Eighteen Year Promise

Romantic pop ballad with gentle piano, soft brushed drums, warm bass swells, and a slow 6/8 feel; verse stays intimate and story-led, pre-chorus lifts with layered harmonies and a rising string line, chorus opens wide with sustained chords and a singable anchor. Lead vocal is close-mic and tender, with doubled chorus lines, small delay throws on the last word, and delicate ad-libs in parentheses. Ear candy includes a reverse piano swell into the first chorus, a glockenspiel sparkle between lines, and a final key change with fuller strings. Mix is warm, glossy, and emotionally close., romantic, ballad