Overplayed Tune Commentary

The 'That Gotye Song' Video is Relatable

The 'That Gotye Song' video comments on the love/hate relationship many music lovers have with the indie song.

Since becoming incredibly popular and spawning many spin-offs, 'Somebody That I Used to Know' has become a hot topic. This video, although not technically a cover, comments on this phenomena in a clever way. The clip features two friends driving in the car and succumbing to the irresistible song despite their denial. By the end of the video, the two men are passionately belting out the words to the tune, making this an incredibly funny storyline.

Bold, hilarious and all too relatable, this clip is enjoyable without coming across as offensive or over the top. Bound to get a few laughs from sympathetic viewers, there's no telling how popular this video may become.

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Indie Song Phenomena
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SCORE
2.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 11%
Activity 49%
Freshness 8%

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