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Patience

Guns N' Roses
G N' R Lies (1988)
Safe 70 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a gentle acoustic guitar melody and soft, heartfelt vocals that create a soothing atmosphere. Its steady pace and minimalistic arrangement contribute to a calming experience.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A reflective ballad that explores themes of love and patience, featuring acoustic instrumentation and soft vocals.

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Moods: calm, intimate, reflective

Traditions: rock

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 5/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.

Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.

Texture: smooth.

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 Guns N' Roses's catalog

We have 23 songs from Guns N' Roses in the library. Of those, 1 are rated Safe, 14 Moderate, and 8 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 7.8, making it the #23 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from G N' R Lies

We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1988 context

Released in 1988. We have 212 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
calm · 1610intimate · 2267reflective · 5792
Traditions
rock · 1459

Why this rating

We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Patience"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Patience" by Guns N' Roses?

"Patience" by Guns N' Roses rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.

How loud is "Patience" — what is its dynamic range?

"Patience" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.

Does "Patience" have sudden or surprising changes?

No. "Patience" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.

What is "Patience" best for?

In our library "Patience" is recommended for: emotional release, meditation, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Patience" released?

"Patience" is from 1988, on the album "G N' R Lies". It appears in our 1980s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Patience"?

We tag "Patience" as calm, intimate, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Patience"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Patience"?

If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Patience" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.

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