Gotye - Somebody I Used To Know - Reaction

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[@iantreefellow]

You should watch the official video - artistic, and enhances the song.

[@cjcarp9438]

There is a better version LIVE at a Radio Station////

[@Seanriver316]

@@cjcarp9438 Thats my favorite. Kimbra is acting all weird, like shes petting the ghost of her dead hamster.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Absolutely!

[@flatandsplat]

Totally. It's brilliant

[@satoristeve]

There's a lot of art and visual metaphor in the music video that enhances the song. As great as the live studio performance is, this is one of those songs where you don't get the complete experience until you've watched the video.

[@Rockaria23]

Goyte had a Number 1 hit all over the world in 2011. Now he's somebody that we used to know.

[@lindsayforbes9872]

And you were never known🤔

[@Jude74]

🤣

[@XENTAIHQ]

Wow so original

[@dexstewart2450]

Bloke has been making music for years - and still is, as is the NZ woman in here, Kimbra. Lots of good Aussie stuff - check out Triple J radio or RAGE ! tv song lists

[@willmilner3114]

His biggest hit is a cover. tells you everything you need to know

[@mswho3594]

I think he sounds like Sting in the chorus.

[@punkylilsissyyeah4445]

I thought that too

[@Howyodoinn]

My thoughts exactly.

[@wolf762x51]

@@Howyodoinn He does in the upper registers. In that vein, going with a similar theme, I'd like to see Ty do The Police, " Can't Stand Losing You." It has a line, " I see you sent my letters back, my LP records and they';re all scratched."

[@stefanforrer2573]

yeah, always reminds me of sting aswell

[@kjd7351]

Same thought.

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

I never paid attention to the lyrics until now & now im blown away honestly lol this song is so *DOPE!*

[@paulatredies9242]

I usually ignore most people’s intros.... yours was great and I really appreciated it. Thanks. Great content btw.

[@JanetLynnJJ]

Oh man...I remember when this was on the radio alllllll the time! I liked it. Then hated it... Probably like it again lol

[@ppantherful]

I wouldn't go so far as to say like, maybe tolerate for a short time 😂

[@SpaceCattttt]

If it's good, it's always good. And this is good.

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

JT same I used to hate it then heard it in the summer in a car on a journey to the beach and I loved it! The memories 😢😢

[@shakarussanders9911]

It was on all the time for sure! But 2011 was a fun year for me so it always puts me back in that happy place of time😊

[@dmhale72]

One sneaky thing in the music - the xylophone is pretty much playing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". It's a song we don't think about much once we are grown, so it becomes a song we used to know - helps give it that familiar and yet unfamiliar feeling you get when you talk to somebody you used to know :)

[@burningstar1793]

My favorite thing about this song is the second chorus. The girl sings loud in the background, he says something (all the lines he sings sound like they can be words of sadness or words of scolding depending on perspective), then she sings reserved like its under her breath for the rest of the line......they're low-key having an argument in the second verse

[@I.Toverheks]

I always felt it was about a narcissistic relationship. He paints a beautiful picture of their relation, blaming her actions all on her, still trying to get some reaction or relation or control with her. she paints herself out of the picture when she says how controlling she experienced his actions and how she could only stop it by going contact. This is also exactly what happens in the original video. His painting of that picture, her stepping out of it. But that's the beauty of this song. Everyone can hear in it what they can relate to. This was definitely an ex of me... And me. To me at last😊

[@wysteriaherr8306]

I hear this song, all I can think is gaslighting and manipulation.

[@mfree80286]

'Cause that's the something sneaky that's going on. The guy character in the song's the kind of garbage that sneaks around with exes and when the GF catches wind and dumps him, plays victim and tries to convince everyone she's being cruel for reacting exactly the way she should have.

[@eltravos99]

Wow, you understood the message of the song! Great job. Most people don't.

[@wysteriaherr8306]

@@eltravos99 unfortunately I have lived this song as well with my ex husband, most people who are in a situation wont see it, someone who steps out of a situation like this and looks back at it will most likely be horrified at themselves for allowing this to happen.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@wysteriaherr8306 Always view everything you do objectively. Think of the potential outcomes before you act. Never act on impulse. Trust no one.

[@wysteriaherr8306]

@@SpaceCattttt life is teaching me that.

[@constancehutt6525]

Pronunciation "Go-tea-aye" Oh my goodness, it does sound like a child tip toeing & sneaking a cookie from the cookie jar, I agree.! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@itsjemmabond]

Or a mouse stealing cheese from a cat...

[@greeneyeswideopen774]

The art in the official reinforces and adds to the story. It's more than the lyrics. However, the sneaky aspect is an interesting component of the story.

[@satoristeve]

There's a possible double (triple?) with the 'sneaky' xylophone melody--it's a play off Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, which in a 'sneaky' way also makes it feel familiar and nostalgic (like the mood of the primary vocals).

[@joenewman6494]

Sup my man !!!! Just found you, love your reactions, don’t interrupt the song, and your song choices are the bomb, just earned yourself a new SUB !!!!!

[@onsesejoo2605]

The man singing sounded a lot like Peter Gabriel especially with Genesis during the 70's.

[@Wesker1984]

Indeed, when I first heard the bridge/chorus I actually thought it was a new Gabriel release lol!

[@tiaelina1090]

Wow I always thought this was Sting, cause he sounds like him in the chorus. Love this song. Heard it the first time driving home from night duty fantastic way to keep me from falling asleep. Great pick!

[@kathleen109]

Goat-yay. His song "Hearts a Mess" was a big hit in Australia and I love it. Also, check out Bronte, the official video. It's simply beautiful.

[@philipgroves4186]

Bronte is so sad, love it

[@historianswag8517]

I dont think it is humanly possible to have been alive 10 years ago and not have heard this song. It was on in every store all the time, on the radio non stop, and even playing at the beaches and parks

[@reboot_2.00]

Enjoyed your take on this song! After all it is YOUR reaction. Enjoyed it.

[@tiffanywest25]

Go tea ay is the pronunciation

[@snow5962]

Haha. That's how I always thought it was pronounced. Happy I had it right.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Tiffany, THANK YOU!!! I never knew how to pronounce it either! :)

[@rustinpeace770]

John Hancock Whatever you say J a w n HOnn Cock

[@TripletDad3]

You we're thinking of Peter Cetera from Chicago, but this song sounds like Peter Gabriel, and you may know his voice from the songs, Sledgehammer, or In Your Eyes, or Solsbury Hill. All three are fantastic songs. In Your Eyes was in the 80s movie with John Cusack called Say Anything, where Cusack holds the boom box over his head outside his girlfriend's bedroom while blasting this song.

[@carriejardine9501]

I thought he sounded like Sting.

[@rsbn7879]

Answer to the question is Glory Of Love, Peter Catera originally written for Rocky IV in 1985. When it was passed over by United Artist, it was used in Karate Kid II.

[@chrismg1980]

The Star Wars I used to know: (Fan) But you didn’t have to change it all. Make ‘em like they never happened and the fans are nothing I don’t even need your love But you treat me like a Bantha and that feels so rough No you didn’t have to make them blow Have your friends direct your movies and they’ll turn out better. You think that you don’t need them though What happened to the Star Wars that I used to know? (George Lucas) Now and then I think of all the times I screwed fans over. I had them believing that the first three films were really done. But Star Wars will be done my way I don’t care what you have to say I think that they should let it go And they’ll never get the Blu-Ray of the Star Wars that you used to know

[@musicmaiden4]

I know I am 1 year and 5 months late from the date this video was posted. But, eh I though what the heck I will answer your question about who sings the songs that has the lyric phase "I am a man who will fight for your honor." The singer is Peter Cetera and the name of that song is Glory of Love. I agree Gotye does sound a bit like Peter Cetera.

[@larrystaples1842]

To all my friends of the African American persuasion....RIP Mr. Lewis...one of my Heroes.....and hero to all 'thinking' people in the world.....RIP...you'll be missed......

[@eltravos99]

You should watch the music video. Then you will see that sneaky feeling you're totally right about.

[@michaeltabor4176]

Glory of Love by Peter Cetera (Former Chicago Lead Singer)... From Karate Kid II

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time.b

[@mojappa]

Came here to say Chicago.

[@hannabyrne4045]

Gotye is a Belgium born Australian instrumentalist 😊

[@purdueman2012]

Chicago was the band you were thinking of.....pronounced "Go-tee-yay"...love your channel...

[@ZeeStranjelz]

Love your eyebrow dancing...! According to my daughter, I do it whenever I sing a long to a song...=)

[@michaelgibson6204]

Hey Man Keep telling everyone like it is - it's your outlet

[@merrileekeshiro5420]

I remember riding in a car in Africa and this song came on the radio and the African driver said "Oh this song, eye..oh wait American woman why is this song so popular, why do you like it? " They just didn't get it. I told them it's poppy and different, even my daughter loves it.

[@jenniferdunyon6145]

So, the first image I saw when I heard this song a few years back was, the pink panther cartoon. I started giggling when you used the word sneaky because, that's how I felt too

[@jdovma1]

I was just about to say that's what it reminded me of.

[@cindyspangler3982]

No, no, no. Y'all got the story in this song wrong. He sings about breaking up with a woman, he thought he didn't love. Found another love, and as she describes, she broke up with him, because he promised he was over his first love who left him, but he wasn't. He was still "hung up" on her. I can related to this experience. The guy is sneaky, as you suspected..sneaky about his confused emotions. The guy does play the victim, but losing both of his loves is his own fault for pretending he didn't need the love of his first lady, and using the second lady as a rebound. Oh, and I always liked this song, and its "odd" music. I think it's kind of.."haunting" and sad

[@BelindaTN]

Ok. The first time I heard this song was a you tube video that was mind boggling to me. This song was covered by a group of about 5 people. All young men and one young lady. They were all dressed in black, sitting in a living room with soft lighting. They did the instrumental part on a guitar. One guitar, being played by all 5 of them at the same time. I have watched that video so many times trying to figure out how they did that. They also sung this song very well too. I don't know the name of the group, but their video drew enough attention that Ellen ask them to be a guest on her show. But the stage performance of it does not do it justice. Their video that they made themselves, is what takes it over the top. I don't know how to post a link to their video, but I am sure someone here can. And I bet some of you remember it. Ty, you really need to check it out. How can 5 people play one guitar and the same time. They were able to cover all the instruments on that one guitar that the orginal song did with several. (unless the orginal was using some kind of high tech keyboard.

[@BelindaTN]

I saw it. The group is called Walk Off The Earth.

[@justinstoudemire3145]

Cool how you listen to the whole song before you react..

[@carlotta4th]

Most reactors don't to avoid copyright strikes, not because they don't want to.

[@YourCeeCeeDuelist]

Those eyebrow movements though LOL that was too good XD XD

[@jinaharrell534]

Absolutely love this song

[@sharonandrews5798]

The sneaky thing is the tune played in the background is the nursery rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep

[@chicagocubs71]

When I heard this song for the first time I thought it was Sting from The Police. Great song by Gotye!!!

[@chris72.]

It has a 60's feel to it with that Xylophone in it.

[@robertmartin532]

Sounds like you’re talking about Peter Cetera of Chicago. “I am the man who will fight for your honor. I’ll be the hero you’ve been dreaming of.”

[@bobielewis6254]

The song you were talking about is by Peter Cetera it's from the soundtrack of the Karate Kid 2 I have loved that song since I was a little girl

[@meganroberts551]

His voice reminds me so much of a young Sting that it's crazy.

[@gman5218]

Sounded like sting but I get where u get the Chicago vibe too

[@SweetThing]

I'm just surprised you never heard this song before .. It was released in 2012; this was a #1 hit and was on the charts for months and you're not a teenybopper.. GOH-tee-ay, is a Belgian-born Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter; Kimbra is a female New Zealand singer-songwriter. You're talking about Gotye sounding like Chicago and I don't think he sounds anything like Peter Cetera. You'd have to listen to other songs by Gotye .. The original video that goes with this song is quite artistic..

[@86forever]

loved this song !!! the video is actually pretty good... it's literally art

[@love-vy1ry]

He stills makes music, that he wants to make. A 1 hit wonder, yes if you only heard this massive hit of Goyte. I visited a few years later a small concert in Utrecht (Netherlands) and was surprised by the strange variety on instruments he and his band used. Of course everybody knew the hit-single, but many songs at the concert where of " higher " quality.Talking about succes: Your remark a: sneaky song......yeah it went sneaky into the charts like slowmotion it took already about 15 weeks before it went no 1 in the Netherlands. (most catchy no1 songs jump within 3 weeks on that spot) And than stayed for 12 weeks there. And goiing out the charts the same. Only in the late 50s and early 60s that was happening more often.

[@corinnekinzinger5494]

The paint themselves into matching the modern art behind them so the got the sneaky in the video too.

[@attilaambrus4521]

The part you sang at the end is sung by Peter Cetera (Was an original member of the band Chicago).

[@K9_MAMA]

You were thinking of Peter Cetera (used to be in the band Chicago), singing "Glory of Love" from the Karate Kid 2 Soundtrack.

[@naturemom57]

It’s worth watching the cool video he made with this song ..it’s really artistic

[@franknewton2363]

to you question at the end of this video, I believe that was Peter Centera, He was a member of the band Chicago. The song is " glory of Love"

[@staciemeyer9161]

You have got to hear Walk off the Earth cover of this song! 5 people playing 1 guitar at the same time! They blow this song out of the water!

[@davidagnew8880]

He sounds like a cross between Peter Cetera and Sting. As for the correct way to say the name.... I have seen it mostly pronounced like Go-tee-eh. But that may not be right either. Blessings.......

[@daciajcksn]

Love the eyebrow action in the beginning 😂😂😂 This song a bit out of my wheel house

[@jimgilligan1167]

You need to view the video clip that goes with the song because it is brilliantly filmed and adds significantly to the production.

[@jillfield3102]

I like this song a lot , I have only discovered Gotye since look down , also some other singers that I never knew existed, the video of this is really artistic , I feel it lends a lot to the song. Also first tim meeting you 💖👍🇬🇧

[@olyviareallylikescats]

He has many very beautiful songs, too. I think you might like them.

[@philipm06]

This song always seemed to come on the radio when I was driving through Mortlake cemetary on my way to Roehampton in south London.

[@hjljjj24]

Great Song!!! The younger generation doesn't get it. :( much more unique with an artistic and 80s vibe. Great vocals and lyrics too!!!!

[@8jingle]

I get it and I am young

[@MultiHugobugo]

???? It was massively popular amongst young people. You know it's a "new" song, right?

[@chelseat177]

Heather Wright it's a young people song though?

[@hjljjj24]

I know that it is a recent song that was popular amongst youth. I'm glad you all like it! Shows you have a good taste in music. I was only referencing that popular music seems to be much of the same thing now and that it reminds me of the 80s. There was a lot of diversity back then.

[@carlitoes3998]

you're absolutely right..music today's are a crack music..gucci gangs and more tremendous bads language's

[@3DJapan]

That song "fight for your honor" is Peter Cetera from the band Chicago. You probably know the song from The Karate Kid.

[@sandracox4341]

The song you were singing was "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera. Other people in the comments said his voice reminded them of Peter Gabriel.

[@blueskieskoda2833]

Actually there is something sneaky going on in the song. When he sings, somebody that I used to know. It always hits me that he means her body that he used to know as well as her being someone he used to know. Which would figure in a way since the song is about a break up. So, Yea sneaky sounds abound. ;) great reaction!!

[@timkillian1469]

Name is pronounced like you are excited for facial hair. "Goatee yay"

[@matthewdrake4385]

Goat-yee-yeah is the pronunciation

[@christopherflynn6743]

Sounds like sting. The song you're talking about is "glory of love" by the band Chicago sung by Petter Cetera

[@TheKck74]

Ian Stuart has it right. The video is art.

[@frankcatlin9311]

Do you hear the little ♪♪ "baa baa black sheep, have you any wool..."♪♪ in the middle of that???

[@bcpr9812]

The female part of this song is sung by Kimbra Johnson (goes by just her first name, though). She's a singer from New Zealand with an amazing, very unique voice, 4 octave range, three albums out so far, and an eclectic mix of genres in her music. She writes her own stuff. SUPER talented. I highly recommend checking her out, starting with "Good Intent" (definitely a must-watch with the official video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nNf5-mmpybf6s

[@Divhreaza]

I agree that a lot of times the music in a song can paint an entirely different picture than what the lyrics are singing about. And no one has the right to tell you that the pictures or images or feelings that a song invokes in YOU is wrong. They can debate all they want about what the song is intended to be about, and providing that info as an aside, especially if it's actually been explained by the artist, is fine. But yeah, no gets to tell you what a song means to you except you. And, on a side note, I now desperately want to see a movie where a heist scene is done to this song instead of the usual "heist music". *LOL* Because yeah, the syncopated rhythm of it really would work well for that kind of thing. Especially if it's being played-off as funny. Also, to me anyway, this guy's voice made me think of a bit of Sting, who sang solo and with a group in the 80's called The Police. And since I don't know any other songs by Gotye, I'll recommend "Desert Rose" by Sting instead.

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

I always sing the song in heavy traffic. You didn't have to cut me off....Bahahahaha

[@dianacarey9859]

you are a beautiful man and song choices are stellar!

[@MySherry10]

I like this song alot I didnt know it was an older song , I hear it on the radio and thought it was a newer song. . great beat and words just a great song

[@wolf762x51]

In that vein, going with a similar theme, I'd like to see you do The Police, " Can't Stand Losing You." It has a line, " I see you sent my letters back, my LP records and they';re all scratched."

[@timothybessemer7316]

Yup, someone mentioned Sting for someone who he sounded like. Yes very much. Peter Cetera is the singer you whose song you sang part of a song by. He was a former singer of the group Chicago. Not heard this song before but keep an eye on your reactions so gave a peek in. Thanks for the reaction video. There is a sadness to the song about the politics of break ups.

[@timothybessemer7316]

PS: Saw your reaction video to Crazy. A country song which is one of the most played cross over country songs of all time would be Wichita Lineman, by Glen Campbell. Worth a listen when getting a chance.

[@kyleechadfield835]

Hey love your vids! Just wondering if you have done any INXS songs.. Like Never tear us apart , devil inside or original sin. Cheers from New Zealand 😘

[@jamies327]

that was Peter Cetera. he was the lead singer of Chicago also. and the singer of this pronounces his name. go Tay

[@kathleenkildare8688]

He sounds like Ozzy Osbournne from the 80s, As for the song you're trying to remember is Peter Cetera from Chicago singing "Glory of Love"

[@texadan314]

Walk Off the Earth and Pentatonix both did great covers of this. WOtE added the novelty of five people on one guitar. Edit: They also did an awesome parody of it.

[@CharlesBryan1]

Bro, you should watch the official video. It helps bring it together conceptually.

[@jessergates4526]

Sounds like sting and the 80's band Chicago. Also Steve Perry from the band journey really hits a high cool note with his voice. Rod Stewart.

[@SpaceCattttt]

You were thinking of Peter Cetera, but he actually sounds like Sting. I actually ran to buy the latest Sting CD when I heard this, because Sting hadn't released a pop album for 10 years at that point. But there wasn't one......

[@emilycrouse625]

The song your thinking of " I am the man who fight for your honor" was a song in the movie Karate Kid. In the 80's. Your right he did sound like that. Also sounded like "sting"

[@tanyadebeer4836]

I have a favourite song I have never seen anyone react to: Bob Seger "Momma" I know you will love it. I thought I was subbed to you but have fixed that. I really appreciate what you have to say about the world's current madness.

[@geoffsmith4265]

I think the person you are thinking of is Peter Gabriel, it's about that haunting sound it cuts to the bone

[@justinchildress553]

That song was called glory of love by Peter cetera

[@StarSong936]

I gave you a like for the eyebrows. I can do that as well, but it's always hilarious when someone else does it. This song hits close to the bone. I once had a girlfriend, she and someone else jumped me outside my apartment to rob me. She went to jail for 6 months. When she got out, she wanted to get back with me as if nothing had ever happened to damage our relationship. She accused me of holding her past against her, until one day. She came to realize, if I was holding her past against her, I would not have been civil at all. I wanted her to have a good life, just without me.

[@waynestephens9797]

That was Peter Cetara....singer from the band Chicago.

[@lunapuella2611]

I know exactly what you mean about the sneaky feeling. Without the lyrics it sounds sneaky and stalkerish.

[@AubreySciFi]

You really should see the actual music video. Its really trippy and artistic.

[@oscaregan6008]

he sounds like STING from The Police

[@HiroBrown]

Love your reactions! Gotye was kind of a one hit wonder man. But I recommend listening to Kimbra’s music (the female singer on this song) Definitely check out her song Two Way Street (live at singsing studios) Very different to this song. Amazing musician!

[@kathleen109]

Gotye is only a one-hit wonder here in the States. In Australia, he's a huge artist. I have all his albums and he is really good.

[@letstalk3265]

Hiro you have no clue. Gotye (Wally De Backer) is a musical genius who plays in several bands and collaborates with many young musicians. No one hit wonder. All his music is great.

[@HiroBrown]

Lol didn’t think the aussies would reply. I only know his other song eyes wide open. Please recommend more to me haha. I’m kiwi hence the Kimbra recommendation!

[@letstalk3265]

Check out The Basics to start. Don't know what the 'haha' bit means. Kimbra is great, can I recommend Bailter Space as one the great unknown Kiwi bands besides The Chills, The Clean, The Gordons and The Scavengers, let alone the Finn brothers and Lorde to name but a few. Hats off to our Kiwi brothers and sisters across the ditch.

[@HiroBrown]

LETS TALK I don’t know, haha just to lighten the mood. I just thought this song has 1 billion views and the rest don’t so they might not be as memorable songs?? We don’t hear Gotye or Kimbra on the radio in NZ anymore anyway it’s sad. I really like the paper kites and Luca Brasi though. Aus has plenty of great music too!

[@williamjordan8603]

Good music to have in your ear buds when your out peeping in windows.

[@wendydotson8891]

Go-tea-yea Peter cetera is the guy who sings that song. It’s called glory of love from karate kid

[@cassandrahepp6445]

I know you just reacted to this but you need to see this done with 5 people playing 1 guitar!!!

[@Smileybeeblevrox]

That was Peter Cetera. "I am a man that will fight for your honor"

[@jimpiper1]

Modern Renaissance Man you are thinking about Peter Cetera(former member of Chicago) who sang the song ''Glory of Love"(I am a man who will fight for your honor...), it was a single released on the soundtrack of Karate Kid II in 1986

[@janacornelis4449]

How do you make both eyebrows go up separately?? I can only control one. The other is a red-headed stepchild rebel.

[@miaschu8175]

He reminds me a bit of Peter Gabriel in the 80s, when he belts it out. I think that the sneaky feel you got goes well with the lyrics. We hear his side and feel that she hasn't been fair to him. But, then, we hear her side, about how he would put her down and make her feel less than she is, plus that it's her fault too! It's a bit like we've been deceived. Then, if we think about what he said, about how he didn't want to be with her anyway, it's clear that we were being duped from the start. Sneaky.

[@davidbutler1409]

Peter Cetera was the singer you sang ....he was in the group Chicago

[@non-alphagamer3618]

@Modern Renaissance Man. A similar type of alternative song that also has that "stuck in my head for the rest of the day" effect is from an artist named Tiga - Far From Home. Much catchier tune, too.