Why are you telling him you're white? What does that have to do with anything?

[@minniemoon3144]

@@badgerboy97his 74 shut up leave him alone 🤨

[@jessicacowburn8059]

When the paint comes off Kimbra, it's to symbolize her being "out of the picture. "

[@reanimated]

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.

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

The way she leaves her place in the painting to come over and give him a piece of her mind 😤

[@JennRighter]

“That’s an extreme level of happiness, or a weird lie in your mind that’s truly sadness”-😮😮😮 You are the best reactor.

[@lilyeve9584]

Her paint coming off signifies she is out of the picture

[@仲田とうり]

Shon is smart

[@SAM-dg3vd]

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!

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

Hold that thought… Kimbra entering the chat

[@hypno59]

A true artist. And musically and vocally sublime.

[@snapdragon8888]

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.

[@BB-rh2ml]

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.

[@snapdragon8888]

@@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.

[@BB-rh2ml]

@@snapdragon8888 I totally agree. He did a great job picking that out

[@Stan_sprinkle]

Yeah it’s weird so many people try to make out to be something else. It’s pretty straightforward

[@Stan_sprinkle]

@@BB-rh2mlyep he already knows. “Resignation to the end. Always the end”

[@nealivers7479]

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.

[@videoinformer]

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.

[@HiddenCharmhome]

Totally agree

[@nealivers7479]

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

[@OnehungLowe]

THERE IS ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO A STORY

[@thomasjonesiv9673]

3 sides. His side, her side and the truth.

[@genny5309]

And now you know why the song was so popular

[@mattblatchley2061]

wow...such an era... song can be gut wrenching

[@coltongoff456]

I used to hear this all the time on the radio when it came out in 2012

[@CozzyKorner]

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.

[@mysticpluck8]

I am so hung up on this song!...

[@AbsoluteApril]

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!

[@ruffboiALT]

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.

[@jspade1973]

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.

[@harmonys2102]

Good suggestion

[@joannev210]

I never understood this song until you explained it. Thank you

[@sheilathailand1903]

We all have somebody we used to know.....great reaction!

[@missgmoma]

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.💯

[@dennissullivan1874]

I watched a lot of reactions. You are by far and away the best at understanding lyrics. BY FAR. Thank you.

[@tarag7386]

This song caught me by surprise when it came out It was different

[@lewismaddox4132]

Our greatest fear is to die alone and not even leave a ripple in our wake.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Parts of this song sound like when Mario goes underground and I can’t unhear it 😊

[@nzkiwi1315]

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

[@JusticeLeague-n3k]

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

[@fabian4ever69]

Great reaction to a great song. 👍🏻

[@jaddy11mash]

One of the greatest songs of all time bro ❤

[@splatter5737]

You understood! Salute

[@roger1296]

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). ☮️❤️😃

[@saracarrollyoutube]

😂...greatest songs writen if all you know is music after 2000

[@brianyaniro4797]

What?! Yea if you only listen to mumble rap.

[@Summermute7]

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.

[@girs666]

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

[@coletroutman1060]

@@saracarrollyoutubeI’m a big fan of all music.. this song is simply good. You could disagree but 1.2billion views speaks for itself

[@coreymuise]

Kimbra (the woman) had an amazing video of her doing a.live version of settle down.

[@reanimated]

LOL I love your very knowing "oh-ho HO!" 😆

[@TnL-nt2kd]

I love ur gentle n genuine reaction❤❤❤❤❤

[@garywaterman814]

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.

[@LimpinBisQit]

Gotye - Save Me. Very underrated song

[@kathdavies1220]

You just get it! You are so insightful and very easy on the eyes 👍❤🇦🇺🦘

[@sunshineness2007]

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

[@tonyallen4265]

Great reaction to a great song. I'd suggest some Steely Dan next.

[@einahsirro1488]

LOL "Plot Twist, Big Time!!"

[@KarinStrong-k4j]

I love how we get her side of the story too . Not just his.

[@goatkiller666]

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.”

[@AndICanTalk2]

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.

[@KarinStrong-k4j]

One of the best break up songs ever.

[@bphater31]

One of favorite songs.

[@jeremyblade7561]

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.

[@hads5279]

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.

[@kryten09]

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.

[@KristineMaitland]

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.

[@Schmitty7546]

There was also a fun parody for any OG trilogy Star wars fans out there ;)

[@SpiffyBlueness]

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.

[@DomMcDon]

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.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Very interesting hearing both sides of their story. Such a great song - I can listen to it over and over again. Thank you !

[@donnak7974]

Stormy by Classics IV

[@AndICanTalk2]

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.

[@rx7dude2006]

We have all been there what he speaks no doubt.

[@kimmycook2698]

Saw him in concert...amazing!

[@pattiecake11]

I love this 🎶 song❤😢

[@pennyreid2873]

you might enjoy lunatic fringe by red rider

[@rk41gator]

Love your reaction. I knew you would get this tune.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I love this song. ❤

[@handsomerobnj]

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.

[@lilamuzik3385]

I live Shon. Can't end a day without seeing him react!

[@colinweir3203]

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.

[@Mercury6_]

Watching a topless guy react to a topless guy is peak 2023

[@lilamuzik3385]

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.

[@idekknowher514]

I clicked so fast and was not disappointed. Ty for reacting to this one!

[@brianteal7898]

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.

[@eirrenia]

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.

[@terryturkington1293]

You got it

[@CdnTrader1]

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.

[@chasnami]

I love it when you get startled by an ad lol!!

[@TheNotedHero]

"Save Me" is another great song of his from the same album, you should check it out!

[@ecrosenow5194]

Oddly enough this song only gets better if you understand the particularities of each of these colors they use

[@hypno59]

Oh the pain!

[@BSu-ym5mo]

Now you gotta do Kimbra’s “Settle Down.”

[@susanthomas4967]

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!

[@3DJapan]

"somebody that I used to know, featuring another naked guy"

[@amypike]

Have to get into Steely Dan. Peg - FM - Hey Nineteen - Time Out of Mind - etc…. Ear candy

[@SIXX2772]

Love your honesty...your one of the best!

[@leonardwashington6456]

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

[@LepardSkinPandaK]

Homeboyyyyy "walk off the earth" does some awesome covers, including this one. Pretty please with sugar on top.

[@woodyheywood8792]

Hands down the best reaction to this tune! Shon you da man!

[@pompelmostique]

Oh damn! I never realized she is the new girlfriend! He can't get over his ex. So spot on!

[@alyfitz1986]

First video I've seen of yours and instantly subscribed! Loved your reaction to and appreciation of this amazing song ❤

[@Nickel138]

If you know, you know. 😂 I’ve had this happen before, and I was really mad about. It wasn’t a bad break up, we were friends years before we dated… now nothing? Change your number, making friends choose, talking shit… wtf, why?? 😂 …but I have also been on the other side, you still want to be friends, cool, but you can’t be bringing all the details of our past dating life into a friendship. You can’t bring drama to people I just started dating. I gotta cut you off. 😂

[@guiltypleasurztv4636]

Love your reaction 💜

[@GiovanniMartinez07]

Yo man I forgot to update you on my urgent care visit. I don’t have heart problems it’s costochondritis. Basically the cartilage of the rib cage gets swollen and inflamed. It causes pain in the chest. I’m 16 and my blood pressure was 164 then dropped down to 142. I have to do a bunch like not eat certain stuff and have to do calestetics maybe juijutsu. Just wanted to update you. This is a og song by the way I’m glad you listened to it.

[@GiovanniMartinez07]

I also gotta take medication and I’m really stressed out right now about school and a lot right now

[@sally2shoes]

😮 I had that when I was younger! Never met anyone else with the same problem. I’m 40 now and haven’t had the problem since my early 20’s. So hang in there! It will get better ❤️‍🩹

[@sharonrigsby5297]

Love that song so much. ❤

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

I love this song. It's so weird but in a good way.

[@kristalandrews1550]

Now you need to watch the cover by Walk Off The Earth. "Five peeps playing one guitar"

[@AlaaEl-Jundi]

Good reaction bro first time hearing you👍🏾✌🏾💯

[@janetstumphf8490]

You should check out Allen Stone’s version of this song.

[@nicebluejay]

now ya gotta check out kimbra - "settle down"

[@PorcelainBus]

Brilliant reaction!