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Broken Promised Land

Summer Walker
Still Over It (2021)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a smooth blend of R&B elements with soft, emotive vocals that create an intimate atmosphere. The layered production enhances the emotional depth while maintaining a moderate dynamic range.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A reflective R&B track that explores themes of heartbreak and disillusionment in relationships.

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Moods: emotional, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: R&B

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 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: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

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: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Summer Walker's catalog

We have 20 songs from Summer Walker in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 20 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits at the artist average of 6.0, making it the #16 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Still Over It

We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

2021 context

Released in 2021. We have 405 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
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Traditions
R&B · 935

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: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Broken Promised Land"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Broken Promised Land" by Summer Walker?

"Broken Promised Land" by Summer Walker rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Broken Promised Land" — what is its dynamic range?

"Broken Promised Land" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Broken Promised Land" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Broken Promised Land" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Broken Promised Land" best for?

In our library "Broken Promised Land" is recommended for: anxiety relief, emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Broken Promised Land" released?

"Broken Promised Land" is from 2021, on the album "Still Over It". It appears in our 2020s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Broken Promised Land"?

We tag "Broken Promised Land" as emotional, 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 "Broken Promised Land"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Broken Promised Land"?

"Broken Promised Land" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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