Soundcloud - Artefacts (now with a chorus)

When I originally posted this song here, I had a recurring instrumental motif instead of a chorus, for the excuses listed in the original post. Thanks to Izzy Seriass ...
Originally Posted by Izzy
… That “chorus”, though… it’s as catchy as a cold in winter, but it's playing it a little safe. It’s more of a recurring motif than a fully realized chorus, and I think a proper chorus would really elevate the song. You've already handled the often-tricky bridge, which is a huge plus. So, what we have here is a cracking good song... just needs a chorus that isn't afraid to show off a bit! (IMO, of course, because my musical opinions are older than sliced bread.)
... who encouraged me to add a chorus, I have now uploaded a new version to Soundcloud, but no Youtube yet.

The song is in in E major, but I wanted to do something a bit different for the chorus - I just felt more of E major might lose something (is it writer’s fatigue?), so the chorus jumps to F# major, then back to E major for the verses and bridge and outro. I’ve retained the original instrumental motif for the intro and the outro.

Other than that, all the normal shortcomings of my songcraft and production are there. laugh

****** BIAB Song Summary *************
Title: Artefacts
Soloist is saved with the song : Pop 16th. Guitar (126)
Style is =AGRASCL.STY (Slow Ballad Strummed Guitar)
Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic Piano (1),
RealTracks in song: 784:Bass, Electric, PopCrossover Sw16 075 – used in the chorus only – my own bass in intro, verses, bridge and outro
RealTracks in style: 625:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Rascal Sw 075 – not used – my own guitars used throughout
RealTracks in song: 1159:Organ, B3, Rhythm ReggaeSlow Sw 075
RealDrums in style:NashvilleSwing16^4-a:HiHat, Sidestick , b:Snare, Hihat

LYRICS

INTRO

VERSE 1
I’ve become a different kind of man
With my relics and artefacts on hand
Excavated from the past describing who I am
Manuscripts and carvings in the clay
The key to deciphering who I am today

CHORUS 1
What have I become now that I’m old
Has my character withstood the test of time?
Will I find there are artefacts of gold
And will I be pleased to say they’re mine?

VERSE 2
I was quite reserved when I was young
Occasionally I’d talk out of turn
Now I look myself up and down, via objects buried low
I created them, collected on the road
Testaments to shaping me. Where did that young man go?

CHORUS 2
What have I become now that I’m old
Has my character withstood the test of time?
Will I find there are artefacts of gold
And will I be pleased to say they’re mine?

BRIDGE
Things have not come easy I’ve worked hard
I feel unsettled now with what I have become
Bring back that younger man with pieces of yesterday
And hoping that the artefact is me

OUTRO

Regards,
Andrew D
Adelaide, Sth Aust
Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/SQE4btVvNVkLq74e9
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewoftheantipodes