I Thought About Killing You

Kanye West
Ye (2018)
Moderate 145 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylespoken word
Notes: Serene synths and repetitive a cappella intonations create a haunting backdrop, with a beat switch at around 3:00 introducing new layers; soft drums build gradually without extreme harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

Opening track from Ye album featuring spoken word and rapped lyrics over serene synths, repetitive vocal chants, and a mid-song beat switch, exploring suicidal and homicidal thoughts tied to mental health struggles.

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Moods: intense, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: hip-hop

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