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Tethered by Silence

Tethered by Silence

[Intro:]

"I hear his voice, it’s in the air,

A presence that I know is there.

But what it means, I cannot tell,

A tethered soul, under a spell."

Connection to the Chapters:

The intro mirrors Star’s thoughts about Cayro as she sits in the observation deck in Chapter 10. Her reflections on their interaction and her newfound curiosity about him reflect the quiet, almost magical connection she feels. The "presence" she knows is Cayro, but the meaning of their bond remains unclear, leaving her introspective and unsure .

[Verse 1:]

"He walks in shadows, just out of sight,

I feel him near, but can’t hold tight.

A part of me knows he’s the key,

But what it is, I cannot see."

Connection to the Chapters:

This verse ties to Star’s internal struggle as she begins to acknowledge her growing connection to Cayro in Chapter 10. Her realization that their shared experience with the augmentation makes them unique is a revelation, but the full nature of their bond remains hidden, leaving her feeling tethered to something she cannot yet define .

[Chorus:]

"Tethered by silence, a thread in the dark,

A presence that pulls, but leaves no mark.

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I reach for him, but can’t explain,

What draws us near, what keeps us chained."

Connection to the Chapters:

The chorus reflects Star’s attempt to reach out to Cayro through her email in Chapter 10. The "thread in the dark" symbolizes their encrypted communication, which becomes a lifeline for her to connect with him. Despite the physical distance and the unspoken tension between them, she feels a magnetic pull that she struggles to understand or articulate .

[Verse 2:]

"I see the weight behind his eyes,

A shadow there he can’t disguise.

But when I look, he fades away,

A ghost I feel, but cannot say."

Connection to the Chapters:

This verse parallels Star’s reflections on Cayro’s struggles, as described in their emails in Chapter 12. She recognizes the burden he carries—his confusion, fear, and anger about his augmentation. However, her understanding of him remains limited, leaving her feeling as though she’s grasping at a shadow, unable to fully connect .

[Bridge:]

"Is it real, or just a dream?

A fleeting thought, or something unseen?

I don’t know what ties us tight,

But I’ll stay near, I’ll hold the light."

Connection to the Chapters:

The bridge reflects Star’s determination to support Cayro, even as she grapples with the ambiguity of their connection. Her confession in Chapter 10 about her own medical history and her role in Project Cayro is an attempt to bridge the gap between them. She resolves to be a guiding presence for him, even if their bond remains undefined .

[Chorus (Reprise):]

"Tethered by silence, a thread in the dark,

A presence that pulls, but leaves no mark.

I reach for him, but can’t explain,

What draws us near, what keeps us chained."

Connection to the Chapters:

The reprise intensifies the theme of their growing but undefined connection. As Star continues her correspondence with Cayro in Chapter 12, the tether between them strengthens, even as the mystery surrounding their bond deepens. The lyrics capture the push and pull of their dynamic—close, yet distant .

[Outro:]

"What keeps us chained…"

Connection to the Chapters:

The outro reflects the unresolved nature of Star’s feelings for Cayro by the end of Chapter 12. Their communication brings them closer, yet the full scope of their connection—rooted in their shared augmentation and the cryptic appearances of the cat—remains shrouded in mystery. Star is left questioning what truly binds them .

Conclusion:

“Tethered by Silence” beautifully captures Star’s introspection and her growing yet enigmatic bond with Cayro. The song reflects her quiet determination to understand their connection while remaining a supportive presence in his journey, even as she grapples with her own uncertainties.