1. Tempo & Key: Tempo: Medium-slow, around 80-85 BPM, to keep a reflective pace. Key: D major or G major to give a bittersweet tone, with a hint of hopefulness. 2. Beat Structure: Verse: Light percussion with soft snaps or finger clicks every two beats. Pre-Chorus: Add subtle hi-hats and a gentle kick drum on every downbeat to build anticipation. Chorus: Bring in a deep, warm bass with a mellow kick and snare pattern to add emotional impact. Slightly increase energy with claps layered under the snaps to give it a full sound. Bridge: Dial back the percussion, focus on a soft piano or guitar melody with gentle ambient pads to keep it reflective. Outro: Gradually fade the beat, keeping only the light snaps and ambient pads. 3. Instrument Layers: Drums: Keep it simple, with an organic, acoustic feel for the kicks and snares. Bassline: Soft, warm bass with minimal slides for a soulful undercurrent. Pads/Strings: Dreamy, sustained synth pads to add depth and warmth. Keys (Piano/Guitar): A gentle piano or acoustic guitar arpeggio to drive the melody. Ambient Effects: Subtle reverb and delay on the snaps or claps to create a bit of space.