It's alright. Something weird about your phrasing, particularly in the choruses.
Balance Lost
This house is quiet today
An unexpected consequence
Of what I didn't say soon enough
Things will go back to how they've always been
My routine unsettled
Only temporarily
Our songs are only semiprecious
To you, to me
And nobody else is interested
In our methods
These stones are only semiprecious
To you, to me
And nobody else is interested
In our possessions
The moment seemed important
And now it's passing
I'm not being funny
And you're not laughing
You're not trying, You're not running
But you've gotta leave
So I'll put it in a letter
An old sweater, comfortably
Our songs are only semiprecious
To you, to me
And nobody else is interested
In our methods
These stones are only semiprecious
To you, to me
And nobody else is interested
In our possessions
A secret kept from me
Is only hidden from yourself
And nobody loses anything
Except the two of us
It's alright. Something weird about your phrasing, particularly in the choruses.
The vibrato synthline screams "Balance Lost" right off the bat. I also like how that synth lines changes each time it comes around, to keep interest. I like the bounce from the hi-hat pattern. The sixteenth-note synth pattern that comes in behind the chorus builds the momentum effectively. The mix and arrangement are both top-notch. "I'm not being funny / and you're not laughing" is a standout bit of lyricism. I also really like the organ part that shows up right at the very end, just when the listener thinks the song has already shown all its cards. I think the lyrics feel a little forced at some points, which keeps me from getting fully lost in this. I think your take on the challenge is that built-up delay/background vocal in the coda, right? It's a bit of a weak take, but it's fine. This is on the upper edge of the middle tier.
that wobbly synth riff over the trademark chiming guitars sets a great mood. I like the take on the title too. On each listen I've found the phrasing and rhythm of the chorus lyrics really awkward, I think the way you rush through the words is intentional but it doesn't entirely work for me, especially the odd emphasis on "interested". But that said, this chorus was stuck in my head more than any of the others (even Ever Kenievel) so maybe that odd rhythm is getting under my skin?