Rap Fan Reacts To Sabaton - En Livstid I Krig (Live) 

I was at that concert (up front) and trust me, we were singing along so loudly and crying as well. So I feel with you mate 🤟

The whole of the Carolux Rex album is in two languages. Swedish and English. But Sabaton didn't want to just do the same song in two languages. No, they went even further. In Swedish, the songs are about the individual involved. Those who were there. In English, the songs are from the point of view of an outsider looking in. Both versions have different lyrics and meanings.

Yes, Sabaton are important. They help maintain a collective memory of humanity's darkest moments -- and the glimmers of hope that shine through even there and then, for victims and perpetrators, for victors and defeated alike. Where there is life, there is hope.

Joakim conducting a choir of thousands...

One of my favorite things about Sabaton is how they do not glorify war. How can a band with the songs Lifetime of war, Price of a Mile, Cliffs of Gallipoli and so many more where they sing of the death, the pointlessness and the tragedy that is war ever glorify it. They may sing of war but they do so to remember and honor the men and women who fought and died in the struggles of their times. Even their songs about heroes often reflect on the horrors they suffered, Audie Murphy and his PTSD, Bull Allen and his humbleness, Lawerence of Arabia and his disputed legacy in the middle east. They do a brilliant job of teaching us all through their amazing music so that we never forget what these Men and Women suffered through.

I just watched your current 3 Sabaton reactions. Don't even worry about crying to Sabaton, especially if war stuff gets you. Many first timers have a few tears to some of Sabaton's songs. 3 songs I would recommend quick would be... 1. No Bullets Fly animated story video, because it's amazing 2. Cliffs of Gallipoli, because you're Australian and I doubt I need to explain its significance to you 3. Resist and Bite, because I really like it

If you loved this one, then you should listen to "the price of a mile" it's on the same level of this one, if not even more emotional... To me it's one of their best songs ever. I recommend you watch the lyrics first and then the live video, because it is FAR more heavy hitting, but it doesn't have subtitles so...

Sabaton is a whole History Book about Events no one really talks about or has pretty much forgotten them,this song always makes me cry...alot of emotions are in this one...

I absolutely love how you really show emotions! ♥️ That's what I look for in a good reactor...so, thank you!♥️

I can recommend the English version of this song as well "A Lifetime of War". It's, just like this one, about the 30 year war, but more as a whole, not from the perspective of soldiers. More about how stupid war is, especially one that goes 30 years, which back then was about the average lifespan of a human.

I love this band When I heard Floor from Nightwish do the end music for Christmas Truce I knew it would be my mom's favorite She passed on Halloween morning 2 days after the release Hardest Holiday season ever

Good solid reaction as always my friend. I was there on the left side of this concert and the emotions of sadness and swedish pride really hits you with this song, it was epic! I have seen other react to this and even though it's a song about a Swedish soldier in the 30 years war, veterans always relay to it. In your reaction you talk about strings in music and I saw someone mention Sabatons Angel's Angel's calling ft Apocalyptica, that is also an emotional song that will jerk your heart. There is another song that is a bit easier on your heart. Try Swedish pagans live Wacken, here they play with Tina Gou who is amazing on her electric cello.

Thank you for your reaction. You expressed what I feel every time I as a Swede hear this song. The Swedish lyrics are so powerful. You might not have understood the words (translation does not do it justice enough) but conveyed the feelings very strongly.

I absolutely have to send a sub this is one of my absolute Favorite bands OF ALL TIME, and this reaction video was spot on this band has a way of forcing the emotions out of people dont they

Sabaton has this amazing ability to just murder your emotions in all the right ways. Please don't apologize for being touched by this song and story!

I witnessed this song live once in my native language (swedish) and all i remember is that i was entranced. I loved the song before. But hearing them, their presence, the publics engegamanet and people understanding it's not really about one nations soldiers. It's about every soldiers and their families struggles. I hope I can experience it again, I love history and what ever you think of any nation declaring war or defending their nation. Remember that every soldier has their story and a family.

Great reaction! I love how heartfelt your reaction is. I feel I must warn you though: if war themed songs hit you hard, Sabaton is going to be rough. They do for me too and I feel it's best to just embrace it like you did in this one. Be well!

A Sabaton song singing about historical and heroic events is amazing and it's aplified since you know they are doing it specifically for their kinsmen, I was in that crowd and the energy and feeling that gave you stuck for days.

I love how just by hearing the opening riff he understands what kind of song this is

I found your channel one hour ago and have been watching every single Sabaton reaction you have done and I have to say… You’re the most genuine man I’ve seen so far react to their music. I was on this very concert, front row and sang my lungs out. This was and will always be the best concert I’ve ever been to. Nothing has and will be able to top this. I went to the concert to support my band mate which is the guitarist in Sabaton and I will carry this concert with me forever. Thank you!

I was there, it was even better in person! I cant explain how great it was, really miss it :(

Welcome to the metal rabbit hole that is sabaton. No bullets fly, is another great song. Friendship and mercy in the middle of the most terrible war the world has ever seen. There is an animated video about it, would highly recommend it.

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). Greetings from Denmark.

Sabaton is an important band for the whole world!!! I love this song because it is so personal and real❤❤❤ great reaction😊

@JoJo Lewis You really have nothing to apologize for. This is an emotional piece and the greatest respect you can show is those manly tears.

Welcome to the Sabaton family!

That was an awesome reaction. I love that you understand the feeling of the song here. Big hug from Sweden.

seeing sabaton live infront of a swedish crowd should be on everyones bucket list tbh. i saw them on this tour in stockholm right before covid shut everything down and it was easily the best live performance ive ever seen. En livstid i krig is more than just a song live, its an experience.

I was there...😀... Will forever remeber this. Loved every second. Still gives me goosebumps

i'm from sweden, when i hear this song in swedish i feal it real heavy but when i see the eng lyrics i'ts even harder.

"Okay. Alrighty. I'm prepared." Sabaton fans: Oh, you poor fool.

Awesome! Can't wait for your reaction to "No bullets fly" :)

This song never fails to give me goosebumps and watery eyes. Great to see that you really got the emotions of the song despite the language barrier

On a side note: the chant at the very end is Swedish pagans, another epic song.

You're pronounciation of "En livstid i krig" is impeccable. The best I've heard so far by an English speaker. If you get that strange Swedish rolling "r"-sound down, you can fool a Swede... ;-) So don't apologize - it was actually impressingly good.

"This is another war song" yea, it is Sabaton, thats what they do.

Sabaton is simply amazing glad that they are making me proud to be a swed.

Great reaction from you to an amazing band!!!!

Of this got you imagining be a swede and sing along 😁 I song myself to tears first time I heard this live video

Great reactions ☺️🇸🇪

I highly recommend ballad of the bull it's about one of Australia's greatest but mostly unknown heroes it is a but of a sad one so do it at your own risk

This song for many Swedes is like then you think of Gallipoli. Happened to see your reaction to that song earlier this evening. The 30 years war in Europé ended 1648. During these 30 years every year the Swedish army fighting in nowadays Germany was filled up with newly conscripted men sent out from Sweden to the war. We drained our country for men of fighting age for 30 years! Most of them approx. 75% died in camp of sickness, cold and starvation, not on the battlefield in a countryside devastated by warfare. No farming or harvesting posssible due to strife, pestilence raging. Millions of civilians dying also, for the same reason. But this song can also describe any war, anywere.

What I love about The Great War live videos is the perspective, everything is down stage, towards the crowd, like Sabaton sees it. Makes it so much better than only seeing the band. If you want to check out 40-1 or Ghost Division, I can't recommend the live versions from Woodstock too much. There you actually have half a million or more fans singing along. Pol'and'Rock, as it is known today, is a big free festival and Sabaton might have broken everything there... And Sabaton is very important to Polish people, they instilled a new national pride into the nation. They performed a free concert on the day, on the hour, of the start of WW2, on the actual battlefield, with a big reenactment. They got a cavalry saber from a Polish Archbishop, who got boo'd as he came on stage, then said something along the lines of "The Polish church bows to Sabaton". They are indeed a different breed. (Got the wrong war, was WW2, not 1)

That concert was played in Gothenburg ,se den ,next biggest city of se den , in the hockey arena called Scandinavium

Damn dude , im swede and i feel the same thing you seem to be feeling. Love you dude! JFI Sweden is soon going trough a hard time , lets hope this good music keeps us from not getting butchered cause we are Swedes

Violins aye? ”Swedish pagans” live at Wacken, electronic cello.

mate! not gonna listen to Hip Hop n Stuff, but youre doin a hell of a reaction! gonna subscribe just in case ;)

I love SABATON SO MUCH POWERrrrrrrr 💪💪💪 And you see HANNES drumming 🥁 behind a TANK, looks so GREAT 😍 Watch the audience, great how to sing along. This is fantastic 🎶 The lyrics touch you and is very emotional 😢 Thank you again this was AMAZING🤘 Bye bye 👋 🇳🇱 🙋🏼‍♀️

Not gonna lie; im a bit surprised nobody's had you do "Cliffs of Gallipoli" by Sabaton yet. That song, maybe more than this one, sums up their stance on war so well. Respect the warrior, hate the war.

Nice one buddy... 👍🏻

Concider that this song is about a war that raged in europe from 1618 to 1648 and the lyrics are still matching for wars today.

I love Blood of Bannockburn… If u like violin react to Imminence Imminence - Temptation Imminence - Heaven in hiding Imminence - Ghost Imminence - Chasing shadows

Love the ”genuiesm” - A Swedish veteran ❤️ all love my friend

That was quite something, right? Every time I watch this, it gets stuck inside my head all day. So powerful.

Great and honest reaction Mr Lewis. Keep on rocking and wearing these sweet ass shirts! 😉 Cheers from a Sabaton fan

Great reaction! 🤗🤗

Beautiful reaction

You're never ready for a Sabaton song m8, never. They hit you different

If you are into crowd interaction there is a new band to the channel that I can highly suggest: Blind Guardian, an iconic metal band from Germany, with „The Bard‘s Song & Valhalla“ from Wacken Festival 2016. it‘s a double, that has to be seen together. They‘ll surprise you with the first song. And afterwards the second song will surprise you again in comparison to what you‘ve had heard just before. Btw: If you pass Wacken grounds and listen carefully, you can still hear the crowd singing. 🤘

i was at this concert and it was amazing to witness live

Funny you should mention Nightwish, because... The drummer of Sabaton Hannes Van Dahl? Married to Floor Jansen of Nightwish. Also, that operatic outro on Christmas Truce? Check the credits, Floor Jansen.

I was there and it was an awesome experience. Its damn cool to look at the video and know that one of those lights is me.

Another song that makes me cry is The Price Of A Mile (official video). That song is soo good.

Check up SABATON - Ghost Division (Official Live) from Woodstock. There's 550.000 in the crowd and you can hear that :) My favorite song and performance with sabaton. Sweden rocks :)

awsome reaction, same as I had when I heard it the first time. Just gives you goosebumps...

Embrace your emotions. Its a gift.

Great reaction!!

Well, this is it to be on a sabaton-concert. That's why I love their concerts, why I love their music. they are absolutly brilliant in what they do. The lyrics are allways on point and the crowd goes with every note! it's awesome. If you ever have the chance to get to a concert - do it. It's just awesome.

I’m genuinely surprised you don’t have more subs.

i'm sure someone has said this already but in case they haven't, the drummer of Sabaton is Married to Floor Jansen, the kead singer of Nightwish

greetings from germany....awesome reaction as always.....cannot wait for "No Bullits Fly", animated video, as always Sabatons videos watching til the very end.....thanx for sharing your pure emotions with me...as you may know..Floor from Nightwish is married with Hannes, the drummer of Sabaton....Peace and Love from Köln/Cologne.......stay safe, my friend

Great reaction to best band we have in 🇸🇪 nowadays. Very emotionell song indeed.

i was on the concert recorded in that video. i can't remember my seat number but i had a great time. i even have the t-shirt for that specific concert. i still feel the heat from the flamethrowers even though i was seated far away from them. i still have chills when i watch the vid i recorded in there. i was seated somewhere up on the right from the camera.

Sabaton are the kings of warhistory metal! PERIOD.

I was at this show (Sitting somewhere in the middle of the platform to the left from this view of the stage) Just before this clip started Joakim asked everyone to hold up their cellphones, since no one carries around a lighter anymore. Needless to say, it was one hell of a show, sadly this was just before Covid started canceling shows (had tickets for around 5 shows and 1 festival that year and this was the only one I got to attend) going by facts from this show there were 10 766 people at the arena that night.

Now tho it's not a violin. Sabatons "Steel Commander" has a great electric cello portion featuring Tina Guo. Please dont roast me if I'm wrong.

I was att that on that specific concert were this video was shot and the crowds singning drowned the band music more than once not just that particular song baut mutiple time on many songs Can highly recomend to see them on a live concert

man i cant wait for christmas truce live

This audience was proof that the Swedish have the strongest patriots, never seen such unity for a song about their fallen

I was there. It was epic!

genius filming from behind the band

What you talking about with atmosphere and so at 4.45-5.00, is probably why we defeated russia so many times over the history. How we feel about home, how we get together when we *really have to* . How we sing proudly even sober when our gf is judging us... To show our respect to our comrads overseas.. I mean No disrepect to any country, but swedish history, we fought russia alot :) (I had a girlfriend from there so I really dont dislike russia.) But Sabaton are really good at getting the sweden together again. We fight for our families, and our friends, but also our neighbours. Always and forever.

Gonna check this band out rn,👏🇳🇱 NL.

epica unleashed live epica is what you need

If you have a hard time with war songs, then... Well... It's Sabaton. It's almost all war, except for the REALLY heavy stuff about nazi crimes and terrorism, and of course then there's Metal Machine. COME TOUCH MY METAL MACHINE!

A few others to add to the list "The Last Stand" about the Swiss Guard and the sacking of Rome in 1527 " Seven Pillars of Wisdom" about Lawrence of Arabia in WW1 "Winged Hussars" about the battle of Vienna 1683

Resist and bite is one of there top songs in my opinion like nate said

You have to listen Blind Guardian - The Bards Song / Valhalla Live in Wacken 2016. The Crowd is Crazy...

If they haven't been suggested yet, I'd like to suggest Aces in Exile and Far from the Fame. I'm a bit biased towards those two songs specifically since they involve my nation. I'll also suggest Counterstrike, as I haven't seen too many people react to it. Not sure about Far from the Fame, but Piscator has good lyric videos for both Aces in Exile and Counterstrike. I know Far from the Fame has at least one lyric video, but it's quality isn't the best. Better than nothing though, and I'd love to see you react to more Sabaton.

You should check out their song about the Lost Battalion in WWI. My grandfather’s uncle was in the battalion.

I'm learning Norwegian and many of the lyrics are close enough in pronunciation that I can remember them but if I was asked to write them out it would all be in Norwegian

I always find the reaction too this song funny at the start cause eveyone always complains about how many times it gets requested then at the end everyone wants too be there lol.

love it!

2:14 every song you will hear that is Sabaton's song is about war

"AAAAAAH it's another war song!" lol are you noticing a pattern here?

If you want a real tear jerker, pull up the video for "No Bullets Fly." Gets me every time.

Nice reaction.

I love you so forking much JoJo! ♥

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