Sabaton "En Livstid I Krig" (Live) REACTION

[@edwardnelson9807]

This version is essentially the swedish soldiers version of the 30 years war. A lifetime of war. The engliah version of the music is the world's view of it. Completely different lyrics. And both incredible.

[@pete_lind]

Thats the war were Finnish cavalry got its name Hakkapeliitta (Hackapells) ... comes from the battle cry Hakkaa Päälle . Finns were 2/5 of the Swedish infantry (13 000-14 000 ) and 3/7 of the Swedish cavalry (3000-5000 ) .. so about 5 % of Finnish population were in Swedish military .

[@Robban.D.Jonsson.]

@@pete_lind Well, they were all swedish.

[@Valakian3590]

@@Robban.D.Jonsson. Yes we were👍 Greets from Finland

[@headbangeralkoholic]

Only Swedish version is amazing

[@TakezoMusashi]

@@pete_lind That's what I'll be rolling on from now on, thanks! That is some metal knowledge

[@stevenrider9632]

I think this song can speak to military personnel of all nations whether they saw combat or not.

[@ryujidanma2204]

Et à tout les résistants de pays occupés ou sous dictature

[@eddiem822]

I was in The crowd 😍 was totally amazing, unforgetable 🙂

[@eddiem822]

Best reaction ever 😍

[@osportsligtutseende1351]

i don´t know how many times I have seen this performance and my tears still roll every time. A war where a wife might have to see her husband and years later her son join the same war, and possibly none returned.

[@abnurtharn2927]

Imagine how powerful it must have been to have 1400 people singing with one voice.

[@TheVaultDescendant]

I was at the one in Stockholm, it was glorious.

[@abnurtharn2927]

@@TheVaultDescendant I belive you.

[@TheArrowedKnee]

14000* people

[@dorlonelliott9368]

As I have said every time I see this: "Joakim conducting a choir of thousands." When Joakim was asked if they have a tank he said: "No, we have two, for logistical reasons." [The tanks leapfrog on concert tours.]

[@Jim_86]

En livstid i krig is Swedish for A Lifetime in war. There is a English version of this song too called A Lifetime Of War.

[@VerchielxKanda]

If you think this crowd is impressive, just wait till you see their Uprising song live in Warsaw, about the Warsaw uprising. It's incredible!

[@henriklindberg1646]

I look around and I see my home fade away My time at home now feels far too short Just a youth, barely a man when duty called me If i get to see my home again, that I do not know Amongst friends from my village, I went out to figtht And the world burned For war it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who will mourn me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who never comes home But who will miss me? Went to fight for Sweden, was baptized in blood Out there where death awaits, not heroism In fields where kinsmen fall no song is heard Challenging our destiny one more time Far from home Baptized and die in battle And the world burned For war it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who will mourn me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who never comes home But who will miss me? And when my time runs out Who cares then? They fight on Does a soldier get a worhty end? To fall asleep Pass away And never wake up For war it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who will mourn me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who never comes home But who will miss me? lyricstranslate.com

[@timfink812]

Great reaction, I'm really starting to get into sabaton as much for the history as the music 👍

[@jonassundell9366]

Great reaction to a good song! Please keep on reacting. Take care and stay safe. Kind regards Jonas, Gothenburg Sweden.

[@Davidkiser13]

This song was played a month before Covid sent the world into lockdown. Feb 17 2020.

[@melkor3496]

I’m Swedish and live in the city this is located in and have a friend who was there he says it was amazing. I wish I was there. 😆

[@freedomhiking4050]

Thank you for your Service !!! Best regards from Sweden.

[@Duskwalker68]

One of their best songs!

[@dragonknightn7n796]

This song has two actual version this one through the eyes of a soldier and one from the view of an outsider looking at the war itself which is usually the one they do in English personally I like this version more

[@BM4-Life]

*Randy* nice to see your going strong on your channel from your time doing BAND-MAID 😊

[@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 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.

[@JohnyAngelo]

Indeed 30 years war is not very talked about but it plagued europe for a generation and it was pretty brutal mainly for todays germany lands.

[@jimmie7970]

Hi. they probably do not sing about any specific soldier. But more about the one who generally goes to war.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

Nice reaction! I think Tommy (blond haired guitarist) was lead and had first solo, Chris (dark haired guitarist) had second solo in this wonderful tune. There are many songs from the ‘Great Tour’ recorded from that stage perspective but check out the ‘Legonet Fran Norden’ song accompanied by the Finnish band Apocalyptica, it is absolute fire.

[@grahamnash9794]

Slow, methodical, and deliberate. The interaction from the crow was fantastic. The pounding drums, almost tribal at that beat astounded me. No half measures where quality is concerned, just spot on. All the songs I've heard so far Have a message of gratitude. Regardless of who we are, or where we are from, we have unsung heroes somewhere in our histories. And Sabaton is doing a very good job of restoring, and presenting them in a brilliant way. Another great won is "Attack Of The Dead Men". That retells a history that I had no idea ever happened.

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

Added! You might have already noticed this, but there is only 1 upload for today. I had recorded in a way that would yield an average of 1.5 reactions per day through Saturday... But one of them was blocked (the NF reaction). I don't have the time right now to add a filter and upload it again... So, just one reaction today. Until this current term is over (mid-May), I probably won't have a regular 2 uploads per day like I have. I'm just too overloaded. Once this semester is over I will have more time to do more... but until then... It will be one, then two, then one, then two (more than likely, anyway).

[@grahamnash9794]

@@BetterEveryDayKZbin I was looking for a second. But it's not the end of the world. Can't speak for everyone, buy I'll be thankful for one, for the time being. Take good care, and all the very best with your course work.

[@jregns]

@@BetterEveryDayKZbin Sabaton never blocks reaction videos, they love them!

[@mikaelberglund2154]

Okay, when it comes to CDs and Sabaton, they are all great, but the record that this song is on is called Carolus Rex from 2012 and it´s available in both a Swedish and English version and these records are fantastic from the first to the last song. If you want to know more about the history for a special song, check out Sabaton's History Chanel on KZbin.

[@Flokarl1]

It could much well be about any war really .... But I belive in this case its about the " 30 Years War" 1618-1648. It was at that time Sweden was a military Super Power... But Since Sweden have a small population . The King forced all families to send "father and sons" into war at a very early age. A newer video about that period of time ...is Sabatons new hitsingle "Livgardet" (The Royal Lifeguards) ...Livgardet are are actually celebrating their 500 year birthyear this year!!! Still active and nowadays a part of Swedens Defence Forces. Go check out their music video! Its brand new!!! I think 2 weeks old only ...Its called "Livgardet"

[@dorlonelliott9368]

It is about the 30 Years War. Sweden was a major element in that fight. Prefer this version to the English version.

[@MaskinJunior]

If you understand Swedish the lyrics is even more devastating than the English captions.

[@NorseOkies]

@@MaskinJunior Of course they are more devastating, because the Swedish version is from the soldier's viewpoint, while the English is from an observer's viewpoint. It's hard to trranslate a song directly as lyrics and melodies won't match, so it was deliberatly made to be like this. Just check out their newest song, Swedish Livgarget, and the English The Royal Guard.

[@MaskinJunior]

@@NorseOkies No, I meant the subtitles doesn't fully convey the devastation because of which words sabaton used in the original lyrics. I know the English version is pretty bleak. But also lots is lost in translation when they made the subtitles.

[@Zabiru-]

@@MaskinJunior The translation is awful in places to be perfectly honest. (Because of the war, destroy a man ?? Not much better but "Because war can - destroy a man" is at least a bit better though not entirely correct either) I've done a proper translation a few times in the comments on other reaction videos but I lack the energy to do so atm. I'm not kidding myself thinking anyone is seriously going to find my comment and read it either way I suppose but.. yeah.

[@michatrojanowski4100]

SABATON - Uprising (OFFICIAL LIVE 2012!)

[@janholmberg3112]

A tribute to the Carolingian Sweden soldiers who gave everything for their country: For the war, it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who misses me? So see me as it A husband, a friend Father and son never coming home But who mourns me?

[@MaskinJunior]

The song is from the perspective of a unnamed generic soldier in the 30-years war. But it is so generic so it will hit close to home for any soldier sent out to fight the ruling class pointless wars.

[@vlinder6329]

Super I like this Song So Much....Thankx💕

[@michaelnoergaard922]

I love CD`s to

[@akersjon278]

Very nice reaction. To give the songs more depth you can watch the corresponding history video on "Sabaton History", their history channel on KZbin. This one is number 034 in that play list.

[@PetterVessel]

Ever time I listen to this sing, I feel for listening to "Karolineras Bön" and "Ruina Imperii "

[@2104dogface]

Good job Deff have to start doing their "Sabaton History Channel "

[@bengt-olovfriis518]

I was there and it was EPIC

[@bogustavnilsson]

wow

[@videoroom4234]

I've uploaded a version with proper English subtitles embedded into the video, because the subtitles in the official one are terrible. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIWppYiqm7mUlas Here is a version that also includes a brief intro with a historic backstory to the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rafXq4SYgsuakK8

[@virgiliustancu9293]

This formation is anti-war, even they often are singing about war.

[@Metal_Auditor]

Joakim (lead singer) plays the keyboard parts. Since he wants to run around and be a frontman, they just play back the recorded tracks.

[@KillerwhaleTRX]

Ita ny home arena of scandinavium.....i watch them in Prag but could not get tickets for gothenburg.... :((

[@systerkeno]

Awesome 👍🏻🇸🇪

[@jojjem1108]

I was there😃

[@kjelledbom1728]

Tommy has beautyful hair i agree, but i think Randie has nice hair aswell. I dont think it was a violine but a keyboard and since they dont have one at this time it was most likely tracked.

[@jizeta]

I never liked the english translation in that video, so I did my own. Goes pretty well with the melody as well =) I turn around to see my homestead fade away I wish I could have stayed there, just another day Not yet a man, though called to arms to do my part Will I see my home again, I wish with all my heart With kinsmen from my village I went out to war In a world of flames ‘Cause war surely can, devastate a man I give my life, for my motherland But who’s missing me? So see me as them the husband and friend the father and son, who’s never seen again But who mourns over me? Went out to war for Sweden, baptized in blood No gallantry awaits us, dying in the mud In fields where friends has fallen, there’ll be no songs Our fate once more we challenge, and marches on Far away from home (To be baptized and die in war) In a world of flames ‘Cause war surely can, devastate a man I give my life, for my motherland But who’s missing me? So see me as them the husband and friend the father and son, who’s never seen again But who mourns over me? And when my time is finally here Who’ll sing my song? They’re fighting on I hope to die without much fear I fall asleep, and fade away And never wake up ‘Cause war surely can, devastate a man I give my life, for my motherland But who’s missing me? So see me as them the husband and friend the father and son, who’s never seen again But who mourns over me?

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

Thank you for taking the time to provide this.

[@SlizenDize]

Nice, this should be the real lyrics

[@heisenberg6680]

Hopefully not that many believe in this, some of them are more correctly than the captions, but most of them mean completely different than what they are singing. Just two examples that really bothered me: 'Om jag får se mitt hem igen det vet jag ej' literally means that he doesnt know if he will see his home again. Another one is 'världen den brann' = world was on fire. If you wanna make a more accurate translation, atleast translate what they are singing, don't make your own lyrics and say that they are real.

[@jizeta]

@@heisenberg6680 Have you heard Sabatons own translation of lets say Carolus Rex. Not a singel word is directly translated pretty much. Fort off, the on that exists for this song is so full of bad grammar and Google translation, it's not even correct english, not to speak about singability. I haven't said this one is 100% directly translated. I've said this is my translation and I think noone can argue that it captures the essence and meaning of the lyrics. Like your example: "In a world of flames vs And the world was on fire". You must be pretty much out right stupid if you don't think they can symbolize the same thing. If you want to translate Swedish lyrics into English, but still keep the rimes and melody... Good luck translating it word by word. That's when you get a shitty Google translate one like the one in the video... If you wan't to know what each Swedish word in the lyrics mean in english, use the one in the video and hop for the best. If you want to sing a long and still capture the essence of the song, use this one. Your choice.

[@heisenberg6680]

@@jizeta It captures the feeling and overall story of the song, but maybe next time make a disclaimer about the translation not being totally right. Translating lyrics to a song, so that it stays in the rhytm is the first and biggest mistake people make, when translating lyrics, since it can change the meaning drastically. Exspecially when literal translation would fit perfectly, I don't understand why that needs to be changed.

[@zonen6887]

You are perfect, so you mean the sound yes it's good it's perfect :)

[@mix6809]

Great reaction. But on a separate note, since you loved Abigail, try the next album, Them.

[@ronaldmctoxic8593]

JAG GER MITT LIV FÖR MITT FOSTERLAND!

[@lmc4964]

Its DIre Straits Brothers in Arms level

[@Mickeed79]

👍

[@bowallin6111]

Its about the 30 years war 1618 to 1648. If you joined the swedish army in 1618 you would not survive to 1648

[@2121gul]

1618-1648

[@Jonsson474]

Love your reaction. You get the song. I do however think you would benefit not showing the video transparent. Viewers can’t really see what’s going on.

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

I link to the original video in the description. A lot of my reactions end up blocked without the filter (technically, copyright requires a video to be 'transformed'... hence the transparency). I know it's annoying though.

[@bjornsoderstedt2068]

Are you kidding me?

[@rcpatriot2704]

Not loud enugh!

[@longstreth67]

Do you have patreon for blocked videos cuz I see your community post about songs being blocked. Nice reaction btw 👍 #trivium #sicknessauntoyou

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

Yes I do!

[@karl-erikmumler9820]

Yeah, the translation isn't the best. It describes a generic soldier during the 30yrs war but not really just there. Sweden fought a lot of wars the majority of which were far from home.

[@peterandersen9777]

Not a specific person 3 generation of swedish soldiers and farmers in 30 years time.

[@Marcizz]

I don't know if it has been said already or not but why is your overlay of the video at half opacity? Seeing your table behind it while the video is playing is a little distracting. Otherwise awesome reaction!

[@brendo9672]

ok I admit to once coming here and disliking the channel due to the quality. I am suprised how great the improvement is. Really good job.

[@brendo9672]

I just checked the patreon and I doubt any of the videos I will ever ask for will be voted haha so no point me joining your Patreon unfortunately. Congrats on the channel though

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

Much appreciated!

[@andersf5464]

You need some historical knowledge to get something out of this.