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That Kind of Woman

Dua Lipa
Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) (2021)
Moderate 92 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Soulful and reflective.

A heartfelt exploration of love and self-identity.

Cultural Context

Adds depth to the Future Nostalgia era.

Listening Prompt

Ideal for quiet moments.

What to Expect

Subtle build with emotional resonance.

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Hear it the way it was made

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Moods: contemplative, intimate

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 8/10 is in the upper band of our library. This song has a significant quiet-to-loud arc. For sensory-sensitive listening, set the opening volume well below your comfortable top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.

Texture: smooth.

Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Dua Lipa's catalog

We have 39 songs from Dua Lipa in the library. Of those, 3 are rated Safe, 31 Moderate, and 5 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 8/10 sits above the artist average of 6.7, making it the #8 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition)

We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

2021 context

Released in 2021. We have 405 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.

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Moods
contemplative · 3297intimate · 2267

Why this rating

We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-05. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "That Kind of Woman"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "That Kind of Woman" by Dua Lipa?

"That Kind of Woman" by Dua Lipa rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 8/10, none sudden changes, smooth texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "That Kind of Woman" — what is its dynamic range?

"That Kind of Woman" has a dynamic range of 8/10. Substantial quiet-to-loud arc. Start at a volume well below your top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

Does "That Kind of Woman" have sudden or surprising changes?

No. "That Kind of Woman" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.

What is "That Kind of Woman" best for?

In our library "That Kind of Woman" is recommended for: deep listening, meditation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "That Kind of Woman" released?

"That Kind of Woman" is from 2021, on the album "Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition)". It appears in our 2020s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "That Kind of Woman"?

We tag "That Kind of Woman" as contemplative, intimate. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "That Kind of Woman"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "That Kind of Woman"?

"That Kind of Woman" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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