First Time Reaction | Sabaton - "En Livstid I Krig" 

The Swedish version of the album "Carolus Rex" is THE best album they have ever and will ever make.. its so near perfect I cant describe it.

The English version is really good, but this version is special. What a song. What a performance.

As a Norwegian i understand basically all of their swedish accent and lyrics, i love this song deeply

It took me 5 months to speak the swedish language fluently just to sing "En Livstid I Krig" at my Sisters wedding and i tried my best not to cry while singing cause that song punches me in the heart of emotional feelings

nice vid. as a Danish veteran, there is just something about this song that gives me chills so good

I was at that consert Valentines day 2020 right before the covid lockdowns started. It was an amazing show the entire crowd sang along in this song. Also Hannes drumkit is on a tank.

The set is from their "Great War Tour". The album was called "The Great War", which was inspired by the end of "the war to end all wars", WWI. That is why the sandbags and barbed wire. "En Livtid i Krig" is, as some have commended down below, about the thirty years war (1618-1648) in Germany, where, VERY basically(!!!), the catholic south (and the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (HRE)) fought the protestant north. Different rulers from different countries where supporting the different factions ... Not ALWAYS logically, i.e. catholic France were supporting the protestant north, because France didn't want the HRE to become TOO powerful ... Gotta love politics, right? This is also why Denmark became involved (Hey, can't say no to being the "Protector of the Protestant Faith", right!) ... Which ended up with a costing A LOT of money, lives and defeat! Sweden took over as "protector", and this song is about the common Swedish soldier in this struggle to survive and (HOPEFULLY!) get to see his home again ... Aaaand as people usually comment on reaction vids with Sabaton: For more information check out the Sabaton History channel! ;) Really! Indy Neidell and the team behind do an excellent job telling more about Sabaton's songs! 🤘🤘🤘😉

I'm Danish, Danish and Swedish languages are somewhat similar, so we understand each other fairly well. The song in itself is powerful, but when you understand the lyrics, it has an even greater impact! I swear i can hear pride in his voice.. So good!! Edit (with tears in my eyes) This song hits so hard it feels like being blasted straight in the heart with that big ass gun on stage!

Had to reupload! I was having issues with RU-vid this morning and it cropped my video.. Hope you all enjoy!

The Swedish version is very different from the English version. I love the Swedish version so much more

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

I'm a huge Sabaton fan and this is my favourite song. Thanks for reacting to it!

Sabaton is a historical band so they always are singing something that needs to be remembered no matter how well-known, old, or forgotten.

this is my favorite song. it gets my on edge of crying every time. this song makes me proud to be swedish. för svea rike! 🇸🇪🤘

My dad went to war but a part of him was left behind and it bothered him till his last breath,Aileen here’s to you much respect keep up the greatness

They played this in Denver last year for their special show there after the tour with Judas Priest was interrupted. I had never expected to ever hear this song live outside of Sweden, but we got lucky and they did the Swedish version for us there. Best live song they have

I was there with some friends and family, standing somewhere in the front-middle part of the crowd singing my heart out while bucketloads of tears streamed down my face. This song hits hard, and for 3 separate reasons for me; Firstly it's the song's topic - a Swedish soldier during the 30-years war in Europe. Some of the soldiers fighting never knew anything else than a state of war on the continent, so "En Livstid i Krig" (transl. "A Lifetime at War") really makes sense. And the lyrics just gets you, not even halfway through the first sentence with thousands of people around you singing with every fibre of their bodies, simply amazing. Secondly, on the backdop on stage, a movie rolled with so incredibly beautiful imagery from the Swedish countryside, forests, lakes, picturesque houses, cities etc. Just the illustration of "home", which young soldiers left behind, never to come back and experience again. It's just heartbreaking, just writing this makes me almost start crying again. Thirdly, and most personally, my best friend while growing up was a huge Sabaton fan as well, and while working as a seaman he was killed in a workplace accident, and this song was supposed to be played on his funeral. The church didn't like that however, so it was first on the playlist during the come-together afterwards instead. It took several years for me to actively start to listen to this song again, I just couldn't bear it, this is also due to the quite astonishing coincident that at the same time I got the call from his mother breaking the news, this exact song was playing in my car. Also, as some other people mentioned this was on Valentine's Day 2020, just a week or two before the pandemic hit Sweden as well, so it was kinda lucky we were able to enjoy this concert together.

I am a german swede who lives in America and this band has given me so much pride for my home countries especially Sweden. I am english speaking but swedish came so naturally to me. I memorized every word in a few days

As someone who's never seen any real conflict in their entire life, this song is heartbreaking. The people that gave their entire lives so that I can live cannot be thanked enough

I was on this concert and it was the most powerful moment I have ever experienced in my life. I got chills when watching this and it takes me back to that exact moment. I think that I speak for the entire audience when I say that the brother- and sisterhood we felt during this song was so strong that we felt that nothing can ever separate us and that whatever happens, we will always stay united. Sabaton created such a immortal moment right here and I will share this to my future grandchildren. Damn, even writing this brings me to tears, especially when we know what is going on the world and in Ukraine. Thanks Aileen for your videos. You are inspirational!

They constantly remind us of the tragedy of war. Lest we forget

I was there with my son, one of the most emotional moment of my life, so I understand you. Sharing that moment with my son did it even more emotional ❤️ Love from Sweden

Your reaction was heart felt and understandable. As you probably know by now from the other comments this song has to do with the 30-year war that Sweden fought. Virtually every person in that audience has an ancestor who fought in that war. So the fact that they could all sing the first verse so powerfully and could have probably sung the rest of the song is not a surprise. Sabaton has made this song the second Swedish national anthem! Please continue to bring more Sabaton to us.

Was at this concert and it was magical! like you said they have a great connection to the audiens and that makes it so much more fun to see them live. Can recommend to see them live :)

This is one of my absolute favorite songs by Sabaton, it's so deep and it moves me every time I hear it. It's kind of telling that Sabaton cares more about their audience than showing off themselves by the angle of the camera, I've never seen another band having the cameras on the audience insted of on themselves. Oh and a tip for your next song, one which I see that you seem to have missed but is a fabolous story and that's "No bullets fly" - animated story. You're going to love that one, I promise you, that story is heart-warming on a whole other level.

I've seen Sabaton the last summer in Athens. Can't believe how humble they are, knowing the love that they receive every day on stage. I won't forget the moment when the singer raised up his arm to the camera sawing his goosebumps after hearing us singing really loud. He said on the microphone while having tears in his eyes: "I can't believe I'm getting paid for this, I feel so blessed" 🥺

"and when my time has run out who cares? they fight on. will a soldier get a dignified end? to fall asleep, to disappear and never wake up" these lyrics get me every time

I am a german veteran, and this song just breaks me in pieces and comfort me in the same time. The way they tell their story is pure art and is pretty close to a perfect song in my opinion. Every time i listen to this song, especially this video wich has a even bigger impact with this unbeliveable crowd, i am moved to tears but feel some joy also. Sabaton is a awesome band! Price of a mile is a very powerful song aswell, but this, en livstid i krig, is by far the best in every way. Beautiful reaction - i love it when the "reactor" shows genuine emotions. Sorry for my bad english - my native languages are german and french. Greetings from nothern germany! Keep this videos going!

The Carolus Rex album was made both in swedish and english, and the songs are sometimes a bit different in the different languages. En livstid i krig/A lifetime of war is one of them, where the perspective of the 30-years war in the swedish version is a soldier in the swedish forces, and the english version is from the perspective of a neutral (or at least not actively participating) observer.

cant imagine a better feeling as an artist than to have a massive crowd like that basically sing one of your songs for you.

the guitarist in sabaton Tommy Johansson does his own material as well.. he has a magical voice! you should hear him out!

Listening to this, understanding the language (im a Dane, and also speak/understand Swedish) brings tears to my eyes... im really choking up here.!

Thank YOU for reacting! :) That a cappella part gets me every time too! Such a poignant song, especially considering some of the things going on in the world today.

Hey Aileen! I was on their Great Tour Show in Germany on January 2020 just before the the covid crisis. What should I say? If their songs touch you, you really need to see them live. The joy and Energy Sabaton delivers to the crowd is outstanding and incomparable. They are smiling every second, make fun and jokes and in my opinion they sound live even better than on record. All in all, it was the best concert experience I've ever had. Even if they would perform on an empty stage they would be still awesome. Would be awesome if you would react to my favourite Song "Night Witches". The story is awesome and there is an official animated story video which explains the background story before and after the song. One recommendation from me: if you have reacted to a official video you need to check out the live. You don't necessarily have to react to it, just watch it by yourself, but you really need to watch them. Like this live video they released a live video for every song on their Great Tour set list. Each on a different location of their tour and each from the angle of the band like in this one. Many text now, I hope you have time to read this. I just always get so passionate by talking about sabaton 🙈 Greetings from Germany Sven

The setup on stage is their style. They sings about wars/battles, so they bring out some of it with them on stage, barbwire, sandbags, cannons (tank for drummer). Joakim is patriot for Sweden and Czechoslovakia, he is proud to be part of these countries and love to sing for/about them. One album (i dont know if i am correct with that, maybe there are more albums) is in swedish AND in english. I love Sabaton and i love your reactions, keep it up!

I was one of the many men, women and children who sang along to my dear Sweden's wonderful band Sabaton that day. TODAY when I watch this video over and over it is incredibly emotional. My father fought in Iraq, Bosnia, etc., and grandfather World War II, etc., who fought voluntarily for freedom in other countries all over the world. I made the same decision and did military service for a time and now as a 46 year ex soldier I do not hesitate to protect our planet from the men of evil. This song is multinational, all countries in this world can recognize themselves from their countries history Continue with your reactions // Hugs from Sweden🥰

One of their most powerful songs is The Final Solution. It can be difficult to listen to, but it is the perfect embodiment of the fact that they sing songs about stories that need to be told. I highly recommend that you listen to it.

This is one of the coolest performance from Sabaton just because it's in Swedish in Sweden for and with Swedish people. They are so awesome live band and their stage sets are on point! The tank belonged to their set in the whole tour. I'm not sure if it's still in their on going set but I've seen many videos from different places and different countries where that stage set has been on. I really would like to see them live someday! I think they are coming here next year so if it's financially possible I will be thinking about it but at this moment I'm not able to get the tickets yet. I really appreciate how you let yourself get emotional and you don't hide it on videos! Thank you for the real experience!

This song always get me, feeling those words in Swedish really hits hard. Sabaton is so powerful and they always amaze me how there music can effect others! Im feeling prowed to be Swedish, knowing what they doing!

I was in that crowd goosebumps still to this day! love their community :D

Haven't cried today, your reaction helped me change that. Many Thanks.

Thank you for showing this, I live 10minutes from this arena but I would never have seen this if I wouldn't have stumbled onto this video, a very powerful and beautiful song.

The English words to the song include "has man gone insane?" (the English version of the song from their Album Carolus Rex is more generalized, while the Swedish version speaks more to the 30 years war that they were a part of.) Also, the props were part of their "Great War Tour" I think it's called "The Great Tour" which was their last tour before the pandemic.

Me and my boyfriend took my son to his first concert like 2 days after this in Stockholm. It was fantastic! We love sabaton!

Im a swede, the first time I heard Livstid i krig/Lifetime at war me and the entire crowd sang every word of the song, with 100% emotion. Even the band looked a little surprised :) It was amazing, I will never forget it. Love your reaction, best wishes from Sweden.

I was there in Gothenburg for my first Concert with Sabaton. No expectations really but was completely blown away. My light is to the right hand side from the singer. On the stands but a really good place. I don't usually sing - I sound like wounded elk - but this time I couldn't help myself. One of the best moments I have ever experienced at a concert!

they generaly have military props the drum set is on a tank. The song is about the 30 year war at that time people got drafted without a say in sweden. The father that got drafted could have his son get drafted a few years later. so more than one generation got killed in this war

Was there, and it was such a great concert, far in the back middle :)

Recently Sabaton had their Sweden tour, in the middle of may did it end. So touching and nice energy from them and the crowd 🙏🏼🔥✨ This song must be my favourite 🤩

The entire concert was absolutely amazing. This song was indeed emotionall to hear, sing and feel that day. As some people here already have written, there are history videos for all the songs Sabaton does. Highly recommend them. 🙂

Sabaton does have a way of reaching people that makes quite the lasting impression, they're a very unique band.

Yes! Sabaton are really something else!!! Thnks for another very nice Sabaton reaction! I love your Sabaton reactions!!!

I love the view this video was shot at. Such a cool thing to see what they see.

Love this reaction 😍 They always have that stage settings with tanks and everything. I wasn't there (in Gothenburg) but l have seen them a lot of times in there (and my) hometown at Sabaton Open air. Just so you know you can listen to this song in English as well. When they did the album Carolus Rex (2012) they did it both in Swedish and in English. Take care and keep shining. Cheers form Sweden 🇸🇪

You have the most Beautiful Soul, you had me like a quivering wreck. Thank You so much for your videos

Goosebumps and chills everytime. Sabaton is so special to me

Was on this consert. The very last i saw before the lockdown. Didn't know it at the time. But as the time passed it has become one of my most precious concert memories!

Great reaction 🤟 Best experience of Sabaton is on their Sabaton Cruise they did 10 years in a row before pandemic. 2500 fans on a cruise boat 24h and Sabaton playing for 4h+ and mingle with fans, I been lucky to attend on it 3 times ❤️

Sabaton is one of my favorite bands! I have seen them live twice and I hope it will happen soon again :)

It was one of the best moments i've ever experienced. Standing there with all those people, singing our hearts out. I will never forget that night.

loved your reaction, was weeping for the fallen the whole song.

Just love ur expresions, about swedish music, im a finnish swede and i love Sabaton.

They have lots of stage pieces. Big tank, little tank, red baron's plane as a keyboard. Its a fun show live. I got my tickets for later this year the next time they come around.

What a powerful and heart heart wrenching song. Especially with the audience singing along.

This may surprise, but often people up here in Scandinavia find English to be a cooler way to speak, and singing in English for them Id say is preferred. But they did a great job with this one in Swedish for sure.

Aileen, I love your reactions. You crying must be the best possible way of showing how you feel about this song.

I was not at this concert but I went to a recent one (in Sweden) and they did perform this song and it was powerful to be a part of that singalong.

I ove this song. First time hearing it. As a Vet and a musician... I love it.

I just watched these guys with epica in Vegas what an amazing show.

Those pedals pounding in the instrumental hits your soul.

As a person that speak Swedish I love this version, it feels more genuine than the English. The emotions is stronger

Id say its one of their most powerful songs. It exists in english version with different lyrics but this swedish one is the best IMO. It's of course applicable to any nation pretty much, the experience of the war as a unknown soldier.

I was born in their home city, saw them 2019 in the same city. Im man enough to say i felled a tear when they played this song, such a powerful song..

Gotta be honest. This song is soooo powerful that even if it's not overall my favorite (although it's up there) singing this live in Swedish during the concerts when they tour Sweden is probably the highlight of it all. It's such a great and powerful song which is even greater live with a crowd.

One of the best consert i have ever been on!🤘🤘

I where in the crowed in 2020 and yes the prop was for the entire show and the gun you se at the drummer is a tank =)

hello from sweden.. i realy like your Reaction:)

I was on that show... It was epic. Last concert before pandamic. I have seen Sabaton live over ten times and this show was the best one....

they are playing in my town on my birthday and I'm learning all the lyrics from the album so I can sing along with them

Saw them on The Great War Tour at The Palladium in Worcester MA. OUTSTANDING show. I highly recommend seeing them.

This song always give me goosebumps! 💓💜

I never had a reaction so deep to that song! Even though I‘m young, I already served for the German Armed Forces wich is also meaning I would give my live to my homeland. Seeing someone understand what people feel for soldiers and for music gave me so much warmth in my heard. Thank you❤️ 🇩🇪 🎗️

Last time I seen them live was 2017 in London both times seeing them amazing

You know you are the witness of someone truly beautiful when they are gorgeous smiling, in sorrow and every emotion in between. and now I suddenly have the desire to go listen to some WIND ROSE

Sabaton is truly a living monument for all those soldiers that fell in all these wars across history, the known ones and the forgotten ones. There is no shame in shedding a tear for the fallen whose bones the human civilization is build on.

i get tears to this and, no bullets fly

This will be so epic I can feel it, and I have not even watched the video yet xD

I saw Sabaton at this arena in 2011, when they were the supporting act to Iron Maiden. It was one of their first shows at a big arena, and they were having a blast up on stage 🙂. They have come a long way since then, and are are standing firmly on their own merits. Great reaction, and good to see a non Swedish speaking person, actually listen to a song in Swedish.

I was there watching. An awesome show

I don't cry easily but this song gets me every time. So powerful emotions.

I wasn't at this show, but I did see this song performed by them live in Chicago at a much smaller venue. It was still incredible, we sang the song back to them, they included the acapella at the end, and they let us choose the language (of course we unanimously voted on swedish)

Your soulfull reaction is pure beautiful...

Hello im new hear. Thank you for sharing I love sabaton and as a member of the British army this band means alot to me the history of how we got hear and the history what made me want to serve. Thank you to all passed and current serving members of the armed forces

A great rection! :) Regarding sandbag stuff and weapons - it's their custom to have a military related stuff on stage to create a proper setting. I highly recommend going to see them live, they're amazing. Joakim is putting a lot of effort to have a good connection with the audience and he often talks to the people. I've been to their concerts a few times - every single one of them was a blast :)

Was this song that made me listen to sabaton, its a very powerfull song.

Hi Aileen❤️ THX for a wonderful reaction on "En livstid i krig" Yeah the sound was so powerful so i think denmark get the song to over the sea 🥁🎸❤️🇸🇪🇸🇪

The second stance literally still makes me cry no matter what. "Gick ut i strid för Sverige, blev döpt i blod. Därute väntar döden inte hjältemod" galet bra text

Love your emotions.

Never heard of the band..Thanks Aileen ..for opening the doors new music for me. You Rock🔥💕

Thank you for the reaction! Its a very touching song for sure, you did explain everything spot on. I got currently more than 20 guys who I know in Ukraine fighting for what is right :) Greetings from FInland