First Degree Day

Pop anthem with a driving mid-tempo four-on-the-floor beat, crisp handclaps, and bright synth pulses; verse rides intimate close-mic piano and light percussion, pre-chorus strips to a rising bass note and stacked oohs, chorus opens wide with layered harmonies and a lift on the hook word. Vocal is warm and present with doubles in the chorus, small delay throws on key lines, and soft gang vocals on the title. Add ear candy with filtered risers into the pre, a bell sparkle after each chorus line, and a final lift with bigger drums and wide stereo pads. Mix is bright, punchy, and radio-clean., pop