He graduated from the Academy of Music in Malmö 2002. He sings, plays piano and guitar. Wrethov has written and produced songs for among others Günther, Arash, Bobby Farrell of Boney M, Samantha Fox, Ch!pz and Emil Sigfridsson. His songs have sold over 6 million pieces all over the world.
Now Wrethov has finished his debut album as a solo artist.
Wrethov has taken twice part in Melodifestivalen (the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest) as a composer. In 2006 with "Like Fire Tonight" by Günther & The Sunshine Girls and in 2008 with "Upp och hoppa" by Frida. He is also one of the composers of the 2009 Azerbaijani ESC entry "Always" performed by Arash & AySel.
One Life
Wrethov Lyrics
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To write a masterpiece?
Would you tell 'I'm you couldn't read?"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Wise men say
Life is what happens
While you're busy making plans
Life's not a rehersal
Gotta live it while you can
And getting a second chance
Is my blame and circumstance
Is that what men in the mirror
Read it and chase for answears, hey!
I could have defended me and the best
My family's car crashed
My brother fall getting stucked
Perhaps then, turn up the van and loosing my day
Shaking that our glass reverse to stand back
But the wheels on the bus keep rolling
Rolling all goin' aint nobody really knowin'
It's just flowin' a moment that
Can't be gone and admit it
So you gotta give heart
Never be timid, ahhh"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really wanna live this way?
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Complaining bout misdemeanors
While millions of people starve
Rather spend money shoppin' or sending gadgets to mars
Wintertime keep our cars in heated garage
For the homeless in the winter heat is just a mirage
I ain't saying I can change the world
Rappin' these bars but I can give a voice
Support the people and get involved
Increase the love decrease hatred
And the scars that too many of us
Carry all buried up in our hearts
Brother we can do some or we can do none
Ignorance is similar to a loaded gun
So don't let it pop off or we're all done
We've only got one"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really wanna live this way?
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Your only got one life
And now we takes
Got ass for self"
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Only one life
It's right here, "right here"
It's right now, "right now"
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Tell me do you wanna live this waaay?
"Think about it."
The opening lines of Wrethov's song One Life pose a philosophical question: what if God gave you the opportunity to create something great, but you declined because you believed He could not read. This metaphorical statement is meant to remind the listener of the power and responsibility to create something that might impact the world, for better or for worse. The chorus of the song continues to underscore the importance of living in the present, as there is only one life and it is happening now. There is no time to waste on living with pain or perpetuating negativity.
The first verse of the song draws on the idea that life is unpredictable, and that we cannot plan for everything. Our chance to live the life we want is already happening, and we must embrace it. The second verse questions the priorities of people in modern society, pointing out how many waste resources and neglect the needs of those less fortunate. The chorus repeats the idea that we have a choice about how we live our life, and we must take responsibility for that choice. The final line of the song urges listeners to think about the message of the song and the importance of making decisions that will allow them to live their best life.
Line by Line Meaning
What if god told you
Imagine a scenario where God asks you to write a masterpiece
To write a masterpiece?
God asked you to create something exceptional
Would you tell 'I'm you couldn't read?
Would you tell God that He couldn't read
There's only one life
We only have one life to live
It's right here, it's right now
We are living in the present moment
What is pain
What is the purpose of feeling pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really want to live with pain or negativity?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
Ask yourself: do you truly want to live with negativity?
Wise men say
According to wise individuals
Life is what happens
Life is not pre-planned; it occurs unpredictably
While you're busy making plans
You tend to make plans while life is happening
Life's not a rehersal
This life is all there is; there are no do-overs
Gotta live it while you can
You must live life to the fullest while you have the chance
And getting a second chance
If you do get a second chance
Is my blame and circumstance
It is due to the situation and my responsibility
Is that what men in the mirror
Do we reflect and analyze ourselves
Read it and chase for answears, hey!
And search for answers
I could have defended me and the best
I could have saved myself and my family
My family's car crashed
My car and brother were involved in a car accident
My brother fall getting stucked
My brother was hurt and trapped
Perhaps then, turn up the van and loosing my day
Maybe I'd increase the volume to forget the day's events
Shaking that our glass reverse to stand back
Regretting the past and wanting to go back
But the wheels on the bus keep rolling
Life goes on, it never stops
Rolling all goin' aint nobody really knowin'
Life continues to move forward, with no knowledge of what will come next
It's just flowin' a moment that
Life just passes by like a flowing river
Can't be gone and admit it
Being truthful and accepting the moment, which can never be retrieved
So you gotta give heart
Therefore, you must put your heart into everything you do in life
Never be timid, ahhh
Never be scared or fearful
Complaining bout misdemeanors
Complaining about trivial things
While millions of people starve
When millions of people across the world are starving
Rather spend money shoppin' or sending gadgets to mars
Instead of helping those in need, people prefer to buy materialistic things or explore space
Wintertime keep our cars in heated garage
During winter, we keep our cars in a heated garage for comfort
For the homeless in the winter heat is just a mirage
Homeless people in the winter have no source of warmth
I ain't saying I can change the world
I'm not claiming I can change the world single-handedly
Rappin' these bars but I can give a voice
Although, my ability is limited to music, I can give people a voice
Support the people and get involved
Support and get involved in helping people in need
Increase the love decrease hatred
Encourage more love and discourage hate
And the scars that too many of us
People have emotional scars that impact them daily
Carry all buried up in our hearts
They carry emotional pain, which is buried deep in their hearts
Brother we can do some or we can do none
We can either stand up for those in need or do nothing
Ignorance is similar to a loaded gun
Lack of knowledge is parallel to holding a dangerous weapon
So don't let it pop off or we're all done
Don't let it go off, or all will be lost
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you want to dwell in negativity?
Your only got one life
We only have one life to live
And now we takes
We need to live in the moment
Got ass for self
Be selfish and do what is best for you
Think about it.
Reflect and ponder on this
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sarah
»Lyrics«
"What if god told you to write a masterpiece? Would you tell him you couldn't read?"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? Do you really wanna live this way? Only one life
It's right here, It's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Wise men say
Life is what happens
While you're busy making plans Life's not a rehersal, gotta live it while you can
And getting a second chance
Is my blame and circumstance
Is that what men in the mirror Read it and chase for answears, hey!
I could have defended me and the best
My family's car crashed
My brother fall getting stucked Perhaps then, turn up the van and loosing my day
Shaking that our glass reverse to stand back
But the wheels on the bus keep rolling
Rolling all goin' aint nobody really knowin'
Its just flowin' a moment that
Can't be gone and admit it
So you gotta give heart
Never be timid, ahhh"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? Do you really wanna live this way? Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"
Complaining bout misdemeanors While millions of people starve Rather spend money shoppin' or sending gadgets to mars Wintertime keep our cars in heated garage
For the homeless in the winter heat is just a mirage
I ain't saying I can change the world
Rappin' these bars but I can give a voice
Support the people and get involved
Increase the love decrease hatred And the scars that too many of us Carry all buried up in our hearts Brother we can do some or we can do none
Ignorance is similar to a loaded gun
So don't let it pop off or we're all done
We've only got one"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really wanna live this way? Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"
Your only got one life
Ain't no retakes so you gotta ask yourself:
Do you really wanna live this way? "this way"
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? "this way"
Do you really wanna live this way? "this way"
Only one life It's right here,
"right here"
it's right now,
"right now"
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way? "this way"
Tell me do you wanna live this waaay?
"Think about it."
Karolina Jucha
"What if god told you
to write a masterpiece?
Would you tell 'im you couldn't read?"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really wanna live this way?
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Wise men say
Life is what happens
While you're busy making plans
Life's not a rehersal
Gotta live it while you can
And getting a second chance
Is my blame and circumstance
Is that what men in the mirror
Read it and chase for answears, hey!
I could have defended me and the best
My family's car crashed
My brother fall getting stucked
Perhaps then, turn up the van and loosing my day
Shaking that our glass reverse to stand back
But the wheels on the bus keep rolling
Rolling all goin' aint nobody really knowin'
Its just flowin' a moment that
Can't be gone and admit it
So you gotta give heart
Never be timid, ahhh"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really wanna live this way?
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Complaining bout misdemeanors
While millions of people starve
Rather spend money shoppin' or sending gadgets to mars
Wintertime keep our cars in heated garage
For the homeless in the winter heat is just a mirage
I ain't saying I can change the world
Rappin' these bars but I can give a voice
Support the people and get involved
Increase the love decrease hatred
And the scars that too many of us
Carry all buried up in our hearts
Brother we can do some or we can do none
Ignorance is similar to a loaded gun
So don't let it pop off or we're all done
We've only got one"
There's only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Do you really wanna live this way?
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
Tell me do you wanna live this way?
"Your only got one life
Ain't no retakes
so you gotta ask yourself:
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Only one life
It's right here, it's right now
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Only one life
It's right here, "right here"
it's right now, "right now"
What is pain
Do you really wanna live this way?
"this way"
Tell me do you wanna live this waaay?
"Think about it."
Tyrael280x
Rocznik 02 się kłania.....mamy 2023 r. i ta piosenka wciąż w mym sercu pozostaje 🥲. Zostanie już na stałe
Weronika Wesołowska
Rok 2019 A ja nadal do tego wracam... ❤
Adriana Łuciów
2020*
Weronika Wesołowska
@Adriana Łuciów yep, teraz już tak
Nati30
Już 2022 hah
Paulina
2023
SolarMati1
dziwne, że jest mało sławny... koleś tworzy zajebistą muzykę
Dariusz Skrzypczak
Nie są sławni, bo nie sprzedali się elitom i ich muzyka ma przekaz - wsłuchaj się w niego.
Shaylo
@Dariusz Skrzypczak Nie wiem czy każdy sie sprzedaje, nie siedzę w tej lidze, ale masa reperczyków jest sławniejszych gdzie bidolą o gównie, a takie cudo nie potrafi się wybić na świecie. Przykre .
Piotr Maciejewski
Moje początki na siłce przy tej nucie 7 lat temu, a teraz ją odnalazłem. Co za wspomnienia. Miłego dnia ☺️