Composed in the key of A minor, "Settle Down" is a song that prominently features Kimbra's layered vocals.

A music video for "Settle Down" was first released onto YouTube on 6 July 2010 at a total length of four minutes and eight seconds.

[2] The music video begins with the title of the song in black and white with a man narrating in the background.

Kimbra is then shown wearing a little black dress on a stage with red curtains and behind her are porcelain dolls on shelves in rows.

Intercut with scenes of Kimbra, the young girl is in front of a mirror, brushing her hair with the mannequin feigning sleep in the background.