Slow rock with a steady half-time pulse, muted electric guitar arpeggios, brushed snare, and warm bass under an aching melodic lead; verse stays intimate and sparse, pre-chorus opens with rising toms and stacked harmonies, chorus swells with full band and wide vocal doubles. Close-mic lead vocal with airy ad-libs, a few delay throws on key phrases, and a soft cymbal lift into each hook. Mix is warm, emotional, and slightly cinematic