The song "Somebody That I Used to Know (Remix)" by Gotye is about a problematic relationship that has ended. The lyrics express feelings of betrayal, hurt, and bitterness between two people who were once in love but are now estranged. P. Reign raps about how he called his partner names and hurt them, but ultimately realizes that true love starts with a friendship and seeks to reconcile the relationship. Gotye sings about how his former partner cut him off without explanation, as if their relationship never existed. He expresses that he doesn't need their love but feels hurt by how they treat him like a stranger. Kimbra adds her perspective, talking about how she was the one who was screwed over in the relationship and how she doesn't want to live her life dwelling on it. The chorus repeats the phrase "somebody that I used to know," emphasizing how the relationship is now in the past and both sides have moved on. Overall, the song portrays the pain and complexity of a failed relationship and the struggle to let go of the past.