Song DNA
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A contemplative, guitar-forward meditation on time's passage that balances melancholy with hopeful acceptance.
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Moods: bittersweet, calm, contemplative, melancholy, nostalgic, reflective
Traditions: dream pop, indie rock, lo-fi
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 Mac DeMarco's catalog
We have 41 songs from Mac DeMarco in the library. Of those, 33 are rated Safe, 8 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 4.2, making it the #30 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Here Comes the Cowboy
We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Nobody — safe DR 3
- Choo Choo — moderate DR 5
- Finally Alone — safe DR 4
- Preoccupied — safe DR 3
- Heart to Heart — safe DR 3
- Dreams from Yesterday — safe DR 5
2019 context
Released in 2019. We have 448 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 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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "All of Our Yesterdays"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "All of Our Yesterdays" by Mac DeMarco?
"All of Our Yesterdays" by Mac DeMarco 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 "All of Our Yesterdays" — what is its dynamic range?
"All of Our Yesterdays" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "All of Our Yesterdays" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "All of Our Yesterdays" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "All of Our Yesterdays" best for?
In our library "All of Our Yesterdays" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, focus, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "All of Our Yesterdays" released?
"All of Our Yesterdays" is from 2019, on the album "Here Comes the Cowboy". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "All of Our Yesterdays"?
We tag "All of Our Yesterdays" as bittersweet, calm, contemplative, melancholy, nostalgic, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "All of Our Yesterdays"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "All of Our Yesterdays"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "All of Our Yesterdays" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
Songs with the same DNA
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