Slow rock with female vocals and choir, steady half-time pulse, aching violin over clean electric guitar and sustained piano; verse stays intimate with sparse guitar and bowed strings, pre-chorus opens into layered harmonies and rising toms, chorus blooms with full band, choir doubles the hook, and a brief bridge strips back to voice and violin before the final lift. Close-mic lead vocal with breathy doubles, emotional delay throws on key phrases, wide cinematic mix with warm grit and bright string shine., rock