Gotye - somebody that i used to know

"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra, released in 2011 as part of the album Making Mirrors, is a global phenomenon and one of the best-selling digital singles of all time, with over 13 million copies sold. This indie pop/alternative track, built around a sample from Luiz Bonfá’s 1967 song “Seville,” features a distinctive xylophone riff, wobbly guitar melodies, and layered percussion. The song narrates the emotional fallout of a mutual breakup from two perspectives, with Gotye’s introspective verses contrasting Kimbra’s powerful rebuttal, exploring themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and moving on. Its iconic music video, directed by Natasha Pincus, showcases Gotye and Kimbra blending into a geometric backdrop through stop-motion body painting, inspired by artwork from Gotye’s father. The song topped charts in 26 countries, including the Billboard Hot 100, and won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2013. With over 2.3 billion Spotify streams and 2.4 billion YouTube views as of 2024, it remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its unique sound and universal emotional resonance, though some critiques note its oversaturation and gendered narrative. A 2024 remix by Fisher, Chris Lake, and Sante Sansone brought it back to Billboard’s dance charts.