Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: metal
Song Meaning of “Poltava – English Version” by Sabaton
The song “Poltava – English Version” by Sabaton is a powerful tribute to the courage and bravery of the Russian soldiers during the Battle of Poltava in 1709. The lyrics detail the determination of the troops to fight off the Swedish invasion, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The lyrics also tell the story of how the Russian army overcame their enemies, inspiring other Slavic nations to “stand and fight”, and the eventual victory that was celebrated as a momentous occasion.
The chorus of the song speaks of the troops desperately clinging to life in what they believe is a “do or die” situation. The soldiers fighting for their lives as they “[hear] the thunder from the sky” rumbles. They look up and see a “wave of steel” sweep across their lines and “push them back again”, but they remain determined to defend their motherland.
Through the verses, the listener is taken through different moments of the battle. We learn of how the Swedish forces made the first move, how the battle was fought with “courage and pride”, how the Russian forces gained an advantage, and how “hundreds of brave souls” gave their lives in the name of freedom and faith.