
Swearing starts to get explicit and frequent. There is heavy angst, references to death, and heartbreaking sadness, but usually avoids direct mentions of suicide. References to mid-level drugs, such as cocaine, LSD and magic mushrooms also usually begins at this level soft drug use is mentioned more often and usually placed in a more negative context (such as chain smoking or binge drinking). Sex is often completely devoid of romance or love at this level. Violence or self-harm might be mentioned in some detail pretty typical for political and protest songs. Swearing can get more frequent or heavy this is usually where F-bombs start being dropped.

Can include explicit angst and/or heavy sadness.References to soft drugs, such as tobacco, MDMA, amphetamines, marijuana and alcohol usually begin at this level. Violence can be alluded to or mentioned, but this level leaves out the details direct mentions of sex, unless cleverly hidden, usually get a song at least this high on the list. Cursing is usually still mild, although a lot more common. Gets a bit heavier angst is still light, and the song is more sad than angsty.There can be slight angst or sadness, a little cussing on the milder side and the occasional sexual innuendo. Is about the level of what an average adult experiences in their everyday life, like a break-up or a loved one passing away.

If sex gets mentioned, it's in a side role as part of a romantic relationship, expressed in poetic metaphors and gets about as raunchy as "we were lost in the waves of night".

Life may be not all that great and fun, but it isn't still too bad either, and there's a sense that if anything bad happens, things are likely to get better. Is where optimism starts to noticeably fade.Friendly kisses is pretty much the limit of sexuality that can be included. Can poke fun at something some of the lyrics might be a little rude but in a cheeky way.Is silly at most, but all in good spirit.Is completely harmless, light and upbeat, and if anything, aims for an uplifting, family-friendly effect.The song is an instrumental with no text, therefore having no message.
