"Sogno di Volare" (Eng. "The Dream of Flight") is the official musical theme of Civilization VI. It was composed by Christopher Tin, composer of the Grammy-winning "Baba Yetu" (the main theme of Civilization IV), and plays on the game's main menu.
Lyrics[]
| Original (Italian) lyrics | English translation |
|---|---|
| Una volta che avrai
Spiccato il volo, deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel saprai: Lì a casa il cuore sentirai. Una volta che avrai Spiccato il volo, deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel saprai: Lì a casa il cuore sentirai. Prenderà il primo volo Verso il sole il grande uccello Sorvolando il grande Monte Ceceri Riempendo l'universo di stupore e gloria. Una volta che avrai spiccato il volo, Allora deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel saprai: Lì a casa il cuore sentirai. L'uomo verrà portato dalla sua creazione Come gli uccelli, verso il cielo... Riempendo l'universo di stupore e gloria. Una volta che avrai Spiccato il volo, deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel saprai: Lì a casa il cuore sentirai. Gloria! (x2) |
Once you have taken flight,
You'll decide, Gaze towards the sky, you'll know that That is where your heart will feel at home. Once you have taken flight, You'll decide, Gaze towards the sky, you'll know that That is where your heart will feel at home. The great bird Will take his first flight toward the sun, Sweeping over the great Mount Ceceri, Filling the universe with wonder and glory. Once you have taken flight, You'll decide, Gaze towards the sky, you'll know that That is where your heart will feel at home. Man will be lifted by his own creation, Just like birds, towards the sky... Filling the universe with wonder and glory. Once you have taken flight, You'll decide, Gaze towards the sky, you'll know that That is where your heart will feel at home. Glory! (x2) |
Authors[]
Composed by Christopher Tin
Lyrics by Leonardo da Vinci, adapted by Chiara Cortez
Performed by Angel City Chorale, Cappella SF and the Macedonian Symphonic Orchestra
Mixed by Jason Schweitzer
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Skywalker Sound, The Bridge and MRTV Studio M1
Recording Engineers: Andrew Dudman, Leslie Ann Jones, Milton Gutierrez and Giorgi Hristovski
Angel City Chorale Music Director: Sue Fink
Cappella SF Music Director: Ragnar Bohlin
Macedonian Symphonic Orchestra Conductor: Oleg Kondratenko
Trivia[]
- The song lyrics are attributed to Leonardo da Vinci because of a quote he was believed to have said. The quote itself appears in the game, as one of the two that can play upon completing research for the Flight technology.
- The song is the first track of To Shiver the Sky, Tin's 2020 studio album.
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