the cure by Olivia Rodrigo is 95 BPM — Andante (walking pace).
Half-time 48 BPM · Double-time 190 BPM · released 2023
Song DNA
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A melancholic indie-pop ballad about seeking emotional healing after heartbreak, featuring introspective lyrics and atmospheric production.
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Moods: contemplative, emotional, introspective, melancholy
Traditions: alternative pop, indie pop
"the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo
95 BPM, dynamic range 5/10, layered texture, dynamic vocals. Sits in the middle band — neither built for stillness nor pitched at workout intensity. Whether it works for a given moment depends more on mood and lyrical content than on the acoustic profile. The full sensory breakdown follows.
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: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
Where this sits in Olivia Rodrigo's catalog
We have 31 songs from Olivia Rodrigo in the library. Of those, 1 are rated Safe, 25 Moderate, and 5 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 6.7, making it the #30 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from GUTS
We have 12 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- vampire — intense DR 9
- bad idea right? — intense DR 8
- making the bed — moderate DR 7
- get him back! — moderate DR 7
- lacy — moderate DR 4
- ballad of a homeschooled girl — moderate DR 7
- all-american bitch — intense DR 9
- the grudge — moderate DR 7
- pretty isn't pretty — moderate DR 6
- logical — moderate DR 6
- scared of my guitar — moderate DR 6
2023 context
Released in 2023. We have 188 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.1/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.
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How fast is "the cure"?
95 BPM — Medium (midtempo / pop ballad)
Too slow for most running; good for warm-up walks or cool-down.
Warm-up, cool-down, yoga, stretching.
Morning coffee, deep work, commute wind-down.
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When "the cure" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
No — 95 BPM is too slow for sustained cardio.
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
Yes — this is a song for actively feeling what you came to feel, not for background.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-06-02. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 39% of songs, calmer than the other 61%. Its intensity reading of 43/100 comes from a dynamic range of 5/10, layered texture, mild shifts, and dynamic vocals. It shares this stretch of the spectrum with thousands of other tracks, so the finer fingerprint below is what really separates it.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is an unusually steady, even volume: more extreme on that axis than 88% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on full chaos — sudden changes, huge quiet-to-loud swings, and relentless energy — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2023 in context
The 188 songs we’ve measured from 2023 average a dynamic range of 6.1/10. At 5/10, this track is gentler and steadier than its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "the cure"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo?
"the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo has a tempo of 95 BPM (Andante (walking pace)). At half-time that is 48 BPM, and at double-time 190 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo?
"the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "the cure" — what is its dynamic range?
"the cure" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "the cure" have sudden or surprising changes?
"the cure" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "the cure" best for?
In our library "the cure" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "the cure" released?
"the cure" is from 2023, on the album "GUTS". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "the cure"?
We tag "the cure" as contemplative, emotional, 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 "the cure"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Is "the cure" good for running?
Not really — at 95 BPM it's below most running cadences. Better for warm-up, cool-down, or walking. Recreational runners typically step at 140-175 BPM.
Is "the cure" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (5/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "the cure" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "the cure"?
"the cure" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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