Lyden Cypher — The Spider Vigilante (Remake)

[Verse 1] Sunset spills red on the windows below, I’m up on the rooftops where nobody goes. White streak in my hair, blue light at my ears, Glasses catch the skyline; the whole city clears. Black jacket open, green hood at my neck, Red lines cross the spider that burns on my chest. One hand on the ledge, hear the sirens begin— I take one breath, then I’m swinging in. [Verse 2] Boots hit the wall and I’m running straight up, Green sparks at my heels when I pick up the rush. Straps on my thighs, gloves gripping the stone, I spot three shadows by a store closing down. They hear my steps, but I’m already gone; A flash round the corner, then I’m right in front. One tries to run and the other two freeze— I raise my left hand and the air starts to gleam. [Chorus 1] Lyden Cypher, across the skyline, Green streak cutting through the night. Frost web flying, blaze fist bright— Spider Vigilante, I’m here for the fight. Oh-oh, hear the whole block call; I catch the ones who are about to fall. From street to roof, from roof to light, Lyden Cypher runs tonight. [Bridge] The frost web snaps across the street, Blue crystal winding round their feet. A car rolls loose; I turn and dive, Green light behind me as I reach it in time. [Verse 3] I brace both hands and bring the car to rest, A little girl waves from the back seat, breathless. Her mother holds her close beneath the sign; I nod and point them toward the safer side. Then glass breaks high above the road— Another shadow runs with something stolen. I climb the brickwork, fast and quiet, And meet him where the roof turns violet. [Chorus 2] Lyden Cypher, across the skyline, Green streak cutting through the night. Frost web flying, blaze fist bright— Spider Vigilante, I’m here for the fight. Oh-oh, hear the whole block call; I catch the ones who are about to fall. From street to roof, from roof to light, Lyden Cypher runs tonight. [Verse 4] He throws a punch; I slip to the side, Leave a green trail where I stood behind. He turns too late as the frost web lands, Silver-blue threads pin both his hands. No need to shout, no need to boast; I take back the bag and set it down close. The sirens rise from the avenue— I’m gone before they come into view. [Verse 5] But another cry cuts through the air, Smoke from a tower, fire on the stairs. I swing to the window and pull it wide; Three people wait on the other side. I weave a cold path over burning ground, Guide them through as the flames die down. My blaze fist glows when a beam gives way— One strike breaks it clear of their escape. [Verse 6] By midnight, rain starts washing the street, Blue sparks fade from the soles of my feet. I stand on a rooftop and look below: Shop lights are on; people head back home. The spiral earrings turn in the wind, And I hear one last siren grow thin. Tomorrow the city will wake and run— For now, I’m glad we got everyone. [Bridge] Blaze Punch when the way is blocked, Frost Web when a fall must stop. Green speed when a second decides Who gets home beneath these lights. [Chorus 3] Lyden Cypher, across the skyline, Green streak cutting through the night. Frost web flying, blaze fist bright— Spider Vigilante, I’m here for the fight. Oh-oh, hear the whole block call; I catch the ones who are about to fall. From street to roof, from roof to light, Lyden Cypher runs tonight. [Bridge] The first train moves; the clouds turn gold. I watch the streets come back to life below. One more swing before the morning sun— My work tonight is done. [Chorus 4] Lyden Cypher, across the skyline, Green streak fading into daylight. Frost web shining, blaze fist bright— Spider Vigilante, you made it through the night. Oh-oh, let the city rise; There’s a little more hope in the morning sky. From street to roof, from roof to light, Lyden Cypher runs tonight. [Verse 7] I land on the water tower, boots on steel, Watching the blocks where the last few windows glow. My comms go quiet, but the city still talks— A bus hisses past and the corner store locks. I pull my hood up, let the cold air stay, And count my wins by the sirens that fade. [Interlude] Green light softens on the brick and glass, Dawn moves slow as it climbs past. [Outro] Spider on my chest, Rain across my glasses, Green hood on my shoulders, Dawn beyond the houses. Blue spirals by my face, White streak in my hair, I take one last look back— Then vanish into the air.