SABATON - En Livstid I Krig (Live - Gothenburg) w/ subtitles OldSkuleNerd Reaction

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[@SwedishPipeDude]

well.. You will love it my man! Im gonna Love this Reaction!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Thank you….. PINNED!!!

[@Zandman26]

Southern people joining together ( one much further south than the other but both southerners).

[@SwedishPipeDude]

@@Zandman26 👊❤

[@kristoffersmirthwaite1935]

Mm they Good.

[@andrewludwig9251]

I had the opportunity to meet Sabaton 4 years ago in Seattle after the show. I was briefly speaking to Hannes while in the autograph line and I asked him "So how old is the new guy?" (Tommy was pretty new back then), Hannes smiles real big and asks me " How old do you think he is?" I say "17", he busts out laughing and says something to Tommy in Swedish and then Tommy looks at me and says he's 27!! I told him he is lucky because he has a baby face!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

See

[@bashiel]

Tommy was born in 1987 :)

[@OldSkuleNerd]

@@bashiel YOUNG PUP

[@Templarofsteel88]

@@bashiel just 1 year older than me. :P

[@andersstromqvist2211]

even if the song still is true for most wars, during the 30 years war that the song is about people where drafted and had no say. and since the war was 30+ years long it happened over generations. The father that got drafted and left his 5 year old for the war. well that 5 year old got drafted 10-15 years later to the same war

[@Lannisen]

This, and often it happened through land owners signing young men living on their land up, with the men (or boys) having no say in it. It gave the land owners a tax cut to provide soldiers.

[@nahiag]

The song is about the 30 years war in ~1600-1648 and they where "conscripts" so it wouldn't have been a volunteer army. It makes the question of why one goes out on an offensive war. Thank you for reacting to this! I was in the audience.

[@mrwassermeloneLP]

I don't want to be this guy, but it's called 30 years war because it lasted 30 years, 1618-1648.

[@nahiag]

@@mrwassermeloneLP And I don't want to be that guy but, I was done taking my crap and didn't have time to check if it was exactly 1618 so I used ~1600 instead. So, yea no shit... Pun intended. My point was that it's a big difference between a volunteer, a conscript, and I think that these types of soldiers could be even lower than conscripts.

[@spedwyrm7427]

The thing most folks miss between the sweedish and english versions of Sabaton's songs is that they are almost two entirely different pieces. The sweedish lyrics are from the participant's perspective, english is from a relative outsider's perspective. Glad you're doing better.

[@Templarofsteel88]

I would rather say that the Swedish version is from a Swedish soldiers view and the English an outsiders view.

[@michaelmay5453]

Exakt, tack för att du satte ord på känslan. Det här var stormaktstiden, "en livstid I krig" avslöjar det för under den här perioden var två hela generationer i konstant krig från födsel till död.

[@michaelmay5453]

@@Templarofsteel88 I think that is exactly what he said... Why the fuck do you have 88 in your username? Oblivious as fuck or a Nazi cunt?

[@MAIASweden]

"went outside for Sweden" is a direct translation... The correct translation would be: "He went to war for Sweden"... Possibly you could say "He went to fight for Sweden"

[@Asa...S]

I would translate "Gick ut i strid för Sverige" to "Went to battle for Sweden".

[@MAIASweden]

@@Asa...S Thought about that too, but I don´t think it would sound right to someone in the military. I could be wrong so if there are any military personel, what do you think?

[@mah2126]

translation is a little googleish here and there, but on the whole, Ive seen worse.

[@zerixor8134]

Yeah, and also "Because of the war, destroy a man" should be "Because the war it can, destroy a man"

[@dennislindqvist8443]

A lot of other peoples died for Sweden in this war. That's why history is an important subject, it hopefully helps people not to repeat the mistakes of previous generations.

[@nb8817]

Sabaton does this cool thing sometimes where they write two songs (one in English and one in Swedish) with the same melodies and about the same topics/events, but from different perspectives. The Swedish versions are usually in first person and the English versions are usually in third or omniscient/present day. The companion piece to this is called Three Decades of War and is about how what happened during the Thirty Year War changed Europe forever. (While the Swedish version is from the perspective of a nameless soldier that fought in said war.) The chorus for the English one goes something like this: “Has man gone insane? The few who remain, will find a way, to live one more day. Three decades of war, it spreads like disease, there’s no sign of peace, religion and greed, caused millions to bleed. Three decades of war!” I would highly recommend listening to them back to back just to get the full picture and because there aren’t any other bands (that I know of) that do something like this, so it’s just really cool to hear.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

I want there to be an HBO series about the Thirty Years' War. There will be three seasons, each representing 10 years in the war, and a new main protagonist each season: a priest, a soldier, and a common civilian. We will explore the war from each of their perspectives, beginning with the Defenestration of Prague and ending with the Battle of Prague. The opening theme will be this, in the original Swedish.

[@beatemeyer1242]

I still cant get over the fact that you englishmen have a word for throwing someone out of a window.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

@@beatemeyer1242 Well the Germans have a word for taking pleasure in the suffering of others, so it evens out.

[@beatemeyer1242]

@@ForgottenHonor0 its not that much of a surprise to me since we also have a word called "Rindfleischettiketierungsüberwachungsübertragungsgesetz" wich roughly translates to "beef packaging law".

[@ForgottenHonor0]

@@beatemeyer1242 Jesus Christ... 🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️

[@brittjannesath2539]

He says: Helt underbart, mina vännar nu sjunger vi tillsammans wich translates: absolutely wonderful, now my friends, lets sing together 😀

[@yama123numbercauseytdemand4]

So _that_ is what he is saying. I try to learn Swedish (but it's still rather basic) and Sabatons music is quite helpful towards this goal. And though it took a while I did figure out the part of ,,nu sjunger vi tillsammans'' but I never understood what he said before that. Alltså tusen tack för översättningen.

[@CriticalRoleHighlights]

Tommy is also the singer and guitarist of the band Majestica. He actually filled in for a sick Joakim on tour. He's a brilliant singer.

[@1982jeepcj8]

This song is about specifically the 30 years war, quite literally sons were borne in the armies "trains" baptized, mustered into the army and killed without ever seeing home.

[@stonewall01]

This song speaks to me more in a way that I can't really explain. In History the people that get remembered are the leaders. The Kings, Princes, Generals, etc. The common infantryman is forgotten. Who remembers a farmer from some rural village who joined the army and died fighting for his country? I like studying about the leaders, particularly the Royal history of Medieval England, but I also understand that there were many people in their armies that are forgotten in history. It's unfortunate and little sad to be honest. This song is about honoring and remembering the forgotten ones that never made it home. Particularly the 30 Years War, but personally I feel it could work for everyone.

[@johanasvik3294]

I see this as a farmer. Get out in the morning, never know when or if ever coming back home, for the sake of feeding people who dont know who you are or what you do... And that goes on for a lifetime and very few understands the sacrifice these days..

[@LangeloScuro]

Appreciate turning on the subtitles and what you said about Vets everywhere. Understanding the lyrics hit home hard. Song was already awesome but now its indescribable.

[@tomasjallen]

I read in the comments of another Sabaton reaction that they try to hold a neutral and historical position in their lyrics. Only depicting and not taking sides. Regarding the political comments, too many are quick to judge and point fingers. My stance is that you can support all soldiers who fight for your country and sacrifices themselves even if you don't support the politics that sends them out on the battlefield. Those two things can and should be separated. Unfortunately too many people don't want to separate them and blame the soldiers for what the politicians are doing.

[@TrashskillsRS]

The thing that makes it even more complicated is that Europe does not hold the same proudness towards veterans as in USA. In the more welfareish countries, including Canada, Veterans are mostly seen as disabled workers like others who might have had accidents. Veterans arent put into a golden spot or celebrated, so many. Europeans will be hostile to how Veterans are glorified in modern day.

[@donquixote1502]

Thank you for sharing sir. I´m sorry for your illness. As a Swede, I think your reaction vlog is the best I have seen so far. Joakim says "let's do this together" before the song starts!

[@thebronywiking]

He says: My friends. Now we sing together. A lifetime in war!

[@niklassvadebo5091]

Was there, got chills again. You are great. I envy you, you will have a blast. 🌹

[@chrisumana7644]

Sabaton is without question a vibe and feel band and they're solos reflects this

[@loreadan9838]

The 30 Years´ War was a religous war between protestants and catholics beginning in 1618 and ending 1648. Combined with this war are some other conflics, like the last phase of the duch independence war against Spain (1568-1648), a war between Spain and France and between France and Austria. Leader of the catholic league was Austria, leader of the protestant union were frist the duke of the palatinate, then the King of Denmark and then the King of Sweden (Gustavus Adolphus the Great, Sabaton is a swedish Band !) Main battlefield was the Holy Roman Empire (approx. Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Austria today). Since it was mainly a religious war, the war parties fight to the bitter end, and conscript every man to the army they could find, this can also be 14, 15 or 16 years old boys. In this time a soldier could be for years away from home. (The situation described in the Song, remember no telephone, no videos, no regular postal service, you are not sure whether relatives get an information when you are dead. Communication was unstable and could last months or years ) After the war, more than one third of the german population was dead. 50% of the land was devasted. In 1648 the parties signed a peace in Münster, Westphalia, not because there was a victor, but because they had not the power to sustain the war. The peace cemented the independence of the protestantic faith, it lays also the fundament of the modern international law.The only actual comparable situation is the mayhem of the ongoing Syrian Civil War.

[@JBobjork]

In sweden people historically didn't volunteer, every little village / farm had to have a soldier, that was given a home and some food. When not training he worked for the farmer. Some of the soldiers became soldiers not to defend their country but to get a better life (a home, food, some money). This system also meant that the farmers themselves didn't have to go to war. During the Nordic wars this really didn't work as they had to get more men as they died in battle meaning new, untrained men had to join the army. In 1870 1/3 of the soldiers were over 45 years of age. In 1901 the conscription system started and since then, with a short break between 2010 and 2017 people are actually forced to join the army. People can still join freely and there are also the Home Guard, that saw a rise in people wanting to join in february 2022.

[@akersjon278]

Thank you for taking a second look at this epic song, the lyrics brings so much more to this performance.👍 BTW.: Small tip, the correct prononciation for the Swedish name Pär is exactly the same as pear (the fruit)... 😉

[@danielkarlsson258]

It was different going to war back then. It was a 30 year old war, so father and son would actually go to war together.

[@JimmyOlsson]

Absolutely amazing reaction, man! You spoke a lot of true words here and the conclusion in the last minute of the video was the very best part! The fallen soldiers from way past will NOT be forgotten!

[@pierreblomgren6927]

After the 1830s, Sweden had mercenaries in all wars until today. We have never been neutral in war. On paper, we are neutral. We have always supported NATO 100% of the time. But as the war is right now, Finland is forced to Sweden with NATO. It's only a matter of time. Russia has already had time flights, with nuclear weapons, to scare Finland and Sweden into joining.

[@brittjannesath2539]

Happy to see you are doing better 😀 Just remember to not stress to much, too soon. And Sabaton, this is epic 🇸🇪😀

[@Hilariumosis]

Honorable man. If the people want it right you make it right. That's how you do it! Btw the actual lyrics are even more powerful. Because the translation ofc isn't perfect in it's phrasing, where the rhyming words hit etc but enough to get the point and message across though doesn't hit quite as deep as it does to a Swede (obviously) or someone who understands Swedish well.

[@Viktor-zg6co]

i belive every soldier deserves a dignified end no mater where or who they fought only that they are humans thats all that counts

[@Asa...S]

19:55 The letter ä in the name Pär is pronounced like ai in air. So it´s more like "Pair" than "Par". The name could also be spelled "Per", but pronounce the same way.

[@AgnetaBorgKristensson]

Many villages were completely emptied of men...war is never a solution☮

[@lavabeard5939]

its ironic that the english version of this song is, in fact, about the greed and politics of the situation, given the commentary in the middle haha

[@Bubbciss]

Does this mean OldSkule is a giant baby, confirmed? Glad you're back and well man! Don't jump back into everything too fast/too soon - focus on your irl obligations first! We'll understand.

[@Surehill]

You are the man! Giving us what we want 🔥🤘🔥

[@miafranlund6982]

Hope's for a speedy recovery for you. Take care and thank you for watching this again with subs.

[@notserious9990]

The best thing about Sabaton is that they never generalise. This can be applied to any county and any war in history. Tho its meant too be about sweidish wars its still applicible too any county. Tho as a sweed it brings tears too my eyes.

[@mlhus]

Thank you so much for this reaction and for all the others, you bring so much to them. I love it! Greetings from Sweden!🇸🇪🇺🇲

[@TJKlownTJKlown]

Seeing them in Portland, LA, and Vegas I hope My anniversary gift to the wife

[@benoitlandry9193]

Hello OldSkuleNerd, greetings from Quebec City, Canada... I hope you realize that on October 13th, in Austin, Texas, you won't be able to pause the show to comment, LOL... You may implode💥... I wish you the best concert ever 💗

[@pernilla5300]

Thank you for your reaction! You talked about Ragnarök and that it's dubbed to English. That is so confusing for me. In Sweden we use subtitles. Using dubs must lose a lot of the feeling of the original acting...I want to hear the actor talking, not another person. Isn't it possible to change spoken language and get subtitles in the settings? It works on Netflix in Sweden. I know because sometimes I don't want subtitles, just listen to the spoken English. But I watch a lot of films and series from other countries that languages I don't understand and then subtitles in Swedish is necessary 😄

[@palantir135]

😢 every time I hear and see this song and video clip. So emotional.

[@jessief5047]

Yay Sabaton 🤘🤘🤘 from my hometown 😊

[@liam2777]

The Song is about the Thirty Years War, nothing to do with modern Politics

[@oLawlieto]

"War never changes"

[@BERSERKERKINGREVIEWS]

All wars has to do with politics lol

[@cuffzter]

@@BERSERKERKINGREVIEWS "war is the continuation of politics by other means" as Clauewitz put it.

[@dagandersson3641]

The Song of My People... for Sabaton this is En Livstid i Krig.

[@janihaavisto9320]

It is funny since Sabaton won't take sides on their song's. They tell the truth about military history, someone even claimed that No bullets fly was a hoax song. That it didn't happen. I mean think about that. I am Finnish and Sabaton has done couple songs, winter war and about white death, also the song about man who served 3 armies. He was in Finnish military at first. And history channel is the best of them. And Andy Reid El got to act in unlikeable soldier. It was good acting. Thx for this react Oldskulenerd, this is better in Swedish version, even i can sing it in concerts. They have English version of this also but it's not nearly as good as this version.

[@abnurtharn2927]

This song is from the soldiers perspective. There is also an English version that is from the societies perspective.

[@Nick-rs5if]

It's not about the politics behind war, it's about the victims; the common people, our relatives and our livelihood.

[@erikaskeroth9720]

Good to hear that you are better! Keap up the good work, and rock on!

[@hannehammer4603]

Hey, it's me again. I just discovered your channel a few days ago and meanwhile I watched your reactions to 'Wolfpack' and 'Ghost Division'! First of all, thank you for your comments on "How to request a reaction!" - There is nothing to add. We say: "As one calls into the forest, it also echoes out again." And thank you, you got to the point of exactly why I love Sabaton so much! Have fun at the concert! Sabaton live are just awesome! My dream is, to visit the Sabaton Open Air in Falun....Next year they come to Germany again....

[@nancynocella5941]

Glad your feeling better and thank you for all your real reactions and turning me on to Sabaton love them.

[@Internetguy_L337_90D]

i also was struck with that virus, same for me pneumonia in one of my lungs and coughing up white and sometimes grayish green blobs 102,2 degree fever but i did not require medical aid luckily.

[@freddelarsson4434]

Good shit man, glad you had subtitles on to really understand the power behind the lyrics.

[@SailorYuki]

Glad you're doing better. The subtitles are a bit "direct translated" rather than capturing the real meaning of the lyrics. But they do get the point across.

[@kungen300]

It was not voulentary in Sweden at that time it was the law to go out at war and battle for the king and country. It was like that until the early 2000 so. Every man in Sweden did the "Värnplikt" = military duty. Sorry for bad English but i am from Sweden so hehe

[@user-xh4hr8lc7b]

It came as a surprise to me that Hanes is the youngest member of the group. Before that, I thought it was Tommy.

[@chrisviklund]

Loved it, am happy that you saw it with the subtitles. It's such great lyrics...

[@estherbartholdy]

Glad you are back and feeling better. Sending you love and light.

[@patrik5123]

This song always gets me.

[@eliandrialonelyranger4054]

Great reaction, love you reactions keep it up and take care of yourself so that we can get more of this great reactions

[@hannehammer4603]

Sabaton live are incredible! Nothing more to say ... 😎

[@Templarofsteel88]

I can only agree with you.

[@jeremykershaw]

I suddenly feel patriotic for Sweden

[@lenaengell8528]

I am so proud of being Swedish. So I certainly understand you.

[@eriksward6894]

You have to remember that once Sweden was a mighty power in the northern parts of europe. We went to war in Poland, Russia, Norway and many other places. That was not an easy time. Today we live a neutral and peaceful life in the far north but we can still relate to how it once was when we men and boys went to war never to see home again. And how can you be talking about guitarsolos that are perfect for the songs and not mention Emppu ? :D

[@l0kaltpsykf4ll34]

7:26 good for ya man . in 7 months and 14 days im gonna go to pite havsbad & see the boys in camo live for the very first time in my life. managed to score a ticket the second it went up im so exited to see them because ive waited since 2016 to see them.

[@samuelthe2nd207]

Sabaton is getting more n more famous!!

[@Happymali10]

They might play "A lifetime of war" instead, which is essentially the same song except it's from an observer's perspective instead of that of a participant. Also, it's in english, which makes more sense in the US.

[@louisekarlsson7910]

No they don't they have never play it in English and hopefully never will, during one of the interview Joakim said that Carolus Rex song expect from Carolus Rex is more popular in Swedish than English

[@lenaengell8528]

Thank you so much for your reaction and for your nice and understanding words about Sweden and about Sabaton.

[@legobil_]

I think the military service back in that time was more or less mandatory. This was the time of the 30 year war (the Great War) and they had entire families traveling during that war and kids were born, drafted and killed during that war, never even seeing the homeland. That is supposedly where the name of the song comes from, a lifetime at war.

[@mushinbujin]

-Holy heck. I understand that's going around lately. Glad you are not dead. This video is a great one for bringing you back to life. -Do you get Disney vibes like I do from that acapella bit in the middle of the song? I don't know why I call it that, but that's what it feels like. -I have a theory. The best benefit a country can provide to its military, or that a military can provide to its warfighters, is to bring them home alive and safe. Due to the nature of war, this is very difficult to guarantee. The second is to make sure that they're remembered. Maybe they can tell after they're gone, or maybe they can't. We do it anyway. One of the many things that makes Sabaton great is that they accomplish this, and they do it in a way that's now reaching millions of people and making them CARE. Even the ones that didn't care before.

[@matsv201]

Swedish airforce was fully integrated with a all volentary force, but it have become compulsary (and limited) conscription agan a few years back, and that is still for men only.

[@JustAnotherReactor]

Good to see you're feeling better.

[@dorlonelliott9368]

Joakim conducting a choir of thousands...

[@helldwarf6783]

They won't play this song on the US tour. They only play it in Sweden and Norway nowadays. So no need to even hope for it. Luckily I live in Sweden so I've seen it live a few times now :)

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Well Maybe Screaming Eagles and 82nd all the way since they will be in US?

[@johanlindgren9624]

@@OldSkuleNerd Most definitely.

[@lynansheng]

Intro: *OSN rocking out* Lyrics start: *OSN seriouses right up*

[@bjornakebergqvist]

love it!

[@gonace]

You have to factor in the "timeframe" of what a song is written about, this song is about, as far as I understand, the Swedish Cavalry in the 17th century (in the 30 year war) and then only men were conscripted. I'm sure Sabaton would not have used "father and son" if they wrote about some recent event, this is only my interpertation anyways. Cheers from a first time viewer.

[@katarinawikholm5873]

They used ”fosterland” = birth country, and Sweden’s ’image’ is mother Svea, so we have a motherland

[@babariankanibal822]

Since I watched your video I've been calling him Papa Pär as well XD

[@unknownapproach9410]

For me a lot of Tommy’s solos I call “hero solos” because as you say it lifts things, and in the darkest songs you need that uplift to prevent it being super depressing

[@AgnetaBorgKristensson]

Hope for a speedy recovery🤘💕

[@michaelmay5453]

This is not about the US so I don't know why anyone would make it political. This was a time when Sweden was the lone superpower in Europe (and Asia) and no one chose to participate, they were drafted into war. A LOT has happened since then but that is what this song is about.

[@Echoes-]

Fantastic video, i hope we get some video from the Sabaton concert!

[@dandybus1582]

Holy Hell, man. Very sorry you had to fight through that. Welcome back, take it slow.

[@GryLi]

Great song and great band.

[@NorseOkies]

If they play this song in Texas, they'll play the English version. I think they only sang this one in Swedish in Scandinavia, or it may only have been in Sweden.

[@robing6796]

If they where opening for Judas Priest then damn, Judas Priest must have felt the pressure.

[@arwena102]

Seriously, who doesn't think Tommy is adorable and who doesn't want to pinch his baby cheeks? ;D

[@DavePatrick001]

I'm gonna try to get tickets for the Oct. 2 concert in Seattle!

[@andreasekman2176]

Here we go.... Let's go out to war...This 1 is E P I C . .

[@ChristopherBergsten]

In this case, I believe that some research would have been in order. It's about a war in Swedish and european history - and the point of view from a single conscripted soldier, usually a boy or otherwise man. Let's not confuse this with todays politics or todays volounteers. They were forced into combat, and the song literally is asking questions that a soldier laying on the deathbed might ask. There are two versions of this song, one in swedish (This one) and one in english. And the lyrics are quite different, and the meaning of them is different.

[@Murvelhund]

Truly a great beard on Pär.

[@darkiee69]

I don't think they'll do the Swedish version in the US, but who knows. They might do the English version however. Same melody, different lyrics, not just translated. Get well soon.

[@Nem01]

Nice reaction.

[@autohmae]

I'm just happy you didn't die !

[@apefu]

I only wish that the subtitles had better English. The song is epic!

[@mitchthepower]

Ragnarök is actually a really cool Netflix series. The name of the character you were talking about is called "Magne". And yes, he looks like him. :-D

[@mattpiemonte2826]

I'm planning on seeing them when they are in Massachusetts Halloween night!

[@JustAnotherReactor]

Oh damn you should've bought tickets to the show in San Antonio Texas. That's where I'll be. 🤘😠🤘

[@antheaxe7340]

of course we did soon 96,000

[@olakeyser167]

In this time in sweden it was not volantary. Men was drafted to do their duty to King and country. This also talks about a time when Sweden faght wars for 100 years

[@kyleskinner6962]

Btw joekim is the founder of sabaton with par

[@michaelmay5453]

Just to let you know, Pär is pronounced exactly as per. As in per capita in a Suffolk accent, that's how you say his name and some spell it Per instead of Pär. Pär Sundström is the basis of this band, you could replace everyone but him and end up in the same place. Kinda like how AC/DC worked or how Motörhead always worked. One man band and the others are just supporting the artist from where it all comes.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

I agree with your first statement and wildly doubt your second…. But cheers anyway

[@betongbarn81]

Om from Sweden, the lyrics is about the Swedish war. 30yers war 1618-1648

[@Futureal_Dio]

the ragngnarock show is dubed by the kids that played the norwigen rols