Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) May 2026

The track is celebrated for its minimalist yet hypnotic instrumentation, which notably includes:

: Gotye initially struggled to finish the track until he added a female verse. Kimbra was eventually chosen as the vocalist after another high-profile artist cancelled. Meaning and Visuals Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)

: The distinctive opening guitar riff is sampled from Luiz Bonfá's 1967 instrumental "Seville". The track is celebrated for its minimalist yet