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Nobody
Mitski
Be the Cowboy (2018)
Easy, low-key calm, right in the middle of 19,209 measured songs — measures out best for focus.
120
BPM
Nobody by Mitski is 120 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 60 BPM · Double-time 240 BPM · released 2018
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Song DNA
Notes: yearning, catchy
Recommended for: anxiety relief meltdown recovery
This sits gently on the calm side. It moves moderately between quiet and loud with no sudden shifts to brace for — a densely layered track with soft, gentle vocals on top at a brisk, driving tempo. It’s fairly predictable, with a shape you can follow. Against the 19,209 songs we’ve measured, it sits more energetic than 23% of songs, calmer than the rest.
Cultural Context
Mitski's unique blend of indie rock with pop sensibilities.
Listening Prompt
Reflect on feelings of isolation within the upbeat sound.
What to Expect
Mitski's 2018 track from 'Be the Cowboy' lands at a moderate sensory level with a few notable characteristics. A dynamic range of 6 stretches slightly above the midpoint — volume has more movement than a flat listen, so calibrating for the louder moments rather than the quieter ones is the right call. No sudden changes were recorded, which is a meaningful reassurance for listeners who struggle with unexpected sonic shifts; that absence creates a more predictable arc even within a medium-predictability rating. The layered texture means several elements occupy the space at once — not harsh, but not spare either. At 120 beats per minute, this is an upbeat tempo that may feel activating for some listeners and grounding for others. Soft vocals keep the delivery measured rather than assertive. Misophonia data was not assessed. Despite an energetic mood tag alongside melancholy, this track appears in anxiety relief and meltdown recovery playlists — the combination of no sudden changes and a contained texture likely explains its presence there more than its pace does.
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Moods: energetic, melancholy
At a glance
"Nobody" by Mitski
120 BPM, dynamic range 6/10, layered texture, soft vocals. Sits in the middle band — neither built for stillness nor pitched at workout intensity. Whether it works for a given moment depends more on mood and lyrical content than on the acoustic profile. The full sensory breakdown follows.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Mitski's catalog
We have 20 songs from Mitski in the library. Of those, 5 are rated Safe, 11 Moderate, and 4 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 5.8, making it the #8 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Be the Cowboy
We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Washing Machine Heart — moderate DR 6
- Why Didn't You Stop Me? — moderate DR 6
- Geyser — intense DR 8
- Old Friend — safe DR 4
- Pink in the Night — safe DR 4
2018 context
Released in 2018. We have 462 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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Guides that may help
Music for Meltdown Recovery: What to Play When the World Is Too Much
Music for Meltdown Recovery: What to Play When the World Is Too Much — A guide for sensory-sensitive…
Jazz for Anxiety Relief: Which Subgenres Help and Which Overwhelm
Jazz for Anxiety Relief: Which Subgenres Help and Which Overwhelm — A guide for sensory-sensitive li…
How fast is "Nobody"?
120 BPM — Upbeat (dance-pop / running warm-up)
For running
Slow jog or recovery run pace. Matches a 120-140 stride-per-minute cadence.
For workouts
Steady cardio, power walking, light weights.
For daily life
Driving, getting ready in the morning, light party.
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When "Nobody" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
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Focus / studying
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 120 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
✗
Sleep / winding down
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
✓
Driving / road trip
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
✓
Cooking / dinner background
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
✓
Emotional release / catharsis
Yes — this is a song for actively feeling what you came to feel, not for background.
Related reading
Editorial guides that cover this song's use cases, moods, or artist.
Music for Meltdown Recovery: What to Play When the World Is Too Much
Music for Meltdown Recovery: What to Play When the World Is Too Much — A guide for sensory-sensitive listeners on musiciwant.com
Jazz for Anxiety Relief: Which Subgenres Help and Which Overwhelm
Jazz for Anxiety Relief: Which Subgenres Help and Which Overwhelm — A guide for sensory-sensitive listeners on musiciwant.com
Music for Anxiety and Panic Attacks: What Actually Helps, Acoustically
Most "anxiety music" playlists are curated by vibe and include songs that can escalate symptoms. This guide breaks down the acoustic propert…
Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
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35/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-06-20. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 23% of songs, calmer than the other 77%. Its intensity reading of 35/100 comes from a dynamic range of 6/10, layered texture, no sudden shifts, and soft vocals. It shares this stretch of the spectrum with thousands of other tracks, so the finer fingerprint below is what really separates it.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is an unusually steady, even volume: more extreme on that axis than 79% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on full chaos — sudden changes, huge quiet-to-loud swings, and relentless energy — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
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Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Sleep7/10
Focus10/10
Workout5/10
Dinner8/10
Party / hype4/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2018 in context
The 461 songs we’ve measured from 2018 average a dynamic range of 6.3/10. At 6/10, this track is right in line with its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity35
Dynamics56
Tempo44
Surprise0
Density33
Predictability50
Vocal force25
Trigger load0
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Nobody"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Nobody" by Mitski?
"Nobody" by Mitski has a tempo of 120 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 60 BPM, and at double-time 240 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Nobody" by Mitski?
"Nobody" by Mitski rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, none sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Nobody" — what is its dynamic range?
"Nobody" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Nobody" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Nobody" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Nobody" best for?
In our library "Nobody" is recommended for: anxiety relief, meltdown recovery. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Nobody" released?
"Nobody" is from 2018, on the album "Be the Cowboy". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Nobody"?
We tag "Nobody" as energetic, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Nobody"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Is "Nobody" good for running?
Yes — at 120 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Nobody" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (6/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Nobody" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Dynamic range is too high — quiet moments will be ambushed by louder ones.
Should I listen to "Nobody"?
"Nobody" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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