Cinematic dark folk ballad with dramatic storytelling, minor key, slow-to-moderate tempo (70–85 BPM). Mood: tragic, mystical, emotional, with a sense of fate and sea magic. Structure must follow exact sections: Intro with dialogue (woman’s gentle voice: “My dear, what tale would you like?”; child’s eager voice: “I want a scary story!”), Verse 1, Pro-Chorus, Chorus (repeated), Verse 2, Pro-Chorus, Bridge (with a twist of sea king’s decree and inner conflict), tragic Pro-Chorus (anguished, rising tension), Outro (quiet, fading, melancholic). Male and female vocals: female for the mermaid’s lament and narrative, male for dramatic emphasis and the sea king’s lines; use layered harmonies in chorus. Instruments: acoustic guitar, cello, deep bass, subtle percussion, atmospheric synth pads, wind/sea sound effects. Add a “music loss” effect between Intro and Verse 1, and another tragic drop before Outro. Lyrics are provided separately; focus on matching the emotional arc: from eerie calm to cli