Patience
Guns N' Roses
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One, two, one, two, three, four Shed a tear 'cause I'm missin' you I'm still alright to smile Girl, I think about you every day now Was a time when I wasn't sure But you set my mind at ease There is no doubt you're in my heart now Said "woman take it slow, and it'll work itself out fine" All we need is just a little patience Said "sugar make it slow and we'll come together fine" All we need is just a little patience (Patience) Mm, yeah I sit here on the stairs 'Cause I'd rather be alone If I can't have you right now, I'll wait dear Sometimes I get so tense but I can't speed up the time But you know love there's one more thing to consider Said "woman take it slow and things will be just fine" You and I'll just use a little patience Said "sugar take the time 'cause the lights are shining bright" You and I've got what it takes to make it We won't fake it, I'll never break it 'Cause I can't take it Little patience, mm yeah, mm yeah Need a little patience, yeah Just a little patience, yeah Some more patience, yeah (I've been walking the streets at night) Just trying to get it right (A little patience, yeah) It's hard to see with so many around You know I don't like being stuck in the crowd (Could use some patience, yeah) And the streets don't change but maybe the names I ain't got time for the game 'cause I need you (Gotta have more patience, yeah) Yeah, yeah, yeah but I need you (All need more patience) Oh, I need you (All need some patience) Oh, I need you (Just a little patience) Ooh this time (Is all you need)
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Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Patience" is a song by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which appeared on their 1988 EP "G N' R Lies".
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Billboard RankingThe song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA, making it one of the most successful singles by the band.
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Genre CategorizationThe song is classified under the genre of acoustic rock, drastically different from the band’s usual hard rock/heavy metal sound.
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Band LineupThe line-up of the band during "Patience" included Axl Rose (lead vocals, whistling), Slash (lead guitar), Izzy Stradlin (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Duff McKagan (bass, backing vocals), and Steven Adler (drums).
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Music VideoThe music video of "Patience" deals with the band members' perceived complex personalities and their clubbing lifestyle. It was one of the most popular music videos of the late 80s.
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Inspirational Song"Patience" is widely regarded as a power ballad, touching on themes of longing and patience in a love relationship.
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Whistling IntroThe song starts with whistling, performed by lead vocalist Axl Rose. This whistling intro makes the song instantly recognizable.
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Accolades"Patience" was ranked number 7 on Guitar World’s list of the "Top 10 Best Acoustic Rock Songs" in 2015.
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Live PerformancesThe song is frequently included in Guns N' Roses' live performances, often with an extended outro.
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Song Writing CreditsAll five band members are credited as songwriters on "Patience" which is a distinct difference from other songs where typically only one or two band members receive writing credits.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have performed cover versions of "Patience" including Chris Cornell, Scorpions, and Shawn Mendes.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song is referenced in popular culture, featuring in movies and TV shows like "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", "Can't Hardly Wait" and "The Office".
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Album SuccessThough not a part of their debut album "Appetite for Destruction", "Patience" had a crucial role in maintaining the success of Guns N’ Roses after their successful debut run.
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Connection to the Band’s Disintegration"Patience" was one of the last hits before the original Guns 'n' Roses lineup began to disintegrate, mainly due to substance abuse and personal disagreements.
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