Discover the story of the song > The Arbiter – chess in concert

The lyrics are from a musical and sung by a character called The Arbiter, who is like a referee in a competition. He's the one in charge of ensuring that things are done properly and follows the rules. The Arbiter is very confident in his abilities and doesn't let anyone distract him from his job. He warns the competitors not to try any tricks or play unfairly because he's always watching and will catch them. He assures everyone that he's unbiased and will make sure everything runs smoothly.