[Intro:]
"I see the world through fractured glass,
A voice that echoes from the past.
The shadows shift, they pull me in,
But I don’t know where to begin."
Connection to the Chapters:
The fractured glass symbolizes Cayro’s fragmented perception of reality, especially after his encounters with the mysterious cat. In Chapter 9, the cat’s appearance disrupts his sense of normalcy, and its cryptic messages leave him questioning the boundaries between dream and reality. The "voice from the past" reflects his struggle to reconcile his father’s legacy and the secrets tied to Project Cayro .
[Verse 1:]
"The lines blur, I’m fading fast,
A life I knew that couldn’t last.
I chase the cat through broken dreams,
Nothing’s ever what it seems."
Connection to the Chapters:
This verse directly ties to Cayro’s recurring dreams and his pursuit of the cat, which haunts him across Chapters 9 and 11. The line "nothing’s ever what it seems" reflects his growing suspicion about the world around him, as he begins to suspect that the cat and its cryptic guidance are linked to his father’s work and the C Drive .
[Chorus:]
"Fractured mirrors, broken time,
I can’t escape this ghost of mine.
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She’s calling out, but fades away,
Caught in shadows, lost in gray."
Connection to the Chapters:
The chorus encapsulates Cayro’s feelings of disorientation and guilt. The "fractured mirrors" represent his broken sense of self, while "broken time" aligns with his inability to reconcile his father’s choices and his own role in the aftermath of Project Cayro. Star’s involvement becomes a faint anchor for him, as her messages provide fleeting clarity in a world clouded by uncertainty .
[Verse 2:]
"Her voice breaks through, a distant light,
But I’m still trapped in endless night.
I want to hold what’s left of me,
But all I find is circuitry."
Connection to the Chapters:
Star’s emails in Chapter 11 give Cayro some comfort and direction, serving as a "distant light" amidst his internal chaos. However, he remains deeply affected by his augmentation and the realization that parts of his humanity have been replaced by machinery. This dichotomy is a central theme of his journey .
[Bridge:]
"I chase the ghost, but I can’t find,
What’s real, what’s lost, it’s all behind.
In broken mirrors, I see her face,
But every dream, I lose my place."
Connection to the Chapters:
The bridge captures Cayro’s descent into confusion as he begins to piece together the connection between the cat, the C Drive, and his father’s intentions. In Chapter 13, his pursuit of the cat leads him to uncover the hidden C Drive, which becomes a turning point in his understanding of his father’s work and his own identity .
[Chorus (Reprise):]
"Fractured mirrors, broken time,
I can’t escape this ghost of mine.
She’s calling out, but fades away,
Caught in shadows, lost in gray."
Connection to the Chapters:
The reprise reflects Cayro’s growing urgency to find answers as he uncovers the C Drive and its implications. Star’s role as both a tether to reality and a source of mystery intensifies his inner conflict. He feels "caught in shadows," unsure of where the truth lies amidst layers of deception and abstraction .
[Outro:]
"Lost in gray..."
Connection to the Chapters:
The unresolved outro parallels Cayro’s state at the end of Chapter 13. Although he finds the C Drive, it raises more questions than answers. The "gray" symbolizes the uncertainty and moral ambiguity that continue to cloud his journey as he steps closer to uncovering the full scope of his father’s legacy .
Conclusion:
“Fractured Mirrors” perfectly captures Cayro’s psychological and emotional state across these chapters. The song’s fragmented structure and glitchy elements mirror his disjointed sense of reality, while the lyrics reflect his struggle to navigate the abstract, fractured world left in the wake of his father’s actions.