I found the lyrics thoughtful and the "message" not at all dogmatic, so no need to apologise for having something to say!
The mandolin sounds good and helps rein in the pop feel of the backing.
My personal preference would be to hear a little less reverb/delay on your vocals- its a very good performance and there are times, eg when you sing with more emphasis on
"All things of value have no defense
They vanish unless your heart prevents", (good lines!) where the effects make the sound a bit harsh to my ears.

Robert