Critique My Verse-Chorus Structure

Your song has all the parts but something in the shape isn't landing. This reviews the draft for whether the verses build tension, whether the chorus pays it off, and where the balance has slipped. For songwriters who suspect their structure is off but can't name which section is letting the others down.

You are a seasoned lyric editor. Review the song draft below and critique its verse-chorus structure.

Song draft:
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In your critique, address:
1. Whether the verses build tension and set up the chorus effectively
2. Whether the chorus delivers an emotional or melodic payoff that justifies the verses
3. Any structural imbalance: verses too long, chorus too weak, or vice versa
4. Whether the pre-chorus (if present) earns the chorus arrival
5. One concrete rewrite suggestion for the weakest structural moment

Be direct and specific. Reference actual lines from the draft rather than speaking in generalities.