How 1 Viral Song Ruined Gotye's Life

In July 2011, Gotye released "Somebody That I Used To Know" expecting a successful yet normal release. Instead, he accidentally created one of the most successful songs ever posted to YouTube. But with over 2 billion views attributed to a previously unknown artist, such fame and success was bound to come with a range of frustrating downsides.

This is, How "Somebody That I Used To Know" Ruined Gotye's Life.

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[Rembreiker_lychec]

This is the kind of a song 15 year olds in 2053 are going to listen to and say "I was born in the wrong generation..."

[OpoumConsumer]

I admire the fact, that guy who could carry on his entire life with one song, decided to stay humble

[aldovalerio]

That song did not ruin his life, it just shows that he is a great and talented artist, Goyte is a good and humble person, he just wants to live in peace and the opinions of others are irrelevant. He has another vision in his life and it's wonderful that he doesn't depend on public scrutiny, he's going to do whatever he wants and it's fantastic.

[WatchMeWakeU]

Okay didn't expect to cry watching this but the fact that he freely mentors other musicians it hit me in the heart. Someone with such a understanding of the joy of making music and wanting to share that joy with others is just beautiful.

[kartaiss]

Other musicians: leave bands to become more popular as solo acts
Gotye: leaves solo career to become less popular with a band

[nuqi]

It's interesting to see the contrast between artists who strive for success and fame, vs those who receive it and then choose to step away. Gotye's decision to focus on creativity rather than commercial success is commendable.

[pjoazure]

I like how human he seems. Other stars are usually polished by the industry or are just numb to everything. He still communicates insecurities and what-not. Likeable guy.

[ritasjourney]

Fame is overrated. Glad he’s just doing what feels right to him. Having a song do so will gives him that freedom.

[bongocat]

finally found someone who genuinely deserves their recognition. Not for looks, not for drama, just for having some honest, well earned skill. a nice guy too! its a shame the fame is turning his life over though

[desktopfan]

On the point that Gotye made about feeling sorry for his song being overplayed, it happens all of the time. I remember when nickelback had "How you remind me" on the radio all of the time in the early 2000s and after 2 months everybody hated it and wanted to stop listening to it.

[ddrummer]

I was at that coachella performance. It wasn’t just noticeable when the crowd left it was the majority of the crowd. I could literally walk up to the barrier after it. As an Aussie knowing his previous work it was good to get up close and hear those songs when the crowd would’ve been much bigger in Australia even after the track was played

[datpotat]

Dude. His song Brontë still tears me up to this day. The lyrics, the melody, the way his songs feel like its speaking your innermost thoughts or catching up with a childhood friend is just so unique, so different. There's something almost pure in its innocence in it just simply telling its story.
I hope he's happy continuing to make music the way he wants.

[colibri]

It's always "that one song", "that one book", "that one video", "that one piece of art" that suddenly turn you from anonymous into a celebrity for seemingly inexplicable reasons.

[davidvanvlerah]

I don't think the man is taking it all quite as seriously as everyone else. He mostly seems like a normal guy who just wants to make music. Lots of respect.

[iletjonker]

I played this song on repeat during my breakup.. It actually helped me dive deep into my pain and really REALLY face it and feel it. @gotye, instead of feeling bad that its such am "angsty" song that people are "celebrating", it's actually deeply healing... And you should feel proud about that..

[bluewren]

To the people calling him a "one hit wonder": Gottye wrote an achingly beautiful song and embellished it with an outstandingly artistic video. That is more than the vast majority do in an entire lifetime. How many works of art that spoke so deeply to so much of humanity have you created?

[Ninjaja]

When Prince says that he loves your song at an awards show, you know you’ve done good.

[NynZhan]

He's a genuine guy that doesn't take life too seriously, saw no point in monopolizing on it. Respect.

[CHIKAADEE]

@gotyemusic He's not a one hit wonder, he's a one hit teacher!! He taught us all that fame and money aren't everything!! His humility is admirable and I'm sure his genuine love of music will prevail and we will get more great songs from him. Some artists have dropped dozens of albums and still havent reached the level of success he did with just one song. I'm a Gotye Fan!! You Rock Bro!! You are not someone that we used to know (lame joke by the way), you are someone that will FOREVER be known and remembered. #LegendStatus!!

[gwengwen]

So we have an artist that hasn’t been to the party, got dosed, saw the back room, and was forced to never speak about it and be awarded unimaginable wealth and popularity for being silent and following their orders. Now I love this man!