I Should Have Known Better

Wire
154 (1979)
Moderate 135 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features a throbbing, furry beat that builds into opening layers with moderate intensity and some dynamic shifts, creating a post-punk atmosphere without extreme harshness. Lyrics convey emotional tension through spoken-like delivery over evolving instrumentation.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Post-punk track from Wire's 154 album with a pulsating beat, building layers, and introspective lyrics about regret and conflict.

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Moods: intense, introspective, reflective

Traditions: new wave, post-punk

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