Sands of Time

[Egyptian] Sun sets on the Nile, casting shadows long & deep Pih-ramids pierce the sky, where pharaohs eternally sleep Carts laden with gold, a testament to humanity's plight Empires rise & crumble to dust, a fleeting but glorious sight [pre] Hieroglyphs whisper secrets on weathered stone they bind Carried by the desert winds, a legacy for all to find [Chorus 1] Whispers of the past, echoes in the blowing sand Building monuments to last, a legacy to withstand Innovation's spark, a flicker in the fading light Lessons learned from the very start, forever burning bright Civilizations bloom & fade, a cycle etched in sands of time Leaving treasures yet unplayed, in a never-ending rhyme [Greek] Olympic flames ignite, casting a golden glow Greece takes center stage tonight, where minds of brilliance sow Philosophers debate & ponder, beneath the endless blue Seeking wisdom's hidden wonder, is it truth that will see them through? [pre] Alexander's conquests vast, borders pushed with each campaign Rome's power takes a steadfast hold, an empire built in the rain [Chorus 2] Empires rise & fall, a constant ebb & flow Through chaos, knowledge calls, the seeds of progress sow Strength & strategy bind, cultures intertwine Leaving treasures we can find, in the sands of time The world a shifting stage, a story ever told From warrior's rage to poet's page, lessons learned, both young & old [Nordic] Vikings brave the stormy seas, longboats carve a path unknown Leaving familiar shores with ease, a fearless spirit all their own Castles pierce the clouds so high, empires built on a throne of stone Charlemagne unites the land, a scholar king with wisdom sown [pre] Trade routes weave a complex web, stories whispered, under the stormy cold Spirits broken & uplifted, cultures rise when others fold [Chorus 3] From chaos comes creation, a beast emerges from the flames Empires built on cooperation, trust that binds & tames Breaking down isolation's wall, old knowledge turns to dust New grand installations, where cultures learn to trust The future's waiting, in the sands of time there's determination With open hearts, traveling far, a brighter future, for each nation [Medieval] A thousand years have come & gone, knowledge lights the way From whispers shared at break of dawn, a revolution starts to play Printing press in churning motion, ideas spread like wildfire's might The Renaissance in full devotion, igniting human delight [Final Chorus] Through the sands of time we walk, lessons etched upon our souls Innovation as our guide, pushing boundaries to make us whole From empires grand, to humble starts, the human spirit plays its part The future's waiting with open arms, a symphony of endless charms We'll dance beneath the moonlit sky, building a better tomorrow With every beat that pulses by, a future bright without sorrow [Outro] The future's calling, a siren's song, a story waiting to be sung With every beat that carries on, a new symphony, forever young {END}