Stephen Zechariah and Sunitha Sarathy perform ‘One Life’ from the album ‘Vaathi.’ Lyricists Dhanush and Arivu collaborate with composer G. V. Prakash Kumar on this motivational anthem about education’s role in success.
Released: December 7, 2020
One Life
Stephen Zechariah | T Suriavelan • From “Vaathi”
Vaathi’s One Life Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Dhanush and Arivu describe success through parental pride, like gifting a saree earned through hard work. They emphasize education as liberation from societal limits. The track links learning directly to overcoming struggle.
Agara MudhalaJust like the letter ‘A’ begins the alphabet,
Arivom Va VaCome, let’s gain knowledge.
Sigaram ThodaTo reach the mountain top,
Vazhi Than KalviEducation’s the only path.
Pudhiya Ulagam VaraivomLet’s sketch a brand new world.
Va VaCome on, join me.
Vidiyal Tharum Oliye KalviEducation’s the light that brings the dawn.
Arindome ThuliyaiWhat we’ve learned is just a drop.
Ariyadhadhu KadalaiWhat we’ve yet to learn is a vast ocean.
Madhipengal SiraiyeGrades are nothing but a prison.
Madhi Nutpam Than ViduthalaiyeBut your sharp intellect’s your true freedom.
Thalaigal Nimirum Nilaigal UyarumYour head’ll be held high and your status’ll rise,
Nee PadithalIf you dedicate yourself to learning.
Padicha Jeyippa Illanna ThavippaIf you study, you’ll win; if you don’t, you’ll struggle.
Solren Kelu Iruppadhu One LifeListen to me, you’ve only got one life.
Porandha Porappa Ulagam MadhichaIf the world respects the purpose of your birth,
Adhu Than Suganda Iruppadhu One LifeThat’s true satisfaction in this one life.
Vanatha Kaiyila Pudikkanum NanbaYou’ve gotta hold the sky in your hands, my friend.
Valiba Kalatha Madhiknum NanbaRespect the time of your youth, my friend.
Aadanum Nanba Padanum NanbaYou should dance, my friend, and you should sing, my friend.
Vangura Pattathil Parakkanum NanbaFly high with the degree you earn, my friend.
Padicha Jeyippa Illanna ThavippaIf you study, you’ll win; if you don’t, you’ll struggle.
Solren Kelu Iruppadhu One LifeListen to me, you’ve only got one life.
Porandha Porappa Ulagam MadhichaIf the world respects the purpose of your birth,
Adhu Than Suganda Iruppadhu One LifeThat’s true satisfaction in this one life.
Panam Kasu Pakkanum NanbaYou’ve gotta earn your wealth, my friend.
Thalaimuraikkum Sekkanum NanbaSave enough for the next generation, my friend.
Udhavinnu Nallavan VandhaIf a good person comes to you for help,
Kodukkanum One LifeYou’ve gotta give back in this one life.
Mariyadhaiya Vazhanum NanbaLive your life with dignity, my friend.
Pugaloda Saganum NanbaDie with a legacy of fame, my friend.
Idhu Sathiyam AganumnnaIf you want this to become your truth,
Padikanum One LifeYou’ve gotta study hard in this one life.
Nee Sindhura Vervaiyil KidachaWith the reward from the sweat you’ve shed,
Pudavaiya Un Thaiku KoduthuBuy a saree and gift it to your mother.
Ava Sindhura Kanneer ThuliyaThe tears of joy that she’ll shed,
Rasikanum One LifeYou’ve gotta cherish them in this one life.
Nee Pona Dhisiyila EllamIn every direction that you choose to go,
Unnoda Pera KettuWhen people hear your name being spoken,
Un Appan Thimira NadanthaIf your father can walk with immense pride,
Rasikanum One LifeYou’ve gotta cherish that in this one life.
Aadanum One Life Padanum One LifeDance through this life and sing through this life.
Vangura Pattathil Parakkanum One LifeFly high with the degree you earn in this one life.
Padicha Jeyippa Illanna ThavippaIf you study, you’ll win; if you don’t, you’ll struggle.
Solren Kelu Iruppadhu One LifeListen to me, you’ve only got one life.
Porandha Porappa Ulagam MadhichaIf the world respects the purpose of your birth,
Adhu Than Suganda Iruppadhu One LifeThat’s true satisfaction in this one life.
One Life Music Video
The ‘One Life’ lyrics meaning centers on using education to build a respected legacy within a single lifetime. Stephen Zechariah and Sunitha Sarathy frame knowledge as essential for creating generational change.