Song DNA
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A soothing track blending global influences like Iranian rock, Jamaican dub, and Thai funk, featuring a sturdy funk shuffle rhythm and confident guitar evoking transatlantic vibes.
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Moods: intimate, uplifting, warm
Traditions: Iranian rock, Jamaican dub, Thai funk
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 Khruangbin's catalog
We have 20 songs from Khruangbin in the library. Of those, 17 are rated Safe, 3 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 4.7, making it the #18 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from A La Sala
We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- A Love International — safe DR 6
- May Ninth — safe DR 3
2024 context
Released in 2024. We have 134 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. 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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Hold Me Up (Thank You)"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" by Khruangbin?
"Hold Me Up (Thank You)" by Khruangbin 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 "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" — what is its dynamic range?
"Hold Me Up (Thank You)" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" best for?
In our library "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" is recommended for: anxiety relief, focus, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" released?
"Hold Me Up (Thank You)" is from 2024, on the album "A La Sala". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Hold Me Up (Thank You)"?
We tag "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" as intimate, uplifting, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Hold Me Up (Thank You)"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Hold Me Up (Thank You)"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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