Style: gothic alternative metal, dark piano-driven, Evanescence-like. Genre: alternative gothic rock. Tempo: 132 BPM. Vocal: female, ethereal and vulnerable in verses, controlled emotional lift in choruses, clear diction, no harsh scream; whisper-to-power dynamic for dramatic arc. Instruments: dark piano stabs and arpeggios, sub-bass pulse for physical weight, slow heavy drums, cello layers, atmospheric reverb. Dynamics: intro (piano + bass pulse) → verse (piano-led, sparse drums, negative space for vocal clarity) → pre-chorus (drums build, cymbal swells) → chorus (full band, emotional peak) → bridge (piano and vocal only) → final chorus (cello layers, layered vocals) → outro (piano fading into silence, long reverb tail). Mood: introspective, liberating, melancholic but hopeful. Contrast: delicate piano against heavy drums and bass for signature Evanescence tension. Phrasing: intentional pauses on lyrical pivots, emphasize key words for storytelling.