The "Somebody That I Used To Know" in Kendrick’s universe is not an ex-lover; it is:
The rain in Compton didn't wash things away; it just made the concrete reflect the neon signs of the liquor stores Kendrick used to frequent. Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know -...
There are numerous "mashups" on platforms like YouTube and TikTok that blend the instrumental of Gotye's track with Kendrick’s verses from songs like Money Trees The Art of Peer Pressure 2. Actual Musical Connections The "Somebody That I Used To Know" in