I don't really like the way you take the chorus lyrically. It veers from 70s pop-rock into Snow Patrol. But that appears to be the taste of the round so can't judge you harshly for that. Its not bad it's just not good. For some reason the dreaded phrase "Kula Shaker" keeps jumping into my head unbidden, so ...

Your vocals and arrangements have come such a long way in the last year. I love hearing your layered guitars in this track! Remember what I was saying about the piano in your "Never Odd Or Even?" This is the opposite example; a song where a lower-quality VST is just fine, because the piano is taking a back seat and serving mostly as texture. It's mixed appropriately low for that purpose. Possibly my favorite part of this song is when the band drops out for the word "freely," which emphasizes a bit of wordplay that I think I would otherwise have missed. The vocal delivery on that word also helps the trick work. I like the use of the challenge, repeated attempts to be heard. Just a great entry all around. You're one to look out for this year.

I really like the "skimming semiprecious stones" concept, smart take on the title. Good use of the repetition, and production is rock solid. I always struggle with your songs when you lean into the yarling vocal style though, it's not one of my favourite vocal styles at the best of times and when it's coming from a Brit the effect is doubled.