[Intro – Spoken narration, cinematic tone, soft orchestral background] The sixteenth century From the four corners of Europe Gigantic sailing ships depart To conquer the New World Aboard these ships, men Eager for dreams, adventure and space In search of fortune Who has never dreamed of these underground worlds Of these distant seas populated by legends Or of a sudden wealth that would be conquered Around a path in the Andes Cordillera Who has never wished to see the sovereign Sun Guide their steps to the heart of the Inca country Towards the richness and history Of the Mysterious Cities of Gold [Intro Chorus – Children’s choir + solo, orchestral build] Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold [Verse 1 – Bright solo voice + light percussion] Child of the sun You travel the earth, the sky Search for your way It's your life, it's your destiny [Verse 1b – Choir + solo] And day and night With your two best friends Aboard the Grand Condor You search for the Cities of Gold [Chorus – Full choir, orchestral + light percussion] Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold [Instrumental Hook – light percussion + melodic humming] Tou-dou-dou dou dou, ah Tou-dou-dou dou dou, the Cities of Gold Tou-dou-dou dou dou, ah Tou-dou-dou dou dou, the Cities of Gold [Verse 2 – Solo voice, uplifting tone] Child of the sun Your destiny is unmatched Adventure calls you Don't wait and run towards it [Chorus – Full choir + solo] Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold [Verse 3 – Repeat Verse 1 with choir harmonies] Child of the sun You travel the earth, the sky Search for your way It's your life, it's your destiny [Verse 3b – Choir + solo] And day and night With your two best friends Aboard the Grand Condor You search for the Cities of Gold [Chorus – Full choir, orchestral + driving percussion] Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold [Instrumental Hook – Choir humming + percussion] Tou-dou-dou dou dou, ah Tou-dou-dou dou dou, the Cities of Gold Tou-dou-dou dou dou, ah Tou-dou-dou dou dou, the Cities of Gold [Verse 4 – Solo voice, final rise] Child of the sun Your destiny is unmatched Adventure calls you Don't wait and run towards it [Final Chorus – Grand tutti, full orchestral + choir] Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold [Outro – Choir fading, ocean ambience] Aaaah ah ah ah ah Esteban, Zia, Tao, the Cities of Gold
