Helpless

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Déjà Vu (1970)
Safe 124 BPM
AI-analyzed — check another song
Share on X Facebook

Song DNA

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Gentle acoustic folk-rock with harmonious layered vocals and steady instrumentation creates a serene, nostalgic atmosphere without harsh elements or abrupt shifts. Simple chord progression (D-A-G) maintains a calming, predictable flow ideal for sensitive listeners.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A reflective folk-rock ballad written by Neil Young about childhood memories and polio trauma, featuring his lead vocals with harmonious backing from Crosby, Stills, and Nash over acoustic guitar and piano.

affiliate links

Hear it the way it was made

The right gear changes everything.

Moods: melancholy, nostalgic, reflective

Traditions: folk rock

Songs with the same DNA

smooth texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.

Slipping Through My Fingers
ABBA
safe
DR 4
Shower the People
James Taylor
safe
DR 4
Sunrise
Norah Jones
safe
DR 3
Find the River
R.E.M.
safe
DR 4
Dusty
Ed Sheeran
safe
DR 4
Where or When
Ella Fitzgerald
safe
DR 4

What this song means to people

No stories yet. Be the first.

Share what this song means to you

Keep exploring

Déjà Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young safe
4 + 20
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young safe
Almost Cut My Hair
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young moderate
When the Music's Over
The Doors intense
The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
David Bowie moderate
Distant Sky
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds intense
← All Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young songs    Check another song →