Boken Sverige [English translation]

When darkness falls outside

And when the day turns into night

Yes, then we gather all to hear

Of legends and of myths

Of voyages, of exploits

Of fates and adventures

So we listen to the tales

From the old book there (x)

Horrified and amazed,

Over the words about Sweden (there)

And how our future is unknown.

There are gloomy and sorrowful tales,

About people that didn't fare well

But then there are also others

Where the sun seared the soul with her heat

Of Accidents and sorrow,

But also of joy, happiness and gold.

So we listen to the tales...

Swedish soldiers in ragged clothes, (1)

Before battle they just wanted to go home

Our heroes frozen and cold (2)

Went into the field to fight and die.

Or were hurt and wounded,

As a prisoner, whole ranks had to go.

So we listen to the tales...

(INTERLUDE)

Many kings have fought for the country

Many people that have served so well.

And the ancient gods and deities,

Of whose heritage is told about here

Of Intrigues and horrors,

Such as disease, pestilence and famine.

So we listen to the tales...

Here our ancestors fought and toiled,

Pleaded for gold and food on their table.

Here they fought for the gods and the future,

Served the King and Mother Earth.

Many a rebellion and insurrection,

Also benefited the stride so well

And So we listen to the tales

From the old book there

Why (do I) now (have) this feeling,

Like from the ends of the worst tales,

Like from the ends of the worse tales.