Sverige [English translation]

[Vers 1: Molly Sandén]

Sweden, Sweden, beloved friend

An ashamed tiger

I know how it feels

When austerity has become a joke

When violence doesn't scare

What has happened?

[Refräng: Molly Sandén]

Welcome, welcome here

Whoever you are, wherever you are

[Vers 2: Victor Leksell]

Set the patio-table for a party

For a faraway guest

In the country "moderate1 is enough"

We toast to another MIdsummer

As if time has stood still

While the world is burning

[Refräng: Molly Sandén & Victor Leksell]

Welcome, welcome here

Whoever you are, wherever you are

[Vers 3: Joakim Berg]

The rain splatters the windows now

But the night is bright

In a land without God

The glasses shine quietly on our table

As empty as words

Isn't love grand

[Refräng: Joakim Berg & Molly Sandén]

Welcome, welcome here

Whoever you are, wherever you are

Welcome, welcome here

Whoever you are, wherever you are

[Outro: Joakim Berg & Molly Sandén]

Wherever you are

Wherever you are

Whoever you are

1. "Lagom" as is sung in the original lyrics is a swedish word that signals when something is just right, in the middle of two options, etc. We (Swedes) usually make fun of ourselves for being too "lagom" (moderate), indecisive, or always arguing for a non-existent middle-option if a choice is involved.