Folk rock with ethnic-acoustic drive, midtempo marching pulse, and darkwave-electronic shadows; verse rides dry frame drum, acoustic guitar, and low chant; pre-chorus narrows to hand percussion and pulsing bass; chorus hits with group shouts, stomped toms, and soaring harmonies. Lead vocal is close-mic and gritty, with doubled hook lines and call-response ad-libs. Rising risers, reversed swells, and metal-clang accents between phrases. Dark, wide, and atmospheric mix with punchy drums and deep low end.