“The One,” a Tamil anthem by Sid Sriram and Santhosh Narayanan, from “Retro,” surges with fiery determination and heroic resolve. Meaning a singular, destined figure, “The One” heralds the arrival of a formidable leader. Vivek’s lyrics ignite a saga of triumph and resilience. Santhosh Narayanan’s composition fuels the bold, unyielding spirit of the words.
| Song | The One |
| OST | Retro |
| Voice | Sid Sriram, Santhosh Narayanan |
| Poetry | Vivek |
| Musicians | Santhosh Narayanan |
| In the Video | Suriya, Pooja Hegde |
| Release Date | April 12, 2025 |
Sid Sriram and Santhosh Narayanan’s translation of “The One” lyrics unveils a tale of a warrior’s return, commanding time and fear itself, tied to “Retro.” Vivek crafts verses that pulse with defiance, stirring listeners with their call to rise. The chorus, “Antha Oruvan Vanthurukkandey,” translates to “That very person has arrived now.”
Retro Movie’s The One Lyrics English Translation
Oru theeyila solleduththu
He took a word from a burning fire
Oli podura kaiyelluththu
And wrote it with a hand that shines light
Annoruvan vanthurukkandey
That one man has arrived
Pala por pada irukkalam
He might have fought many wars
Ethirpaarthathu ivana thaan
But this is the one we’ve been waiting for
Antha oruvan vanthurukkandey
That very person has arrived now
Kalamo avan moochariya
Even time listens to his breath
Mayir kaalgalum koochariya
Even hairs and feet stand still in fear/respect
Vacha mavan vanthurukkandey
That beast we set loose has come back
Ada namma nenachchathu nadanthuruma
Hey, what we imagined has come true, huh?
Singam marupadi thirumbuthamma
The lion has returned once again
Munna oru kadha irunthathamma
There was a story before this
Ipo uru kondu eranguthamma
Now it takes a form and descends
Natchaththiram onnu theriyuthamma
A star is appearing now
Ninna edam paththi eriyuthamma
Burning bright where you stood
Achcham konda manam oru varama
A heart with fear is not a blessing
Andha oruvana adaiyuthamma hey
He’s becoming that one person now
Naan varuven
I will come
Ennakkath irunthen
I was waiting silently
Adiththaan oru naal
But one day, he struck
Jegane avan dhaan
That victorious one – it was him
Vaai pilanthey
He opened his mouth
Sanam paarththida
And the crowd watched
Vaazhnthavan pol
Like someone who truly lived
Pilambaai oru naal ezhunthaan
He rose one day from the ruins
Dhevaa, dhevaa, dhevaa
Oh God, oh divine one
Kaalam ellarin meedhum
Time falls upon everyone
Kallaagi moodum
It turns cold and closes over them
Appothu yaar ezhuvaar
But who will rise then?
Vaare vaal veesum pothum
He comes when the sword is drawn
Nirkaamal pogum
And goes without standing still
Needhaane vaa oruvaa
You are the one, come forward
The one, the one
It was written on the walls
For we get the proof
And the truth rang for me
Answered every calls
When they beckon
Billion angels in the sky sang for me
Father when I wasn’t ready then
Needed all the healing
She went off for see the
The truth I was crippled
But I thought of having
Blood upon my head for many men
Bodies, bodies, bodies so body doesn’t
Freedom, freedom, freedom
Calling on my name to be the leader
Nothing need it when they kneel and see through the night
So they can see the sun
Neeyum dhooram poga nenju punnaa kedanthen
Even when you went far, my heart lay wounded
Un paadham pogum paadha vazhi manna kedanthen
I lay on the path your feet walked on
Kaala kaalam thaandi uyir oora kaninchen
I saw life stretch beyond time itself
En raasa raasan vanthaan ulagellam adanjen eley
My king has returned and the whole world bowed to him
Dhammamum, dharmamum kaakkura piththan
He’s a madman guarding justice and truth
Adippattu adippattu yeriya yukththan
He’s beaten, bruised, yet still rises with logic
Vel nenacha ivan mel veral vappen
If someone even wishes ill, I’ll point fingers at them
Veeranaam karnanukkey ivan appan
He’s the father even to the warrior Karna himself
Naan varuven
I will come
Translated by: Sakthimahi
The One Music Video
Watch the Tamil music video for “The One” embedded above. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, it channels the song’s fierce resolve through Suriya and Pooja Hegde’s commanding presence.