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Goodbye Sky Harbor

Jimmy Eat World
Clarity (1999)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a gentle build-up with soft vocals and layered instrumentation, creating a reflective atmosphere. Its gradual dynamics and melodic shifts evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A contemplative track that explores themes of longing and introspection through its atmospheric soundscapes.

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Moods: contemplative, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: alternative rock, emo

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 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: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Jimmy Eat World's catalog

We have 20 songs from Jimmy Eat World in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 19 Moderate, and 1 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.3, making it the #8 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Clarity

We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

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 about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
contemplative · 3297introspective · 5721melancholy · 5399
Traditions
alternative rock · 991emo · 135

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: 2026-04-16. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Goodbye Sky Harbor"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Goodbye Sky Harbor" by Jimmy Eat World?

"Goodbye Sky Harbor" by Jimmy Eat World rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Goodbye Sky Harbor" — what is its dynamic range?

"Goodbye Sky Harbor" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Goodbye Sky Harbor" have sudden or surprising changes?

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

What is "Goodbye Sky Harbor" best for?

In our library "Goodbye Sky Harbor" is recommended for: meditation, relaxation, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Goodbye Sky Harbor" released?

"Goodbye Sky Harbor" is from 1999, on the album "Clarity". It appears in our 1990s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Goodbye Sky Harbor"?

We tag "Goodbye Sky Harbor" as contemplative, 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 "Goodbye Sky Harbor"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Goodbye Sky Harbor"?

"Goodbye Sky Harbor" 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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