Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
Closing track of Lonerism featuring solo piano and Kevin Parker's vulnerable vocals expressing emotional release and detachment as a loner.
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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective
Traditions: psychedelic 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 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 3/10 sits below the artist average of 6.3, making it the #43 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
- Be Above It — moderate DR 7
- Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control — intense DR 8
2012 context
Released in 2012. We have 261 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 "Sun's Coming Up"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Sun's Coming Up" by Tame Impala?
"Sun's Coming Up" by Tame Impala 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 "Sun's Coming Up" — what is its dynamic range?
"Sun's Coming Up" 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 "Sun's Coming Up" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Sun's Coming Up" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Sun's Coming Up" best for?
In our library "Sun's Coming Up" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, meltdown recovery. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Sun's Coming Up" released?
"Sun's Coming Up" is from 2012, on the album "Lonerism". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Sun's Coming Up"?
We tag "Sun's Coming Up" as introspective, melancholy, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Sun's Coming Up"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Sun's Coming Up"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Sun's Coming Up" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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