I didn't know he is from Belgium. I'm German and I was in Australia in 2006 for a whole year...I heard Triple J Radio at work in Brisbane...I was always happy when they played Hearts a mess. Loved the unique sound of this guy. I got the album back then. Gotta dig it out again! Great music. Rare quality if you'd ask me.
Live from day to the next day Try to satisfy the cravings before they Consume you Colours are brighter The world can excite you When you're under its spell You can tell All too well That without it life would be hell And time is passing you by It marks no moment of your life When you submit yourself to be numb The fear disappears And everything seems clear When the emptiness is upon you It fills you up like a balloon And you float High up over the real world And think of when You were a little girl again Where would you go, baby? What could you do? Didn't you hear, baby? Nothing is sure but uncertainty You can feel the hunger inside you But the longing will no longer guide you onwards Sinking into the floorboards Where the rats eat at your will And do it until Your belly aches And your soul will not be still Wrench yourself from your demons For far too long you've believed them When they told you you were weak Take a step in the tunnel With the light 'round the bend In the end You can start to make amends Who knows where you'll go, baby So much you could do! Haven't you heard, baby? All will be well If you want it to
*And time is passing you by* *It marks no moment of your life* *When you submit yourself to be numb* *The fear disappears* *And everything seems clear* its just... brilliant.
this music is beautiful... his music depicts his own set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, gotye perfectly conveys his complex ideas pent inside his mind as something that we can all understand in our own way. You could ignorantly step away from this music because your fiendish ego haunts you, but you simply would not want to deprive yourself of an experience
I am happy that Somebody that I Used to Know became extremely popular. If it wasn't for that song, I never would've gotten into Gotye. I know that people want to be "hipsters" about it but living in America makes finding good music so difficult that you just tolerate the bad. I hope Gotye and Kimbra become more popular in the U.S so I can finally use my radio again.
I just realized... my cat likes this music! normally when I turn on music he runs away but I can tell he really likes this. he's happily cleaning himself at the moment. Gotye is the cat whisperer.... >.O
I agree - look to his three previous albums and when you're done there - Wally and the basics Wally covering "graceland" with the Little Stevies Wally singing with Jess McAvoy Justin - great comment!
Dude it is so fortunate to get what he got - worldwide exposure because of that single song. He is picking up fans for all of his music including his back catalog because of it.
I completely agree with you, If it wasn't for that one song though I would not have known Gotye, but it opened my ears to the rest of his music, I now own all of his albums because I like all of his music. I wish I knew it before Somebody That I Use To Know hit the charts, I love that song so much as well as his others. No shame in that.
J adoreeeeeee, mélange de sting et de Peter Gabriel, t as musique ns emporte, ça fait du bien à nos petites ouies, nos coeurs et notr esprit, continue de ns transportrer .....
Story time! Several months ago, I found Eyes Wide Open on UA-cam and fell in love with it. Then I found Hearts a mess and listened to it. Then I found several of his other songs, and I felt like I'd stumbled upon my new favorite artist, and it was awesome. Then the next day I heard Somebody I used to know on the radio, and kind of liked it too, and then found out it was Gotye. So, I can rightfully say that I knew of him before that one hit everyone knows about. :)
Not complaining at all. I love somebody that I used to know! :) Just sucks when a song gets you that big that hardly anyone listens to his other stuff. They just listen to whatevers on the top 10 list.
It kinda annoys me that Gotye is world known for 1 song... He has so many amazing songs. But glad that people are starting to listen to his other stuff aswell! Beautiful song. Oh btw, made a new song if anyone fancies poppin by for a couple. Take care everyone. Peace
i love this song and the picture gives me a better understanding of this song. I love the song and picture is amazing i like it :). By any chance can you tell me the name of this picture? and to top it all off i'ma favorite this :) AMAZING ^_^
there's nothing wrong with it actually. I found him by that song with Kimbra. Instead of staying listening at it, I just started looking for all these amazing songs he has. I'm soo glad I found Gotye, and if it wasn't for Somebody that I used to know, I probably would have never found it. -Sorry about my english btw xD It still sucks, but i'm learning-
Gotye isn't a band, and Gotye isn't a group. He is a single person (Wally de Backer) and although he sometimes uses other musicians for things he can't person himself, he is a solo artist. Self-produced.
You're half right and half wrong! That IS his stage name but he has a back-up band called 'The Basics' which he uses for special occasions and while touring. ;-)
"Not unlike us Aussies to claim him for ourselves"..... let's see, moved here when he was two years old and lived here all his life, studied here, music was born in the Melbourne music scene. I don't think it's fair to imply that he's not really Australian or that we are unjustly claiming him as an Australian artist
OMG this song is so friggin’ sexy! It should have been a movie theme! Wish I could understand all the words to it. All videos should have the words posted beneath them.
Music for your soul: Moon River ua-cam.com/video/q38GoSnCoH8/v-deo.html
wonderful....musician and lyricist ... one of kind...and so refreshing ...to our modern music scene a true artist get thru to the world! rare today!
Love his music artsy
do you have asthma?
I love Gotye, he always gets me in the feels
I didn't know he is from Belgium. I'm German and I was in Australia in 2006 for a whole year...I heard Triple J Radio at work in Brisbane...I was always happy when they played Hearts a mess.
Loved the unique sound of this guy. I got the album back then. Gotta dig it out again! Great music. Rare quality if you'd ask me.
Really happy to run across this level of talent.
Low electronic beeping is from a Depeche Mode song called Blasphemous Rumors. I recognize that from anywhere!
Live from day to the next day
Try to satisfy the cravings before they
Consume you
Colours are brighter
The world can excite you
When you're under its spell
You can tell
All too well
That without it life would be hell
And time is passing you by
It marks no moment of your life
When you submit yourself to be numb
The fear disappears
And everything seems clear
When the emptiness is upon you
It fills you up like a balloon
And you float
High up over the real world
And think of when
You were a little girl again
Where would you go, baby?
What could you do?
Didn't you hear, baby?
Nothing is sure but uncertainty
You can feel the hunger inside you
But the longing will no longer guide you onwards
Sinking into the floorboards
Where the rats eat at your will
And do it until
Your belly aches
And your soul will not be still
Wrench yourself from your demons
For far too long you've believed them
When they told you you were weak
Take a step in the tunnel
With the light 'round the bend
In the end
You can start to make amends
Who knows where you'll go, baby
So much you could do!
Haven't you heard, baby?
All will be well
If you want it to
Thank you :)
this song has gotten me through a lot in my life
Dobrze, że ktoś w końcu rozsławił tego człowieka, ma genialne piosenki; ))
Amazing song, and easily the best song I've heard with "baby" in the title. (Which still isn't saying much.)
You are not alone! I just discovered them too. That's what I get for listening to the 90's and 80's all the time!! lol
*And time is passing you by*
*It marks no moment of your life*
*When you submit yourself to be numb*
*The fear disappears*
*And everything seems clear*
its just... brilliant.
This is so beautiful! I wish I could form an all-Gotye radio station and play ALL the songs
Oooh, this song has a NIN vibe to it especially in the beginning! I absolutely love Gotye and all his music!
this music is beautiful... his music depicts his own set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, gotye perfectly conveys his complex ideas pent inside his mind as something that we can all understand in our own way. You could ignorantly step away from this music because your fiendish ego haunts you, but you simply would not want to deprive yourself of an experience
God, that use of bass is beautiful. Listening it on a 10" Yamaha subs are realy heart touching.
I discovered him thanks to a movie producer, he just said "hey you should listen to Gotye". That was it, I'm in love with his music.
i love this song
I am happy that Somebody that I Used to Know became extremely popular. If it wasn't for that song, I never would've gotten into Gotye. I know that people want to be "hipsters" about it but living in America makes finding good music so difficult that you just tolerate the bad. I hope Gotye and Kimbra become more popular in the U.S so I can finally use my radio again.
Love this.
So much like Porcupine Tree! Love it!
One of his best!
I just realized... my cat likes this music! normally when I turn on music he runs away but I can tell he really likes this. he's happily cleaning himself at the moment. Gotye is the cat whisperer.... >.O
This song is like a lullabye to me.It really helps just calm me down.
Right! I love Gotye and I just heard him in March!
I agree - look to his three previous albums
and when you're done there - Wally and the basics
Wally covering "graceland" with the Little Stevies
Wally singing with Jess McAvoy
Justin - great comment!
Po prostu-PIĘKNE!
Agreed! If I like one song, I'll search for more! I love most of Gotye's songs!
Dude it is so fortunate to get what he got - worldwide exposure because of that single song. He is picking up fans for all of his music including his back catalog because of it.
I completely agree with you, If it wasn't for that one song though I would not have known Gotye, but it opened my ears to the rest of his music, I now own all of his albums because I like all of his music. I wish I knew it before Somebody That I Use To Know hit the charts, I love that song so much as well as his others. No shame in that.
I'm seriously in luv with this music and him so amazing
Absolutely love this
its a stillllllll song ;) and realllyyyyy calm.... its like a dream
fantastic, great amazingly brilliant...what more is there to say about Gotye!!!!
J adoreeeeeee, mélange de sting et de Peter Gabriel, t as musique ns emporte, ça fait du bien à nos petites ouies, nos coeurs et notr esprit, continue de ns transportrer .....
So amazing.
lyrics are fantastic!
Story time! Several months ago, I found Eyes Wide Open on UA-cam and fell in love with it. Then I found Hearts a mess and listened to it. Then I found several of his other songs, and I felt like I'd stumbled upon my new favorite artist, and it was awesome. Then the next day I heard Somebody I used to know on the radio, and kind of liked it too, and then found out it was Gotye. So, I can rightfully say that I knew of him before that one hit everyone knows about. :)
Beautiful
OMG! Where has this handsome man been all my life! For years now I've wasted my time listening to crap, when I could have been listening to THIS!
I'm actually glad his one song got popular, if it weren't for me finding that song I wouldn't have found any of these :D
i am a crasy fan of gotty, love to hear ur voice
i cant stop listening this song!!!
I adore your music Goyte. Especially this beautiful song. Even though it dates back awhile you need to release it again. Wish you more success.
Certainly this is the best one
The calmest place on UA-cam.
Not complaining at all. I love somebody that I used to know! :) Just sucks when a song gets you that big that hardly anyone listens to his other stuff. They just listen to whatevers on the top 10 list.
Love this song !!!
Song froze 3/4 of the way through and I was like 'nooooooo' D': then I saw it wasn't finished XD best moment ever!!!
Love the beats
It kinda annoys me that Gotye is world known for 1 song... He has so many amazing songs. But glad that people are starting to listen to his other stuff aswell! Beautiful song. Oh btw, made a new song if anyone fancies poppin by for a couple. Take care everyone. Peace
my god this is beautiful
big fan from k.s.a!!
I totally AGREE!!
Fantastic!!!
Excellent
I love his music, I actually paid for the cd :-)
This is like a relaxing dream. Which is weird because all my dreams are strange and creepy and not relaxing at all :-|
I think it would be categorised under one of the sub-genres of indie music since Gotye sings and produces the music himself.
Really great lyrics!
A lovely song, i like it so much
I love it...so much
Very good mood music.
all his songs have great bass lines.
original ! ♥ !!! jaime bien
brilliant
Note sampling of "From Russia With Love " ( Lionel Bart+John Barry.) ----> opening of the theme song before Matt Monro sings
Great Song !!!!
love this song relly good meaning
i love this song and the picture gives me a better understanding of this song. I
love the song and picture is amazing i like it :). By any chance can you tell me the name of this picture? and to top it all off i'ma favorite this :) AMAZING ^_^
amazing
Gotye...2021... Brasil...♥️
there's nothing wrong with it actually. I found him by that song with Kimbra. Instead of staying listening at it, I just started looking for all these amazing songs he has. I'm soo glad I found Gotye, and if it wasn't for Somebody that I used to know, I probably would have never found it. -Sorry about my english btw xD It still sucks, but i'm learning-
Delightful frisson
Waou, on se croirait dans un rêve..
Gotye isn't a band, and Gotye isn't a group. He is a single person (Wally de Backer) and although he sometimes uses other musicians for things he can't person himself, he is a solo artist. Self-produced.
red balloon from me(The Balloon Watcher), music tune from John Barry's from R w/love?
N, you are a highend.
Mr. Quality!
3:15 Maynard style. Nice.
What do you mean?
i mean listen Maynard James Keenan. then you'll understand style of the vocals.
I already listen to all of his bands...
I just didnt see the similarity
Shioumenato You gotta know Tool man.
You're half right and half wrong! That IS his stage name but he has a back-up band called 'The Basics' which he uses for special occasions and while touring. ;-)
Красиво, очень красиво!
"Not unlike us Aussies to claim him for ourselves"..... let's see, moved here when he was two years old and lived here all his life, studied here, music was born in the Melbourne music scene. I don't think it's fair to imply that he's not really Australian or that we are unjustly claiming him as an Australian artist
el mejor
Salute! Salute to the red balloon!
Intro tune of few seconds is " From Russia With Love - Mat Monroe"
Where can you find that picture? It's beautiful. Oh and great song(;
I'm pretty sure you can on iheartradio. Not familiar enough to be sure, but you could go look there. :)
ya man! The Basics
yes
Super
Te extraño GOTYE 🥺
I cried even when I turn off the computer. That is how that song was.
Emportée !
Sample from Depeche Mode' Blasphemous Rumours from 1:45 - 2:10
Yup ^.^ it's called epic :D
samples are from Depeche Mode song called Blasphemous Rumors
gotye is not a band, lol
its a single guy, making & singing his own productions
This i like a mix of Linkin Park and Nirvana I fricken love it
:"))))))))) i have no words for this song
direct quote from Wally De Backer "I've been asked what genre - I say neurotic exotica"
OMG this song is so friggin’ sexy! It should have been a movie theme! Wish I could understand all the words to it. All videos should have the words posted beneath them.