Terrified

Childish Gambino
Awaken, My Love! (2016)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features falsetto vocals with emotional intensity building to a guitar-driven explosion around 2 minutes, layered with smooth R&B elements and a bouncy bass line. Includes audible deep breaths in the beat that may trigger sensitivity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundspresent
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A slow-burning R&B/soul/funk track where Childish Gambino sings in falsetto about the terror of falling in love and fear of abandonment, with creepy lyrics and a heavy pace.

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Moods: emotional, intimate, melancholy

Traditions: R&B, funk, soul

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