Half-Melted Snowman

[Intro. solo hardingfele violin, reverb, mountain echo effect, sparse frame drum, calm yet solemn ] [Verse 1] Built you in the yard in my dad’s old hoodie Bottle-cap eyes Crooked carrot grin I gave you my favorite beanie for a crown Sun came out And you started giving in [Chorus.100 BPM, male and female call‑and‑response vocals, hurdy‑gurdy and nickelharpa duet, steady drumbeat, danceable rhythm, joyful energy. ] You’re my half-melted snowman Leaning like you’ve seen too much Dripping on the driveway Still asking me for one more touch Winter’s walking out the door You’re a puddle on the floor But you still stand My half-melted snowman Trying to last as long as you can (oh) [Verse 2] Kids next door moved on to bikes and bruises I stayed back Talking to your twig-arm frame Told you all the secrets I was scared to mention Water at my sneakers when I said your name [Chorus 100 BPM, male and female call‑and‑response vocals, hurdy‑gurdy and nickelharpa duet, steady drumbeat, danceable rhythm, joyful energy.] You’re my half-melted snowman Leaning like you’ve seen too much Dripping on the driveway Still asking me for one more touch Winter’s walking out the door You’re a puddle on the floor But you still stand My half-melted snowman Trying to last as long as you can (oh-oh) [Bridge] Every good thing Hits the warm air someday But I’ll keep your beanie Folded in my drawer Okay? [Chorus] You’re my half-melted snowman Leaning like you’ve seen too much Dripping on the driveway Still asking me for one more touch Seasons always come and go Guess I had to learn to let you go by hand My half-melted snowman Taught me how to lose what I can’t hold in my hands [Nordic folk outro, 52 BPM, unison male voices (long held tone), morin khuur drone (volume decreasing), slow drum hits every 10 seconds, nature sounds (birds, wind) — meditative and eternal feeling]