Song DNA
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A slow-burning indie pop track about quiet intimacy during a sunrise drive, featuring canyon-sized bass and popping percussion layered with Lorde's reflective vocals.
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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, intimate, romantic, warm
Traditions: alternative pop, indie pop
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 Lorde's catalog
We have 19 songs from Lorde in the library. Of those, 6 are rated Safe, 12 Moderate, and 1 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 5.5, making it the #14 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Pure Heroine
We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Royals — moderate DR 4
- Team — moderate DR 6
- Tennis Court — moderate DR 7
- Ribs — moderate DR 8
- Buzzcut Season — moderate DR 6
- White Teeth Teens — moderate DR 5
2013 context
Released in 2013. We have 408 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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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: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "400 Lux"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "400 Lux" by Lorde?
"400 Lux" by Lorde 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 "400 Lux" — what is its dynamic range?
"400 Lux" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "400 Lux" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "400 Lux" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "400 Lux" best for?
In our library "400 Lux" is recommended for: deep listening, focus, movement, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "400 Lux" released?
"400 Lux" is from 2013, on the album "Pure Heroine". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "400 Lux"?
We tag "400 Lux" as contemplative, dreamy, intimate, romantic, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "400 Lux"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "400 Lux"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "400 Lux" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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