Giving Up the Gun

Vampire Weekend
Contra (2010)
Moderate 145 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Lightly bruising synthesizers and disaffected vocals create a textured indie pop sound with evolving elements and a slow-burn bridge, offering moderate sensory engagement without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Indie rock track from Vampire Weekend's album Contra featuring synthesizer-driven production, disaffected vocals, and lyrics on futility.

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Moods: melancholy, reflective

Traditions: indie rock

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