Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A tender, evocative ballad blending folk elements with poetic lyrics about finding peace and connection amidst despair.
Hear it the way it was made
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Moods: contemplative, nostalgic, warm
Traditions: alternative rock, folk rock
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 3/10 places this song in the "steady volume" band. Loudness stays within a narrow window from start to finish — you won't be ambushed by a louder section if you set the volume at the opening.
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 R.E.M.'s catalog
We have 89 songs from R.E.M. in the library. Of those, 28 are rated Safe, 52 Moderate, and 9 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 5.7, making it the #83 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Green
We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Orange Crush — moderate DR 7
- Stand — safe DR 6
- World Leader Pretend — moderate DR 7
- Pop Song 89 — moderate DR 6
- Hairshirt — moderate DR 4
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 quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.
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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 "You Are the Everything"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "You Are the Everything" by R.E.M.?
"You Are the Everything" by R.E.M. rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 3/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "You Are the Everything" — what is its dynamic range?
"You Are the Everything" has a dynamic range of 3/10. This places it in the steady-volume band — loudness stays within a narrow window start to finish.
Does "You Are the Everything" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "You Are the Everything" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "You Are the Everything" best for?
In our library "You Are the Everything" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "You Are the Everything" released?
"You Are the Everything" is from 1989, on the album "Green". It appears in our 1980s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "You Are the Everything"?
We tag "You Are the Everything" as contemplative, nostalgic, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "You Are the Everything"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "You Are the Everything"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "You Are the Everything" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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