Somebody That I Used To Know Video Generator: Painted Into the Wall, Singing a Duet
Also called: Somebody That I Used To Know Trend, Somebody That I Used To Know AI, Painted Wall Duet, Somebody Duet AI
Add one photo of an adult or a pet. You get a 10-second video: a fixed camera shows you in front of a wall of colourful geometric patches, with your face painted in the same pattern so you blend into it. You mouth along to a slow, emotional song, and if you add a second photo, the second singer turns their head and answers. The video has no music: add the song yourself in TikTok. Pets can sing too. It recreates the look of the trend people post.
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Original trend on TikTok
This is the original trend on TikTok. Your video uses your own photo.
First singer
Required. One adult or pet looking at the camera with the face clearly visible: you, an adult friend (with their OK), or your cat or dog. A head-and-shoulders photo works best. No one under 18
Second singerOptional
Optional. A second adult or pet for the duet. Leave it empty for a solo
For the best result
- One subject, alone, looking at the camera
- Head and shoulders or more, facing the camera, in good light
- A clear face with nothing covering it, such as sunglasses or a hand
More photo tips
Before you upload
- One adult or pet in the photo, looking at the camera (no one under 18)
- Head and shoulders or more, face clearly visible
- Good light, no heavy filters or sunglasses
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The trend, explained
What is the trend behind Somebody That I Used To Know?
Quick answer
Somebody That I Used To Know, also called Somebody That I Used To Know Trend, Somebody That I Used To Know AI, Painted Wall Duet or Somebody Duet AI, is a lip-sync duet: two people stand side by side in front of a wall of colourful geometric patches, painted in the same patchwork so they blend into it, and take turns mouthing a slow, emotional song. Upload 1 or 2 photos for an HD (720p) video of 10 seconds from $8.99, paid once with no subscription. Add the original sound in TikTok when you post.
By MimicZip Team · Updated
Somebody That I Used To Know, also called Somebody That I Used To Know Trend, Somebody That I Used To Know AI, Painted Wall Duet or Somebody Duet AI, is a lip-sync duet: two people stand side by side in front of a wall of colourful geometric patches, painted in the same patchwork so they blend into it, and take turns mouthing a slow, emotional song. The post we follow is @myst_vault’s animated version of 6 October 2026.
The sound is “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye, a 2011 song whose music video shows two people painted into a patchwork wall. The trend picked up on TikTok in October 2026, in real-person and animated versions. We recreate the painted-wall duet with your own photos, and without the song.
MimicZip makes your own version from one photo of an adult or a pet, in a 10-second video. The wall, the paint and the lip-sync are generated. Only the people or pets in your photos is yours. MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @myst_vault or anyone in the original posts. Your video is AI-generated, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.
Where this trend comes from
Use this sound — your video is timed to it, from 0s
@myst_vault · TikTok · Oct 6, 2026 · 2.3K views — The clip we follow: an animated, cartoon-style pair stand side by side, painted into a patchwork wall, and take turns singing
Links open the original posts. MimicZip is not affiliated with these creators.
What happens in a Somebody That I Used To Know video
A 10-second video in three beats: the turn to the camera, the first verse and the answer. Timings are approximate, and the 5-second preview shows the same scene at lower quality.
01 · 0–3s
Turn to the camera
You stand in front of the painted wall, still and a little serious, then slowly turn toward the camera.
02 · 3–7s
The first verse
The first singer mouths the song with expressive eyebrows and a sad, tender look, while the second singer, if there is one, listens beside them.
03 · 7–10s
The answer
The second singer turns their head and answers the line with a wide-open mouth, then both hold a soft, wistful look. With one photo, the single singer sings it all.
Your photos decide who sings. The camera, the wall and the order of the three beats are fixed, and every result comes out a little different. The video has no music, so add the song yourself in TikTok.
How to add the original sound in TikTok
Open the clip marked above, tap Use this sound, upload your video and keep the sound at 0s.Show the full how-to
Our videos come with an AI-made original soundtrack. To use the trending sound instead, add it inside TikTok when you post: that also puts your video on the sound's page, where people following the trend look. You can also download a silent version from My videos and put the original sound on that.
- Open this clip in TikTok: our video follows it. Tap the sound name at the bottom, then tap Use this sound.
- Tap Upload and pick the video you downloaded from us.
- Open Volume and turn the video's own sound down to 0, or download the silent version from My videos.
- To line up the beat, use the scissors (trim) to start the sound from 0 seconds, then post.
Need to move where the sound starts? This short video shows how to trim it.
Video: How To Trim Sound On TikTok 2026 (Very Easy) by Software Solutions on YouTube
How to make a Somebody That I Used To Know video in 3 steps
No filming, no prompts and no editing app.
Add your photo
Upload one clear photo of an adult or a pet facing the camera, head and shoulders or more, and add a second photo if you want a duet. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each.
Choose your options
Pick the wall, the paint and the shot, tick the photo-consent box and log in. Every pack includes bonus 5-second previews, so you can check your photo before spending a credit.
Make the full video
Spend 1 credit on a 10-second 720p video. Download it and add your sound in TikTok.
Which photo works?
One photo is required and a second is optional: each one a single adult or pet, looking at the camera, head and shoulders or more. A clear, front-facing photo works best.
Works well
- One subject, alone, looking at the camera
- Head and shoulders or more, facing the camera, in good light
- A clear face with nothing covering it, such as sunglasses or a hand
- JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB, 300 to 6000 pixels per side
Avoid
- Anyone under 18, celebrities or famous characters
- Photos with no clear main subject: scenery, text, a screenshot or a crowd
- Several people in the same photo, or heavy filters
- Sunglasses, masks or anything hiding the face
Limits: width-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 2.5. Upload only subjects you own or have permission to use.
Ways to play it
Warm patchwork, the default
A wall of peach, coral and sand patches, a painted face, neck and hands, and a side-on shot.
A solo or a pet duet
Add just one photo for a solo, or two pets for a duet, opening their mouths in time in a cute, gentle way.
A different place
Swap the wall for cool blues, black and white, earth tones or pastels, paint more of the body, and change the shot to a close-up, a wide shot, a slow push-in or a three-quarter angle.
Why people use it
Bonus previews in every pack
See your duet before you spend a credit.
A painted-wall duet, generated
The wall, the paint and the lip-sync are made for you from one or two photos, with nothing to film and nothing to paint.
You, a friend or a pet
Adults who agreed, or pets. No celebrities, no children.
No subscription
Buy credits once. They never expire.
Pick the wall, the paint and the shot
five walls (Warm patchwork by default), five paint styles (Face and neck by default) and five shots (Side-on by default).
One continuous take, nothing to edit
One continuous take, nothing to edit. You add the sound in TikTok.
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Pay only for the videos you make. One full 10-second video costs 1 credit.
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Somebody That I Used To Know: frequently asked questions
So what is the Somebody That I Used To Know trend about?
It is a lip-sync duet on TikTok: two people in front of a painted patchwork wall take turns mouthing a slow, emotional song. The post we follow, an animated version, is from 6 October 2026. The explainer guide has the background.
How do I make the Somebody That I Used To Know video from my photo?
Upload one photo of an adult or a pet, choose the options and start. A few minutes later you get a 10-second 720p MP4. The how-to guide lists each step.
Is it free to try?
Not at the moment. MimicZip has no free tier or free preview; one full 10-second 720p video costs 1 credit, and packs start at $8.99. Every pack includes bonus watch-only previews so you can check your photo before spending a credit. There is no subscription, and the full video has no watermark.
Which sound goes with it?
The posts we follow lip-sync to a song that is protected by copyright, so our video leaves it out and has only soft ambient sound. Pick the song in TikTok when you post, or download the silent version first. The sound guide shows how.
Can I use a pet instead of a person?
Yes. A cat or a dog can sing in front of the painted wall too, opening its mouth in time in a cute, gentle way. Toys, drawn characters and children are not supported.
Is the original AI-made?
The post we follow is an animated clip, not a filmed one. Our version is AI-generated from your own photos, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.
How popular is this trend?
The post we follow, of 6 October 2026, has about 2,300 views, a small part of the trend: the song dates from 2011 and its music video is where the painted-wall look comes from. The trend is bigger than any single clip.
How many photos do I need?
One is required and a second is optional. Each shows a single adult or pet, as a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB.
More questions (8)
Can I add a second person?
Yes. A second photo is optional: with it, the second singer turns and answers; without it, one singer sings it all. A third singer is not supported.
Is this connected to the TikTok author?
MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @myst_vault, Gotye or anyone in the original posts.
Is there a watermark, and can I post it on TikTok or Reels?
A bonus preview wears a PREVIEW badge and can’t be saved, while the full video has no watermark. Yes, you can post it: pick 9:16 for TikTok and Reels and add the sound you like in the app. Keep the platform’s AI-generated label on.
Can I change the wall, the paint and the shot?
Yes, from presets: five walls (Warm patchwork by default), five paint styles (Face and neck by default) and five shots (Side-on by default). The scene, the camera and the timing stay the same, and the options do not change the price.
Do I have to write a prompt?
No. This is a fixed template, so there is no prompt box: you add a photo and pick the options and the video shape. Prefer your own tool? Copy the ready-made prompt from the Kling prompt page.
What if a video fails, and how long is my photo kept?
A failed generation returns its credit automatically, and unused packs can be refunded within 7 days; see the refund policy. Photos are stored privately and deleted automatically 14 days after upload.
Does the video sing the song?
No. The lips move along to a song, but no singing is heard. The song is protected by copyright, so add it yourself in TikTok when you post.
Who appears in the video?
Only the subjects from your photos. The wall and the paint are generated, and nobody from the original posts appears.
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Ready to sing the duet?
One photo of an adult or a pet, a bonus preview with every pack, then your own Somebody That I Used To Know video.
Make my videoYour photos. One painted-wall duet.
10-second HD video from $8.99. No subscription, no watermark.
Questions? Email support@mimiczip.com.
MimicZip is an independent AI tool. “Somebody That I Used To Know” is the name of an internet trend: MimicZip is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author of the original post, the app the trend spread on or anyone in it. Videos are AI-generated scenes of a trend, with no music and no real footage.