Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A melancholic cover of Nina Simone's jazz standard, narrated from the perspective of a mistress idealizing her glamorous yet lonely life as the 'other woman' in a married man's affair.
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Moods: bitter, introspective, melancholy
Traditions: dream pop, jazz
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 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: dynamic vocals.
Where this sits in Lana Del Rey's catalog
We have 66 songs from Lana Del Rey in the library. Of those, 33 are rated Safe, 31 Moderate, and 2 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 4.9, making it the #14 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Ultraviolence
We have 9 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- West Coast — moderate DR 6
- Shades of Cool — safe DR 4
- Brooklyn Baby — safe DR 4
- Ultraviolence — intense DR 7
- Cruel World — safe DR 4
- Pretty When You Cry — moderate DR 5
- Old Money — moderate DR 4
- Fucked My Way Up to the Top — moderate DR 6
2014 context
Released in 2014. We have 313 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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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 "The Other Woman"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "The Other Woman" by Lana Del Rey?
"The Other Woman" by Lana Del Rey 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 "The Other Woman" — what is its dynamic range?
"The Other Woman" 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 "The Other Woman" have sudden or surprising changes?
"The Other Woman" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "The Other Woman" best for?
In our library "The Other Woman" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "The Other Woman" released?
"The Other Woman" is from 2014, on the album "Ultraviolence". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "The Other Woman"?
We tag "The Other Woman" as bitter, 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 "The Other Woman"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "The Other Woman"?
"The Other Woman" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
Songs with the same DNA
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Safer alternatives with a similar feel
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