Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A romantic and nostalgic bolero that expresses longing and desire through its tender lyrics and melodic lines.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: nostalgic, romantic, serene
Traditions: bolero, bossa nova
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: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
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.
Where this sits in Cesaria Evora's catalog
We have 18 songs from Cesaria Evora in the library. Of those, 14 are rated Safe, 4 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 5.3, making it the #9 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Café Atlantico
We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Petit Pays — safe DR 5
- Mar Azul — safe DR 6
- Angola — safe DR 5
- Tiempo y Silencio — safe DR 5
- Tudo Tem Si Limite — safe DR 5
- Crepuscular Solidao — safe DR 5
- Mae Velhinha — safe DR 5
- Nho Antone Escaderode — safe DR 5
- Avenida Marginal — safe DR 5
- Vento de Soledad — safe DR 5
- Negue — moderate DR 6
- Forca de Cretcheu — moderate DR 6
1999 context
Released in 1999. We have 304 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 1990s.
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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: 2026-04-16. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Songs with the same DNA
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