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Somebody That I Used to Know AI: Make a Painted-Wall Duet
Two adults emerge from the painted pattern and trade expressive, silent singing gestures in a two-shot. Start with two portraits and make your own 15-second vertical edit.
- 130 credits
- 15 s video
- 2 photos
Reference clip
Reference clip. Your render stars you and may differ.
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- 01Upload 2 photosClear face, good light.
- 02We render in 3–8 minNo prompt to write.
- 03Download or share9:16 vertical, no watermark.
Somebody That I Used to Know is an AI duet template that evokes the painted-wall visual language of Gotye's 2011 Grammy-winning song. ViralVideoAI turns two consenting adult portraits into a 15-second 9:16 vertical video: both singers emerge from a geometric patchwork wall of muted painted shapes, trade expressive silent singing gestures in a two-shot, and face away as the camera pulls back to reveal the complete design. 130 credits per render. The export uses an original sparse indie-pop instrumental; no Gotye recording or official music video is reproduced.
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Also called Gotye painted wall AI · somebody I used to know duet · painted duet video · Gotye AI meme · dúo pared pintada IA · ゴティエ ペイント 壁 AI · AI 彩繪 牆 對唱
Example
What the Somebody That I Used to Know video looks like
The reference shows the pacing and framing of Somebody That I Used to Know. Your render uses your uploaded two portraits to create a new clip.
Input
Reference clip
Reference footage illustrates the format. Your output is newly generated and may differ from this example.
What is the Somebody That I Used to Know trend?
The Somebody That I Used to Know AI duet is a two-photo music-meme format that borrows the painted-wall and silent-singing-gesture visual language of Gotye's 2011 song to stage an AI duet between two uploaded adults. The patchwork shapes and the pullback reveal are the signature; the song itself is not reproduced.
Step by step
How to make the Somebody That I Used to Know video on ViralVideoAI
Make Somebody That I Used to Know in three steps, directly in your browser.
Choose your source photo
Upload two separate, consenting adult portraits; keep both faces clear and label the first and second singer by order.
Generate the video
Upload two portraits and confirm the 130-credit price. The generator builds a 15-second 9:16 video in a geometric patchwork wall with muted painted shapes.
Review and share
Check identity, motion and the final frame: They face away as the camera reveals the complete wall design. Add any named track through a licensed music library.
Which photo works best?
Best source image for this effect:
- Upload two separate, consenting adult portraits; keep both faces clear and label the first and second singer by order.
- Use images you own or have permission to use. For two-person effects, both adults must consent.
- Avoid heavily filtered faces, cropped limbs and readable private information. Review the result before sharing.
Where did the Somebody That I Used to Know trend start?
"Somebody That I Used to Know" was released by Belgian-Australian artist Gotye featuring Kimbra in 2011 and won two Grammy Awards; the painted-wall music video directed by Natasha Pincus became one of the most-viewed music videos of the decade. The AI duet variant emerged in late October 2026 as template apps let two uploaded faces re-enact the two-shot visual language. ViralVideoAI published its independent 15-second version on November 5, 2026, with a newly generated patchwork wall and no reference to the Gotye recording, lyrics or video.
Gotye releases "Somebody That I Used to Know" featuring Kimbra; the painted-wall music video becomes a decade-defining visual.
The song wins two Grammy Awards including Record of the Year.
AI duet apps ship painted-wall two-photo templates that re-create the two-shot visual language.
ViralVideoAI publishes its independent 15-second 9:16 interpretation with a newly generated patchwork wall.
One-tap version
Which Somebody That I Used to Know version do you get?
The one-tap flow writes and runs the prompt for you, so there is nothing to copy or edit. You get the version below.
Somebody That I Used to Know
15 s · 9:16 · two portraits
15 s · 9:16 · 130 credits
How many credits does it cost?
The one-tap generator currently runs the Somebody That I Used to Know version for 130 credits. The Generate button confirms the price before you spend anything. A failed render returns its credits. See pricing.
What happens in the Somebody That I Used to Know video, second by second?
The Somebody That I Used to Know edit has three clear beats:
| Beat | Visual action |
|---|---|
| Setting | a geometric patchwork wall with muted painted shapes |
| Action | Two adults emerge from the painted pattern and trade expressive, silent singing gestures in a two-shot. |
| Payoff | They face away as the camera reveals the complete wall design. |
Somebody That I Used to Know: framing and identity tips
The painted-wall duet evokes the visual language associated with Gotye's 2011 song. This page creates a new abstract painted set and two-photo performance, without the original video or audio. Upload two separate, consenting adult portraits; keep both faces clear and label the first and second singer by order.
- Keep the main subject easy to recognize in the first frame.
- Check face, limbs, clothing and vehicle details in the preview.
- Leave space for platform captions above the bottom controls.
Caption, sound and hashtags
Caption idea: “My Somebody That I Used to Know version.” The generated audio is original sparse indie-pop instrumental; add a named song only through your platform’s licensed library and label AI media where required.
"Somebody That I Used to Know" and its official music video are owned by Gotye, Kimbra and their rights holders. The ViralVideoAI export does not reproduce the song, its lyrics or any shot from the original video. Add licensed audio through your posting platform's music library.
FAQ
Somebody That I Used to Know trend questions
Is this the Gotye music video?
No. The painted wall, the two-shot and the silent singing gestures are inspired by the visual language of the 2011 Gotye music video, but every frame is newly generated by AI. The specific patchwork pattern, the camera moves and both faces are not reproduced from the original video.
Does the actual song play?
No. The export carries an original sparse indie-pop instrumental, not the Gotye recording or Kimbra's vocal. Add the real song through your posting platform's licensed music library if it is available there.
What photos should we upload?
Two separate, consenting adult portraits with both faces clearly visible. Label them in order so the generator knows which face is singer one and which is singer two. Avoid group shots, sunglasses and tight crops.
Can we do it with one person twice?
Yes — upload the same person as both portraits for a "me and myself" duet. It reads as a conscious artistic choice rather than a bug, and the two silent-singing performances still trade gestures across the two-shot.
Make your own Somebody That I Used to Know video
Add 2 photos and tap once. No prompt to write. 130 credits.
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