*A Transcendent Experience* SABATON - En Livstid I Krig (Live - The Great Tour - Gothenburg) | React

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[@ianwilkinson8664]

Sabaton - You've opened a door you will never be able to close.

[@32a34a]

One of the most powerful moments in not only Sabaton history but music history was live at Woodstock 2012 in Poland when Sabaton sang the song 40:1 which is about the battle of Wizna in which about 900 Polish troops for 3 days held off more than 40,000 Germans. The Polish knew they were going to lose but they also knew they were not going to go out without a fight. In three days of fighting they were wiped out with reports stating that only 70 men survived to become POWs. At the end of this song the crowd starts singing the Polish National Anthem it is a wonderful thing to watch.

[@agnieszkazuk]

The Woodstock 2012 concert is my favourite of all - it was Uprising song from this concert My first ever reacting video with Sabaton 4 years ago , from then I can't stop listening to them :-) I also love 40:1 with the flag and the anthem at the end - strongly recommended!

[@alancarter41]

I concur. All of the videos from 20912 Woodstock are amazing.

[@goeranm55]

This song really is one of their best, and anyone that says they (Sabaton) glorify war should listen to this once more. And the swedish original text is sooo much better than the english encapsulated lyrics. Example: Translation: " .... die for you homeland... " In swedish we have at least three levels of the word "homeland". Hemland which is equivalent to homeland, Fädernesland = Land of our fathers, Fosterland = land outof whose womb we come... They chose to use the last, which is of course not coincidence. There is also the translation made by Sabaton into an english version. Which is good but does not reach the same level. But I love your reaction. Thank you!

[@paulsmith5752]

100%.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

Want to see a large crowd? Woodstock in Poland.

[@danielvonbramserud4449]

Satfläsk vad jag är imponerad av din engelska. Trodde jag var halvläcker själv , men tydligen inte.

[@krpandersson]

@@danielvonbramserud4449 Tack för satfläsk, behövde höra/läsa det just nu

[@PInnHeAd]

If sabaton asks the crowd, no matter where in the world, if they want the english or swedish version of this song, it is ALWAYS the swedish one, and most of the crowd sings along in swedish! :D I have been to their own festival, sabaton open air 5 times, seen people from all over the world sing along this song in swedish, everyone can feel patriotic to their own country from this song, it is just absolutely amazing! Metal festivals and community are just the best! \m/

[@darkiee69]

This is from the album Carolus Rex, a double album with songs in Swedish and English. All songs but two are translated verbatim from Swedish to English. The two songs that have a different lyric in English is this one and the song 1648. The Swedish version you're listening to is the view of a Swedish soldier in the war, the English version is more an outsiders view of the whole war. The song 1648 is about the Swedish siege of Prague at the end of the war. The Swedish version is, once again, from a Swedish point of view, while the English version is from the point of View of the people of Prague. The war had come full circle by then. It started in Prague 1618, and ended in Prague 1648.

[@miafranlund6982]

You understand.... I've been a Sabaton fan for a decade, and they always bring emotions. You have earned yourself a like and sub.

[@fenrisulfur842]

Fun Fact: The swedish version you already know is about a young man, drafted to serve (and propably die) in the 30 years war for Sweden. The english version has a totally different text and message. Its more against every war ever fought

[@rokkraljkolesa9317]

it's less "every war ever" and more of an outside perspective of the war

[@Therstholgolf]

I was at that show, seeing this years after the show really takes me back. Best show I have ever been to!

[@argantyr5154]

This song is about the Thirty Years' War that dominated central Europe in the 17th century (1618-1648). To this day it is one of the longest and bloodiest wars in history, with the death toll falling between 4 million and 8 million. Many of the fatalities were not even from active warfare, but famine and disease also plagued the area, upping the casualties that much more. Casualties reached such a high number that many Swedish men were forced to fight when they had barely reached manhood, and sometimes even before then. Which really makes the title of the song ("A Lifetime of War" in English) hit a little harder. Men basically spent their entire lives at war, no chance for a peaceful life. The was about the battle between Catholics and Protestants, and at some point during the war almost every major player/Country in Europe was a part of it. This Swedish version of the song tells the story from a Swedish soldier's point of view. You should also check out the English version; it is not a direct translation from the Swedish, but it rather tells the story of the war from the perspective of the outside people, those not involved directly in the war but were affected by it. The lyrics hits hard, but it also shows that even when times change, new technology comes, one thing remains constant and that is the horrors of the war, both those who fall in it and those who survive and have to live with nightmare every day (ptsd).

[@goeranm55]

Antar att du har en tanke med att kalla dig ARgantyr i stället för Angantyr... 🙂?

[@argantyr5154]

@@goeranm55 Back in the day (several years ago), I was making my gamer name, and It should have been Angantyr, but I miss spelled it. And I wouldn't delete Character, and then people I played with also got used to it, and then it kinda stuck. d

[@argantyr5154]

@@goeranm55 I can see that you are a swede, and you (like most of us listening to Sabaton, loves History), but I am a little impressed that you knew about a danish King from the early 700's. Even most of my danish countrymen don't really know about him.

[@goeranm55]

@@argantyr5154 There is a reason for everything My curiosity is now at rest. THX

[@goeranm55]

@@argantyr5154 Nice discussion! :-) Actually the first known Angantyr was a king in (on?) Gotland 3000 years ago, having today a röse as memory (pile of stone) (Not Sweden, not Denmark but the then independant Gotland) Many came later, among them the danish king from 700's but also some Norwegian and some Swedes... sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angantyr

[@randalljones4370]

Sweden has had universal conscription (w/.an exception of 2010-2017, iirc). Regardless of their individual experience while a conscript, it does give the population there some level of visibility of the plight of the soldier. In concert, Sabaton taps into that, big time. In the US, these songs get frequently get misinterpreted as something to tie an ideology to, or to wave a flag about. I'm not sure that's what Joakim, Tommy, Hanz and the others are all about when they begin to write. Anyway, this song is beautiful.

[@The_Nightsong]

Nothing brings out my inner patriot like Sabaton, ABBA, and Skarsgårds do 😍😍😍

[@TheJonasbz]

This translation is pretty accurate exept for "the world burned", it should have been "the world was on fire" Great reacton

[@Jonsson474]

There are some grammatical issues in the translation but otherwise I agree.

[@goeranm55]

I agree , it is good. BUT poetic nuances are lost. And that happens when you translate poetry. The abovementioned Fosterland vs Hemland is an example. Another: "Kriget, det kan förgöra en man" translated as "The war, it can destroy a man". Destroy is Swedish is "förstöra", but Sabaton uses "förgöra" which more has the meaning of "un-make" clearly harder than förstöra anyway. There are many examples like this. Small things but they DO make up the poetry.

[@ingvartorma9789]

A little information about Sabaton and the song En Livstid i Krig. Sabaton is a Swedish power metal band from Falun, which was formed in 1999. The band's songs are inspired by various historical wars. Even the band name is military inspired, as Sabaton is also the name of the part of the armor that covers the foot. The song En livstid i Kirig in this case is about the 30-year war that Sweden was involved in and at that time ruled over all of Europe and part of the Middle East. But the song still fits today, partly for everyone who participates in Kiriget in Ukraine, those who were in Dessert Storm and then those who were in Afghanistan.

[@anderstengstrom9525]

Great reaction - subscribed!

[@woden79]

No bullets fly, up next then! Emotional as well. The animated version

[@satanihelvetet]

This is the best reaction to this song I've seen so far and I've seen some (maybe ten). Great job man!

[@greenfocus5236]

this american man gets it. Respect from Poland

[@jennienoppers210]

Thank you for this reaction!❤❤

[@christofferengstrom4676]

This is a genuine reaction from the heart. Not so common nowadays. Many thanks from Sweden!

[@MrFelixify]

You got the meaning of the lyrics perfectly!! Amazing reaction!

[@Templarofsteel88]

Nice reaction, I was at this show (sitting somewhere in the middle of the song platform to the left from this view of the stage) going by facts we were 10766 metalheads in the arena that night.

[@criwall]

Was at this show. One of the best concert experiences I've ever had, and since it was litteralybdays before acovid started to turn up in Europe it also turned out to be the last for 2 and a half year.

[@martintucker187]

No bullets fly. You will enjoy. Good day from Sydney.

[@connydely1460]

He did this one already 2weeks ago😉🤘

[@SailorYuki]

They used orphans and poor kids they took from the streets, trained them for war and sent them off to be cannon fodder. "Who mourns for me?" hits differently when you think about the 13-16 year old orphans sent to die in war.

[@darkiee69]

Where did you get that from?? Go watch Sabaton History.

[@uncommonman]

During the 30 years war: people was born, lived and died experiencing a lifetime of only war.

[@ABABSAVAR]

You got it!

[@TheRealAb216]

This entire album this song is from is a masterpiece

[@elsa7801]

You have to go to Sabatoncruice in december, i love it❤

[@azalea5857]

The song is about the 30 year war in Sweeden.

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

If you wanna see another example of the most insane crowd interaction: "Blind Guardian" with "The Bard's Song & Valhalla" from Wacken 2016 If you pass Wacken grounds and listen carefully, you can still hear the crowd singing! :-)

[@LaSDetta]

I felt exactly the same!

[@Northman-from-the-North]

This tells the story from a young swedish boys perspective sent out to the 30 years war (1618-1648), considered by many as the real WW1 cause whole Europe were involved. You shold also listen to the song the Lion from the North, the story about the swedish king Gustav Adolf who fought that war.

[@adaliadurron6111]

There are a few songs that rip at your soul, The Final Solution.....even a long way back to The Hammer has Fallen. They know how to find our soul and knock your senses around.

[@Ireksojkowski]

Beautiful

[@matsv201]

"Lets se if i got ny head blown as much" Well.. i have just two words to say about that.. kurt cubain.

[@thereseberglund2322]

You have to watch there "soldiers of heaven" 😍

[@persallnas5408]

You have a sensitive and deep soul and you got the song.

[@dmj4966]

As u are digging into Sabaton, I suggest Nightwish with Floor Jansen, Epica with Simone Simons, and Delain with Charlotte Wessel also....

[@thecaptainmarko]

Might add some Ayreon to discover a lot of vocals in the scene (besides the great music)

[@dmj4966]

@@thecaptainmarko totally agree, however to a newby to sym metal and prog metal didn't want to throw to much at them at once. The Day The World Breaks Down, Valley of the Queen, Everybody Dies are must sees, but maybe they not ready to be introd yet

[@kaelynshea5533]

You had pretty much the same reaction I had when I first watched this video. Goosebumps all over and the lyrics are just heartbreaking. The is an English version out there but in my opinion it is not half as strong as the Swedish version which makes sense since it is their native language. I really really love the way you approach reaction. Honestly interesting in what the artists have to say and feeling the music. So intense. Please do more. And one little suggestion on the side: if you like to here one of the most talented hard working musicians I know, please check out Tommy Johansson. He is Sabatons guitarist but has also his own band and has a KZbin channel with covers. If you dive in there you will never come out😊. Start with "she's gone", a cover by steelheart. You will love it

[@MariaEiva7484]

Such a nice reaction ☀️ Love Sabaton ( favorite song is still Carolus rex .. but there are so many good ones 😀) .. and the guys are so lovable too .. in private check out there vlogs ( suggestion from the tour in The US 2022) they are such goofballs.. AND funny

[@fenrisulfur842]

Ok, you already found this gem (in so many ways), May I suggest some more songs? Do you remember the 50s Western Movie Star Audie Murphy? Check out the original video of "To Hell and back" This is his story before he became a Movie Star. Another one? "82nd all the way" is the story of a man, in some ways very similar to Audie´s, but a generation before in WWI. And a last one, that is so way out of what we would expect, i really recommend to read something about it or watch Sabatons History Chanel, because it sounds like a cheap 70s B-Movie..."The last battle" Oh i forgot "Soldier of heaven", a nice 80s vibe Song, it needs some research as well ;) 👍 i like your channel, you got a new subscriber

[@ullis5125]

Swedish sounds so amazing ❤

[@Kanelraketen]

I had 9 uncles, two survived the 30 year war....sad shit.

[@johngillespie3409]

1648 🤣

[@Kanelraketen]

@@johngillespie3409 Not true ofc ;)

[@alancarter41]

Sabaton recorded this in Swedish and English, but the lyrics are different. The English version is a more generic look at the Thirty Years War, while the Swedish version is a highly personal look at the life of one soldier, from his enlistment at a young age until his death in battle. Anyone not moved by these lyrics is dead inside. This is why I love Sabaton, they bring to life the true stories of heroism, sacrifice, honor, and humanity shown in the absolute devastation of war. Great reaction, subbed for the journey, keep rocking metal.

[@swedishgooner6339]

During the period of the 30 years war when Sweden were at war with several of their neighbours the King needed men badly. The King ordered ”a tenth” meaning a tenth of the population of every village were forced to go to war. All male from 13-50 could be picked for such duty. This is what this song is telling you about.

[@ullis5125]

Pls Sabaton - Uprising live from Woodstock poland ❤ or any song from Woodstock

[@boogie-mid2540]

Sabaton ‐ The price of a mile. Sabaton ‐ Cliffs of gallipoli. Sabaton ‐ Ballad of Bull.

[@alanfoster6589]

Since no one else mentioned it, Sabaton's drummer is Hannes van Dahl, who is married to Floor Jansen.

[@pleasehelp2446]

I'm Scottish because my grandma is an immigrant, but my ancestors are Norwegian. Jeg snakker norsk, og bokmål.

[@najroe]

First, they have a history channel here on KZbin where they talk about the history behind all their history based songs and why they made the song and some of how. this actually won them an award for being educators of the public (not much money but prestige). Sabaton has a loooong list of history based music, ihere is a short list of other you have not yet reacted to animated STORY videos Night witches lady of the dark red baron epic music videos Defence of Moscow, self explained. 40:1, about polish soldiers, badly outnumbered (just under 750 in all) facing 42 000 germans, they where BADLY outgunned desperately defending against the German invasion 1939 Uprising, the Warsaw Uprising during 1944. To hell and back, they tell the story of Audie Murphy (highly decorated) and his struggle AFTER the war, so about PTSD and drug addiction that returning soldiers can face. Fields of verdun, the 300+ day l8ng battle fought there. Screaming Eagles, about the battle of the bulge Live performances 40:1 from poland Uprising from poland these are just some, there are plenty more.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

Interesting note one of the underground leaders in the video for Uprising was the former deputy defense minister of Poland.

[@MegaDog555]

lady of the dark animated story video sabaton

[@singlamuttern]

Swedish metai rules…try Candrlmass

[@ryannelson3220]

this concert pales in comparison to when they played in front of like 500-750k peeps at one time

[@mah2126]

the 30year war. when a lifetime war MEANT a lifetime of war.

[@MegaDog555]

sabaton classic opener ghost division live woodstock poland

[@knockonrock7013]

Second part of solo..battle is raging and he loose his life .

[@christianoswaldsson852]

That is what happens when you gather 40k vikings and sing a nationalistik song.

[@singlamuttern]

Csrolis Rex😊

[@christophschmedes5975]

Sabaton sing in english this song is in Swedisch

[@martin6181]

Three friends of mine were there and they said it was the most fantastic experience they'd ever had. But please, for everything holy and unholy and everything in between, turn off the the automute function on your microphone, it destroys the song when it mutes like that even when you just hum. As you have it it's worse than if you pause all the time, it's even worse than if you just has the song at a constant volume and your microphone on a higher volume speaking over the song. Please?