Why did Gotye write the song Somebody That I Used to Know?
Gotye stated that the song was “definitely drawn from various experiences I’ve had in relationships breaking up, and in the parts of the more reflective parts of the song, in the aftermath and the memory of those different relationships and what they were and how they broke up and what’s going on in everyone’s minds.
Is Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye a cover?
Gotye’s world-conquering hit “Somebody That I Used To Know” just celebrated its 10th anniversary. And to celebrate the occasion, New Zealand alt-pop singer Benee is releasing a cover of the song as an Amazon Original.
How much did Gotye make off of somebody that I used to know?
The star sampled a Luis Bonfa track, making the late musician 45% of royalties. Gotye has reportedly had to pay Luis Bonfá $1million in song royalties.
When did Gotye’s’Somebody That I used to know’release?
‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ is the second single from his third album. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on the 5th of July 2011. When Gotye began to write this song, he wasn’t thinking about making it a duet. The idea came to him after he had written the first verse and felt…
Is Gotye’s’Somebody That I used to know’a duet?
Thanks to Claire<3, Veronica Hubert, poornima for correcting these lyrics. ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ is the second single from his third album. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on the 5th of July 2011. When Gotye began to write this song, he wasn’t thinking about making it a duet.
Who is the singer of Somebody That I used to know?
” Somebody That I Used to Know ” is a song written by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye, featuring New Zealand singer Kimbra. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on 5 July 2011 as the second single from Gotye’s third studio album, Making Mirrors (2011).
What do you think about got Gotye?
Gotye himself is an engaging character for sure… his solemnly expressive eyes finish a journey his lyrics only begin. ‘Told myself that you were right for me but felt so lonely in your company’ – simple, pure, and devastating.