Emotional metal ballad, slow and atmospheric, with strong dynamic contrast between verse and chorus. Verses: only acoustic guitars, steady slow rhythm, no cello, no distortion, with very subtle background spacey synth echoes/pads for atmosphere. The verses should all keep the same rhythm and remain calm, intimate, and melodic. Choruses: slightly more rhythmic and more powerful, but still not fast. Add distorted electric guitars, expressive cello, and a deep organ layer. Keep it emotional, cinematic, and melancholic, like a dramatic metal ballad. Warm, rich production, spacious reverb, heartfelt mood, gradual build, epic but restrained, not aggressive, not too heavy, not fast.