French chanson pop, measured 88 BPM; clean female vocal with expressive phrasing, calm near-spoken verses and a more confident chorus; piano and soft strings with subtle percussion; close-miked vocal with room, English-language chanson with an intimate, conversational vocal delivered close to the mic—rhythmic speech-like phrasing, lightly pitched rather than fully sung. Accordion and upright piano trade understated motifs over brushed snare, upright bass, and subtle acoustic guitar. Warm tape saturation, room ambience, and restrained dynamics keep the arrangement poised and human.