Genre: Pop Ballad, Cinematic Pop Key: D minor (melancholic and introspective) Tempo: 72 BPM (slow, steady ballad) Instrumentation: Sparse piano as the main foundation, layered with soft string ensemble (cello and violin), light acoustic guitar arpeggios in verses, warm synth pad for atmospheric depth. Drums are minimal – only soft brushed snare and subtle kick entering in the second chorus. Vocal: Female vocal, gentle and breathy in verses, building to more emotional and powerful delivery in the final chorus. Background harmonies in the bridge and final chorus. Mood: Bittersweet, nostalgic, winter imagery, sense of loss and quiet hope. Structure: Verse – Pre-Chorus – Chorus – Verse – Pre-Chorus – Chorus – Bridge – Final Chorus (key change).