Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A surreal alt-rock track from Pixies' landmark 1989 album Doolittle, featuring cryptic lyrics and the band's signature dynamic intensity.
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Moods: intense, introspective, rebellious
Traditions: alternative rock, indie rock, post-punk
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 7/10 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: present. This song uses surprise as a feature. For focus or background listening, it's likely to pull your attention away; for active listening, that's often the point.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
Where this sits in Pixies's catalog
We have 47 songs from Pixies in the library. Of those, 1 are rated Safe, 18 Moderate, and 28 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits below the artist average of 7.5, making it the #34 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Doolittle
We have 12 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans intense in sensory profile.
- Debaser — intense DR 8
- Monkey Gone to Heaven — moderate DR 7
- Here Comes Your Man — moderate DR 6
- Tame — intense DR 9
- Wave of Mutilation — intense DR 8
- I Bleed — intense DR 8
- Mr. Grieves — intense DR 9
- Crackity Jones — intense DR 8
- La La Love You — moderate DR 5
- Silver — moderate DR 5
- Gouge Away — intense DR 9
1989 context
Released in 1989. We have 219 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "There Goes My Gun"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "There Goes My Gun" by Pixies?
"There Goes My Gun" by Pixies rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, moderate sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "There Goes My Gun" — what is its dynamic range?
"There Goes My Gun" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "There Goes My Gun" have sudden or surprising changes?
Yes. "There Goes My Gun" uses surprise as a compositional feature. Expect unsignaled transitions.
What is "There Goes My Gun" best for?
In our library "There Goes My Gun" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "There Goes My Gun" released?
"There Goes My Gun" is from 1989, on the album "Doolittle". It appears in our 1980s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "There Goes My Gun"?
We tag "There Goes My Gun" as intense, introspective, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "There Goes My Gun"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "There Goes My Gun"?
"There Goes My Gun" 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
layered texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.
Safer alternatives with a similar feel
These songs share similar moods but with a gentler sensory profile.
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