Somebody That I Used To Know

In 2013, percussion-powered duet 'Somebody That I Used To Know' scaled a glorious pop summit, winning Record of the Year at the 55th annual Grammy Awards. Hamilton-born singer Kimbra had by then become the first New Zealand act to top the Billboard Top 100. Kimbra's vital 'reply' verse in Gotye's breakup ballad returns serve on simmering slights, before swooping in under the iconic chorus. The multi-award-winning video is equally memorable; Gotye (Belgian Australian Wally De Backer) and Kimbra play ex-lovers, nude and vulnerable. As they inch together, cubist designs by Gotye's father Frank cover their skin.  

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. And 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...

– Kimbra's memorable verse from 'Somebody That I Used To Know'

Key Cast & Crew

Natasha Pincus

Director, Editor, Producer

Frank de Backer

Original Artwork

Emma Hack

Body Art

Warwick Field

Cinematographer, Colourist