[Intro] From Argentina to Uruguay We boarded the ferry at sunset Swaying gently across the water Crossing a sea-bound border for the first time [Verse 1] First came Colonia del Sacramento A historic town and World Heritage site Cobblestone streets, city gates, walls, and a lighthouse Old memories still linger there The sea was far from crystal clear But it became part of the journey Maybe it stays with me because it wasn’t perfect Just Uruguay, exactly as it was [Chorus] Uruguay, across the sea We stepped into a brand-new country The pulse of the chico, the voice of the repique The deep piano drum shook the earth Uruguay, carried by the wind From the stone-built town to the next Keeping time with the rhythm of travel Our night was only beginning [Verse 2] By bus to the capital, Montevideo The city unfolded beyond the window The wind ran along the coastal road Distant lights stayed with me The prices shocked me right away I opened my wallet and sighed A famous chivito—I’m going to try it Milanesa and steak, I’ll have those too [Verse 3] The hostel cat was named Byakko White fur glowing in the night Meeting us for the very first time Standing beside us like a true white tiger On the streets of Montevideo Old buildings meet a brand-new breeze Where the ocean and the city come together You can feel the warmth of everyday life [Chorus] Montevideo, city by the sea The high prices took me by surprise The taste of chivito and milanesa Blending into memories of the journey Montevideo, city at night The chico’s pulse begins to echo The repique leaps into the sky And the piano drum rolls down the street [Verse 4] We toured the inside of the Parliament Palace Walking through its massive doors High ceilings and spacious halls A nation’s memories breathing there Surrounded by stone pillars I looked up at the long years of history When I stepped out of that quiet building A fiery rhythm was waiting for me [Bridge] Chico, repique, piano Three drums merging into one Low and deep, strong and high Beating against the depths of my heart A sound that speaks before words Crossing borders all on its own Welcoming us, who came across the sea With the rhythm of the city [Verse 5] Relaxing at the airport until the night flight Letting the long hours drift away Colonia’s cobblestone streets Montevideo’s ocean breeze The scent of steak, a night with Byakko The city’s memories stayed in my heart Even the high prices were a good experience A measure for the countries still ahead [Final Chorus] Uruguay, across the sea My first border crossed by ferry From Colonia to Montevideo The memories of each city connecting Uruguay, where the rhythm echoes Chico, repique, piano in motion From cobblestone streets to the Parliament Everything became a treasure in my heart Chivito and milanesa The scent of steak, a night with Byakko Even the high prices were a good experience I’ll carry it with me to the next journey [Outro] Night reflected in the airport windows Waiting for the next flight A journey that began across the sea Ready to fly toward another country The city’s rhythm stays inside my heart Guiding me along the road ahead And our journey carries on
