This song hits so different now.

This dude literally put out an absolute banger and then just dipped

holy shit - I legit like this way better than the original. Her voice is hypnotic

When they harmonize it is so beautiful. I am genuinely grateful I was alive to experience this

Dude we need another song from these two clearly

"you can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness" kinda hits hard man

1:31 i love how when she starts her vocals it seems like her hands are doing this motion of controlling a fire ball, so much power in her voice that she has to tame it.

Imagine creating such a good song you can go acapella and it sounds just as amazing 👏

Why does it sound better with out the instrumental? They hit the hymn and had me transcend

Kimbra's part is so small but so incredibly powerful. I get demolished when she hits the last line in her verse followed by the "oh's"...so amazing.

Jesus Christ this really is one of the best songs ever

2:00 heavenly moment right here 😇

I really didn't appreciate this song when I was younger. Now it's a fucken classic. Amazing.

Man, I wish he wasn't a *one hit wonder.* He can fecking sing man. *So underrated.*

Kimbra’s voice gives me chills

For the ones who still ask where Gotye is, the answer is easy: He still plays music with his band "The Basics" as drummer-singer, they also perform songs like this one or Heart a Mess (Both from Gotye as single). So thats it, i higly recommend his other works and to take a look at his band, they are pretty good actually. We still hope he keep on producing his own music, but nowadays there is no notice of any new album or something like that. Love this man! 🙌🏼

Where Kimbra sings “used to know” at 2:00, the distortion adds SO much to the song. It sounds so good.

*Bruh she got the voice of an angel*

You know a song is truly legendary when YEARS later people not only still adore But begin to truly understand,still appreciate,love,relate to, and feel to every single time they listen to it….

You don't realise how good these two are until you hear it without music.

This came out when I was a teen. Then I liked the tune, didn’t really listen or understand the words. Now I understand the words well and I love the song for its bitter sweet sense. Though does bring up some painful memories tbh.

For fucks sake she sings so damn beautifully, I can’t stop replaying. they both did such an amazing job filling this duet with pure emotion

This version is such a stimulating experience. The highs and lows just hit right in the feels.

Wow. What a performance. Liked the original but it hid what a powerhouse vocal these two can deliver alone and in harmony. Just mesmerising. Didn't get the recognition it deserved and it still got a lot of recognition.

This is seriously unreal. The clarity and control of their voices on such high tech equipment. Every sylable so perfectly placed. You can feel the emotion. I love it. ❤

Her vocals are hauntingly beautiful and this version overall lingers in the mind

[Verse 1: Gotye] Now and then I think of when we were together Like when you said you felt so happy you could die I told myself that you were right for me But felt so lonely in your company But that was love, and it's an ache I still remember [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2: Gotye] You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness Like resignation to the end, always the end So when we found that we could not make sense Well, you said that we would still be friends But I'll admit that I was glad it was over [Chorus: Gotye] But you didn't have to cut me off Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing And I don't even need your love But you treat me like a stranger, and that feels so rough No, you didn't have to stoop so low Have your friends collect your records and then change your number I guess that I don't need that though Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now you're just somebody that I used to know [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3: Kimbra] Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over But had me believing it was always something that I'd done But I don't wanna live that way Reading into every word you say You said that you could let it go And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know [Chorus: Gotye] But you didn't have to cut me off Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing (Ahhh) And I don't even need your love (Oooh) But you treat me like a stranger, and that feels so rough (Ahhh) No, you didn't have to stoop so low (Oooh) Have your friends collect your records and then change your number (Ahhh) I guess that I don't need that though (Oooh) Now you're just somebody that I used to know [Outro: Gotye, Gotye & Kimbra] Somebody (I used to know) Somebody (Now you're just somebody that I used to know) Somebody (I used to know) Somebody (Now you're just somebody that I used to know) (I used to know) (That I used to know) (I used to know) Somebody

0:58 Perfect High Notes 🔥

This song becomes the best when you hear it without music, their voices are just magical, specially her's.

used to jam to this song when i was young; now i cry to this song because i’ve grown and experienced life

Honestly the acapella goes so hard. I fucking love it, probably more than the original.

1:45 that's when the magic comes

I was never a huge fan of this song but their clear, loud, emotional vocals sound so much better here, and I'm listening to this on loop idk why it's just SOOO good

Think it's one of the best songs every written. The vocal arrangement is extremely intelligent. Theres a part of me like most here that want to hear more from the artists but know those lyrics were born out of a painful situation that I wouldn't wish on the writer.

*100% TALENT* *0% AUTOTUNE*

That sudden change in vocal😳😳 melted me crazy that hit different

Easily one of the better songs to really capture the feeling of being young and on the search for your forever person. You have to almost be cruel in your ability to move on from someone who isn’t the one. In the long term it’s best for both of you but it still hurts like a MF.

It's a rare gem to have such powerful vocals that the lyrics alone bring chills.

This needs to be on spotify

Now and then I think of when we were together Like when you said you felt so happy you could die Told myself that you were right for me But felt so lonely in your company But that was love and it's an ache I still remember You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness Like resignation to the end, always the end So when we found that we could not make sense Well, you said that we would still be friends But I'll admit that I was glad it was over But you didn't have to cut me off Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing And I don't even need your love But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough No, you didn't have to stoop so low Have your friends collect your records And then change your number I guess that I don't need that though Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now and then, I think of all the times you screwed me over But had me believing it was always something that I'd done But I don't wanna live that way Reading into every word you say You said that you could let it go And I wouldn't catch, you hung up on Somebody that you used to know But you didn't have to cut me off Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing And I don't even need your love But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough And you didn't have to stoop so low Have your friends collect your records And then change your number I guess that I don't need that though Now you're just somebody that I used to know Somebody (I used to know) Somebody (Now you're just somebody that I used to know) Somebody (I used to know) Somebody (Now you're just somebody that I used to know)

without the instrumental you can really appreciate that sadness in the lyrics and the melody. the verses especially sound like they would fit over a gothic/dark wave instrumental

1:59 you can see the exact moment when she realizes she’s not dropping no ordinary song, she’s dropping an absolute BANGER

You only truly understand these lyrics after getting your heart broken. I relate to these lyrics on a WHOLE nother level.

Wow! I was surprised there was no background music and after listening, it really brings out the vocals. Awesome version!

It's like time has made this song reach its TRUE FINAL FORM, and hot damn has it as age like pure fine wine.. Simply Marvelous, Glorious, Tastefully Beautiful.

12 year relationship ended when this came out and it’s been years since I listened to this song but wow it brings back painful memories and tears started flowing. What a great song and beautiful artists who express emotions with such passion.

Her hand movements are so comforting for some reason 🥲

A message to the future generations: Dont let this song die

I used to despise this song due to how many time it was on the radio, and how it was overused, now I really like it

That’s some killer vocal and harmony tracks!

I love this jam

Just now hearing this version and hands down this sound so much better without the music cause you actually tune into their voices. Amazing 😍

The Moment they started singing together i got goosebumbs coming from my neck over my whole head. So thank u for that

This sounds better than the original. So much emotions in their voices. Amazing!

I absolutely love the harmonizing

This song is so deep. Hits different

These lyrics cut deep. These two need to make an album.

Saw this on Insta...but this one is a better quality

And yet still, she's so cool and talented, she sang it perfectly while doing the kamehameha.

Every time I hear Kimbras voice, the "now and then i think of all the times" part, well all of her parts actually! But anyway she gives me the goosebumps fr fr, its like a Goddesses on a hilltop who's lived thousands of years and feel so much grief, an has so much otherworldly knowledge to say and convey!! Like its so magical ugh so fucking GOOD 🤙🤙✨🙄😩

This song go Hard AF. Acapella, with music, and especially chopped and screwed! A pure ANTHEM.

2:34 is UNREALLL

This is absolutely amazing and shows all the emotion this song truly has and I love how you can see the different ways people sing naturally in this video to get their voice to sound the way they want

im not big on singing, but vocals that leave me with chills. love it.

1:04 the amount of vocal control is mind blowing 🤯

Her voice is just unreal with her lyrics are just perfect

She is the best part of the whole song

I was in 9 month inpatient drug treatment when this song came out. Been sober ever since. I can remember me and another resident listing to this song Sunday mornings when it came out on MTV or vh1, very early am...prob the 1st week it was released... He was a huge music buff and loved this song..Jesse Gary is a good dude.. This song will always remind me of being there and even though it's not related to my situation, how far I've came since then. Absolutely amazing song and for the rest of my life I'll have distinct memories tied to this song.

Remember good music doesn't have a color or religion. Be kind to eachother and tell your parents you love them before it's too late

Its Addictive

He’s still going guys. He just retired Gotye and travels around the world performing live👍

40 yrs old and had flashbacks of almost every single one of my exes.

The songs gives me chills.. I was going through a heartbreak many years ago. This songs allows you to be sad but remember the beauty in love at the same time… and the voices and lyrics helps heals your heart.

Even after 33 years ,this song is still gold This song was way ahead of its time

Heureka, you got me instantly. I found myself looking for my Airpods just to enjoy this acapella circling uncount times on repeat.

I feel like in the main version you can’t even hear the music over all the… music. They both have such gorgeous voices and you can hear such raw emotion in their singing, but with all the backup music it gets drowned out

If you listen very very closely you can here the music as the tiniest of notes coming from one of the headphones, and honestly, just noticing the little things while Gotye is singing makes this so golden, because the slightest backbone beat from the song is what really does it for me

Singing a song with pure emotion hits differently! May pinanghuhugutan 👏

This song is really a masterpiece like literally their vocals gives me chills

2:07 all I see is Palpatine blasting the Jedi with his powers

It's amazing to see their body movement, like they use moment to get the right emotions and vocal tones!

This is one of the most stunning acapellas I have ever heard of in my life

Her voice is so calming.

0:59 is the cool part

The harmonies at 2:30 are so angelic, it's like ear candy

This showcases, how great their Voices really are.

Took me a while to realize that there was no music in the background, jeez their vocals really are that empowering

I can't stop repeating this video over and over again. 🤯

When I first heard it many years ago, it was just a song. Now with life experience and many girlfriends later, the words have more meaning behind them. Throw in the amazing vocals, I can hear and sense the emotions and feelings behind each word.

1:30 and after is my favorite part!

One of the best vocal performances ever

I was in middle school when I first heard this on VH1, back when they still played music videos in the early morning. 🥹 me and my brother used to sing our little hearts out to this as we got ready for school. and it opened me up to other types of music. I miss those days.. damn don’t even feel like it’s been 10 yrs fr

Literal chills. I always loved this song but when there’s no music you can really hear their voice and the lyrics. The Music with is makes it perfect. But they sing so beautiful dude.

I love how she moves, she sings with her whole body and I really enjoy it

1:45 and then the harmonizing after. Sheesh!!

The raw emotion in this song makes it hit so hard I literally feel it in my chest

There isn't a word in ANY language, adequate to describe how incredibly beautiful this is...

This song is sang well! Harmonized perfectly, mixed to perfection, and the beat is even banging.. if there ever was a perfect song, this is one of those.

best acappela song ever

Man this is much better to listen to when it doesn't have melody, vocals only.