If you landed on this page searching for that specific combination, you are likely experiencing a fusion of two massive cultural touchstones: the angst-driven indie pop anthem by (featuring Kimbra) from 2011, and the dense, psychologically complex hip-hop narratives of Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar .
Fast forward to the mid-2010s. Kendrick Lamar releases To Pimp a Butterfly and DAMN. , albums obsessed with severance. Critics began comparing Kendrick’s track (where he screams at himself in a hotel room) to the raw self-loathing of indie rock. YouTube algorithms, notorious for mislabeling fan edits, started suggesting "Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know (Remix)." Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know -...
That is the real song. Go listen to it. Does the song exist? No. Should it exist? Yes. Where can you get close? Build a playlist: “Pride.” → “u” → “Mother I Sober” → Gotye (Original). If you landed on this page searching for
Kendrick does not need a feature with Gotye. He already wrote the response. It is called On that track, he breaks a generational curse. He looks at the terrified boy he used to be, nods, and walks into the light. , albums obsessed with severance
The algorithm made a mistake. But your ears will thank you for the journey.
However, the search volume for this phrase suggests something deeper. Fans often conflate the theme of Gotye’s hit with several of Kendrick’s tracks—specifically, the gut-wrenching feeling of outgrowing a former version of yourself, or cutting ties with a toxic friend/lover. So, while the song doesn’t exist, the sentiment is central to Kendrick’s discography.
Gotye wrote about being left behind. Kendrick writes about doing the leaving to save his soul. In 2024, we realized both stories are the same.