Push the Sky Away
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
The closing title track is a haunting, mantra-like song with buoyant, dream-like qualities, evoking themes of pushing against the unknown through elegiac instrumentation and chorus vocals.
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Moods: dreamy, introspective, melancholy
Traditions: alternative rock, post-punk
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 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds's catalog
We have 44 songs from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds in the library. Of those, 15 are rated Safe, 21 Moderate, and 8 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 5.6, making it the #34 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Push the Sky Away
We have 4 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Jubilee Street — moderate DR 7
- Mermaids — safe DR 4
- We No Who U R — safe DR 3
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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Push the Sky Away"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Push the Sky Away" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds?
"Push the Sky Away" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 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 "Push the Sky Away" — what is its dynamic range?
"Push the Sky Away" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Push the Sky Away" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Push the Sky Away" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Push the Sky Away" best for?
In our library "Push the Sky Away" is recommended for: deep listening, meltdown recovery, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Push the Sky Away" released?
"Push the Sky Away" is from 2013, on the album "Push the Sky Away". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Push the Sky Away"?
We tag "Push the Sky Away" as dreamy, 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 "Push the Sky Away"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Push the Sky Away"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Push the Sky Away" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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