Sabaton - Carolus Rex SV (Lyrics Svenska & English)

[@mattycaccia9087]

English version is epic. Swedish version is legendary

[@TheSlymccoy]

Matty Caccia facts!!!

[@paldennorbu8]

Double S M shut up

[@paldennorbu8]

Double S M Sorry for being rude

[@minoreror9961]

The Cossack Lmao

[@pinguin472]

@@paldennorbu8 wut? "Fuck you oh and also I'm so sorry for being rude"

[@r3dacted666]

English Version: Wh-who are you? Swedish Version: I am you, but better.

[@Top_Hat_Walrus]

Engelsk Version: Ve-Vem är du? Svensk Version: Jag är dig, fast bättre.

[@sebastianb.3978]

I like the finish of the chorus and the parts better in the english version. But "Över Norden Jag härskar" is my favourite line from both versions by far^^

[@Top_Hat_Walrus]

@LibertyofFate actually it’s spelled ”härskar”

[@sebastianb.3978]

@@Top_Hat_Walrus fixed it

[@Top_Hat_Walrus]

Nice

[@TheExiledTexan]

I honestly feel that the English lyrics to this song are darker, and the Swedish lyrics are more majestic. They both give two perspectives on Carolus.

[@melodiecarpentier940]

The One™ I agree, both version are good. They are différents but good.

[@emilygordbort7300]

The One™ The English version puts a lot more emphasis on the religious aspects, while the Swedish version is more into the military imagery. Come to think of it, why did they do that?

[@thecolonel2154]

Ethan suomynona because he did actually see himself as divine as even back then he was called either the god king or god emperor of Sweden

[@anniepark6694]

Ethan suomynona So then, what would a summarized literal translation say, if what they're focusing on in the versions is different?

[@niroarekkeldtuschi8348]

Because it's AWESOME!

[@RichardThornrose]

Knä om knä does not mean "on your knees" it means "side by side". It's a battle strategy for cavalry formation to break a defensive line, essentially.

[@cerealkiller7143]

Possibly refers to the tight cavalry formation where the men ride with their knees touching.

[@tyrmundr3111]

@@cerealkiller7143 It does but I believe the strategy was also applied to infantry too - only it was "shoulder to shoulder" rather than knee to knee.

[@nomad4465]

Both the translation and your statement is wrong, Knä om Knä is directly translated to Knee by Knee, While side by side is sida vid sida in swedish.

[@vaettra1589]

@@nomad4465 This. 'Knee by knee' would be the correct translation, describing the tight wedge formation the Karolinerna cavalry applied to drive a shock assault deep into enemy lines.

[@savagekingtexas_3990]

Take my like, you deserve it

[@MrEgofreak]

The Swedes have definitely had some badass leaders throughout history.

[@1931Tre]

+MrEgofreak Not really, only in 1600-1700 when they were one of the Great powers of Europe, and still most remembered people from that time are Finnish soldiers called Hakkapeliittas, so not really too many "war heroes" or anything from Sweden, most of the time they just surrendered and let the Finns suffers and fight their own wars, because the main sweden wasn't even attacked too many times, it was always Finland (Then part of Sweden) which had to suffer all the time.

[@oobee123]

+Ojanen There was no such thing as Finns or Finland as an independent nation. Finland simply was an eastern part of Sweden and it's people Swedish. Ja Hakkapeliitat oli ihan samoja jannuja kun Ruotsin oma ratsuväki. Erona vain se että huusivat jotain ennenkuin lähtivät taisteluun.

[@1931Tre]

Oskar Bergman Homman nimihän on se että Hakkapeliitat todellakin olivat oma ratsuväkensä 30-vuotisessa sodassa ennenkun ne sulautettiin ruotsin ratsuväkeen 1648. Ja "huusivat jotain" on aika heikohko käsitys siitä, mitä kyseiset herrat huusivat ennenkuin lähtivät taisteluun, sillä sotahuudosta "hakkaa päälle" tuli koko ratsuväen nimitys, hakkapeliitat. Myöskin Suomi oli "östlandet" eli "itä-maa" jota ruotsalaisetkin siis pitivät omana maanaan, sillä Suomalais-Ugrilainen kulttuuri oli täysin erilainen kuin heidän omansa. Suomi oli toki samaa maata kuin Ruotsi, mutta kukaan ei voi väittää että suomalaiset olisivat ikinä olleet ruotsalaisia, se ei ensinnäkään tule kuuloonkaan. Suomalaisuus oli yksi hyväksytyistä kultuureista, omalla kielellä ja 1500-luvulla Mikael Agricolan kätten työstä jopa oma kirjakieli oli täysin sallittu kieli käyttää, uskonto oli sama ja suomalaiset seurasivat Ruotsin uskontoa. Ja esim. Suomen herttuakunta oli tunnustettu melkein täysin omana maanaan Kustaa Vaasan jälkeen, jolloin suomi annettiin hänen pojalleen Juhanalle, koska Juhana oli toinen poika eikä voinut periä kuningaskuntaa niinkuin Kustaa Vaasan ensimmäinen poika Eerik, joka hyökkäsi Suomeen juurikin sen takia, että pelkäsi suomen lipsahtavan käsistään, vaikkakin Eerikkiä on pidetty hulluna kuninkaana kautta historian. Myöskin palaten vielä ratsuväkeen, Hakkapeliittoja oli 30-vuotisessa sodassa n. 2000 joka oli suurempi kuin ruotsin kyseinen ratsuväki. Joten ennenkun tulet pätemään asioista mistä et todellakaan näytä tietävän paljon paskaakaan, suosittelen ottamaan asioista selvää :)

[@1931Tre]

+Oskar Bergman Juu no en tiedä kyllä huonosta päivästä, mutta en mielestäni myöskään sanonut että hakkapeliitat olivat syy miksi Ruotsi nousi suurvallaksi 1600-luvulla. Myöskin kun näitä nimiä aloit luettelemaan niin sanotaanko nyt näin, että vain yksi niistä nimistä oli mukana luomassa Ruotsin suurvaltaa, kaikki muut nimet kuuluvat sen aseman menetykseen tavalla tai toisella, ja olihan ruotsilla muitakin alueita, mutta kuten jo ensimmäisessä kommentissani sanoin, Suomi oli se joka kärsi, aina, sillä Ruotsilla ei ollut intressejä Suomea puolustaa vaan yleensä taktiikkana oli häntä koipien välissä vetäytyminen (Suuri Pohjolan sota, Iso viha, Hattujen sota, pieni viha, yms.) joten jos kuvailet itseäsi moderniksi nykypäivän suomalaiseksi joka ei satu "vihaamaan" ruotsalaisia, kuten en muuten satu minäkään, suosittelisin, että menet ja otat asioista selvää ja lopetat kommentoimasta helvetin tyhmiä kommentteja, jotka aiheuttavat vain vitutusta ja aivovaurion. Ymmärrän myöskin nimesi takia puolustat ruotsalaisia, mutta olihan se nyt jo säälittävää, että kuningaskunnan osaa, joka on kuulunut ruotsiin 1155 vuodesta lähtien ei voida edes yrittää puolustaa, muut alueet kuuluivatkin sitten ruotsiin sen about 100 vuoden ajan. Ja mitä Karoliineihin tulee, helvetin hyviä sotilaita, mutta siinäkin tapauksessa suomalaisten asuttamat ja ruokkimat sotilaat, jotka eivät koskaan Suomea puolustaneet, harmi juttu. Suosittelisin myöskin harjoittelemaan luetun ymmärtämistä, sillä näyttääpi siltä, että se ei oikein sulta suju.

[@guanoapes771]

+Ojanen käännä tämä keskustelu vain englantiin niin kaiket voivat seurata

[@lindgrenland]

About Karl XII. Considering this young man, 18 years of age, had virtually ALL odds stacked against him on a political level - firstly the secret alliance between Denmark, Russia, Poland-Lithuania and Saxony to invade simultanously (which for the most part they did). In addition, Denmark controlled the entrance to the Baltic (thus tolls) and the British issued a blockade well into the Northern War. Sweden was broke. Completely and utterly broke. We managed to keep things going by HUGE, MASSIVE stipends (donations and loans) from France, whom in turn had strategical reasons for the Swedish Empire not to crumble and rock the delicate balance in the Baltic Sea. Despite who we was as a political leader, he was also an absolutely, unqestionably astounding campaign leader and inspirer of men. Like his father, he was a military man through and through. I read a biography on Karl XI (Karl XII's father) and it's very apparent how he was instilled the same soldiery, but also general military doctrine. Despite his youth pranks, at the age of 18 he had muster and had his REAL trial by fire against Russia at the Battle of Narva. Of course, like any decent leader, he was surrounded with the very best generals imaginable advising and helping him in both the tent and in battle. To sum up: He had the absolute loyalty of his men, and that's saying something considering the battles and general field conditions they all had to endure following the many years of campaigning in Ppoland. Take his Russian campaign. The cold and starvation, and still you don't see masses of desertion. At Poltava, the Russians were still afraid of meeting them in a head-on battle (that's smart, pragmatic battlefield tactics, so no judgement there) and resorted to scorched earth and building a massive fortress and series of redoubts. The desperate, starving, equipment-lacking carolean army - with Karl XII severly wounded, none the less - decided on a bold, but all things considered - well executed night operation. They succeeded in the first goal in taking the targeted redoubts. What happened later as the main carolean army moved into position - with a major portion of the swedish cavalry chasing off from the battlefield, and some of the more numerical strong foot regiments getting lost in the darkness and forests... For you swedish readers out there I can warlmy suggest a book: "Poltava" by Peter Englund. Absolute stellar book about the entire battle. www.adlibris.com/se/bok/poltava-9788202421472 Have a good day/night folk!

[@kzbr2264]

Poland-Lithuania wasn't in the alliance against him. Althought "our" king was a king of Saxony and a Russian puppet, the nobility said clearly that they don't want a war. Despite it the war took place in Poland.

[@funnyjupiter4499]

Karl is often overlookt by other leader such as Napoleon, Fredrick and Hannibal and more( don't get me wrong they where among the best of the best) I think that many overlook that the cards were stacked against him and that he even came as close as he did to a favorably peace that alone makes him a legend in my book, yes he did fail in the end but few have ever managed to pull off such impressive military campaigns even in defeat while having the odds against them. For anybody that wants to read about Karl XII i recommend the book: "Carolus Rex -hans liv i sanning återberättat" by Ernst Brunner. warning it is a slow read. Ps i have read poltava by Peter Englund, it is good

[@itatane]

Something my father told us about Karl XII has stuck with me for years. (I was fortunate to have a family deeply interested in history, especially military history.) Charles's "weakness" was not lack of courage, or brains, but one simple fact: His father did not live long enough to teach him how to win wars at the dinner table. The other heads of Europe were steeped in generations of diplomatic machinations.

[@jeffthemercenary]

@@itatane like Indy said "would a few more year of his father guidance would make him a better statesman?"

[@adamoszvald-haibach8754]

This song should be the definition of badass.

[@frank-2martialoffrankoslav151]

someone, update the urban dictionary!

[@vanstockholm3712]

Lejonet från norden*

[@TeflonSwan-446]

Ruina Imperii*

[@samsid3701]

It is.

[@carl8752]

+( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Definetly better.

[@RageCreati0n]

Europe: *exists* Charles XII: “it’s free real estate.”

[@lordcirrhosisofliver]

charles XII's skull: exists grapeshot: “it’s free real estate.”

[@kingzeeb319]

@@lordcirrhosisofliver Really shows the greatness of our king. Being on the frontlines with his soldiers. True bravery and must've been an extreme morale boost for the whole army. No wonder we kicked names and took ass.

[@Slaraffus2750]

@@kingzeeb319 This wasn't that unusual way back in the day. Napoleon, George II of England, Karl XII of Sweden, Magnus Berrføtt of Norway, etc.

[@texdillinger6173]

@@kingzeeb319 but many suspect he was killed by friendly fire

[@javanbybee4822]

@@lordcirrhosisofliver Not grapeshot.

[@iv9425]

As a Serb, I myself strongly respect Karl XII as one of the biggest and yet greatest leaders of all time. Let anybody say what they want, but the fact that he himself won against Russia, Denmark-Norway and Poland-Lithuania must tell something. There must be a reason why Great Britain, Prussia, Saxony, Hannover and several other German states have joined war against him. He is the great!

[@HoshizakiYoshimasa]

He is a man who has respect in East Asia too by people who know old European history!

[@Lajosen]

@Akash Jha Juste Karl XI, läste om stormaktstiden i högstadiet så har glömt en del. Sry

[@tomatensoup5084]

He lost in the end though

[@anderstermansen130]

Haha slav goes brrrr

[@sebastian114]

he didnt win against Russia in the end tho... He cost us the Swedish empire in the end, russia offered peace and he denied it. He definetly were a genious in war and also led the best army in the world at the time but he failed miserably in the end.

[@Breidablik06]

I don’t even speak Swedish but this version is superior

[@merkavamkivm3373]

Same.

[@elmixern]

i get so much chills 0:49 ''all of stockholm is watching my coronation, cannons are firing salute'' every time!!

[@quandangle9397]

it goes insanely hard

[@fishnujish1511]

Karl XII looking down and saying "Damn, if we had these royal bards back in Poltova, we would have won"

[@ussalabama1339]

To be fair it wasn't his fault completely

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

This is amazing. I never knew Swedish can sound like this. I know Swedes are nordic but I never really listened to their language. It sounds really strong and powerful.

[@LoudnessJP]

People tend to like Swedish when sung, still it is something that haven't been done a lot considering the 10mil population and people wanna earn that international Eng lyrics $$. I am biased of course, but i think it is one of the more expressive languages in this world.

[@theicemanleaveth]

toxzik It’s a shame that so many Metal bands only write music in English. On one hand, I’m happy I can understand them, but on the other hand, it often ends up sounding really cheesy. I honestly think the Swedish version of Carolus Rex is Sabaton’s best album, and I don’t even speak the language.

[@hakon_dlc]

Try listening to everyday spoken Swedish. It does sound good imo but def not powerful, even french would sound powerful if sung by Sabaton I'd bet

[@simontollin2004]

@@hakon_dlc you have just been listening to the wrong dialect, he's going for a bit of standard Swedish articulation (like pronancing h properly when it normally would be voiceless at the start of a word, and rolling r's in places where they should be soft etc), but other then that, this is pretty much what we sound like here in Falun

[@gaisarbast]

​@@theicemanleaveth I think it's because of the rolling and hard R's :) Southern Sweden does not have that. Sabaton is from Falun, a little higher up in the country.

[@PiscatorLager]

Thank you for the first Swedish comment, I had to wait for hours! It's nice that all my German friends like it, but this video was made for people in English-speaking countries and of course for all the lucky ones who can speak Svenska.

[@wulfila99]

When they played it in English at a show, I sang along the entire song in Swedish^^

[@fredrikandersson9031]

+MetalViking Sweden was actually an empire if the king wouldn't have got wounded at the battle of Poltava the army probably the army would get a little more morale. just my thoughts

[@kozam272]

+candymonster And Charles could command properly

[@fredrikandersson9031]

***** true.

[@WilliamSmith-rj3jm]

I know this comment is several months old, but Poltava was the only battle where the Winged Hussars DIDN'T arrive.

[@wulfila99]

***** And because attacking a fortified city with 40'000 men inside with an army of 13'000 is kind of a bad idea^^

[@abc-1235]

Swedish version makes me cry. Joakim has got a beautiful voice.

[@PiscatorLager]

Thanks! Yes, I know about that. It's used like "shoulder by shoulder". But as the second bridge begins with "Sida vid sida" I didn't want to use the same term two times and so I felt free to translate is in a different way (which I found somewhere in the internet).

[@isissorrowchongdongproduct6361]

Maybe reply this to the thread odd that KZbin didn’t do the whole replying thing but just to let you know..

[@kingsonsofaru423]

@@isissorrowchongdongproduct6361 this was from a time when KZbin was still evolving, and they didn't have thread style comment sections

[@badoodadoodadoo7653]

*+5 discipline with 6/6/6 king and golden age intensifies*

[@Regal_Two]

Personally, I believe that the Swedish version is superior to the English version. Who's with me?

[@ryancuthbertson1682]

I'm with ya, God bless Sweden!

[@soldier123097]

+Regal Two I'm not a fan of the swedish language, but I prefer the swedish translated lyrics.

[@rhyanbennett2629]

I love both, but yeah, the swedish is better. Eng: 9/10, sv:10/10

[@lukehaimes3288]

True and I don't even speak Swedish.

[@Halu_Miodis]

jag forstar svenska!

[@WereDictionary]

As a native German speaker without any knowledge of the swedish language, I can recognize a surprising amount of words.

[@gonnaga9302]

Swedish is a germanic language, and sweden and germany have had extensive trading for thousand(s?) years. So the languages are strongly influenced by each other (Probably more german influensing swedish than reversed, considering The Hansa and all that), and Visby on Gotland being an anarchocapitalistic trade town owned and ruled by german tradesmen (and fucked over the natives big time).

[@kukifitte7357]

@@gonnaga9302 how did they fuck over natives? Please elaborate, I think this is interesting

[@gonnaga9302]

@@kukifitte7357 The short version: When the german traders in Visby started to get rich they built a wall around Visby in the 1200's to keep the Gotland natives out, and started to toll them to get into the city and sell their goods (before it was their natural trading port). 100+ years there was some ups and downs internally. When Denmark attacked Gotland 1361 (landed about 30km from Visby, don't remember exactly), the Gotland people went to The Wall to join Visby to defend the town from inside the wall as agreed, to double the forces and maximizing win chance. The Visby Hansa didn't let them in, and from the behind the Danish forces soon came and massacred them, squeezed in between Danish forces and the wall. When the Gotland "forces" (more farmers with their rag-tag weaponry and leather as protection really vs. Denmarks military standardized weapons, professional soldiers, and metal armor). When the Gotland people where slaughtered, Visby opened the gates and surrendered.

[@theoneandonlybutreallyreal]

@@gonnaga9302 Didnt then the danish do some "peacekeeping by elimination"

[@gonnaga9302]

@@theoneandonlybutreallyreal No, they just left, and never returned if I recall it correctly. My guess is the hansa made false defense agreements with the Gotlanders, but payed Denmark to use them as lego soldiers, to destroy the Gotlanders.

[@ХристоМартунковграфЛозенски]

I appreciate the Swedish version of the song. Certain changes are, IMHO, rather good, such as the "Sing Carolus's song", which reminds us of the great heroes of Antiquity and the various epic poems where their exploits are still sung, thus comparing Carolus to a legendary hero. The " All that is yours shall be mine" adds to the impression of Carolus's ruthlessness. My biggest criticism however, is the lack of the line "I was chosen by heaven" we got in the English version, where it created an impression of unquestionable, holy authority - a very fine illustration of the concept of absolute monarchy by divine right as it was in use back in Carolus's time. The omission of this line here, at least to me, merely makes the Swedish king a tyrant, a ruthless, powerful ruler, but not as "holy" as the English version made him appear. At least, that's my 2 cents. The song is still an epic masterpiece. :)

[@JP-rh7eb]

„Kronan kommer ej från kyrkan den kommer direkt från Gud” 😉

[@jarrettwattenburger1272]

"Var intet rädd." ("Don't be afraid.") - The final words of King Karl XII, AKA Carolus Rex

[@barbasmas]

umm really? han dog ju liksom ganska snabbt och oförväntat och INTE före något slag utan under en långvarig belägring av Fredriksten (Norsk borg). Det sista jag skulle kunna tänka mig skulle kunna vara "fan va kallt" eller något annat simpelt.

[@jarrettwattenburger1272]

barbasmas Well obviously I wasn't there so I can't know what he said for sure. But it seems likely he would have said that in a battle.

[@johannesjonzon1806]

+Jarrett Wattenburger "Var inte rädda." Where his last words. He was standing up in the trenches and his men said to him "Be careful your majesty"! The king responded and the a bullet went through his head. He was 36 years of age when he died.

[@lejonis1709]

+Johannes Jonzon He was assasinated with a bullet to the head in Norway, and it was not a bullet from a soldier on a field, but a Norwegian man in the forest.

[@johannesjonzon1806]

David Sundholm The exact circumstances of his death is unknown. There are theories about him getting assassinated by his own men. For example, they found a button from his coat (yes I'm dead-serious) which was just big enough to fit the hole in his head. If you know Swedish you can search for Herman's Historia: Karl XII. It's a really good documentary about his life.

[@dragonl0ver945]

Tack så mycket, Piscator! I love this video! It helps me practice my Swedish!🇺🇸🇸🇪

[@maximgun3833]

The English version makes it sound like he is an overconfident brat. The Swedish version makes it sound like he is a warrior king coming down to give his enemies a reason to fear Swedish caroleans

[@kalvincastro9042]

A lot of things sound a lot better when you don't fluently speak and understand the other language, so you can't truly judge it if it's any good. I've seen this a few times where an English speaker claims that a foreign movie is really good, but a native speaker will claim that the movie was actually terrible.

[@Ahuizotl_Yolotl]

Kalvin Castro Good fallacy ad hominem there.

[@t.kunnard5218]

Probably because his mere presence bolstered Swedish morale, and this is how they looked up to him, where as the English notes how people like Peter the great of Russia felt about him.

[@exosgalaxy5025]

duty is best, clear sky is second.

[@asin8757]

Pride is justified as long as your actions are more than your words. He did indeed change the military for the better and I admire people who are proud for a reason. You could always argue that he died while invading Norway but hey, he stopped being arrogant when he died.

[@jarrettwattenburger1272]

I tried this on 1.25x speed. What a wild ride haha.

[@melmelodies8730]

Jarrett Wattenburger I listened at 1.5

[@ihavenoidea3311]

Yeah but it takes away the power of it

[@lokaal18]

I like the Swedish version better.

[@Spuuunt]

Google translated your comment to "1 like the Swedish version of angry looks."

[@devonchristman6352]

Jordie pitts Thats bloody brilliant. LOL

[@Mike01029]

Dietsland Ball I can't understand anything

[@theopiron4368]

I like netherlands

[@alexandernordenskjold5739]

Do you take swedhis? Kan du prata svenska?

[@caroline7648]

When they say “Min vilja ske” I get goosebumps

[@bobmcbob49]

"How do we ensure our soldiers never retreat?" "How about we don't train them how to?" "Brilliant"

[@Angstikko]

As a Finnish Swedish speaker.. translation is pretty good. Some verses could have better flow in english through swe-fin-eng translation in my mind.. but good job nonetheless.. total props on this

[@Nostr00]

I am interested, what Carol XII would say about this song if he heard this

[@MegaGothmog]

Nostroo He would probably get of his throne and give these guys a big hug, and make them the royal bards or let them lead the armies into battle. No army can stand before the swedes with Sabaton to encourage them :)

[@guanoapes771]

+MegaGothmog yea prolly after he figured out how to unlike something on fb, I mean " oh fuck, I hate that cat" unlike, unlike... but yeah I think so too, he would have an army here. Then again, how many would run against other people with bayonets in the name of god, just to please carolus xII?

[@rainerbloedsinn182]

+Nostroo Probably: "Gång på gång sjung Carolus sång!" ;)

[@khalnetherfields7263]

Do you know the original poet that wrote about carolus red you uneducated fucking heathen bush gut nobody. Read a book.

[@Johnbovii]

May I ask, who is Carolus red? What is a heathen bush gut nobody?

[@idonteven3712]

Comment sections like these is what makes happy to be a swede :)

[@trashwitc.h6571]

Det gör det fan,

[@mortenfinderup5160]

I've never seen so much discussion about who's best and who's not. It's really sickning sometimes, and annoying as well. I am a Dane, and I love Sweden, it has great history and glories battles fought. I just don't understand, why some has to criticise other countries. Every country has it's own story and respect. All countries should be respected - with honor. Peace out.

[@Hoblero8910]

True that, have a like

[@MinecraftRick]

finally

[@mortenfinderup5160]

***** I wish more danes and swedes would think that way. ;)

[@Starapterblade]

No, a nation like Saudi Arabia, North Korea and so on don't deserve any respect

[@denisestamborg9575]

Hørt! - Min danske broder :-)

[@anothersettlementneedsyour9628]

Sounds so majestic.

[@Ghostrider-ms5xt]

A little more frank than the English version, I like it.

[@levikarkiainen331]

its hard to believe its the same song at first... but read those lyrics and its clear. Completely different words but the exact same meaning. I love it, damn Sabaton is good.

[@ZETH_27]

My Swedish blood flows with adrenaline at the mention of his name, he is: Carolus Rex.

[@ingaheligakor8560]

So incredibly proud to be Swedish!! Kom igen nu alla - vi måste försvara vårt land och avlägsna fienderna från vårt vackra land!

[@18joshuab98]

Streight to the top of my fav sabaton song list

[@JonManProductions]

It seems like the English lyrics follow the Swed lyrics story-wise... either way they tell a different version of the same story regardless, which isn't bad.

[@NixuOfTheNorth]

Great work with the translation! I REALLY prefer the Swedish version of the song over the English version. Greetings from Finland!

[@fascilime]

i synchronized the english and swedish versions to play at the exact same time and i found out that Joakim sings slightly earlier in the english version than in the swedish version. this song is pretty badass when both are played at the same time.

[@NakkiPie]

This sounds better than the english version. This comment comes from a finnish metal head who doesn't understand swedish at all. Thanks swedes for making such great music!

[@alexanderolin6233]

There's an error in the translation "Knä om knä" should be translated as "knee behind/by knee" instead of "on your knees". Contrary to the rest of Europe-which during the time would form up knee to knee-the Swedish cavalry would form up in slight wedge formations in two or three ranks, knee behind knee to successfully achieve the most clustered cavalry formation possible.

[@kabob0077]

I don't think it is referring to cavalry.

[@alexanderolin6233]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroleans#Cavalry_G.C3.A5.E2.80.93P.C3.A5

[@kabob0077]

Alexander Olin What does a king tell people before him in his Court say?

[@alexanderolin6233]

Plikten framför allt.

[@alexanderolin6233]

Jokes aside, a king would not say "knä om knä" to his court without context.

[@sakoil3]

i know no swedish, but this version is better than the english one :P

[@anniepark6694]

sarantis koilanitis Same

[@carrolltruckandequipmentre8120]

Well learn it min bröder

[@ghostkiller_xx1298]

Bro i have swedish roots. But whem i grow up im gonna marry a swedish female make kids and bring my family back to its original roots x ;) learn the language and follow your goals

[@Golden_Jack]

Det var obligatorisk att lära Svenska i Finland. Ganska omöljig. 😉

[@moist1700]

Same

[@ZETH_27]

Being a Swede, I decided to make a refined version of the English lyrics based on the Swedish ones (Keep in mind this is my opinion and if you disagree you can make your own. Also, don't be too harsh about the grammar): Carolus Rex - Sabaton (Refined Lyrics) (Quiet) ~ I have decided/Vowed not to start an unjust war, but to never end an honest/legitimate/true war, except by defeating the enemy ~ ~ King Charles XII (12:th) of Sweden My time begins This era is at its end All of Stockholm sees my coronation Cannons fire salute No oath accepted nor any I shall give My crown comes not from the church But directly from god himself Proved my strength through battle Born to rule, to fight (fight wars) Side by side! My time is now/here Over the Northern Countries I shall rule with the heritage I was given Time upon/after time Sing Carolus song The art of war, I have mastered Let my name spread fear Time upon/after time Sing Carolus song Once/yet again Sing Carolus song Born to lead/rule To lead (with) my soldiers/men in battle No one has command over me I answer only to the lord/God Hear/Follow my order/word Do not question me Know that it is my will and it shall be done Side by side towards battle With the Caroleans I go to war Side by side Over the Northern Countries I shall rule with the heritage I was given Time upon/after time Sing Carolus song The art of war, I have mastered Let my name spread fear Time upon/after time Sing Carolus song Once/yet again Sing Carolus song [Muffled in the background]: Forward Caroleans! The enemy is here. We shall defeat them. Throw them in through the gates of Hell! All I can see, I want more Who could stop me? All of Europe shall bow before my army All that is yours, shall be mine When I defeat/kill you My will, shall be done Proved my strength through battle Born to rule, to fight (fight wars) Side by side! My will shall be done! Over the Northern Countries I shall rule with the heritage I was given Time upon/after time Sing Carolus song Once/yet again- The art of war, I have mastered Let my name spread fear Time upon/after time Sing Carolus song Once/yet again Sing Carolus song

[@dragonl0ver945]

Tack så mycket! Jag älskar det!

[@princessekelly9951]

Jag är franska men jag lärar svenska 5 månader sedan 😊 Jag gillar Sverige så mycket

[@mrarne2749]

Tack så mycket lycka till

[@SkroodelTV]

Haha

[@SkroodelTV]

"Jag är FRANSK men jag LÄR mig svenska sen 5 månader tillbaka. Jag gillat Sverige väldigt mycket" ;)))

[@simonsjoberg9833]

@@SkroodelTV Fransyska*

[@skeptic781]

Jag är svensk men lär mig franska i skolan :)

[@IowaMoss]

Many great meetings between historical leaders. Hannibal and Scipio, Wellington and Nelson, and even here Charles XII and the Duke of Marlborough. He was keen to keep the Swedish King's (described by the Duke's ancestor and biographer, Winston Churchill) "athletic and disciplined army" out of the war of Spanish Succession. He succeeded in doing so.

[@plasmakitten4261]

The lyrics themselves punch quite a bit harder in English in some parts (e.g. nobody may question me -> question me and die, etc.) but Swedish just sounds cooler so there's that.

[@JesusBarrancoEscribe]

Holy Crap, even better than the english version. Tack sâ mycket!

[@Sasukekiss]

This song has me in complete fangirl-glee. Not only Sabaton, but also one of my two history-crushes (the other being Gustav II Adolf, or Gustavus Adolphus). I love this man so much. As warrior-kings go, he is right up there. Seriously, I adore these two kings and I wish I had lived in that time, if only so I could have been ruled by one or the other of them. Lenge leve min konung! Lenge leve det svenska imperiet! (Long live my king! Long live the Swedish Empire!)

[@SpruceWoods89]

For making this video, I salute you.

[@BaraWilmer]

this song raised my swedish nationalism from 25% to 100%

[@progamer380]

dein video design ist richtig geil piscator, sehr gute arbeit :D

[@tefras14]

I think the English version sounds more epic but the Swedish version has more soul

[@SirCandyMint]

Very much ao

[@Ithinkso11]

Totally agree, 3 years later.

[@ulyssesvardis1018]

@Master Of Fatality τσιλαρε φιλε

[@ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ]

@Master Of Fatality δεν πέφτουν αλλιώς οι Σουηδέζες...

[@hettane]

I think that's because it's their native language, therefore they can really summon forth the full guttural and grammatical power of the language they have grown up speaking and have the strongest connection to

[@Quietus5]

Powerful!! This song makes you feel like you can move mountains! Hail Sabaton!

[@biepbotmobile]

English version: who killed me? Swedish version: I'm king and I'll therefore conquer, much better :D

[@hmshood22thecritic49]

I disagree both: I shall rule all of Scandinavia

[@prodromospeios]

I am just spending MB to watch this. WORTH IT

[@thefanpageedits]

Fan vad jag älskar svenska versionen

[@ivyj.9489]

I love both of the versions a lot

[@oneofthelastsurvivingdoges8832]

Three hundered years ago today...

[@steffand.2523]

I dont see why we cannot get along either. I have the most highest respects and love for the finnish people. You guys have one of the most trippiest languages ive ever seen. You still have my love and respect, my faithful finns!

[@ea.fitz216]

300 years on, rest in peace Charles XII

[@101AirborneRanger101]

och återigen en mycket bra video från dig. Jag hoppas att du stannar hos oss under en lång tid med dina låtar texter. oh gott das ist alles schwedisch was ich jetz noch aus mir raus holn konnte "und wieder ein sehr gutes video von dir. ich hoffe das du uns noch lange mit deinen songtexten erhalten bleibst." und das habe ich versucht in mein schwedisch zu übersetzten

[@pinturicchio4400]

Its funny to understand as a German some of the swedish Words without any knowledge about Swedish :D

[@EseFrancisco13]

There in the same language family

[@bokoe7469]

Same with Dutch haha like strid=strijd (battle) befalla=bevelen(to command) etc.

[@pinturicchio4400]

VuurwerkFanaten Dutch also sounds like a strange version of German :D

[@snook5965]

Thanks

[@SossarHatarSverige]

Swithun Kamp, folk(gemenskap), krig, pansar, luft, vapen, gevär, and many more cool words are almost the same.

[@Rustythemouse]

This is rocks! Respect from Hungary! I love to listen Sabaton since 2005 when my secondary school has started. Always motivated me to reach the school in the long boring bus route.

[@eliastheawesome]

It's "knee by knee" not "on your knees"

[@anniepark6694]

GamLy "Knee by knee?" What does that mean? I mean, what? Did they like touch their knees together, symbolizing something?

[@jamiesnack]

Annie Park Has to do with military formation or something

[@MrPulversson]

sorry for the late answer, but it has to do with the carolean cavalry. The swedish doctrine stated that the riders should ride "knee by knee", with their formation so tight that their knees were touching eachother.

[@avalanche6987]

Annie Park 😂😂😂

[@magnusnilsson9792]

@@anniepark6694 Almost, they got down on one knee when firing their musketrifles allowing for the men in the second row to fire over their shoulder. it's also a good position for stabbing people with bayonnettes. It's also fast to get up from, when the Caroleans tactics was to fire once, when in range to see the white in the enemies eyes, then draw a sword and rush at them, rather than reloading.

[@Mephelis666]

mal wieder ein super video!

[@arthurcoppernoll360]

Wow, I never knew how similar Svenska was to English. I'mma learn it.

[@DamienE11]

They're both Germanic languages, but Swedish is from the Northern branch and English from the Western. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanic_languages

[@arthurcoppernoll360]

Alright, thanks for the info bud!

[@stevenfxgp]

If you'd know... I'm learning Swedish pretty fast because it's so similar to german ^^

[@arthurcoppernoll360]

RFP Gaming Oh awesome! Good luck!

[@stevenfxgp]

+Arthur Coppernoll thank you! :)

[@emilygordbort7300]

Of all the songs from Sabaton that I've heard, this is the most foreboding.

[@beachbum23]

I wanna get shirts with sabaton lyrics and walk around school and have people read them and be like wtf

[@beachbum23]

Rick K yup that's what i intend to do

[@TheElderize]

first they will be like ''wtf'', but then they will kick your ass and steal your shit 0/5 don't recommend

[@TheDarkFalcon]

So edgy and unique.

[@Mars_junior]

Just let the kids have their memes

[@Jeff_Chill]

*unsheathes katana*

[@ionized007]

Is just intriging and full with battles empire and other is just fascinating

[@wolson665]

This song is awesome!

[@Kaaniification]

So was Carolus really this arrogant leader who thought of himself as a demigod? Nonetheless he was a freaking badass.

[@bohba13]

not arrogant as much as a hard ass. he was the king and saw his rule as divine, but he did keep himself relatively down to earth. the best pop culture example I can think of is Darth Vader, he took no shit, but he cared for his men and let them into the fight.

[@sadlobster1]

+bohba13 Was he a compassionate or virtuous leader

[@bohba13]

+sadlobster1 I haven't done all the research needed to make my own opinion. however a story of an old polish woman who saw him when she was a child stands out, while his entourage had wine and meat, he had bread and water.

[@sadlobster1]

bohba13 Saving his finest wares for his people. Truly, a noble choice worthy of a good king

[@MrEgofreak]

+bohba13 The best pop culture example you can think of is Darth Vader? Really, dude. He slaughtered an entire squad of Stormtroopers in the video game "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" just because they were about to kill the son of a jedi. He didn't give them any indication that he wished to spare the boy. There's a reason why he was pitted against Hitler in an epic rap battle: both men are the epitome of evil. A better example would be Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect games.

[@ggyy777]

Sincerely the English version instills in him the emotion of being in front of a great army marching but the Swedish version intensifies that feeling to the point of feeling that you see an imperial procession.

[@Azomorat]

Swedish version is the better version....from a swedish-canadian.

[@tommyemattsson]

Swedish-Canadian!? You must be the most shy and nice persone on earth!

[@dennislindberg527]

hahahah

[@melmelodies8730]

This is so good omigosh. I can’t wait to learn better Swedish so I can listen to this even better!

[@lejonis1709]

Carolusaourus Rex Xd

[@lejonis1709]

Dante Birkoff I know :P

[@lejonis1709]

Dante Birkoff Okay understood

[@YellowYoshiHD]

+Dante Birkoff Protip: Don't internet while intoxicated.

[@nino8256]

OH MEH GAWD, CAROLUS WOULD BE PROUD ...Proud enough to get you impaled, but.. that just details. No one cares 👌🏻😏

[@dagalealtd4888]

@@bombadombom It's King Charles btw

[@NorwayWarrior]

I find this better than the English version. Can't wait to learn the lyrics and sing this confidently. Same with Fur Immer.

[@thanemoeller8309]

When a band is so boss that you learn Swedish just to sing along with them.

[@teisei1688]

Swedish version is the the only and real version. It's best when bands sing in their own language instead of the generic English.

[@loganvervicos8395]

It should be the anthem of Sweden.

[@zuzannatasarz3756]

What an absolute banger.

[@bacconiusursus5623]

Must be the only person who likes the English *lyrics* better. Sounds more... Grand

[@xexious2]

ya I know right, the best line is I am crowned by god, not by the church, for my power is divine, now THAT is badass

[@Hoblero8910]

***** Almost the same line is in the swedish version: "kronan kommer ej från kyrkan, den kom direkt från gud" meaning "the crown did not come from the church, it came directly from god"

[@xexious2]

Hoblero8910 ya the idea is there, but I prefer the way it's writen in english, then again I don't know sweeden

[@bestshowontheweb]

Damn straight.

[@Jisker91]

I like the English version of this one better too.

[@Paido1337]

Cool with an English translation of the swedish lyrics, and there have been some coments on some incorrect translations... so here's another: "Knä om knä" should propably be translated to something like "knee by knee" as in the formation that was used. Other than that: great job! :)

[@kristofferahlberg1175]

Den här låten är helt enkelt magnifik Ära till Carolus Rex och det stora norra lejonet Kramar till alla direkt från Sverige Stormaktstiden💪🏻🇸🇪

[@_aullik]

das ist auch mal was neues XD ich muss sagen ich persöhnlich fine die englische version besser, aber des lied ist trotzdem toll.. viele dank piscator..

[@flightg97shadowgarth32]

I think this version is better than the english version!

[@zeppelinled3967]

tbh lyrics for gott mit uns and Carolus rex both are better from Svanska version than english version .. they are just better :D

[@Mallan631]

Måste vara tidernas bästa låt! Älskart!

[@CountDelinard]

Swedish so adorable, ill learn it!

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

I would like to here both versions live next time I see them. My Grandmother was from Sweden so I appreciate both.

[@Sidderix]

So viel besser in Schwedisch, als in English. Sabaton, bitte singen Sie immer in Schwedisch !

[@igahabzjzkz5342]

Ich Bin kein Deutsch Person aber glaube ich auf Euche Sprache das wird die best sein. Du kannst mir auf Deutsch antworten :-)

[@williamstenman733]

I have to listen to this every year this day. It's the nation day of Sweden.

[@Lea-pe6iw]

Swedish version will forever be superior. its the way it was meant to be listened to.

[@SuperWillie900]

this is great! I always thought the Swedish version was just a translation of the English version (and vice-versa), but obviously the Swedish version has significant differences.

[@jimmythebuddhistbee8786]

The English version makes wanna workout but the Swedish version makes me wanna conquer Europe

[@GothicVlad]

Fan vad jag älskar den här sången och Sabaton också för den delen, blir så jävla less att bo i "lilla landet lagom" som aldrig vågar vara stolt.

[@homiecreeper197]

I like how the song starts by introducing Carolus as an ambitious king who will lead his men to victory but as the song progresses, you realize that even such a noble man is fucked up in the mind

[@itatane]

Not so much fucked up in the mind, more a product of what happened to him growing up. See, his father taught him everything about being king, EXCEPT FOR DIPLOMACY. I had a professor who said Carolus never learned that some problems are best solved with a dinner knife, not a bayonet. Essentially, he was only able to understand one way of doing things. One of the great "what if?" questions among alternate history theorists is, "What if Charles XI had lived long enough to teach his son diplomacy and advise him?" We look back with modern eyes, but he was a product of his era. (After all, Peter the Great had his own son whipped to death, the Spanish Hapsburgs were inbred and suffering from progressive genetic problems, and Louis XIV wanted nothing less than hegemony over western Europe.)

[@ibbi32]

Petition for this to be in r/PewDiePie submission as a challenge from one epic Swedish king to another

[@AustroStudios2003]

English Version: Yes! Swedish Version: Y E S !

[@anakinskywalker9729]

Yes yes yes oh my god

[@ΤΑΣΟΣΤΣΟΤΡΑΣ]

@@anakinskywalker9729 This is how you will start learning swedish.

[@ΤΑΣΟΣΤΣΟΤΡΑΣ]

I will start learning swedish thanks to Sabaton.

[@obj.2684]

I too. Swedish is beautiful