Crying in the Rain

a-ha
(1990)
Moderate 105 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Smooth synth layers with melodic guitar and soaring vocals create an emotional yet accessible soundscape; gentle builds avoid harshness but feature moderate dynamic shifts in the chorus.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A-ha's melancholic synth-pop cover of the Everly Brothers' classic about hiding heartbreak by crying in the rain to mask tears from an ex.

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Moods: emotional, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: synth-pop

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