History books tell us little of the times When the nation dukeless held the country's reign At the very twilight of tenth century Moravians remained free BRIDGE They were my forefathers Those courageous men They were my forefathers Praise those guardians, our pride History books tell us where the empire was When the first duke came and united the lands In some eighty years the situation's changed Country's crumbled without head BRIDGE They were my forefathers... REFREN Great empire, Moravian realm That was our country's dawn Great empire, Moravian realm Our country's dawn SOLO BRIDGE They were my forefathers... REFREN Great empire, Moravian realm... ...Glorious roots REFREN Great empire, Moravian realm... ...Glorious roots Thirteen years passed Since last duke died Since we lost Our lord Thirteen years passed Years drenched in blood Our country's dawn REFREN Great empire, Moravian realm... ...Glorious roots