Gotye sounds like Gorillaz meets NIN with this song. This entire album is such a game-changer, and it blows my mind to think that he created every song on the album by himself, in a barn in Australia.

@charlesnoguera6998

3 ай бұрын

Bro, you just almost nailed it. The only ingredient you forgot in the mix was IAMX, but it's pretty pretty pretty accurate. Excuse my english, please. I'm from Cuba. Here we got no education at all; we are barely able to use our phones.

@WordUnheard

3 ай бұрын

@@charlesnoguera6998 Your English is better than the majority of those I've met in the US. I'd never hear of IAMX before now. I just listened to the song Animal Impulses, and I 100% can hear what you mean. Thank you for the recommendation! I wish you all the best, my friend.

@charlesnoguera6998

3 ай бұрын

@@WordUnheard So glad to hear it. Please, give it a try to Come Home and The Land of Broken Promises, from the same album: The Unified Field. All of his albums are good... by the way, not only The Unified Field. Thank you for the compliment 🙏.

A Narcissist's lullaby to her victim. A mother's words to her golden child daughter. Making certain the Family Trance remains solid and in tact. Hits freaking hard.

Discovered this song/video when I was a Jehovah's Witness over 10 years ago now....happily free now....but at the time I saw this and just couldn't put two and two together. The impact of the song felt so familiar....as if I'd dreamed it already. Anybody who was raised in a high control religious group....you're not alone.

@amandapark7786

Ай бұрын

I’m an exjw too and there’s so many gotye songs that have so much more meaning once you leave. Eyes wide open was that for me. ❤

That crescendo at 1:36 is just breath taking ! What a masterpiece. This guy is a genius.

@DACFalloutRanger

8 жыл бұрын

Gotye is pretty underrated. Too bad most people only know him for one song.

@EddieBsB

8 жыл бұрын

+DACFalloutRanger 100% agreed !

@zetsubougigi9098

7 жыл бұрын

+DACFalloutRanger I AGREE like he is hands down one of my favorite solo artists

@God_is_an_Atheist666

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of the song🥺🥺

@spirit.1999

Жыл бұрын

​@@DACFalloutRanger imagine being one of those people

Looks like lemongrab joined a weird sect

@WerberDoogyBoogi

6 жыл бұрын

July Lira 2:35

@jackiegibson4996

6 жыл бұрын

Thats also why audio wise he depicts a demon saying well always be watching you they have most defiantly had one of them say that shit religion balance with wholesome thinking is healthy not scary every body need a disipline over themselves like that in order to be truly healthy in body and mind religion is not scary people and there fucked up and perverted undisiplined minds are

@WastingtimeInc

5 жыл бұрын

Welp I thought I was alone in this. Thanks for confirming.

@thekays385

5 жыл бұрын

@@jackiegibson4996 So freaking agree.

@WerberDoogyBoogi

5 жыл бұрын

Wait so lemongrab isn’t already in a weird sect?

This has to be the most unsettling music video I've ever seen. The movements of everthing and the way the eyes glow in the dark just makes me feel extremely uncomfortable.

@privateemail9755

4 жыл бұрын

This is what it's like to live in the US

@jackdawmamma7482

3 жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of watching this before bed one night & I had a really creepy nightmare afterwards 😣😟😨ò

@Andjela912

3 жыл бұрын

And for me its mesmerizing. Lovely art 🥰

@High_altitudee

3 жыл бұрын

*Don’t be afraid*

@rorypitzer3000

3 жыл бұрын

Chair what are you doing here? o.0

Hey What's your name? Don't worry Don't be afraid We won't hurt you Hey Lost your way? Don't worry Just do as we say And we won't hurt you It's hard The world can lead you so astray It gets harder It's hard just to keep the faith Do you need a reminder Of the love that we gave you? Don't worry You're walking away But we'll always be watching you (We'll always be watching you) (We'll always be watching you)

This song and video give me such a feeling of dread in a way I shouldn't almost like.

@tewigaming2537

6 жыл бұрын

Calirogue I'd dance to this

@justimagine2403

Жыл бұрын

Not worse than Closer by NIN

One of the things that fascinates me about Gotye is that he can do incredibly bright and bubbly things, and then switch to doing something as cold and sombre as this.

For some reason, I see this song and Bronte as opposites.

@HadalStreetlights

4 жыл бұрын

they really are. bronte being about the parental love we feel for pets and how it feels to *have* to let them go when they die vs this song, a manipulative anthem for the clingy and abusive way groups can "love" us

@null4107

4 жыл бұрын

@@HadalStreetlights nail, head etc

@misha2398

3 жыл бұрын

It is, I think Bronte is about how the precious things of childhood is in your heart with the time, always in your memories, and this one is like a message of how those ones that say that have the truth for you actually wants to manipulated you and be always there to watching you

If George Orwell's book, 1984, ever had a theme song, this would be it !

How can a piece of music and visual art be paired with such perfection???

I grew up in a very strict and isolated religious community. This song hit me in a way nothing ever has before. I listened to this on acid and I felt this emotion of longing for the life I used to live and then I was hit with grief for how much that life fucked with my head as a kid and still does today. It was very strange but on acid this almost put me into a trance and I felt the emotions I used to feel while swaying during worship. And the dread. The dread is profound, the loneliness, the fear of hell. This song slaps.

@donnavanbeers1240

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you here! I felt the same and came to read the comments to see if someone felt it too. CREEPY

Gives me the chills, yet I can't stop watching. His videos are so amazing; really love his work.

Loving the hand movement.

@SebasGD162

6 жыл бұрын

Pavianus Primus i love it too

@thekays385

5 жыл бұрын

OMG I love it too!

This song is so haunting, it seems so eerily true to life, I mean society always has a peg on you no matter what you do, hey have a record of your life, " just do as we say, and we won't hurt you" I mean it is true.

you’ve got to admit that 2:26 is the highlight of the song

Gotye: makes song about how blindly following a cult is a terrible idea Me: Yes Gotye I want to blindly follow your cult, where do I sign my name?

@mooby1721

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno, it's creepy but the lyrics nor the visuals actually depict anything terrible about the group

@rastabincoolie1

3 жыл бұрын

@@mooby1721 it's more the implications. I don't think he could have Actually put anything too obvious there.

@jaykylehd20

2 жыл бұрын

Is this proof that we're being gangstalk or stuck in a simulation

@yaoilover496

2 жыл бұрын

Me: started to worship gotye himself.🥺

@Gotham-guardian-pls7t

Жыл бұрын

Well I definely need help. I'm stuck in a cult that doesn't let me out of the basement. It also makes me di paintings and to worship this Jim Pickens guy.

Gotye, we could use more songs like these now more than ever...

@catarino8981

4 жыл бұрын

Aerith hell yea

I love this. Not only the meaning, it's also oddly catchy.

This might be my favorite gotye music video

I can't even describe how this song makes me feel. The closest thing I could think of would be, when I listen to this song, it's like it's not just my ears hearing it; it's my entire body, my entire being. It resonates through my soul.

@ivonneaguirre1603

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

This is obviously based on the villagers in Minecraft, geez.

@FinalTry

3 жыл бұрын

Hungh

@attacktitan1442

2 жыл бұрын

Why is that ture 🤭

@crazypopcorn7801

2 жыл бұрын

I have no doubt

@sethbird8810

7 ай бұрын

🍉 MELON

Whatever happens in the song at 1:40 is terrifying, I love it.

Experiencing this song and music video live with tons of people in a dark concert hall was a special experience to me. Back then I only knew "Somebody that I used to know" from Gotye and I simply went to the concert because I was invited because somebody else didn't want to go and the ticket would have been wasted otherwise. Ended up being my favourite concert of my life so far. So many great songs I got to experience for the first time live from Gotye himself paired with these beautiful music projected on a giant screen. It's almost a decade now since then but such a precious memory. Thank you Gotye for all the beautiful art that you've created so far! :)

This song is enticing, such brilliance put into the sound and words of this song. I am a musician myself and have always loved the dark sound in music. This is an excellent example of dark tones and beats harmonizing together perfectly, it has a meaning behind it that is very powerful, and the song and video are both simply hypnotic.

@monki2825

4 жыл бұрын

@Trace Dasilva Jesus calm down, will ya?

Im 2 seconds into the video and im already creeped out

this is so fucking creepy and messed up, i love it.

I feel that this song is at first a person entering a cult and them asking him questions and then he slowly delves in deeper and soon it escalates to “don’t worry just do as we say and we won’t hurt you” so a cliche reassurance turns into a threat and then it gets worse and they say stuff like “do we need to remind you of the love we gave you” then “why are you walking away” then to “we’ll always be watching you” so this cult appears to a horrible experience and he just wanted it to end and since he left it just filled him with paranoia thinking “is someone watching me?” So to relate to real life he might have wanted this son to relate to what has happened to him in real life he may have gone through childhood with a controlling parent or today he may have found himself a manipulative partner that led to this song and the manipulative part of it kind of relates to this song because as you can see it looks like this character is in a manipulative kind of cult environment

His music isn't just music. His music combined with his videos = pure art.

This is like a cult went to some sort of monochrome rave

@tewigaming2537

6 жыл бұрын

MyShock34 Sounds lit to be honest. I can make a religion out of this

Hats Off to the ANIMATOR, VIDEO EDITOR and then GOTYE. what a sync presented making an inferable meaning all over. Too good a work...!

I love the part when they get mad. It fits so well with the song. It's fearsome. Almost like they are saying, "You dare to leave us? Well, you wont get far."

I'm always scared to watch this video

@sieerrraaaouo1444

7 жыл бұрын

yup me too. had a heart attack when I first watched it

@JennyofOldStones713

6 жыл бұрын

Geez, really? What do you think of Freddy Kruger then?! LoL

@wolves_notfar5269

4 жыл бұрын

Sieerrraaa OuO that’s because you guys smoke weed every day

Scientology ladies and gentlemen

@1aundulxaldin

8 жыл бұрын

+Lake Kale Along with a few others.

@snailmucus3921

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right

@traditionalempress6961

3 жыл бұрын

And Satanism.

@TheSoup222222

3 жыл бұрын

@@traditionalempress6961 i can 100% assure you this song is about Catholicism. im sorry the Christ allegories went over your head. it is in no way about Satanism

@traditionalempress6961

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSoup222222 It’s suppose to represent all cults in general.Satanism is a cult 🤷🏻‍♀️

1:35 to 1:45 is one of the most awesome sounds I've ever heard! :-)

@isabelpreston7024

4 жыл бұрын

I rlly love that part!

So I've been listening to this song on repeat for 4 months. I may have had a mental breakdown also. I'm about to check myself into a mental hospital. Thanks Gotye, you're the best artist I've ever heard, and this song is so hypnotizing I'm going to a mental hospital not

@bongosmcdongos4190

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you're doing better now

Need a new album from him.

This man has made a video for nearly the whole entire album! I can say that I have heard the album ladies and gents. And it is greatness! Pure greatness!

it's ok

The ending Bass notes are deeply moving

@kittymaid420

2 жыл бұрын

because life is vibration.

the lyrics remind me of how in certain countries if you voice your opinion and it’s negative, you’ll be punished-and how they have control over you.

My skin tingles when I hear his music.

In my interpretation, the lyrics tell a story of the seductive proselytization of a new member of a religious cult. Towards the end the inducted member leaves the group and is left with feelings of paranoia and fear due to the parting message: "We'll always be watching you..." That may or may not be what it is about, but it's pretty fucking creepy when taken in that context, especially taking the video into consideration. The books, animal sacrifice, and gestures of worship coupled with the cross-like statues really hint at an artistic rendition of the cult-like mentality that led to modern day theistic religions such as Christianity. Whatever the case may be, I like the ominous tone and vague animosity of the lyrics as well as the tranquil ambience. Interpret it however you will.

@harrisonmcclain1754

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the moment of realization occurs at the moment everything turns to color, as if he notices things aren’t so... “black and white”

@solosolo8610

3 жыл бұрын

It’s about religion in general

@traditionalempress6961

3 жыл бұрын

Looks more like he's talking about Satanism because Satanists tend to disrespect/destroy the cross.

@hifiShant

3 жыл бұрын

You summed it up

@mourningwoodward

3 жыл бұрын

@@traditionalempress6961, you’re a joke. I recommend you sit down and shut up until you actually know a little bit about the topic you’re attempting to demonize (pun intended). lol

Villagers in minecraft when Steve isn’t around

I absolutely love how entrancing the animation is ! the music and the video go great together c:

When someone you love leaves you... its that feeling...

Such great instrumentation

_dont worry, well be watching you_

@High_altitudee

3 жыл бұрын

*But a well doesn’t have eyes*

when I listen to this song I feel sooo good

@bobovizinhoqueperturba2137

8 жыл бұрын

+Major Tom Good ? Good with what ? Who is watching you?

@irismaxine5944

7 жыл бұрын

I love your account name:)

This is like if Walt Disney had a really dark side.

@IsbilWoT

8 жыл бұрын

Look at old disney then, dark as duck and really racist hahha

@darnellking2274

6 жыл бұрын

Walt Disney had a very dark side

Seeing that joyous face suddenly twist into furious, unholy anger... creepy. Good stuff. I thrive on this kind of thing so it doesn't bother me. It actually enhances the song.

1:44 Waking up from a falling dream.

there is always so much meaning in his music videos. i love it

@sethbird8810

7 ай бұрын

🤯

I love how everyone have their own interpretation about this song and video.

This is still such a beautiful music video

That bass line is amazing ! It is unbelievable what can be done with audio today.

Waiting for more in 2019..

That rise in sound at 1:45 always excites me for some reason lol

I thought I was used to Gyote's visuals being weird! Hands don't bend that way!!

I've heard every Gotye song actually. This is still my favorite.

I find that Gotye has some great songs and original videos. Good stuff! x

2:27 bEaT dRoPs!

this looks like most of the dubstep parties i got to

This is an excellent representation of the smothering of creativity by conformity. I don't feel as if any specific religious belief is represented here except that of mind control or restricted thinking. To hear this song with no animation, it has a great beat that reaches in and makes you think, "what is going on here?" Excellent! Either way it is very provocative. I love it!

"What cross, officer? This is T, for Tolerance."

This video and song gives me chills every time I listen to it.

Shivers every time!

Love this video, and the music so much! Just has a certain calming feeling to it. Nearly looks like an Old Disney cartoon, just on a motherLoad of drugs. lol

This music video is a masterpiece, we cannot understand yet

Back after 10 years 😭😭😭 found this song when I was like 13

I love Gotye, but holy shit! Why are all his music videos other than Somebody That I Used To Know a horrifying acid trip?! 😂

All the lemongrabs...

@XxtehGreyfoxX

10 жыл бұрын

Or all the Dorito faced bad touch sempais...

They jammin tho lol IMA start dancing like thiiiuss

Spooky vibes drove me here again

Those handclaps tho!

Woah, just perfect. Both the song and the video.

The dubstep at the end is so satisfying

Yeah! I just got new headphones and listened to this song again after never being able to hear the bass. It's flawless!

"Heart's A Mess" Is Also F*cking Amazing.

@dezraz9868

7 жыл бұрын

KittiKinkadeXXX and smoke and mirrors, my favorite 3 songs of theirs

@dr.proctor5575

7 жыл бұрын

KittiKinkadeXXX normalfags

@surrender4523

3 жыл бұрын

u guys still watching this after 5 years or not?

Thanks for giving me nightmares gotye

I can't stop watching but yet it leaves me unsettled

@kittymaid420

2 жыл бұрын

reality is unsettling, but you have to feel that feeling to keep going.

This is his best song yet.

The bass in this song, gaaadamn! 🔥🔥🔥

Headphone warning at 1:40 if you can still hear me

Man I just cant get enough of this song

This song is beautiful Gotye is amazing at portraying the way he sees things and feels about things and almost all his songs are such a powerful message

IMHO, one of the highlights from the album. What a shame Gotye isn't AS popular anymore - finally, a great art-pop star, and it was let go :/

god this is so amazing i was terrified when i first listened to this while watching the music video but what can i say.. i was like ten years old

Animation here is insanely good, hats off

Simply loving it. Amazing.

His music mellows me out to the max- I just want to sit and listen- not just have background noise. Keep it coming Gotye!!

watching this on fullscreen in a dark room is so hypnotizing.

Can't believe I hadn't seen this music video yet! It's an awesome song and this video complements it brilliantly.

I'll take worst songs to watch on acid for 500, alex!

I really like this gotye dude he make some dark songs but his melodies are good

I find this very artistic and mind opening. Wally has quite the mind, in my opinion.

Almost 2021 and we still listening to the truth

@gamertag7676

3 жыл бұрын

Still the best song ever

I think that it's obvious the video is about religion and how the "World can lead you so astray" But, I think the animal in the group is a reference to innocence, and the black, white, and gray coloring is referring to how there is no right and wrong, and there is no fine line, there will always be gray smudges. The sudden change in colors is hownreality hits, and he realizes everything is not so kind, it's cruel and not as welcoming as he thought. The eyes on the book note to how the religions will always be "Watching you" And making sure you do not stray. The monks are showing people how committed the monks are to the religion. Most religions kind of force themselves upon people, and force opinions. The monks were crowded around the animal, showing they wanted control, numbers, and were forcing. If you think about it, there are some truly deep concepts in this song. Please reply what you think. (Sorry for typos) Just what I got out of it.

i love all of goatees music videos