[Introduction ] Faced with political imperatives and the approach of the holidays, Valérius makes the decision to leave the coastal comfort of Caesarea to ascend toward the holy city. • [Verse 1] I must leave the coolness of the sea, To climb up there, toward the bitter wind. Jerusalem calls with its ramparts, The beating heart of all my battles. • [Chorus] Decision made to ascend to Jerusalem, Toward this city sown by history. Leaving Caesarea for the great challenge, Where the rest of my life will play out. • [Verse 2] The city of a thousand stones and heavy secrets, Where hatreds and loves cross paths. My duty pushes me there, I must take my seat, When the feast approaches and stirs everything. • [Chorus] Decision made to ascend to Jerusalem, Toward this city sown by history. Leaving Caesarea for the great challenge, Where the rest of my life will play out. • [Verse 3] I give the order to saddle the mounts, To dress the fears and the armor. The road is steep, the slope is harsh, Down there, no one but myself will have help. • [Outro] The convoy sets off in a cloud of white dust. On the road....
