Hector Vibes: Song Categories by Feeling

• Hector Vibes are categories of songs based on the feelings and imagery they evoke

Steadfast (Fast Life)

• Songs capture the excitement of living life fast
• Characterized by adrenaline and the rush of the moment
• Associated feelings: Thrilling, impulsive, high-energy, rushed, electrifying
• Calculated risks with stability and resilience

High & Hazy

• Songs create a dreamy or trance-like atmosphere
• Create a sense of being high and hazy simultaneously
• Associated feelings: Dreamy, euphoric, trance-like, floaty, intoxicating

Heaven Sent

• Songs evoke themes of heaven or feel divinely inspired
• Associated feelings: Angelic, uplifting, ethereal, divine, celestial

Hell-tor (Heartless/Cold-Hearted)

• Songs explore themes of darkness and emotional detachment
• Evoke a sense of being in hell
• Associated feelings: Dark, detached, ruthless, icy, unforgiving
• Hellbent & Hellish are also associated

Hazy Hec (Hazy/Hallucinatory)

• Songs evoke hallucinatory or hazy feelings
• Mysterious, foggy, or altered states are created
• Associated feelings: Foggy, surreal, disorienting, trippy, otherworldly

Horny Hec (Sexy/Intimacy)

• Songs are about intimacy and sexual connection
• Seductive or passionate vibes are present
• Associated feelings: Seductive, passionate, steamy, tempting, sultry

Hectic

• Songs are about being reckless or chaotic
• Exhibits unpredictability or disorder
• Similar to Steadfast, but more chaotic
• Associated feelings: Chaotic, reckless, unpredictable, wild, frantic

Heartsick/Heartbreak

• Songs capture the pain of heartbreak or emotional loss
• Associated feelings: Melancholic, sorrowful, aching, devastating, longing

H&M

• Songs evoke the vibe of the fashion store H&M
• Represent commercialism and its influence on pop culture and fashion
• Associated feelings: Trendy, commercial, youthful, fashionable, mainstream

Hot Topic

• Songs have edgy, rebellious vibes
• Reminiscent of the alternative store Hot Topic
• Associated feelings: Edgy, rebellious, alternative, grungy, bold

Homesick/Deja Vu

• Songs explore feelings of longing for home or déjà vu
• Often reflective and nostalgic
• Associated feelings: nostalgic, longing, eerie, wistful, familiar

Heavy Hec (Hefty/Substantial)

• Songs are about emotionally intense topics
• Deem something deeply substantial or impactful
• Associated feelings: Intense, profound, weighty, burdensome, impactful

Obsession/Limerence

• Songs are about obsession, infatuation, or limerence
• Intense captivation by someone or something
• Associated feelings: Fixated, yearning, infatuated, compulsive, consuming

Sky High

• Songs evoke living the high life and feeling euphoric
• Create a sense of freedom or elevation
• Associated feelings: Euphoric, liberated, soaring, ecstatic, weightless

Habitual (Habits)

• Songs are about regularly done habits
• Habits that shape daily life or identity
• Associated feelings: Repetitive, compulsive, routine, instinctive, engrained

Quixotic (Head in the Clouds)

• Songs evoke daydreaming and lofty ambitions
• Unrealistic or idealistic thoughts
• Associated feelings: Idealistic, dreamy, whimsical, fantastical, impractical

Haunted/Horrifying

• Songs are dark, eerie, and create a sense of being haunted
• Deeply disturbing
• Associated feelings: Eerie, unsettling, ghostly, chilling, ominous

Hopeless/Hapless

• Songs reflect feelings of hopelessness or being unlucky
• Melancholic or depressive vibes
• Associated feelings: Despairing, unlucky, defeated, forsaken, tragic

Healing/Healed/Healthy

• Songs address emotional or physical recovery
• Focuses on healing and getting back to a healthy state
• Associated feelings: Restorative, hopeful, renewed, rejuvenating, comforting

Hopeful

• Songs give a sense of optimism and belief in brighter days
• Hope that dreams can be achieved
• Associated feelings: Optimistic, uplifting, inspiring, bright, promising

Helpless

• Songs are about feeling powerless or vulnerable
• Unable to change a situation, reflecting dependence
• Associated feelings: Vulnerable, powerless, dependent, weak, stranded

Hasty/Hurried

• Songs convey urgency and rushing through life
• Without stopping to think
• Associated feelings: Rushed, urgent, frantic, spontaneous, impulsive, fleeting, spontaneous

Hormonal/Heart Wrenching

• Songs evoke emotional highs and lows
• Causing heart-racing sensations and deep emotional reactions
• Associated feelings: Intense, emotional, overwhelming, turbulent, gut-wrenching

Hesitant/Anxious

• Songs express nervousness, anxiety, or hesitance
• Moments of doubt before making decisions
• Associated feelings: Nervous, uncertain, doubtful, restless, uneasy

Sanjay & Craig (Hector Flanagan)

• Songs evokes the character Hector Flanagan from Sanjay & Craig
• Capturing his quirky or mischievous nature
• Associated feelings: Quirky, playful, mischievous, carefree, eccentric

Latino/Hispanic

• Songs evoke Latin or Hispanic vibes
• Often featuring Spanish lyrics or rhythms
• Associated feelings: Rhythmic, passionate, cultural, soulful, vibrant

Halloween

• Songs feel spooky or eerie
• Makes one think of Halloween, ghosts, and the supernatural
• Associated feelings: Spooky, eerie, supernatural, haunting, creepy

Tenacious/Embracement (to hold)

• Songs are about holding someone in your arms or embracing them
• Being strong and determined in relationships
• Associated feelings: Determined, affectionate, unwavering, persistent, fierce

Lovesick

• Songs evoke feelings of longing for someone
• Experiencing intense emotions related to love
• Associated feelings: Longing, desperate, romantic, enamored

Mending (Mendez)

• Songs are about healing or fixing something broken
• Especially in relationships or personal struggles
• Associated feelings: Healing, reflective, redemptive, restorative, cathartic

Young Hipster

• Songs are about youthful energy and trendy lifestyles
• Cool, hip vibes associated with being a young urbanite
• Associated feelings: Trendy, carefree, stylish, modern, artsy

Leadership Camp

• Songs evoke nostalgic, formative experiences
• Filled with lessons learned, memories, and personal growth
• Location: Texas A&M University-Commerce (now East Texas A&M University)
• Associated feelings: Nostalgic, formative, empowering, motivational, transformative

Self-Hatred/Insecurities

• Songs reflect self-doubt or negative self-image
• Possibly touching on self-harm
• Associated feelings: Doubtful, self-critical, troubled, vulnerable, tormented

Hurtful

• Songs are emotionally painful
• Reflect the damaging effects of hurtful actions or words
• Associated feelings: Painful, heartbreaking, wounding, cutting, agonizing

Hypnotic

• Songs draw you in with a mesmerizing quality
• Almost putting you in a hypnotic state
• Associated feelings: Mesmerizing, entrancing, trance-like, magnetic, spellbinding

Morose/Mistaken

• Songs have a somber, melancholic tone
• Express feelings of regret or being misunderstood
• Associated feelings: Somber, regretful, melancholic, brooding, sorrowful

Hidden/Secretive

• Songs feel mysterious or secretive
• Either in their lyrics or the hidden layers of emotion they express
• Associated feelings: Mysterious, private, elusive, covert, veiled

Sensitive/Special

• Songs are tender, personal, or emotionally significant
• Evoking vulnerability or cherished moments
• Associated feelings: Tender, meaningful, personal, intimate, cherished

Hummingbird

• Songs have a light, airy feel
• Evoke feelings of sweetness and calm through humming or gentle melodies
• Associated feelings: Light, airy, delicate, fluttering, graceful

Head Over Heels

• Songs are about falling deeply in love and being overwhelmed by emotions
• Head-over-heels infatuation
• Associated feelings: Enchanted, overwhelmed, lovestruck, giddy, smitten

Magical/Exotic

• Songs have otherworldly or mystical qualities
• Creating a sense of wonder, fantasy, or the unknown
• Associated feelings: Mystical, enchanting, otherworldly, alluring, fantastical

Hustler

• Songs represent ambition and the drive to achieve success
• Associated feelings: Ambitious, driven, relentless, gritty, unstoppable

Highway

• Songs are perfect for long drives
• Capturing the freedom and adventure of the open road
• Associated feelings: Free, adventurous, endless, roaming, boundless

Heartfelt

• Songs are sincere, emotional, and full of meaning
• Often with a message of love, inspiration, or personal reflection
• Associated feelings: Sincere, deep, emotional, authentic, moving

Nighttime

• Songs fit the vibe of the night
• Calm, mysterious, or introspective, great for nighttime listening
• Associated feelings: Mysterious, soothing, moody, seductive, tranquil

Daytime

• Songs are energizing and bright
• Perfect for starting the day and enjoying the sunshine
• Associated feelings: Bright, energetic, lively, radiant, refreshing

Dreamy

• Songs are ethereal, soft, and relaxing
• Creates a sense of being lost in a dreamlike state
• Associated feelings: Ethereal, surreal, floaty, soft, whimsical
• Songs that Hector hears in dreams

Seasonal

• Songs are about the changing seasons
• Celebrating nature or the feeling of different times of the year
• Associated feelings: Changing, atmospheric, timely, transitional, cyclical

Heaven & Hell

• Songs mention or explore the contrast between heaven and hell
• Blending the two concepts into one track
• Associated feelings: Contrasting, intense, dramatic, light & dark, dualistic, turbulent

Halcyon

• Songs are peaceful, serene, and calming
• Evoking tranquility or heavenly peace
• Associated feelings: Peaceful, serene, blissful, calm, golden

Hedonistic

• Songs embrace pleasure and indulgence
• Enjoying the finer things in life without concern
• Associated feelings: Indulgent, reckless, pleasure-seeking, excessive, wild

Helter Skelter/Haphazard

• Songs are chaotic, wild, and unpredictable.
• Combining haziness, confusion, and haste; a mix of Hazy Hec, Hasty/Hurried, and Hectic vibes.
• Associated feelings: Chaotic, wild, erratic, scattered, frenzied

Relatable

• Songs feel personal and connect deeply
• Making them easy to relate to
• Associated feelings: Personal, familiar, emotional, recognizable, universal

Vertigo (Head Spun)

• Songs create a dizzying or disorienting effect
• Often featuring instrumental breaks or complex arrangements
• Associated feelings: Dizzying, overwhelming, disorienting, spinning, unstable