Rising indie artist Nate Olian returns with his most personal and introspective work yet, โPray for Patience,โ a collaboration with his close friend CJ Rislove, best known for his appearance on American Idol in 2024. Written and produced between Olianโs home setup and Risloveโs contributions, the track dives into the emotional tug-of-war between urgency and surrenderโhow we try to grow while learning to wait. Bringing ambient soft rock with a hint of alternative polish, Olian sings of patience, perseverance and persistence in somber sobriety.
The song opens with warm, gentle instrumentation, soft glimmers of guitar and hazy beats that instantly draw listeners into a reflective space. Then Olianโs tender, thick voice enters with a mournful restraint, as if each word has been carefully weighed before release. He sings sensitively regarding, finding calm amid lifeโs constant push and pull. As the verse flows into the chorus, the production subtly swells, layered with CJ Risloveโs ethereal backing vocals that echo like a second conscience, adding depth and a dreamy undertone to Olianโs grounded delivery.
The beat builds and the guitar lines that pulse like distant thoughts. Lyrically, โPray for Patienceโ wrestles with the restless heart, wanting love, understanding, and progress, yet knowing that rushing wonโt get you there faster. In the bridge, the music dips into near silence before rebuilding, creating a moment of stillness that captures the essence of the songโs message: patience is hard-won, not granted.
By the end, Olian leaves listeners suspended between longing and peace. โPray for Patienceโ is a revelation, and a reminder that growth often happens in the waiting. Listen to it on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan