Pop ballad with steady mid-tempo pulse, soft kick and brushed snare, warm piano, and a slow-build string lift; verse stays intimate and close-mic, pre-chorus opens with layered harmonies and a rising synth swell, chorus lands with full drums, stacked doubles, and a chantable hook. Add reverse piano tails, a gentle clap echo, and a final key change feel. Bright, polished, emotional mix.