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Balanced energy, right in the middle of 19,209 measured songs — measures out best for workout.
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Be Above It by Tame Impala is 125 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 63 BPM · Double-time 250 BPM · released 2012
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Song DNA
Notes: Upbeat psych-rock track with oscillating guitar chords that shift dynamics like a DJ scratching vinyl, paired with repetitive keyboard mantra and stampeding drums for a chaotic yet rhythmic flow. Complex production builds introspective tension amid energetic drive.
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Recommended for: emotional release focus study
Opening track from Lonerism featuring a self-mantra of resilience amid life's shakes, driven by keyboards, booming guitars, and psych-rock elements.
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Moods: energetic, introspective, uplifting
Traditions: psych-rock
Volume Warning
"Be Above It" climbs hard.
Dynamic range 7/10 places this in our upper band. The opening volume that feels comfortable will not be comfortable at the climax. If you are setting this up for a focused listen, anchor your volume to the quietest section, not the loudest. The arc is the point of the song; if you blunt it by riding the volume knob, you lose what makes it work. Tame Impala built the dynamic shape on purpose. Plan around it.
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 Tame Impala's catalog
We have 43 songs from Tame Impala in the library. Of those, 4 are rated Safe, 35 Moderate, and 4 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits above the artist average of 6.3, making it the #9 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Lonerism
We have 10 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Feels Like We Only Go Backwards — moderate DR 7
- Elephant — intense DR 8
- Apocalypse Dreams — moderate DR 7
- Mind Mischief — moderate DR 6
- Music to Walk Home By — moderate DR 7
- Why Won't They Talk to Me — moderate DR 6
- Endors Toi — moderate DR 6
- Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control — intense DR 8
- Sun's Coming Up — safe DR 3
2012 context
Released in 2012. We have 262 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 2010s.
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How fast is "Be Above It"?
125 BPM — Upbeat (dance-pop / running warm-up)
For running
Slow jog or recovery run pace. Matches a 120-140 stride-per-minute cadence.
For workouts
Running, cycling, aerobic workouts, dance cardio.
For daily life
Driving, getting ready in the morning, light party.
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When "Be Above It" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
✗
Focus / studying
No — too dynamic or too many surprises. Save for active listening.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 125 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
✗
Sleep / winding down
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
✓
Driving / road trip
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
✓
Cooking / dinner background
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
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Emotional release / catharsis
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
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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.
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60/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 77% of songs, calmer than the other 23%. Its intensity reading of 60/100 comes from a dynamic range of 7/10, layered texture, moderate shifts, and dynamic vocals. Relatively few songs occupy this exact corner of the spectrum.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is a fast, driving tempo: more extreme on that axis than 82% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on near-total stillness — steady volume, no surprises, a slow and unhurried pulse — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
Dreamline — Rush · 99%Treat Each Other Right — Jamie xx · 99%Black Summer — Red Hot Chili Peppers · 99%Orange Crush — R.E.M. · 99%
Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Sleep0/10
Focus3/10
Workout7/10
Dinner6/10
Party / hype6/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2012 in context
The 262 songs we’ve measured from 2012 average a dynamic range of 6.5/10. At 7/10, this track is right in line with its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Orange Crush — R.E.M.Where I End and You Begin — RadioheadBleeding the Orchid — The Smashing Pumpkins
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity60
Dynamics67
Tempo47
Surprise50
Density33
Predictability50
Vocal force75
Trigger load13
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Frequently asked about "Be Above It"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Be Above It" by Tame Impala?
"Be Above It" by Tame Impala has a tempo of 125 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 63 BPM, and at double-time 250 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Be Above It" by Tame Impala?
"Be Above It" by Tame Impala 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 "Be Above It" — what is its dynamic range?
"Be Above It" 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 "Be Above It" have sudden or surprising changes?
Yes. "Be Above It" uses surprise as a compositional feature. Expect unsignaled transitions.
What is "Be Above It" best for?
In our library "Be Above It" is recommended for: emotional release, focus, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Be Above It" released?
"Be Above It" is from 2012, on the album "Lonerism". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Be Above It"?
We tag "Be Above It" as energetic, introspective, uplifting. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Be Above It"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Is "Be Above It" good for running?
Yes — at 125 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Be Above It" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (7/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Be Above It" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "Be Above It"?
"Be Above It" 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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