Agreed, give it a second listen with subtitles just for your own enjoyment. Also good pronunciation except for the single letter "i". It's pronounced like the i in the word little, and not like (ai) in english. Thanks for all your wonderful reaction, not seldom of Swedish artists❣️
I agree, if it's avalible, like it was here. Surprised the on recommended it didn't tell them, they usually do. (seen lots of reaction videos to this song)
Great reaction even though You didn't understand the true meaning of it. So I encourage You both to watch it again for Yourself with captions to really understand the power of the lyrics. The lyrics: A lifetime of war 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?
I like the swedish version better than the english one. Swedish sounds nice but the lyrics are also more personal. The swedish lyrics are from the perspective of someone in the 30 years war, whereas its a general over view in the english version
Im begging you...react to Tommy Johansson (their guitarist). He have a wonderfull voice and you will not regrett it!! He have a new cover every friday on his youtube channel, he sings in his own band majestica...I would love to see your jaws drop when you hear him ❤❤❤❤❤
I really hate it when reactors don't *USE* the *Subtitles* when its Rammstein or any other band which sings in their native language. 🤦🏻. I mean this as generally not just you two. There could be mother singing about her baby who died in childbirth and folk be like "music was rocking but I don't know it was about". Maybe its just me. I don't know.
Great reactions this song always gives me goosebumps, definitely watch it again with subtitles. Have a look at Tommy's cover of Celine Dion's It's All Coming Back To Me Now, you won't be disappointed.
Nice reaction, I was at this show (sitting somewhere in the middle of the platform to the left from this view of the stage) the album Carolus Rex they had released during this time is about a part of Swedish history called the era of great power (stormaktstiden in Swedish) The album was released with both an English and Swedish version the difference being that the Swedish one tells the story from our/a Swedish soldier's view while the English is more from an outsider observer's view. Just before this clip started Joakim said no one carries around a lighter anymore but you all have phones, right? So turn on your lights for this one. Then when the video started he said Totally wonderful, my friends, let's sing together en livstid i krig (a lifetime of war) The show was sold out so we where 10 766 metalheads in the arena that night and the atmosphere was like pure magic. As several others have mentioned in the comments you should have turned the subtitles on.
A translation "I look Back and see my home fade away My time at home feels now far too short Barely a youth not yet a man, when duty called me If I get to see my home again, I do not know Among kinsmen from my village, I went out in battle And the world burned For the war it can annihilate a man I give my life for my homeland But who will miss me? So see me as the one (who is) A -husband, a friend A -Father and son (who) never returns home But who will mourn me? Went to war for Sweden, was baptized in blood Out there, death awaits, not heroism In fields where kinsmen fall no song is heard Challenging our fates, yet again Far from home Baptized and die in battle And the world burned For the war it can annihilate a man I give my life for my homeland But who will miss me? So see me as the one (who is) a -husband, a friend A -father and son (who) never returns home But who will mourn me? (guitar solo) And when my time has run out Who cares then? They are struggling on Does a soldier get a dignified end? Get to go to sleep fade away And never wake up For the war it can annihilate a man I give my life for my homeland But who will miss me? So see me as the one (who is) -A husband, a friend A -father and son who never will return home But who will mourn me?
You have to look at this again with the subtitles. It looses all meaning without them. The song is written about the 30-year war from a soldiers perspective, but between the lines it is a condemnation for all unjust wars leaders has sent soldiers to fight in a conflict that really dont concern them.
I love your reactions to Sabaton's songs guys, I really do, but I just cant watch this specific one, because you missed A LOT by not enabling CC. It's like you were reacting to just half of the song. I clicked the Like button though.
Hey guys, I'm not sure if anyone's already told you this, but Sabaton has done an English version of this song on their English "Carolus Rex" album. They released the album in Swedish and English. RUclips link here: ruclips.net/video/plEiIPmTRUo/видео.html
This should be your next steps: 1. React to the English version of the song. Lyrics and story are completely different from the Swedish version, although both stay to the theme of the 30 years war. Official lyric video version: ruclips.net/video/plEiIPmTRUo/видео.html Essentially the English version tells the story in the pov of dignitaries and commanders observing the horrors of the wars, while the swedish describes the insanity of the war from pov of the soldier on the battlefield. 2. React to this live version again and enable the official english subtitles to get the swedish story in english. It will be a tear teaser.
The 30 years war was one of the bloodiest and most destructive conflicts in world history. Sweden led the protestant league against the catholic coalition and the emperor. Some areas of germany and poland lost as much as 50% of their population during the war. The war ended in a "white peace", although it was a victory for the protestants, whose rights were recognized by the catholic emperor of "germany" (the "holy roman empire") and persecution of the protestants largely died down in northern europe after the war.
You got the history wrong, it was the other way around. Land owners were paying their tax by supporting a soldier and his family with a small house food and so on.
Sorry love that you reacted to it .. but how did u not use subtitles?½!??!?!?!?!!? so a thumbs down .. it would have been so much better ... u are experienced reactors i expect more ;)
Youre right, this song is hitting without knowing the meaning of the lyrics, however i would suggest you check them up, cause they are very good and emotional..
Yes to live version, but you need to use "the not perfect translation" and yes it is in Gothenburg, and it is the second largest city in Sweden, also called "The delivery entrance", and the rain cost! Naaa that just what Stockholmers are saying " Friendly banter" LOVE GOTHENBURG!!
Why is everyone fixated with subs? I listen to all kind of languages I don't know and to music where you don't really hear the lyrics. In many cases for me when I fully understand what people are singing about it feels a bit silly and empty. I like the mystery and being able to catch the feelings of the music. Thats why I usually don't listen to swedish music ( my native language. ) English is usually better but still... I do however enjoy seeing peoples reactions to a for them new language and I do like Sabatons music as I'm a MÖP and historical nerd.
You clearly did not understand what they where singing about. If you play this song in sweden, everyone knows the text, everyone sings along the whole song.
"I have a good idea, I'll watch a video that's in a foreign language I don't understand without subtitles, I'll completely understand everything" Honestly, absolutely pathetic reaction due to this, seriously, you react to a lot, you should know this by now........
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You got the hole history wrong. Use subtitles, and you will get a hole new perspective on the song
You can look with subtitles, and you will understand much more!! ❤
Agreed, give it a second listen with subtitles just for your own enjoyment. Also good pronunciation except for the single letter "i". It's pronounced like the i in the word little, and not like (ai) in english.
Thanks for all your wonderful reaction, not seldom of Swedish artists❣️
Yes and more emotional when you understand what they are singing
... or even better, react to it again with subtitles. When see the lyrics it gives a much deeper meaning, of course. You will cry.
Subtitles were why I came to watch. Hits much harder when you understand the young man’s thoughts.
@@niclasvestman yea I usually say pronunce it "en livstid e krig"
Subtitles guys, subtitles!
Cman guys if they're singing in a foreign langauge and you're a reactor first step should always be subtitles
I agree, if it's avalible, like it was here. Surprised the on recommended it didn't tell them, they usually do. (seen lots of reaction videos to this song)
Okay guys, you're going to have to do it again this time with subtitles.
Use subtitles. Song gives much more then. 👍
Great reaction even though You didn't understand the true meaning of it. So I encourage You both to watch it again for Yourself with captions to really understand the power of the lyrics.
The lyrics:
A lifetime of war
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?
Subtitles needed on this one.
subtitles!
This is such a heartwrenching but beautiful song. I highly recommend rewatching it with subtitles for extra depth.
I wonder if anyone here mentioned that there are subtitles. I don't think so. Looks like no one has so far. Then, I won't either.😊
It seems everyone checked the comments first just to make sure...
I like the swedish version better than the english one. Swedish sounds nice but the lyrics are also more personal. The swedish lyrics are from the perspective of someone in the 30 years war, whereas its a general over view in the english version
Im begging you...react to Tommy Johansson (their guitarist). He have a wonderfull voice and you will not regrett it!! He have a new cover every friday on his youtube channel, he sings in his own band majestica...I would love to see your jaws drop when you hear him ❤❤❤❤❤
I concur
Sooo concur . Have suggested before still suggest.. will always suggest 😝 throwing in the obligatory suggestion for “she’s gone” just in case 🫣
Agreed✌️
@@Maria844Eiva omg, I love shes gone ❤️
This is my favourite Sabaton song. And Sabaton has a lot of good songs.
I really hate it when reactors don't *USE* the *Subtitles* when its Rammstein or any other band which sings in their native language. 🤦🏻. I mean this as generally not just you two. There could be mother singing about her baby who died in childbirth and folk be like "music was rocking but I don't know it was about". Maybe its just me. I don't know.
Joakim conducting a choir of thousands...
It called allsång..
A lifetime in war! ❤❤See the subtitles❤
Use subtiles! You have to understand what they’re singing about
Nightwish Army Northern Germany greets the Sabaton family.
In Swedish it really grips your heart... so my tip is, check if there are any subs....and i know it is.
Great reactions this song always gives me goosebumps, definitely watch it again with subtitles. Have a look at Tommy's cover of Celine Dion's It's All Coming Back To Me Now, you won't be disappointed.
En Livstid I Krig = A Lifetime In War.
There's a English version of this song too called
A Lifetime Of War.
Nice reaction, I was at this show (sitting somewhere in the middle of the platform to the left from this view of the stage) the album Carolus Rex they had released during this time is about a part of Swedish history called the era of great power (stormaktstiden in Swedish)
The album was released with both an English and Swedish version the difference being that the Swedish one tells the story from our/a Swedish soldier's view while the English is more from an outsider observer's view.
Just before this clip started Joakim said no one carries around a lighter anymore but you all have phones, right? So turn on your lights for this one. Then when the video started he said Totally wonderful, my friends, let's sing together en livstid i krig (a lifetime of war)
The show was sold out so we where 10 766 metalheads in the arena that night and the atmosphere was like pure magic.
As several others have mentioned in the comments you should have turned the subtitles on.
Thank you for this reaction! Chears from Sweden!
A translation
"I look Back and see my home fade away
My time at home feels now far too short
Barely a youth not yet a man, when duty called me
If I get to see my home again, I do not know
Among kinsmen from my village, I went out in battle
And the world burned
For the war it can annihilate a man
I give my life for my homeland
But who will miss me?
So see me as the one (who is) A -husband, a friend
A -Father and son (who) never returns home
But who will mourn me?
Went to war for Sweden, was baptized in blood
Out there, death awaits, not heroism
In fields where kinsmen fall no song is heard
Challenging our fates, yet again
Far from home Baptized and die in battle
And the world burned
For the war it can annihilate a man
I give my life for my homeland
But who will miss me?
So see me as the one (who is) a -husband, a friend
A -father and son (who) never returns home
But who will mourn me?
(guitar solo)
And when my time has run out Who cares then?
They are struggling on
Does a soldier get a dignified end?
Get to go to sleep fade away And never wake up
For the war it can annihilate a man
I give my life for my homeland
But who will miss me?
So see me as the one (who is) -A husband, a friend
A -father and son who never will return home
But who will mourn me?
You have to look at this again with the subtitles. It looses all meaning without them. The song is written about the 30-year war from a soldiers perspective, but between the lines it is a condemnation for all unjust wars leaders has sent soldiers to fight in a conflict that really dont concern them.
They sing about the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) .. Where Sweden became a great power 💙💛
this is more or less a timeless song applicable to most wars.
I love your reactions to Sabaton's songs guys, I really do, but I just cant watch this specific one, because you missed A LOT by not enabling CC. It's like you were reacting to just half of the song. I clicked the Like button though.
Rewatch with subtitles!!!!!!!!
You should have had subtitles on :) So you know what it is about.
Hey guys, I'm not sure if anyone's already told you this, but Sabaton has done an English version of this song on their English "Carolus Rex" album. They released the album in Swedish and English.
RUclips link here: ruclips.net/video/plEiIPmTRUo/видео.html
8:50 Lulu: "I don't need to understand the lyrics..."
Yes you do. Watch it with lyrics. Completely different
Love all your reactions
The drummer is married to floor jansen of nightwish
This should be your next steps:
1. React to the English version of the song. Lyrics and story are completely different from the Swedish version, although both stay to the theme of the 30 years war. Official lyric video version: ruclips.net/video/plEiIPmTRUo/видео.html
Essentially the English version tells the story in the pov of dignitaries and commanders observing the horrors of the wars, while the swedish describes the insanity of the war from pov of the soldier on the battlefield.
2. React to this live version again and enable the official english subtitles to get the swedish story in english. It will be a tear teaser.
@ReactToTheWorld there is an English version of the song called "A Life Time of War"
There is English substitute for this song
The 30 years war was one of the bloodiest and most destructive conflicts in world history. Sweden led the protestant league against the catholic coalition and the emperor. Some areas of germany and poland lost as much as 50% of their population during the war. The war ended in a "white peace", although it was a victory for the protestants, whose rights were recognized by the catholic emperor of "germany" (the "holy roman empire") and persecution of the protestants largely died down in northern europe after the war.
You missed the subtitles - it so much more to listen to Sabaton if you can see the lyrics.
Please resee it again with lyrics.
You should have searched for the video that has English subtitles so you could understand what they said
You got the history wrong, it was the other way around. Land owners were paying their tax by supporting a soldier and his family with a small house food and so on.
glory is the last word ..of war
Should have used caption for context
Sorry love that you reacted to it .. but how did u not use subtitles?½!??!?!?!?!!? so a thumbs down .. it would have been so much better ... u are experienced reactors i expect more ;)
Get the lyrics! Its no easy ride though. Nice to see u guys again. Anyway, greetings from Gothenburg Sweden.
Big mistake unfortunately that you didn't click the subtitle button.
you should watch this song with lyrics!
Subtitles were there.. just need to learn to use em.. :D
Please re-watch this one its such a powerfull mening behind it use the subtitle
Common guys!!!! Use subtitles!!!!
Recomend subtitle for non swedish speking persons. It is a very strong lyric
I recommend you redo this one and add the subtitles so you actually understand the text, gives it an entire new meaning and feelings to it
One question. Did you really understand this sad song? You are happy when a children looses the father, really?
Youre right, this song is hitting without knowing the meaning of the lyrics, however i would suggest you check them up, cause they are very good and emotional..
More Sabaton please....... -.- I am Swedish tho, so thats kind of natural I guess....
DID you not have the translation??
This would be better if you guys had the subtitles turned on, you'll know the meaning of the song
Yes to live version, but you need to use "the not perfect translation" and yes it is in Gothenburg, and it is the second largest city in Sweden, also called "The delivery entrance", and the rain cost! Naaa that just what Stockholmers are saying " Friendly banter" LOVE GOTHENBURG!!
juse subtitles
Please do a reaction to the English version!
I beg for a redo, with subtitles.
Where is the subtitles?!!
Clueless lee and master lulu 😂
And you will cry
you must do this in subtitle so u understad
no subtitles?WTF?????????
Why is everyone fixated with subs?
I listen to all kind of languages I don't know and to music where you don't really hear the lyrics.
In many cases for me when I fully understand what people are singing about it feels a bit silly and empty.
I like the mystery and being able to catch the feelings of the music.
Thats why I usually don't listen to swedish music ( my native language. )
English is usually better but still...
I do however enjoy seeing peoples reactions to a for them new language and I do like Sabatons music as I'm a MÖP and historical nerd.
Do a reaction whit subtitle
You clearly did not understand what they where singing about. If you play this song in sweden, everyone knows the text, everyone sings along the whole song.
Omg how can you do this song without subs omg.👎👎👎👎
you rly need to understand the lyrics.
"I have a good idea, I'll watch a video that's in a foreign language I don't understand without subtitles, I'll completely understand everything"
Honestly, absolutely pathetic reaction due to this, seriously, you react to a lot, you should know this by now........
Slava Ukrajini
This could be the new national anthem❤❤