Epic symphonic metal, 118 BPM, 4/4, male/female lead vocal with emotional delivery. Verse: warm, enveloping atmosphere, clean guitars, soft cello and viola ostinato, subtle shaker, gentle hi-hat, intimate vocal production. Pre-chorus: rising tension, tom fills, chromatic bass line, staccato strings, distorted guitar chord with feedback. Chorus: massive wall of sound, heavy power chords, full orchestra (strings, brass), choir pads, loud cymbals, driving kick and snare, vocal doubled for power. Bridge: stripped down, bass, kick/snare, minimal piano, single guitar notes, quiet strings. Outro: climactic chorus with extra layers, then sudden drop to warm pad and bass, slow fade.