Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
Seminal bossa nova song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes, first recorded by Elizeth Cardoso in 1958 and popularized by João Gilberto, expressing longing and melancholy.
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Moods: intimate, melancholy, reflective
Traditions: bossa nova
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
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 Tom Jobim's catalog
We have 8 songs from Tom Jobim in the library. Of those, 8 are rated Safe, 0 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits above the artist average of 3.9, making it the #3 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
1958 context
Released in 1958. We have 83 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1950s.
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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: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Chega de Saudade"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Chega de Saudade" by Tom Jobim?
"Chega de Saudade" by Tom Jobim rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Chega de Saudade" — what is its dynamic range?
"Chega de Saudade" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Chega de Saudade" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Chega de Saudade" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Chega de Saudade" best for?
In our library "Chega de Saudade" 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 "Chega de Saudade" released?
"Chega de Saudade" is from 1958, on the album "Perfil, Volume 1". It appears in our 1950s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Chega de Saudade"?
We tag "Chega de Saudade" as intimate, 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 "Chega de Saudade"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Chega de Saudade"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Chega de Saudade" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
Songs with the same DNA
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