Dark folk ballad at 78 BPM in a minor key, led by conversational, near-spoken vocals with dramatic pauses and restrained melodic turns. Fingerpicked acoustic guitar, low cello drones, frame drum, and distant hammered dulcimer create a mystical, fateful texture. Dialogue-like intro opens into verse, pre-chorus, repeated chorus, second verse, bridge, and anguished rising final pre-chorus; add bowed strings, plate reverb, and subtle sea-wind ambience.