The backing vocals add a new dynamic to the verse making it easier for the listener to keep their interest in the song ( ). This was most likely done to emphasise these parts of the verse, as the more increased reverb will undoubtedly draw attention to the words it has been applied to. Interestingly, in the verse at 01:33, each phrase alternates between having a greater reverb time on the last word or backing vocals, for example the first line of this verse finishes with the word “this” (01:35) which has more reverb on it, but it is then followed by the line “ makes us strong ” (01:37) which features backing vocals instead (although a small amount of reverb remains on the vocals in these sections).
Ensuring the right amount of reverb, (relative to each song), is added to the vocals is a very useful way of making the vocals sit at the front of the mix, without pushing them back too far, as said by Paul White ( ). At approximately 01:33, when the song has ‘built up’ and entered the second verse, a small amount of reverb is audible on the lead vocals, this reverb seems to be most prominent on the last word of each phrase (e. Initially when the main vocals of this song begin, (00:15 - 01:17), they’re quite dry in terms of reverb and sit on top of the mix, giving the vocals a very ‘unnatural’ feel that often happens when there is no reverb present on a track ( ).