[Intro – soft ney flute, flickering candles] Golden light hits the temple floor Shadows dance behind the door [Verse 1 – rhythmic darbuka, oud melody] Silk and gold draped across my skin Where the ancient mysteries begin Candle flames flicker in your eyes Underneath the desert's velvet skies [Pre-Chorus – building percussion, ethereal pads] Can you feel the power in the air Goddess rising with a silent prayer [Chorus – heavy bass, driving rhythm] One touch like a desert fire Burning with a deep desire In the temple where the spirits play I will take your breath away [Verse 2 – intricate oud plucking] Jewels shine like the morning sun The ritual has just begun Walk with me through the hall of kings Hear the song the river sings [Chorus – heavy bass, driving rhythm] One touch like a desert fire Burning with a deep desire In the temple where the spirits play I will take your breath away [Bridge – atmospheric, sparse drums] Bastet watches from the throne Secrets that are mine alone Through the sand and through the time Your heart is forever mine [Solo – soaring ney flute and oud] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – maximum energy, layered vocals] One touch like a desert fire Burning with a deep desire In the temple where the spirits play I will take your breath away [Outro – fading flute, soft bells] Fading into golden light Queen of the Egyptian night