Great Master - Doge lyrics

Doge tell me about your secret Your legend was born so long ago From the ancient families "Primus Inter Pares" Symbol of aristocracy You're not a weight for the poor Notary of your people When the reign is in peace you're a supreme judge You sit at the head of town's councils But in times of war you command all the fleet And lead Venice army to victory Doge leader of the Church of Saint Marc Religious independence reigns in town Protect many persecuted From the roman power Elected from a true council Represents us until his d**h To other royals From your golden ship you throw the ring into the sea In the ascension day we celebrate our domain With this sacred rite you marry us to the sea And this legacy will be repeated every spring "He is our lord, the Dux, if you like" He's elected by our major council Now the time has come and you are crowned On the giant's scale of the ducal home