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Form and structure
The piece follows a strophic or verse-chorus form with specific sections like Intro, Verse, Chorus, Link, Instrumental, and Outro, each with varying numbers of bars.
Composers
The song was composed by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro and recorded by the American rock band Toto in 1981 for their album Toto IV, released in 1982.
Genre
The song belongs to the soft rock genre and features a rock band instrumentation with drum kit, guitars, synthesisers, male lead vocals, and male backing vocals.
Texture
The texture of the song is homophonic, emphasizing melody and accompaniment.
Metre and rhythm
The song is in simple duple time (2/2) with two minim beats in every bar, utilizing distinctive ostinato rhythms with syncopation.
Harmony
The harmony is diatonic, featuring a mixture of root position and inverted chords, with specific chord patterns for different sections like the riff and choruses.
Tonality
The majority of the song is in B major, while the choruses are in A major, contributing to the overall tonal structure of the piece.
Dynamics
The dynamics of the song vary, with most parts being mezzo-forte (moderately loud) and the choruses being forte (loud).
Tempo
The tempo of the song is moderately fast, contributing to the overall feel and energy of the piece.
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