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Lana Del Rey
Lust for Life (2017)
Safe 60 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Gentle piano ballad with minimal production, featuring Lana Del Rey's emotive and breathy vocals that create a comforting, intimate atmosphere without harsh or abrupt elements. The sparse arrangement emphasizes emotional depth over sensory intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A piano-and-vocals ballad about personal empowerment, hope, and the power of change during turmoil, written and rushed onto the Lust for Life album.

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Moods: contemplative, emotional, uplifting

Traditions: baroque pop, dream pop

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 4/10 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 high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.

Vocal style: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Lana Del Rey's catalog

We have 66 songs from Lana Del Rey in the library. Of those, 33 are rated Safe, 31 Moderate, and 2 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 4.9, making it the #49 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Lust for Life

We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

2017 context

Released in 2017. We have 461 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.0/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
contemplative · 3297emotional · 2189uplifting · 1654
Traditions
baroque pop · 103dream pop · 155

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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Change"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Change" by Lana Del Rey?

"Change" by Lana Del Rey rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.

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

"Change" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.

Does "Change" have sudden or surprising changes?

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

What is "Change" best for?

In our library "Change" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Change" released?

"Change" is from 2017, on the album "Lust for Life". It appears in our 2010s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Change"?

We tag "Change" as contemplative, emotional, uplifting. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Change"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Change"?

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

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