Dark fairytale ballad with Russian folk undertones, female vocals over sparse piano and soft strings. First verse intimate and close-mic’d; chorus swells with layered harmonies and low cello bed. Second verse adds distant percussion and subtle choir pads for drama. Final chorus pulls instruments back, almost a cappella, then blooms into a cinematic string rise on the last line. Vocal delivery tender but haunted, with slight vibrato on held notes., female vocals