Hand On Your Heart
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
José González's acoustic cover of Kylie Minogue's 1989 synth-pop hit strips it down to intimate guitar and soft vocals, emphasizing earnest desolation.
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Moods: contemplative, intimate, melancholy
Traditions: acoustic folk, indie
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 3/10 places this song in the "steady volume" band. Loudness stays within a narrow window from start to finish — you won't be ambushed by a louder section if you set the volume at the opening.
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 José González's catalog
We have 18 songs from José González in the library. Of those, 16 are rated Safe, 2 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 3.3, making it the #18 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
2023 context
Released in 2023. We have 184 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.1/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Hand On Your Heart"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Hand On Your Heart" by José González?
"Hand On Your Heart" by José González rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 3/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Hand On Your Heart" — what is its dynamic range?
"Hand On Your Heart" has a dynamic range of 3/10. This places it in the steady-volume band — loudness stays within a narrow window start to finish.
Does "Hand On Your Heart" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Hand On Your Heart" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Hand On Your Heart" best for?
In our library "Hand On Your Heart" 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 "Hand On Your Heart" released?
"Hand On Your Heart" is from 2023, on the album "Veneer (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Hand On Your Heart"?
We tag "Hand On Your Heart" as contemplative, intimate, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Hand On Your Heart"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Hand On Your Heart"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Hand On Your Heart" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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