THE WAY THINGS WERE (MY OWN TERMS) is a quiet but defiant turning point. As Rose’s clockwork heart begins to fail, memories of love, safety and betrayal surface. Built to be cherished yet kept hidden, she reflects on the life she shared with Florence and the truth that finally drove her to run. Now, with time slipping away, Rose makes a choice. Not to fade gently, not to return to the past, but to live on her own terms. With Minuet by her side, this track captures forgiveness, courage and the fragile hope that change is still possible, even at the very last tick.

THE WAY THINGS WERE (MY OWN TERMS)

Intro

My clockwork heart, Is beyond repair, I’m more than I was, There’s so much more, That I want to know and share.

Verse 1

She built me, With her own hands, But s ...