From sabaton.net:
“Gaius Julius Caesar, born in 100 B.C., rose to power in the Roman Republic as consul and later dictator. He led successful military campaigns in Gaul, defeating tribes like the Helvetii, Belgae, and Arverni, and extended Roman control to the Rhine River. When political tensions e...
[Verse 1]
Hundred years before our lord, from the cradle to the sword
A sign of what’s to come, of what can be undone
On to conquest tempting fate, in the footsteps of the great
A consul on the move, he’s building bridges and his
[Pre-Chorus]
Enemies enter the field
Knowing their fate has been sealed
Africa, Italy, Spain and Gaul will kneel
[Chorus]
He is crossing the Rubicon
Heading home to where he belong
Born to rule it alone, the glory of Rome
He is crossing the Rubicon
Over the river at last, the die has been cast
[Verse 2]
Fortune does favour the brave, from the Senate to the grave
This man would seek it all, this man would heed the call
The republic's doom and fall, he’s the man who caused it all
Dictator on the move, he’s burning bridges as his
[Pre-Chorus]
Grip of the power of Rome
Secured as he heads for the throne
The 15th of March, the knives would cut to the bone
[Chorus]
He is crossing the Rubicon
Heading home to where he belong
Born to rule it alone, the glory of Rome
He is crossing the Rubicon
Over the river at last, the die has been cast
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
He is crossing the Rubicon
Heading home to where he belong
Born to rule it alone, the glory of Rome
He is crossing the Rubicon
Over the river at last, the die has been cast
Crossing the Rubicon was written by Ken Kängström & Joakim Brodén.
Crossing the Rubicon was produced by Sabaton.
Sabaton released Crossing the Rubicon on Fri Oct 17 2025.