fbpx
Carolus Rex album cover

A Lifetime Of War

2012
Lyrics

Two ways to view the world so similar at times

Two ways to rule the world to justify their crimes
By kings and queens young men are sent to die in war
Their propaganda speaks those words been heard before

Two ways to view the world brought Europe down in flames
Two ways to rule

Has man gone insane?
A few will remain
Who’ll find a way
To live one more day
Through decades of war
It spreads like disease,
There’s no sign of peace
Religion and greed
Cause millions to bleed
Three decades of war

From dawn to dawn they’re fighting,
Die where they stand
The fog of war lies thick
When armies scorch the land.
When all of Europe’s burning
What can be done?
They’ve been to war a decade,
Two more to come

Long way from home
Döpas och dö I strid
Lifetime at war

Has man gone insane?
A few will remain
Who’ll find a way
To live one more day
Through decades of war.
It spreads like disease,
There’s no sign of peace.
Religion and greed
Cause millions to bleed.
Three decades of war.

When they face death they’re all alike
No right or wrong, rich or poor
No matter who they served before
Good or bad, they’re all the same
Rest side by side now


Watch the lyric video for ‘A Lifetime Of War’ below.

Music:Brodén
Lyrics:Brodén / Sundström
Historic Fact
On May 23, 1618, the Bohemians went up against the Habsburg rule and threw imperial officials out of the window, marking the start of the 30 Years' War – a violent, bloody, disease-ridden war.

Find out more about the Bohemian Revolt and the 30 Years' War.

Day 23 of 24 Days of Christmas!

NEW DROP: 25 Year Anniversary Collection with 15% discount!

Day 22 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 1x Vinyl Player + Discography Vinyl Bundle!

Day 21 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Take our Sabaton History Quiz for your chance to win a goodie bag!

Day 20 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Apply Code XMAS23 at Checkout and get 15% Off Everything!

Day 19 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Get A FREE Desk Calendar 2024 with Every Order!

Day 18 of 24 Days of Christmas!

UP TO 70% OFF Women's collection!

Day 17 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 5 x Sabaton Store Coupons!

Day 16 of 24 Days of Christmas!

20% OFF our Bismarck Collection!

Day 15 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 2x Sabaton Chairs!

Day 14 of 24 Days of Christmas!

15% OFF our new in items!

Day 12 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 2x Sabaton Murals + 25% Discount on metalxmural Shop!

Day 11 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Win a Video Call with Sabaton!

Day 10 of 24 Days of Christmas!

15% OFF Selected Outerwear Items!

Day 9 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 5x Signed Plaques!

Day 8 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Joakim Impersonator Challenge. Share your pic with #IamJoakim for a chance to win a Joakim bundle!

24 Days of Christmas 2023 - Joakim Impersonator Challenge

Day 7 of 24 Days of Christmas!

3 surprise T-shirts for under €50!

Day 6 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 1x PlayStation 5 + 10 World Of Tanks Modern Armor Bonus Codes

Day 5 of 24 Days of Christmas!

20% OFF Our Entire Accessories Collection!

Day 3 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Giveaway: 3x Signed Echoes Of The Great War Vinyl Boxset!

Day 2 of 24 Days of Christmas!

Get A FREE Desk Calendar 2024 with Every Store Order!