Lyrics
From the frozen north they came
Refers to soldiers coming from the northern regions.
Fought for founding father’s claim
They fought for the establishment of their nation by its founding leaders.
It was then, their tale, began
Their epic story began during this historical period.
Trace their roots from 16 strong
They trace their ancestry back to 16 strong individuals.
By the king where they belong
They belong to the king's realm, indicating loyalty.
En tid
Translates to "A time of war" in Swedish.
Av Krig
-Wherever he goes, near or far, they are close
Wherever the king goes, they remain close to him.
For the King of Sweden they lay down their lives
They sacrifice their lives for the King of Sweden.
For the Swedish crown they stand
They stand for the Swedish crown.
By the king, at his command
They follow the king's orders and commands.
500 years for the fatherland
They have served the fatherland for 500 years.
Marching across the belt
Describes a military campaign, specifically a significant victory at Narva.
Crushing blow at Narva dealt
-Livgardet our Royal Guard
Livgardet is honored as the Royal Guard of Sweden.
Sworn protectors of the throne
They are sworn protectors of the royal throne.
Royal doctrine set in stone
They adhere to a set of unchanging royal principles.
For the crown, you shall give your life
Emphasizes the willingness to sacrifice life for the crown.
By traditions from the past
They uphold traditions from the past in their unwavering loyalty.
Swedish soldiers stand steadfast
Swedish soldiers remain resolute and unwavering.
I frid
Translates to "In peace and in battle" in Swedish.
Och i strid
-And if one should fall, yet another, heeds the call
If one falls, another is ready to take their place for king and country.
For king and for country they lay down their lives
They lay down their lives for the king and the nation.
För Sverige i tiden
For Sweden in the present, wherever the king goes, doing the seemingly impossible, regardless of the future's predictions.
Dit konungen går
-De gör vad som synes omöjligt, vad än framtiden spår
-Still for the crown they stand
They continue to stand for the crown.
By the king, at his command
They follow the king's commands without hesitation.
500 years for the fatherland
They have dedicated 500 years to serving the fatherland.
Marching across the belt
Describes another military campaign, referencing the victory at Narva.
Crushing blow at Narva dealt
-Livgardet our Royal Guard
Reiterates the significance of Livgardet as the Royal Guard of Sweden.
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