Song DNA
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Opening track from Nick Drake's debut album featuring acoustic guitar, soft vocals, electric guitar by Richard Thompson, and bass, exploring themes of love, patience, and self-discovery.
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Moods: contemplative, introspective, melancholy
Traditions: folk
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 3/10 places this song in the "steady volume" band. Loudness stays within a narrow window from start to finish — you won't be ambushed by a louder section if you set the volume at the opening.
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 Nick Drake's catalog
We have 26 songs from Nick Drake in the library. Of those, 20 are rated Safe, 6 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 4.2, making it the #18 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Five Leaves Left
We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- River Man — safe DR 6
- Cello Song — moderate DR 4
- Day Is Done — safe DR 4
- Way to Blue — safe DR 4
- Fruit Tree — safe DR 5
1969 context
Released in 1969. We have 222 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1960s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Time Has Told Me"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Time Has Told Me" by Nick Drake?
"Time Has Told Me" by Nick Drake rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 3/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Time Has Told Me" — what is its dynamic range?
"Time Has Told Me" has a dynamic range of 3/10. This places it in the steady-volume band — loudness stays within a narrow window start to finish.
Does "Time Has Told Me" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Time Has Told Me" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Time Has Told Me" best for?
In our library "Time Has Told Me" 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 "Time Has Told Me" released?
"Time Has Told Me" is from 1969, on the album "Five Leaves Left". It appears in our 1960s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Time Has Told Me"?
We tag "Time Has Told Me" as contemplative, introspective, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Time Has Told Me"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Time Has Told Me"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Time Has Told Me" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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