Kungssången

From Worldatplay

Kungssången ("The king's song") is the royal anthem of the Kingdom of Sweden. The lyrics were written by Carl Vilhelm August Strandberg and composed by Otto Lindblad. The song is regularly played at ceremonies such as the opening of Parliament and the awarding of the Nobel Prize.

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English Translation

1. From the depth of Swedish hearts,

a joint and simple song,

which to the King reaches forth!

Be faithful to him and his line,

the crown upon his head, make light,

and all your faith in him invest,

you folk of high renown.

2. Oh King, the majesty of this people

Is also yours - embrace it

And protect it from decline.

Stands all the armies of the world against us,

We fear not their threat

We place them before your foot

As a royal footstool

3. If one day our fall is near

From your shoulders let the mantle fall

Remove the burden of the crown

And put on the beloved colours

The old yellow and the blue,

life the sword by the hilt and go

Towards war and doom

4. Raise our last banner in your hand

And lead your men yet

To the end and into death

Your faithful people of heroes stock,

Of their best blood, they shall sew

A royal robe, warm and pure

And shroud you in it

5. You Lord of heaven, stay with us

Just like you did in the olden days

And live on our shores

the old life and spirit

Of the Svea king and his men

And let your spirit rest

Above the Northern Land

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