The Last Stand
Sabaton Lyrics
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In the home of Christianity
The seat of power is in danger
There's a foe of a thousand swords
They've been abandoned by their lords
Their fall from grace will pave their path, to damnation
Then the 189
In the service of heaven
They're protecting the holy line
It was 1527
Gave their lives on the steps to heaven
Thy will be done!
For the grace, for the might of our lord
For the home of the holy
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Gave their lives so boldly
For the grace, for the might of our lord
In the name of his glory
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Come and tell their story again
Under guard of 42
Along a secret avenue
Castle saint Angelo is waiting
They're the guard of the holy see
They're the guards of Christianity
Their path to history is paved with salvation
Then the 189
In the service of heaven
They're protecting the holy line
It was 1527
Gave their lives on the steps to heaven
Thy will be done!
For the grace, for the might of our lord
For the home of the holy
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Gave their lives so boldly
For the grace, for the might of our lord
In the name of his glory
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Come and tell their story again
Dying for salvation with dedication
No capitulation, annihilation
Papal commendation, reincarnation
Heaven is your destination
Dying for salvation with dedication
No capitulation, annihilation
Papal commendation, reincarnation
Heaven is your destination
In the name of god
For the grace, for the might of our lord
For the home of the holy
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Gave their lives so boldly
For the grace, for the might of our lord
In the name of his glory
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Come and tell their story
Gave their lives so boldly
Come and tell the Swiss Guards' story again
The song "The Last Stand" by Sabaton is a tribute to the heroic acts of the Swiss Guards who defended the Vatican against an invading force during the Sack of Rome in 1527. The lyrics describe the dire situation in which the protectors of the Holy See stood, with the enemy of a thousand swords threatening their home and power. The lords who were supposed to support them had abandoned them, leaving the Swiss Guard to defend what was sacred to Christianity.
The 189 Swiss Guards, along with a small group of others, would fight to their deaths on the steps to heaven in defense of the Vatican. The song speaks of their dedication and commitment to their faith and their duty, dying for salvation with no capitulation or annihilation. The chorus is a tribute to their bravery, as they gave their lives so boldly for the grace and might of their Lord, for the home of the Holy, for the faith and the way of the sword.
The last part of the song emphasizes the significance of the Swiss Guards' sacrifice, asking that their story be told again. It praises their Papal Commendation and reincarnation, with the destination of heaven identified as a result of their dedication to their duty.
Line by Line Meaning
In the heart of holy see
The Vatican, which is the center of the Roman Catholic Church.
In the home of Christianity
Considering the prominence of the Vatican in the religion of Christianity, Rome can be said to be the home of the faith.
The seat of power is in danger
There is an imminent threat to the power and influence of the Vatican.
There's a foe of a thousand swords
A formidable enemy with a massive army is on the march.
They've been abandoned by their lords
The enemy is fighting as a force independent of its usual authorities.
Their fall from grace will pave their path, to damnation
The enemy will bring discredit and dishonor on themselves, ensuring eternal condemnation.
Then the 189
Following the events stated earlier, the Swiss Guards took up arms to defend the Vatican.
In the service of heaven
The Swiss Guards consider themselves soldiers for Christ and sacrifice themselves for their faith.
They're protecting the holy line
The Swiss Guards aimed to safeguard the Pope and crucial areas of the Vatican from the enemy.
It was 1527
Referencing the year in which the events occured.
Gave their lives on the steps to heaven
These soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for their faith by dying fighting against the enemy.
Thy will be done!
Accepting that God's will is greater than their will or desires, and that they are willing to do whatever he asks.
For the grace, for the might of our lord
Fighting for God's grace and power.
For the home of the holy
Defending the Vatican, which is of great importance to the Christian faith.
For the faith, for the way of the sword
Fighting for one's beliefs with the best of their abilities.
Gave their lives so boldly
Sacrificing their lives with bravery and courageousness.
In the name of his glory
Defending his glory and honor.
Come and tell the Swiss Guards' story again
Urging others to remember and learn from the Swiss Guards' loyalty and service to the church.
Under guard of 42
An additional detail about the Swiss Guards and their location.
Along a secret avenue
Further description of the area where the Swiss Guards were stationed during the attack.
Castle saint Angelo is waiting
A reference to the fortress where the Swiss Guards defeated the attackers.
They're the guard of the holy see
The Swiss Guards are defending the Vatican, a holy and significant symbpolic entity.
Their path to history is paved with salvation
The sacrifice of the Swiss Guards for the Vatican is considerable and will be honored and recognized for ages to come.
Dying for salvation with dedication
Their sacrifice will ultimately lead to their salvation due to the faith and dedication they put forth in defense of their beliefs.
No capitulation, annihilation
The Swiss Guards remained steadfast in their commitment and sacrificed themselves rather than surrendering to the enemy.
Papal commendation, reincarnation
Their sacrifice resulted in recognition and further served to increase the idea of the Earthly actions needed for eventual eternal afterlife.
Heaven is your destination
The loyal and devoted Swiss Guards will receive the ultimate reward in the afterlife due to their service in the name of their faith.
In the name of God
Fully dedicating themselves to God, his glory and to the service of religion.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOAKIM BRODEN, PAER SUNDSTROEM, CHRISTOFFER ROERLAND
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The outnumbered Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican, stood against an invading horde during the Sack of Rome in 1527, giving their lives so the Pope could make his escape. Read more about the Sack of Rome 👉 https://www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/the-sack-of-rome/
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