People Have the Power

Patti Smith
Dream of Life (1988)
Moderate 128 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Uplifting rock track with building energy from steady rhythm section to anthemic choruses, featuring Patti Smith's passionate spoken-sung delivery and guitar swells. Moderate intensity suits empowerment themes without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone
Recommended for: emotional release energy movement

Empowering punk-rock anthem co-written by Patti Smith and Fred Sonic Smith, infusing 1960s protest spirit into a call for collective action and change[1][4].

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Moods: energetic, rebellious, uplifting

Traditions: protest, punk rock

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