Song DNA
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A soulful rendition of a classic love song, showcasing Bobby Womack's powerful vocals and emotive delivery.
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Moods: intimate, romantic, uplifting
Traditions: soul
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 is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
Where this sits in Bobby Womack's catalog
We have 20 songs from Bobby Womack in the library. Of those, 1 are rated Safe, 19 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 6.1, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Understanding
We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Lookin for a Love — moderate DR 6
- Harry Hippie — moderate DR 6
- That's the Way I Feel About Cha — moderate DR 6
- I Can Understand It — moderate DR 6
- A Change Is Gonna Come — moderate DR 7
- California Dreamin' — moderate DR 6
1972 context
Released in 1972. We have 269 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.0/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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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: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Fly Me to the Moon"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Fly Me to the Moon" by Bobby Womack?
"Fly Me to the Moon" by Bobby Womack rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Fly Me to the Moon" — what is its dynamic range?
"Fly Me to the Moon" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Fly Me to the Moon" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Fly Me to the Moon" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Fly Me to the Moon" best for?
In our library "Fly Me to the Moon" is recommended for: emotional release, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Fly Me to the Moon" released?
"Fly Me to the Moon" is from 1972, on the album "Understanding". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Fly Me to the Moon"?
We tag "Fly Me to the Moon" as intimate, romantic, uplifting. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Fly Me to the Moon"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "Fly Me to the Moon"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Fly Me to the Moon" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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