One Life was the Maltese entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf performed by Glen Vella. It was co-written by Paul Giordimaina, who represented Malta in the 1991 Contest with Georgina Abela.
It was performed 11th in the first semi-final following Finland and preceding San Marino. At the close of voting, it finished in 11th place with 54 points, missing out on the final by just 1 point behind Switzerland.
Lyrics[]
Life's a game, it's a mystery
Which we give in to
Days go by, no lesson learned
Just things that you do
Things change even in my mind
And not in my heart
I am who I am and I'm here for you
One life – show what's in your heart
Love me like I love you
One life – it's all we got to live
Time to set your heart free
Chase the pain away
And move on and don't give up
This time it's all up to you
You can love yourself too
Life is strange and heavenly
Sweet surrender (Surrender)
Love begins within ourselves
Makes up our lives
Hold on to what life brings you
Just be who you are
You can do it too
It's all up to you
One life – show what's in your heart
Love me like I love you
One life – it's all we got to live
Time to set your heart free
Chase the pain away
And move on and don't give up
This time it's all up to you
You can love yourself too
Don't try to judge me
You don't know how I feel
Love me, love me for who I am
My life, I will give it all
I give it all to you, give it all
One life – show what's in your heart
Love me like I love you
One life – it's all we got to live
Time to set your heart free
Chase the pain away
Move on and don't give up
This time it's all up to you
You can love yourself too
It's all up to you
You can love yourself too
It's all up to you
You can love yourself too
Videos[]
Malta - "One Life" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011 - BBC One
Glen Vella - One Life (Malta) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest 1st Semi Final