Verse: sparse hip-hop beat (boom-bap), a slightly dirty kick, 16-inch hats, and an 808 bass that emphasizes each line of the song. The background features a minimalist keyboard pad (cold pads) to create a sense of height and wind. Chorus: the beat builds up with added percussion (shaker/tambourine), slightly distorted guitars, and a slightly thicker bass. Chorus: maximum density — the drums become "live" (or imitate live), the cello and viola enter (low, drawn-out lines), the vocals are semi-recitative, with a slight echo to make the sound "go into the mountains." Bridge: contrast — the drums are removed, leaving only the bass, keyboards, and strings, the voice is quieter, almost a whisper, then the beat returns sharply at the last measure. Recitative rhythm: The lines are not perfectly straight, and there are slight "lag" relative to the beat, which creates the effect of a tired but persistent voice.