Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know -...

The connection between Kendrick Lamar and the 2011 hit "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra primarily revolves around a 2012 collaboration titled "Memories Back Then," which originally featured a prominent sample of the track. The "Memories Back Then" Connection

• Kendrick’s Counter-Verse: "You think I’m distant? You ain’t seen the distance I traveled / Through the Compton pavement where my innocence unraveled / You say I changed? Of course I changed, the game changed / I had to kill the old me just to survive the new lane."

| Song Title | Album | Theme | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | “u” | To Pimp a Butterfly | Self-loathing and regret over failed relationships due to his own depression and ego. | | “PRIDE.” | DAMN. | Wishing he could be a better person, acknowledging his flaws that push people away. | | “We Cry Together” | Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers | A brutal, theatrical argument between a couple who have become toxic strangers. | | “Mother I Sober” | Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers | Deep generational trauma and the loss of trust in intimate relationships. | | “The Art of Peer Pressure” | good kid, m.A.A.d city | Growing apart from childhood friends who have become dangerous or unfamiliar. | Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know -...

The Narrative: He speaks to a childhood friend who now sees him only as a "celebrity." The connection between Kendrick Lamar and the 2011

Listen closely. You can still hear him knocking. Kendrick’s Counter-Verse: "You think I’m distant

This mashup blends the raw, introspective storytelling of Kendrick Lamar with the haunting, minimalist indie-pop of Gotye. The Soundscape