Ruina Imperii [English translation]

The messenger came on a cold winter night,

Carolus is no more

Homeward, kinsmen

Over the mountains, through the bitter cold they go marching - They go with their heads bowed down1

Coming back

Death, it awaits both Armfeldt and men

Death, the king's men, coming home again

Kinsmen, brothers, our great power has come to an end

Our kingdom lies bleeding, the flag2 is ablaze

Never, never, never to come back

The time of Svea's power has come to an end

Ambition and a strict religion

Drive the Swedish man to war

Hard times

For his land, he held his weapon in his hand

A life for the kingdom's welfare

Carolins

War, we gave it all we could

War, a year of death left its mark, we prevail

They were taken for granted,

The heroic deeds of life

Who let it happen?

Great power until the very end

1. Lit.: lowered2. Lit.: banner

• Artist:Sabaton
• Album:Carolus Rex (2012)