TechnoMars990

Exxon on Christmas Eve

Country-pop ballad with warm acoustic guitar, brushed drums, and a gentle bass pulse; verse rides close and conversational, pre-chorus lifts with stacked harmonies, chorus opens into a steady singalong with handclaps and long-held vowels. Lead vocal is intimate and sincere with subtle doubles, soft delay throws on the last words of each hook, and a few breathy ad-libs tucked under the lines. Ear candy includes a muted bell at the top, a reverse swell into the chorus, and a steel-guitar slide between phrases. Mix is bright, open, and heartfelt with a polished radio sheen.