How much does Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (Lyrics) make on YouTube?
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (Lyrics) · by TheBastii
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
4,227
4.23K
|
$3.38 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,561
4.56K
|
$3.65 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,701
4.70K
|
$3.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,122
4.12K
|
$3.30 | |
|
April 2026
|
4,145
4.14K
|
$3.32 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,401
4.40K
|
$3.52 | |
|
June 2026
|
4,094
4.09K
|
$3.28 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,092
4.09K
|
$3.27 | |
|
August 2026
|
5,018
5.02K
|
$4.01 | |
|
September 2026
|
28,919
28.92K
|
$23.14 | |
|
October 2026
|
4,853
4.85K
|
$3.88 | |
| Total | 73,133 | $58.51 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.