Damn, this song really hit different. I think your author comments are a good reflection of what this song feels like. This song is really complex, which I can tell it's what you were going for.
That last minute feels a lot like the realisation that things require a change, and slowing down the tempo really helped create focus on that feeling. Nice touch!
This is definitely my favourite so far, and thank god it's also the longest!
~SpeedoRH