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

: The original version of this track heavily sampled Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know".

While it doesn't sample Gotye directly, its chorus was repurposed for the powerful "Mother I Sober" . It explores his deepest fears—being "just a puppet on stage" and the worry that his art won't live forever. 4. The Modern Successor: Doechii’s "Anxiety" Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know -...

This paper explores the artistic significance of Kendrick Lamar’s cover of Gotye’s "Somebody That I Used To Know," specifically focusing on his 2013 performance for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge . While the original track by Gotye is defined by its minimalist detachment and indie-pop aesthetic, Lamar’s interpretation transforms the song into a vessel for aggressive introspection and technical lyrical deconstruction. By analyzing the shifting cadences, the insertion of original verses, and the tonal modulation of the chorus, this paper argues that Lamar reclaims the narrative of the song from one of passive resignation to active confrontation, marking a pivotal moment in his good kid, m.A.A.d city era where he solidified his status as a premier interpreter of the human condition. : The original version of this track heavily

While there is no official collaboration, the internet has created a strong association between Kendrick Lamar’s style and the Gotye song due to . By analyzing the shifting cadences, the insertion of

: The song "Anxiety" by Doechii (a former label mate of Kendrick at TDE) prominently samples the Gotye track.