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Over and Out

Foo Fighters
Skin and Bones (2006)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Acoustic-based arrangement with building intensity through layered instrumentation. Dave Grohl's vocals shift from contemplative to more forceful, creating dynamic emotional peaks without harsh distortion.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An introspective acoustic performance exploring themes of persistence, connection, and emotional endurance through metaphorical questioning.

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Moods: cathartic, contemplative, emotional, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: acoustic rock, alternative rock

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 7/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.

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 Foo Fighters's catalog

We have 80 songs from Foo Fighters in the library. Of those, 5 are rated Safe, 37 Moderate, and 38 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits below the artist average of 7.5, making it the #57 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

2006 context

Released in 2006. We have 252 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2000s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
cathartic · 1429contemplative · 3297emotional · 2189introspective · 5721melancholy · 5399
Traditions
acoustic rock · 12alternative rock · 991

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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Over and Out"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Over and Out" by Foo Fighters?

"Over and Out" by Foo Fighters rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Over and Out" — what is its dynamic range?

"Over and Out" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Over and Out" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Over and Out" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Over and Out" best for?

In our library "Over and Out" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Over and Out" released?

"Over and Out" is from 2006, on the album "Skin and Bones". It appears in our 2000s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Over and Out"?

We tag "Over and Out" as cathartic, contemplative, emotional, introspective, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Over and Out"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Over and Out"?

"Over and Out" 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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