Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A poignant 1969 blues ballad written by Peter Green expressing inner turmoil amid outward success, released as a standalone single by Fleetwood Mac.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective
Traditions: blues rock
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 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 Fleetwood Mac's catalog
We have 40 songs from Fleetwood Mac in the library. Of those, 11 are rated Safe, 23 Moderate, and 6 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 6.0, making it the #35 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
1969 context
Released in 1969. We have 222 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 1960s.
Explore by mood and tradition
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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
Think this rating is wrong? Email the editor — every message is read and ratings get revised.
Frequently asked about "Man of the World"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Man of the World" by Fleetwood Mac?
"Man of the World" by Fleetwood Mac rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Man of the World" — what is its dynamic range?
"Man of the World" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Man of the World" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Man of the World" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Man of the World" best for?
In our library "Man of the World" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Man of the World" released?
"Man of the World" is from 1969, on the album "Albatross / Man of the World". It appears in our 1960s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Man of the World"?
We tag "Man of the World" as introspective, melancholy, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Man of the World"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Man of the World"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Man of the World" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
Songs with the same DNA
smooth texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.
What this song means to people
No stories yet. Be the first.