SABATON - The First Soldier (Official Lyric Video)

The official lyric video for "The First Soldier" by Sabaton. Taken from the EP "Heroes of The Great War".

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========= The First Soldier LYRICS ==========

Before the war, he wanted more
And ran away from home
The War to End All Wars had called his name

Outcast, an unlikely soldier
Barely worth his uniform
Emerging as a devil dressed in blue

Being the lone survivor
At the trenches in Alsace
One man holds the line

From the south to the front to the battlefield
From a farm to a hero of France
Served his country courageous and fearless
As he halts the Kaiser’s advance

From the south to the front into no man’s land
From a farm to the end of the road
Son of France he is the first on the frontline
Coming home
Coming home, let his story be known

Glorious, victorious
Protector of the tomb
Memories of his deeds, the cross of war

He’s a decorated soldier, he’s the pride of the uniform
Echoes from the past his story told

Lined up for execution
Saved his captain’s life
One man holds the line

========= Historic Fact ==========

France’s Albert Severin Roche became known as “The First Soldier” of France for his heroism and bravery. Despite his small stature and his peers’ scepticism, by the end of WW1 Albert had more than proved himself, having captured over 1,180 prisoners while fighting for the French Army.

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Recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge studios by Jonas Kjellgren.
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[tannki]

For those who never heard of Albert Roch, he once stopped an entire offensive alone cause he was the only one still alive in his trench. German had thrown an offensive after a massive artillery attack. Albert was the only survivor. He took the weapons of the deads and put them in line on the trench. And when the germans where close, he ran accross the trench and fire every guns. So the germans retreated because they thought an entire army was still there. But it was only Albert Roch.
Thanks you Sabaton for the song about one of our hero !

[Snxffy]

I call it the "Sabaton Effect".
It describes the immediate passion and patriotism for a random country one gets after hearing a song of them!

[lannesromain]

I am French, 30+ years old, and it is the first time I heard about Albert Roche. It is a shame, this person should be famous. Thank you, Sabaton

[panoskamp]

I never expected to feel so patriotic about another country and so proud about a person I didn't even hear his story. But, VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

[lorrain]

This man (Albert Roche) is unfortunately forgotten even in my country and yet his life and what he did during the First World War deserves respect.
In a normal world there would be a movie about him
Thank you Sabaton !

[OlympiaCHUD]

Thank you Sabaton for being modern day bards. I just went to visit family and my young relative was listening to you guys and was learning about history, where he otherwise is completely checked out from such things. It is a pity but I was shown a ray of hope in his appreciation for your music.

[felixben]

Thank you Sabaton for giving Albert Roche the fame he deserves! This soldier with an exceptional career died just before the invasion of 1940, as if the Germans had waited for his death before attacking, for fear of being blocked as in 1914! At least two of my great-great grandfathers fought in 1914, one was an alpine hunter and the other an artilleryman, which did not prevent him from being buried underground three times at Verdun because of shell explosions. I was able to keep some of his belongings, including his helmet and his bag, as well as his veteran's card.

[kevinDMC]

dear members of Sabaton, i had a job interview today i was nervous as hell but during the trip in my car i blasted this song to be inspired by the bravery of albert roche and most of all to be motivated
and i got the job! thank you guys that might be silly but you helped me in a way

[mouse]

Father is a very dark and you can feel the gloom from it. This song, however, is very uplifting and makes you feel like you can take on entire armies yourself, and I love it!

[msbae]

This man deserves so much more recognition than he gets. He had a TREMENDOUS pair of solid brass balls. If I found myself in a battle, I would want a man like him on my side.

[Manufr]

Being French and from Alsace-Lorraine, I am very touched to see such a beautiful song about one of our heroes and our army.
Albert Séverin Roche was a hero, like many others.
Thank you for continuing to bring the honor of our soldiers to life.

[Ranyanya]

Being a war hero at 20. Dying at 44 crashed by a car while leaving a bus because you're not careful enough. That's legendary.

[tomastobonjaramillo]

This one hits different specially since its so upbeat and also being written in a major chord, which is generally seen as happy and hopeful. Sabaton out does themselves every year, ffs. I have been listening to you guys since I was 12 in 2011 and every new song is better than the last! HOW DO YOU DO IT FFS SABATON! I LOVE YOU GUYS WAY TOO MUCH!

[karlprevost]

Un grand merci à vous d'avoir honoré notre plus prestigieux soldat de la grande guerre.
Salutation amicale de France.🇨🇵🤝🤘🇸🇪

[CG]

Yet another hero lost to obscurity, a man whose story is being told once again. I stumbled across Sabaton purely by accident, seeing a fan made video to the music of “The Last Stand”. Ever since then I’ve been hooked. As both a lover of history and a veteran I love this. Keep up the good work, can’t wait for more. Meantime I’ll be doing research on this man. Thank you Sabaton.

[mkazedar]

Merci au groupe Sabaton pour cet hommage rendu à l'un des plus grands soldats et héros français de la première guerre mondiale. Même si la chanson ne relate qu'une partie des exploits d'Albert Roche, elle reste quand même géniale.

[CTRex]

I can not express how much I needed this song. My great grandma who helped raise me who i've seen almost everyday of my life passed away today. She was 97 years old. Thank you Sabaton for making the pain a little bit more manageable with this song. 🎸🎵🎶

[nwseaman]

The story of Albert Severing Roche reminded me of my late cousin Eugene Box. My late cousin got the highest medal of honor in France for saving the lives of his comrades who being taken out by a sniper (s). Sixty sized a flame thrower and was pulling the wounded to shore.

Thank you for this Sabaton.

[o-]

Albert Severin Roche needs more recognition, what a legend.
Thank you Sabaton once again for making sure this legend is not forgotten.

Vive la France.

[HunterTheron]

I am not French, but this song fills me with patriotic pride. Vive la France!