Where You Are
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A tender family song from Disney's Moana where Moana's parents sing about embracing their island home and traditions on Motunui.
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Moods: nostalgic, playful, warm
Traditions: Disney, Polynesian-inspired
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 5/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
2016 context
Released in 2016. We have 368 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-18. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Where You Are"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Where You Are" by Auli'i Cravalho, Christopher Jackson & Nicole Scherzinger?
"Where You Are" by Auli'i Cravalho, Christopher Jackson & Nicole Scherzinger rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Where You Are" — what is its dynamic range?
"Where You Are" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Where You Are" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Where You Are" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Where You Are" best for?
In our library "Where You Are" is recommended for: anxiety relief, bedtime, long car ride, quiet play. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Where You Are" released?
"Where You Are" is from 2016, on the album "Moana (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Where You Are"?
We tag "Where You Are" as nostalgic, playful, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Where You Are"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Where You Are"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Where You Are" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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