As a Kurd from Syria, I had to take up arms for my people when ISIS emerged. I was in YPG’s International Platoon due to my English skills and there was this guy from UK who volunteered to fight alongside us and came all the way from UK. By the time he arrived, I have already seen enough combat, lost enough friends and comrades. I couldn’t cry for a year, even when I lost my childhood friend to a SVBIED attack. When he arrived from UK and showed me this song I just couldn’t stop crying. I cried for hours because I realized what war has done to me. I was unable to feel any emotion. Music is god’s gift to humanity, it cures. War is hell.

@TouchyReactions

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you can find peace one day soon.

@joonasniinimaki4057

4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for your service!

I was there, just before ”The Great Lockdown”. Greetings from 🇸🇪

@mr_h831

2 жыл бұрын

Y'all produce some epic metal bands.

@SawiSWE

Жыл бұрын

Same brother

@hangemhigh7069

Ай бұрын

Sabaton where in Moscow when the pandemic break out!

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.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It was a very powerful performance, telling a very sad story.

@melkor3496

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions have you checked out the sabaton history channel? If you watch their videos there you won’t need to wonder what each song is about if you watch the history video to any specific song you react to. Just to let you know it would really help you understand you won’t need others to answer then. :)

@melkor3496

2 жыл бұрын

@Säker tagning Skål broder.

@argantyr5154

2 жыл бұрын

@Säker tagning We can always have drink together either on Bornholm or in Skåne :-)

@fenrisulfur842

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions i met so many young guys from 1.ID around 2000, based here here in Germany...they deserve this song, so many boys i met never came home

One thing you will never get is a copyright claim by Nuclear Blast Records who are the label who produce Sabaton's albums or Sabaton themselves. They both are very much for people doing reaction videos to their music and in fact have approached other reaction/history based KZreadrs to actually make a video talking about a new video and the subject of said video they may be getting ready to release. Lets just say two of the channels I watch who both react to Sabatons music and one which is a history based channel actually got personal invites to be VIP's at Sabaton's concert in Ohio not long ago and did some videos of them at the concert. They very much love to see their fans enjoying their music and doing these reactions to it.

@SonnyKnutson

2 жыл бұрын

Vlogging Through History VTH :D

@6th_Army

2 жыл бұрын

Nuclear Blast is always trigger happy with the copyright claims. Not strikes though.

@xJamesLaughx

2 жыл бұрын

@@SonnyKnutson Yep, Chris and Just Jen were the two channels.

@Metal_Auditor

2 жыл бұрын

@@6th_Army claims are perfectly legitimate. Strikes are stupid.

I was at that show. I'm seated to the right, in the middle from the top, Amazing show! Best live perfomance I've seen this millenum. Before the song started, Joakim told the crowd that: "No one carries a lighter anymore, but all of you have cellphones, so turn the flash on and wave it around." It was an amazing sight to see. And hearing everyone around you singing along to a song we all love. That is brotherhood at its finest

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

An iconic moment in history. I am happy you got to experience it.

So happy that you enjoyed it. I was there on the left side, and I can tell you that when this song started and Joakim asked us to sing along....well let's just say that ther were many among us that cried while singing, a true emotional moment. There is an older live video that I highly recommend... Uprising official live from Woodstock. A song about Polish resistance during WWII, performed with a choir of over 500.000 ppl.

@tazepat001

2 жыл бұрын

Dude it made me tear up and I'm not even Swedish.

@imperialviking2817

2 жыл бұрын

@@tazepat001 I name you honourary swede now sir

For their first reactions I'm suprised they didn't started to cry in the first 30 seconds. I watched this like 50+ times and still can't hold my tears 😭

Me as a native swede, got goosebumps before you guys even pressed play on that video. That's how good that live performance is.

The goosebumps I get from the crowd singing in the beginning man. Such an incredible performance. Thanks for the reaction!

That crowd in Göteborg is all about being proud to stand there and sing to a song that is well known across our kingdom! // Proud Sabaton fan from Stockholm, Sweden

Was there..... and i loved every single minute... still give me goosebumps.. Comming from the same small town as the drummer...

BEST CONCERT IN MY LIFE I WILL NEVER FORGET IT ASLONG AS I LIVE. Its like you said we did that show with the band. You could feel the love from the crowd and the love Sabaton gavs back. This was one of the highlights of the show and the rest of it we just kept feeding off the energy and we sang our hearts out. Also i think this song proves Sabaton dont glorify war they tell the history and honor those who died in the wars they are singing about regardless of what side you where on.

You know what my friend? You did nail it with En Livstid i Krig. Well done!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It was a very powerful performance.

This song makes me sad and happy at the same time everytime I hear it.

Sabaton is so great. I love it. Also the lyrics and the music inspire you. Great how the Audience sings along, Mega Cool. And The Drummer 🥁 sits behind a Tank on the Stage, AMAZING.. Yes I'm a big FAN of SABATON 🔥so much🤘 Powerrrrr 💪💪 Thank You💫 greeting from the Netherlands ✌🇳🇱🙋🏼‍♀️

@AlexBarregon

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Sabaton live. Unfortunately due to health reasons I can’t travel these days, which is why I so enjoy honest and true emotional reactions 🎸🎸

I was at their show in Oslo (Norway) 2 days after this. They didn't sing this song there, but instead we got to hear "Saboteurs" (it's about badass, Norwegian resistance in WW2). I also got see Amaranthe singing "82:nd all the way" with Sabaton 😉. I highly recommend those songs I mentioned, but also "Red Baron" (live from Berlin, 2020). Great reaction, btw and I welcome your wife to the Sabaton rabbit hole! 🤘 Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪

@PetterVessel

2 жыл бұрын

Saboteurs is a holy relic for norwegians Sabaton fans like me. It is really a good song. :-)

@lionfromthenorth4580

2 жыл бұрын

@@PetterVessel It is an awesome song! 🤘 I admit that I wasn't familiar with it, until a few days before that concert, so I had to learn the lyrics real fast😄 (I suspected that they would play it). But I'm glad that I took the time. I also got to learn the story behind it and all respect to those Norwegians involved in that event! 💪

I was there. It was great. Youre spot on, a Sabaton concert is very much a collaboration between the fans and the band.

I saw them in Stockholm a couple of days later. They only play this song in Sweden (maybe in Norway sometimes) and the crowd singing is phenomenal every time. I've seen them 6 or 7 times by now, first time was back in 2005, and they always deliver a great show. Will see them again in January if Covid won't force it to be cancelled AGAIn.

You two are definitely couple goals! 🙂 So great together… and congratulations on that! I really enjoy your reactions! Welcome to the Sabaton Army! They are such an important and amazing band aren’t they? I don’t think I knew how much this world needed a band and a phenomenon liken Sabaton until I discovered them a while back. I love Metal and Rock music and I’m a total history, military, and nostalgia buff… so they are right in my wheelhouse. They tell the true stories of our heroes and they teach us the important lessons of the past in such a meaningful and impactful way. Hope my family and I see you all at a live show one day! 🤘🏻

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome comments. If you do see us say hi.

If you are looking for another good live - The Red Baron - Live - The Great Tour (guys had a freaking mini fighter plane on the stage)

@572Btriode

2 жыл бұрын

And Floor Jansen's hubby on his StuG III drum stand.

If you want a great crowd experience. Sabaton Uprising at Woodstock 2012 live. If you though this crowd was great. Wait till you see hundreds of thousands of people who are genuinely grateful for what Sabaton has done for them. Those Poles, they really know how to have a good festival. There's also just about every song they did at that show. The crowd loved them and were in every song. You occasionally hear of great music legends who at their peek brought in 200k fans. But what about when a relatively new band brings in over half a million?

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

I just finished editing the Uprising reaction. It will hit the channel on the 21st.

@6th_Army

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions Well it's a good thing I'm free on the 21st. I don't want to be late to this one bit.

@brandnewrock8375

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes .. best concert ever !!

We were in the crowd, last concert we went to before a certain illness swept over the world. Superb night in general, this was definitely one of the highlights but not the only one.

Wasn't at this gig, but the one in Oslo two days later, and even after seeing them 11 times, I have to say, they only get better with each gig🖤🤘

Europeans sure know how to make a concert lively. Having been to a Sabaton concert in the States, it was an amazing concert, but paled in comparison with their Europe concerts. Their performances at Woodstock-Poland are truly a sight to behold.

It's My life a Swede in Thailand since 15 year!❤

I was not in the crowd in Gothenburg that night but in Stockholm the night after. It was magical. I get goosebumps just thinking and talking about that night. My husband and I have ticket to the concert here in my hometown of Linköping in January. It will be a much smaller crowd but hopefully good. Hopefully we still can get tickets to Avicii Arena ( formerly Stockholm Globe Arena) in March when Sabaton plays there and have the HU as openeers. Mongolian rock together with Sabaton, just like the previous tour with Amaranth and Apocalyptica, when they did interesting and intriguing colaborations.

Saw Sabaton live in June 2011 in their hometown Falun in Sweden and in Gothenburg 2012. They are AMAZING live! Also got my CD signed by them!

Was at one of the Gigs at my hometown in Sweden a month ago.. they are absolutly Amazing.. 🇸🇪

sett dem live! De är grymma! Seen them live! they are awesome!

I was one of the many soldiers, civilians, 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 and i ALWAYS cry. 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. Im a drummer and 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 and experiance Continue with your reactions // Hugs from Sweden

@TouchyReactions

3 ай бұрын

I hope you are the last of your family to need to fight for your country 🙏.

It's really amazing how well you said En Livstid i Krig :)

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

That was the best pronounciation of en livstid i krig ive heard from any American, kudos

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Alright...Thanks.

Imagine that all the Nordic countries were to be united under ONE queen (independent states with their own parliaments much like the USA). Queen Victoria of the North, long may she reign. Ruler of Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. The Nordics never forget... Winter is coming, God help whoever tries to hurt us!

I was there and it was a awesome show /love from Sweden

yep i was there, theres no comparing the energy and emotions of the entire crowd during the entire song

I reccomend watching the English version too. The lyrics are very different but so so very powerful

@jimmyjohansson4133

2 жыл бұрын

Actualy i dont think the english version does the song justice. Because the swedish version is about the sacrifice a soldiers has to make willingly or otherwise. The english version has a total different energy, thats why the swedish version is much more popular even by people who dont speak or understand the language

Love, love, love this song and performance!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

So powerful

This has quickly become my favourite reaction channel. Y'all are so genuine and sincere with what you say. I binged through all your Sabaton stuff today and looking at what next of yours to watch. Keep on keeping on, cheers!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

yes sir i was! im from sweden and i can say that concert were just awesome!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

A great memory for you I'm sure.

@kungmakkan10

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions yeah and if you get the chance to see them GO!

Select shows from The Great Tour series of videos, the band loves reactors/reactions as they are smart enough to realize the value. Nice job both of you.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

I was not at the concert, but i work at a hotel nereby and i could feel that something special happend that night.

I was at that concert and it was magical right before all covid lockdowns started.

Aaah that consert was nuts, goddamn I loved this moment, they are great on album but even better live, wich is a feat. And aye, I was there, dont think I've missed a single Sabaton Tour

You pronounced it spot on

Love the video and Sabaton!

I was in the crowd that night and it was an awsome event.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

So lucky...

Was at the top left from the stage and it was amazing

Was there and it was amazing!

Me and my husband were there. I was 7 months pregnant. It was amazing!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

This performance gave me massive goosebumps all over my skin! Can't imagine what it felt like to be in that crowd... goddamn virus

i was there, the best performance i seen with Sabaton

A little late, but I was there. And it was f*****g awesome!🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

So cool. A great memory I'm sure.

@martinnilssonhbg

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions It sure was 😊

Love this song but those translations grinds my gears.

I was In that crowd in Gothenburg. : )

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

Definitely should React to Sabaton 40:1 n Price of a Mile

I was there, love from sweden

😢 every time I hear this song.

Great reaction! I was at this concert and it was an epic and amazing experience! Apocalyptica joined them on stage for a few songs aswell, it was magical!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

So cool!

Don't worry, Sabaton never stikes down with copyright

With permission I can recommend Sabaton song Far from the fame (Masters of rock 2012) 🇨🇿

During 1809, Sweden had followed Finland. The same soldiers who had been at war against Russia found it hard to swallow that Russia was an ally. Against Napoenon

Sabaton in Wakken or woodstock is Great liveshows.

You guys definitely have to watch every sabaton vids together lol

I was there I get gouseboups everytime I hear this

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 on carries around a lighter anymore. Needless to say, this was one hell of a show, sadly this was just before covid started canceling shows ( had for once tickets for 5 shows and 1 festival that year and this was the only one i got to attend)

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

You were lucky to be there.

Your wife is so cute!!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah she is...

@FamousGirlfriend

2 жыл бұрын

When they look at each other... #relationshipgoals

Yes it is, it is a slowly power ballad song but when they are showing ice hockey the arena can take 12044 max and when shwoing music with sabaton it can take up to 14000, one day, one day i really want to see them live

SABATON "Christmas Truce"👌👌👌

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

I did already.

We are a very proud nation 🇸🇪

Been watching your content for a while now, loving the reactions btw, you should check out the english version of En livstid I krig - A Lifetime of War. and also The Hammer has Fallen live too

@SonnyKnutson

2 жыл бұрын

Important to know that the English version is different from the Swedish version. It's not the same meaning behind the lyrics.

Awesome video keep it up man :)

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I was in the audience in Stockholm and it was amazing but the the guys down in Gothenburg was the next level as you can see in this video.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

It was definitely a moment.

I recommend the songs "Carolus Rex" (Both Swedish and English) as well as The Last Stand. Thanks for the React Vid!

And again awsome reaction. Perfect to the morning coffe 👍

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Sabaton 🤘🤘🤘🤘

i was in the crowd... And will be again in April..

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

That drummer... Hannes Van Dahl... incredibly good... also the husband of the lead singer in Nightwish - Floor Jansen :P

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

A talented and lucky man.

if you like the crowd singing ... you should check out Blind Guardian "The Bards Song & Valhalla" live at Wacken 2016.

You actually did nail the pronunciation of "En Livstid i Krig". You are now ready to move to Sweden. Enjoy.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You very much.

Thank you for the reaction :)

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I was in the crowd, it was amazing!

I was there in the crowd in gothenburg. It was amazing. The energy was magical

@Tessegg

2 жыл бұрын

I was in the front btw, I can actually see myself in the crowd from the video :)

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

You have been immortalized. So Cool.

I was there too, high up on the right side :)

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

So cool.

There's my girl! 💕

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

It's always more fun with a partner.

Great to see, as always. I’m very glad your enjoying your Sabaton journey. When you’re ready to try something a little different, I recommend “Awakening” by Unleash the Archers. They’ve become one of my favorite bands.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks! I added it to the list.

hello a good song with a deep lyric with a lot of feeling

English version, Lifetime of War

❤👍

I was on that show.... Its was epic :)

You could try ruina imperii aswell. Also in swedish about the moment after karl XII is murded. The army walked back to sweden from norway and half of them died in a blizzard.

Lol, the intro music you used is same as another KZreadr's and I just closed his video to see yours. Haven't watched the entire vid yet but nice lol. Edit- Glad you guys liked this song!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It was a very powerful performance, telling a very sad story.

For a little more crowd participation I recommend a Wacken video of Blind Guardian 'Bards Song and Valhalla.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Is blind guardian the band?

@pelikanii4966

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions Yes, Blind Guardian is a German Power Metal Band. The video is The Bard Song and Valhalla live Wacken 2016. Thx for your great reactions and greeting to your wife!

You have just reached another level of Sabaton, the live performances are even better than the studio ones, at least for me. If you would like to see more insane crowds and Sabaton i would recommend you check out 40:1 live at Woodstock 2012, also Ghost Division live is one of their best songs in my opinion. Another very good song live is The price of a mile live at Wacken 2019, this one is really moving.

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, All those songs are near the top of my list.

@darkiee69

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions Wacken reactions can be a bit tricky and get a copy right strike. Not from Sabaton or Nuclear blast, but from Wacken itself.

Meanwhile the Drummer is sitting behind his kit on top of a tank.

I was there. Right in the middle of the crowd. Great consert!!

@TouchyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

So cool!

@swedishgooner6339

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouchyReactions Yes, but I think the consert in Stockholm were a bit better. Check out Carolus Rex from that one😉

Me and my daughter going to see them live in Skellefteå sweden 2022 01 14

Watch swedish pagans live the Sabaton army allways trys to get jokem to play it every concert now gotta start my day with 2 hours of sabaton live play list better then a cup of coffee

Swedes 🇸🇪 and Fins 🇫🇮 are gathering to defend our borders from Russian threats And this is the song that will give us courage to stand up and defend our beautiful countries ❤️🇫🇮🇸🇪

I was in finland, just 1000 bc b4

Joakim conducting a choir of thousands....