NDP 2020 EVENING SHOW GUIDE 9 AUG 2020 7PM INTRODUCTION: NDP 2020 EVENING SHOW
Our NDP 2020 Evening Show will be brought right into the hearts and homes of all Singaporeans through a live broadcast at 7pm from the Star Performing Arts Centre.
We can expect an intimate and meaningful Show that presents the inspirational stories of everyday Singaporeans in this extraordinary year. Messages of resilience, solidarity and hope will be put across through films and live stage performances. The Show will end in a nationwide Pledge moment with fireworks set off across various sites in Singapore.
We invite all Singaporeans to join us in our Sing- along and Light-up moments! We hope that this guide, packed with information and song lyrics, will serve as a useful reference throughout the Show.
2 CONTENTS 1. OUR SINGAPORE pg 5 5. COMING TOGETHER pg 15 Room At The Table pg 6 Queenfisher pg 16 Overture pg 7 Everything I Am pg 17 Tap on a page to view its contents Everyday Heroes pg 18 2. WHEN THINGS CHANGE pg 8 Life In The Lion City pg 9 6. A STRONGER SINGAPORE pg 19 Each Other pg 10 We Will Get There pg 20 Show Reprise and Sing-along pg 21 3. CHALLENGES WE FACE pg 11 NDP Virtual Choir pg 22 The Storm FINALE 4. STEPPING UP pg 12 Pledge Moment & pg 23 Together pg 13 National Anthem Stay With You pg 14 Light-up Moment & pg 24 Fireworks Medley
SONG LYRICS pg 25
3 SYNOPSIS
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WHEN THINGS CHANGE STEPPING UP A STRONGER SINGAPORE We move on to an honest We see how ordinary The final segment brings and heartfelt exploration Singaporeans make a everyone together as we of the adjustments that difference by stepping look forward to the future Singaporeans have had up and supporting with optimism and hope. to make this year in each other. 1 their daily lives. 3 5
OUR SINGAPORE CHALLENGES WE FACE COMING TOGETHER The Evening Show opens The mood increases in We see how communities and with a loving tribute to Our intensity as we delve individuals come together at Singapore, evoking feelings into the challenges the time of need, and pay of nostalgia and bringing faced by Singaporeans tribute to our frontline fighters, back fond memories. in recent months. essential service workers and community heroes. 4 The Evening Show opens with a loving tribute to Our Singapore. 1. OUR SINGAPORE This journey takes us through the familiar sights and sounds of the Singapore we love, evoking feelings of nostalgia and fond memories of our home. It starts off with a reflective piece, “Room At The Table”, followed by a medley of familiar songs like “One United People”, “Where I Belong”, “Geylang Si Paku Geylang” and “Singapura”.
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5 OUR SINGAPORE 1. ROOM AT THE TABLE We open the Evening Show on a reflective and introspective note with “Room At The Table”, written and performed by Charlie Lim. Singaporeans may recognise the familiar tune from 2018’s National Day theme song, but the lyrics have since been re-written and updated to reflect our recent experiences in 2020.
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PERFORMED BY
CHARLIE LIM
6 OUR SINGAPORE 1. OVERTURE
A song medley of familiar songs such as “One United People”, “Where I Belong”, “Geylang Si Paku Geylang” and “Singapura” is performed by John Lee, Umar Sirhan and Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai. This item, complemented by a small group of dancers, will be accompanied by familiar scenes of the Singapore we love, evoking warm feelings of nostalgia.
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PERFORMED BY
JOHN LEE UMAR SIRHAN REBEKAH SANGEETHA DORAI
7 2. WHEN THINGS CHANGE
We move on to an honest and “Everything is all in heartfelt exploration of the a standstill. One virus can adjustments made by Singaporeans really affect everything.” in this extraordinary year. MUHAMMAD SHAHRIL BIN MOHAMAD ALIAS ICA Officer who was redeployed Through a series of short interviews, to support dormitory operations ordinary Singaporeans share their personal perspectives on the “You actually realise inconveniences and adjustments there’s a lot of things that you cannot live without.” they have had to deal with over the SITI ZAWIYAH BINTE MOHAMAD past few months. Singaporean on an exchange programme in the US CONTENTS PAGE
8 WHEN THINGS CHANGE This performance shows Singaporeans coping with everyday life during the Circuit Breaker 2. LIFE IN THE LION CITY period with our signature brand of honesty and humour.
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PERFORMED BY
HOSSAN LEONG REBECCA LIM FARIZ JABBA
SHIGGA SHAY FAUZIE LAILY YUNG RAJA
MOHAMED THELIONCITYBOY VERNETTA RAFFEE LOPEZ
9 WHEN THINGS CHANGE This contemplative song is written and performed by local musician, Abangsapau. 2. EACH OTHER Inspired by his love for his family, it reminds us of the enduring strength of family bonds during these difficult times.
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PERFORMED BY
ABANGSAPAU FARHANA BINTE IBRAHIM
10 3. CHALLENGES WE FACE
We highlight the struggles faced in this extraordinary year with the segment “Challenges We Face”. “It is very tough not to see my The mood gradually increases parents for a while and the thought that I can’t take care in intensity, depicting the many of them in person is worrying.” challenges Singaporeans have had HANN CHIA to deal with, and how we adapted Certified Formulator, Fawn Labs to those challenges. “To most people, death toll This segment is anchored by a may just be a number. But to powerful and emotive dance item me, it is not just a statistic.” titled “The Storm”, set against the ERIYANA BINTE SUBADI haunting melody of Erik Satie’s Senior Staff Nurse, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Gymnopedie No. 1.
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11 4. STEPPING UP
The film interviews in this segment showcase ordinary Singaporeans “I just want to bring Singaporeans who have made a difference by stepping up to serve with courage back to Singapore.” and compassion. From our frontline and essential services workers, to SERENE TAN Cabin Crew-in-Charge who volunteered volunteers in the community, we see Singaporeans from all walks of life to bring Singaporeans back from Wuhan reaching out to help and support each other. “Students would be having to The performances will take on an uplifting and inspiring mood with study from home. If they lack “Together” and “Stay With You”, emphasising the importance of caring for the digital devices, they will not be able to partake in this new and supporting one another in times of need. education system.” JOHANN BIN ANNUAR CONTENTS PAGE Executive Director, Engineering Good, who helped to refurbish donated laptops for less privileged students
12 STEPPING UP 4.TOGETHER
Composed and sung by homegrown artistes, Shabir Tabare Alam and Abby Simone, this song highlights the struggles faced by many Singaporeans in this challenging year, but gives voice to the hope that we can weather these tough times together. Accompanied by energetic hip-hop dancers, this song embodies an urban and youthful vibe.
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PERFORMED BY
SHABIR ABBY TABARE ALAM SIMONE
13 STEPPING UP 4.STAY WITH YOU
This item features homegrown artistes, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, and cellist Heema Izzati. “Stay With You” is an intimate duet meant for the heroes among us, who keep the country going in these challenging times. It reflects the intangible bond that connects us all, no matter how far apart we might be.
Originally written in Chinese by JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun, this English version has been specially penned for NDP 2020.
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JJ LIN STEFANIE SUN HEEMA IZZATI 14 5. COMING TOGETHER
This segment shows Singaporeans banding together to overcome the challenges we face. From frontline fighters, essential “There were times when I workers, community heroes to ordinary just feel that I am all alone. Singaporeans, we see our people come But I gathered strength when together, bridging our differences to help strangers come and support one another with kindness and compassion. what I do.” NIZAR BIN MOHD SHARIFF The impactful visuals in the performance Founder of Free Food for All, a charity that helps those who need food aid “Queenfisher” reinforce this idea, while the NDP 2020 theme song “Everything I Am” expresses our gratitude and appreciation “The doctors and nurses that for our fellow Singaporeans. The segment took care of us, I see them as stars. They are the stars that rounds off with a heartfelt tribute to our shine light into our path.” frontline and essential services workers in a BOB AND LAN TEO performance titled “Everyday Heroes”. COVID-19 survivors
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15 COMING TOGETHER 5. QUEENFISHER
The performance “Queenfisher” is performed by NAMIE, a talented young local artiste. Supported by powerful visuals, the song builds on the idea of “birds of different feathers” coming together to support one another, empowering us to rise above our challenges.
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PERFORMED BY
NAMIE
16 COMING TOGETHER 5. EVERYTHING I AM
The NDP 2020 theme song “Everything I Am” is composed by Joshua Wan and performed by Nathan Hartono. It emphasises the connections between individuals, families, communities and the nation. In a spirit of
SING TOGETHER humility, it seeks to draw out a sense of gratitude towards the people around us, and towards the nation.
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PERFORMED BY
NATHAN HARTONO
17 COMING TOGETHER 5. EVERYDAY HEROES
Performed by local musician Umar Sirhan and composed by Dick Lee, “Everyday Heroes” is a heartfelt and uplifting tribute to our selfless frontline fighters and tireless essential services workers. It is through their sacrifices and dedication that Singapore has been able to weather this storm, to emerge stronger than before.
POST TRIBUTE ON LIVE CHAT SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE
PERFORMED BY
UMAR SIRHAN 18 6. A STRONGER SINGAPORE
The final segment looks forward to the future with optimism and hope, as Singaporeans reflect on how the country will emerge from this difficult period stronger than before, as a kinder, more caring society.
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“When you weather through storms together, you will be able to go further and be stronger.” EUGENE LEE AND SKI YEO Founders, LearnDialect.sg, who created videos in dialects to help the elderly understand the current situation
“We are really maturing into becoming a more civil society. Far more conscious to the needs of other people and how we can contribute to each other.” TONG YEE Social Entrepreneur whose daughters encouraged him to buy food to deliver to healthcare frontliners
19 A STRONGER SINGAPORE PERFORMED BY 6. WE WILL GET THERE
Together with other artistes, Dick Lee returns DICK LEE ABANGSAPAU NAMIE UMAR SIRHAN to perform the song he composed as the NDP theme song for 2002. This evergreen favourite remains relevant eighteen years later as it reminds us of the difficulties we have CHARLIE LIM NATHAN SHABIR REBEKAH HARTONO TABARE ALAM SANGEETHA overcome, and how we can draw strength DORAI from each other to build our future together.
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20 A STRONGER SINGAPORE 6. SHOW REPRISE AND SING-ALONG
We invite all Singaporeans to raise your PERFORMED BY ALL ARTISTES AND voices and join us in song, as we revisit familiar favourites over the years! Join in the action, and sing in one voice, to show our unity and love for Singapore! JOAKIM JAZ LOH SUTHASINI SING TOGETHER GOMEZ RAJENDERAN SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE
21 A STRONGER SINGAPORE This year’s NDP will feature the inaugural NDP Virtual Choir made up 6. NDP VIRTUAL CHOIR of thousands of Singaporeans singing virtually in harmony, no matter where they might be. The performance will
SING TOGETHER display a multi-faceted tapestry of faces and voices, as Singaporeans from all walks of life come together to sing “We Are Singapore”. Join in to unite in one voice for Singapore!
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22 FINALE PLEDGE MOMENT & NATIONAL ANTHEM
Our Pledge Moment 2020 calls upon all Singaporeans to unite and pledge ourselves to build a stronger, more united country together. Listen out for the siren from the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s Public Warning
PLEDGE TOGETHER System at 2020hrs (8.20pm). It announces the rallying of the nation to stand together as one people, regardless of where they are, to recite our pledge in one voice.
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23 FINALE LIGHT-UP MOMENT LIGHT-UP MOMENT & FIREWORKS MEDLEY We invite our home audiences to participate in a very special Light-up moment to show our gratitude to all frontline fighters, essential service workers and community heroes
SHINE TOGETHER amongst us.
Use the red sticker found in your SG Together Pack, place it on your phone’s flashlight and play a part in lighting up our heartlands in a brilliant show of solidarity!
FIREWORKS MEDLEY One of our favourite NDP moments – the Fireworks display – is also brought into to the heartlands this year. Dazzling displays of fireworks across various sites in Singapore and a song medley will bring the
SING TOGETHER show to its rousing conclusion.
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25 OUR SINGAPORE 1. ROOM AT THE TABLE (SONG LYRICS)
How many times Through all the years I know Have you heard them say: Every lesson learned A house doesn’t make a home “The future is uncertain When each word could be May the stories that bind us and everything must change” a blessing Bring new strength for us to hope To listen is to love I’ll be living for the day But all of my worries Where our differences they make And all of my fears Can we afford to be kinder us whole Begin to lose their weight To others and ourselves? When I hold you near There’s always room at the table How many times And water from the well Have you heard them say: If all that we are “The future is uncertain Is what we believe And I know and everything must change” Then I know I gotta be A house doesn’t make a home The change I wanna see But you’re never really lost When you’re never alone How easy we forget That everything takes time No, nothing’s ever perfect But I still call you mine RETURN TO GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE 26 OUR SINGAPORE 1. OVERTURE (SONG LYRICS)
ONE UNITED PEOPLE GEYLANG SI PAKU GEYLANG My Singapore Back when you’d go away Pulang, marilah pulang My island in the sun I’d long for the end of the day Marilah pulang, This is my homeland When the sunlight would fade Bersama-sama It’s where my strength is from When the night birds awake Pulang, marilah pulang You’d always come home with Marilah pulang, WHERE I BELONG this song Bersama-sama Where I belong Where I keep my heart and soul Geylang si paku, Geylang Where dreams come true for us Geylang, si rama-rama
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HOSSAN LEONG: Chorus SHIGGA SHAY: The scene that he faces each morning Singapore, Singapore 泡泡茶，喜欢吃roti A tableau of buses and cars So convenient, tropical, some more I had to stay home 不可以喝 kopi Then it suddenly rains without warning [No more tourists and department stores] 没 Toto 4D can’t buy for 老婆 Then every destination becomes very far Singapore, Singapore You gotta stay safe or On some lucky day there are taxis Full of tourists and department stores confirm achoo But of course, he’ll be stuck in a jam [He’s a Singaporean to the core] Thinking a lot when I’m home Well, he can’t complain ‘cos the fact is Singing this song Then suddenly things begin changing He’s got the situation firmly by hand Way outta tune, wah lao His world slowly grinds to a stop 天天要出去跑 Then his life goes through Pre-chorus Singapore, bo beh zhao some rearranging Driving past all the cinemas No more toilet paper or [End of day, order take-away] REBECCA LIM: Bubble Tea shop And shopping centres lining 城里的月光把梦照亮 Each morning he wakes to restrictions the boulevards 请守护它身旁 The worst being staying at home [When will this CB end, he starts 等有一天能重逢 Where schooling his kids causes friction to complain] 让幸福撒满整个夜晚 And makes him miss those happy days He contemplates, then decides it’s great he could roam Here in Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus
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FARIZ JABBA: YUNG RAJA: MOHAMED RAFFEE: Aku lock pintu, duduk rumah facetime வணக் கம் 殿ங் கப் ꯂர் தாய் வ펿 வந் த awek cakap I miss you எப� ்போ என் நண் பனை தங் கங் கள் எல் லாம் Aku rindu tak dapat lepak dengan பாக் களாம் ஒர் வ펿 ꎿன் 쟁 members cam dulu கவசம் இன் 잿 நேர் வ펿 சென் றால் Naik bosan tiap hari makan sorang conversation நாளை நமதே aku merajok 믁கத் 鎿ன் 殿쎿ப் பை காலங் கள் எண் 迁ம் Tiba tiba ibu cakap duit budget kan காணலாம் ச�ோலைகள் மலர் ந் 鏁 sudah masuk காய் கꞿ ஆ埁ம் Let’s get it going! நமக் கென வளர் ந் த FAUZIE LAILY: நாளை நமதே 埂ட் டத் 鎿쮿쏁ந் 鏁 Mesti tahan lasak, kuat berusaha ힿல埁வ�ோம் Cukup tatatertib, hormat orang tua ힿரைힿல் ஒன் றாக Barulah orang segan, பழ埁வ�ோம் hormat dengan kita இப� ்போ நாம் பேசாமல் Bolehlah dinamakan: orang Singapura அம쏁வ�ோம்
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THELIONCITYBOY: SHIGGA SHAY: HOSSAN LEONG: Yea my mother Rodrigues 我们是新加坡人震中核心 Singapore, Singapore Calling me Full of tourists and department stores Telling her wait please FARIZ JABBA: Singapore, Singapore I’ve been doing work, Dalam hati kita Singapore So convenient, tropical, some more math with my kids Full of tourists and department stores 8 to 12, HBL - I’ve been going cray YUNG RAJA: Hawker centres, food on every floor Losing track of days Singapur makkal to the core We are Singaporean to the core 听写, on our own Singapur makkal to the core Singapore What I know? YEA! That’s okay THELIONCITYBOY: We are Singaporeans to the core VERNETTA LOPEZ: We are Singaporeans to the core Bengawan Solo We are Singaporeans to the core Riwayatmu ini We are Singaporeans to the core Sedari dulu jadi Perhatian insani Bengawan Solo My island in the sun No matter where I go I’ll know I’ll return to my Singapura RETURN TO GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE 30 WHEN THINGS CHANGE 2. EACH OTHER (SONG LYRICS – EXCERPTS)
All we got is each other Like do I visit? So busy chasing what ‘mostly matters’, I’m scared of what I will bring with me I’ll say it with quotes Let me bring it back to a different And here I am just exploring While chasing that, time when the possibilities we forgot what really matters most Things were pretty cool and there ‘Cos she’s at home alone and she’s And that’s closed doors, family, were no sirens been giving me some calls going to a show We were going out and there was Like bila nak datang? A little cup of tea at the kopitiam below no silence Nenek will masak for you all Holding on to the mic Let me bring it back How do I tell her that I shouldn’t, when I’m up on stage Yeah let me bring it back that I might put her at risk? I used to do it everyday and now it See, times have changed That to come together, feels like and to be honest I we gonna be apart for a bit Like a distant dream, Haven’t come to grips with it yeah like a memory Made a lot of plans, Chorus ‘Cos now the ordinary feels so far away now I just have to sit with it All we got is each other The world’s in lockdown, MCO, I can’t do same now, I know it feels like a dream circuit breaker, stay at home I’m feeling really stuck But we gonna wake up someday Not at home but in here, Yeah we gonna wake up, soon Repeat Chorus and let me tell you why I got a grandma, and she over 70 Being at home got me reflecting on She’s independent but full the things I’ve overlooked of vulnerabilities Like the touch of a hand, RETURN TO GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE or a page of a book 31 STEPPING UP 4.TOGETHER (SONG LYRICS)
I know what you’re going through I see you taking one step at a time I know you’re hurting right now I know you’re trying right now I think I know what’s on your mind Sometimes we feel like we are tied I’m right behind I’m right behind Repeat Pre-chorus x2 Pre-chorus I can’t wait to dive in Repeat Chorus x2 And feel the coldness of the water Wash away the heat
Chorus I’ll stand with you we’ll see this through I miss the sunset hues Oh we’ll start anew together
Repeat Chorus
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Verse Chorus 2 Just the other day I heard Stay with you Stay with you your voices right by here We will all come through We will all come through Maybe it’s all in my head but still Till we find a way me and you Till we find a way me and you I feel you near We’d gather all our dreams again We’d gather all our dreams again All the memories of your faces Come round I’ll be here, They may not all be the same Seem like days of yore right with you But come round I’ll be here, right with you Pre-chorus Repeat Verse, Pre-chorus, And if the walls are closing in Chorus 1 & Chorus 2 We’ll find a window deep within Repeat Chorus 1 Chorus 1 I’ll stay with you Till the rays come through Till we find a way and we’d say Look what time has held true
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A lone bird stood still Post-chorus In the middle of the flock La la la la la la la la x4 Wings over its face Unsure of its place Let go of your fears Should it stay or should it go? Amassed all these years Look beyond the vines But why should you hide One step at a time These branches don’t divide Dive into uncharted realms Can you just imagine Birds of different feathers Repeat Chorus and Post-chorus Flying in a flock together
Chorus Little bird give it a try x2
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I want you to understand Because of who you are And in each other, Because of you, I am who I am I can be everything I am there will be Because of who you are The fabric of our destiny I can be everything I am Chorus 2 It’s more than you and me Here’s to you, to my homeland Show me how I should be strong [Singapore] Repeat Chorus 1 Teach me that I can be weak I [We] hold this precious jewel Here’s to you, Singapore Because of who you are in my [our] hand [hands] Here’s to my people I could I can find anything I seek Because of who you are want nothing more [Because of who you are] And in each other, there will be I can be everything I am The colours of your tapestry Repeat Chorus 2 Colours you’ve never seen Teacher teach me to be kind Quick to embrace Chorus 1 And slow to close my mind Here’s to my home, If we reach that star to my homeland We’ll have the universe in time To every [A sea of] shining crystal in the sand RETURN TO GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE 35 COMING TOGETHER 5. EVERYDAY HEROES (SONG LYRICS)
Chorus There are When we look inside our hearts So, it’s good to know Everyday heroes to be found Find the place where caring starts We are not moving on alone Who are Then we’ll know what we must do When we come together Helping to keep us safe and When the love and care shines We are strong sound through We belong And together we can go To the future, for we know When we move ahead as one Repeat Chorus There are everyday heroes Till the troubles all are gone Everyday heroes All around When the challenges are won All around Only then we can move on There are everyday heroes Repeat Chorus All around
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DICK LEE: Chorus Remember the days, we set out So now we begin, Deep in my heart I just know together with faith? working together to win Right from the start, Remember the times, so fine we will grow When we thought that ALL: Look where we are, nothing could stand in our way? Believing in trust, it must we’ve come so far Be possible to overcome anything Then things weren’t the same And there’s still a long, The life that we knew had There’s so much to do long way to go to change There’s so much we can contribute With all of my heart, I will care We’ve struggled through, By sharing just a little love I’ll play my part, I will share the darkest storms We’ ll start again anew With family and friends, We thought we couldn’t tame together we’ll stand So why don’t we try? And in the end, hand in hand Together we’ve tried, If we stand side by side We will get there As we stood side by side I know we’ll build a new world I knew we’d build a new world A world of hope for ever after A world of hope for ever after RETURN TO GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE 37 A STRONGER SINGAPORE 6. WE WILL GET THERE (SONG LYRICS 2)
ABANGSAPAU: ABANGSAPAU: Red white, merah, putih, To everyone watching I hope you listen, Together we stand, divided we fall Red white, merah, putih, We fight for our dreams, We’ll stand with our flag from humble beginnings, and we never back down We’ll stand with our flag Gotta stand together and we never back down Jiwa Singapura forever alive Sembilan belas enam puluh lima No height too high Through every test, whoever we are, Hand on my chest with the moon DICK LEE: and the stars We will get there ALL: Repeat Chorus
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HOSSAN LEONG: REBECCA LIM: The scene that he faces each morning Here in Singapore, Singapore 我从来都不在乎 The Singapore sun starts to rise So convenient, tropical, 自己不是一个大人物 And even though day’s only dawning some more 因为平凡也是一种幸福 看到名人总是忙忙碌碌 He’s looking forward to what Singapore, Singapore 我的时间由我控制 Will greet his eyes He’s a Singaporean to 平凡日子一样会充实 the core A city so pretty forever A place where he wants to belong SHIGGA SHAY: Created by people together Welcome to Lion City Together we get better 这是Singapura Mighty and strong 红和白是我的国旗 这是我们的国家 Feeling fine, now on August nine When we can celebrate Every single thing we do 都一定会全力以赴 No more quarantine 别人的是是非非 Feel so great that he chose to stay 我从来都不在乎
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FARIZ JABBA: YUNG RAJA: MOHAMED RAFFEE: Balik rumah lepas mandi என் 殿ங் கப் ꯂர் சக�ோதரன் 믁ன் னே쟁 வா쮿பா 믁ன் னே잿 pakai jersey gi tengok bola பக் கத் 鎿ல் அம쏁 என் 쟁ம் Gaji masuk baju baru rambut சாப் பா翁 பெ잿ய feast த�ொ翁வான் ந�ோக் 埁வாய் kemas kita masih segak வாழை இலை banana leaf கண் தெ쎿யாத கா쎿쏁쾿ல் Jumpa members beli makan தேக் கா பக் கம் நம் ப வ펿 ஒ쾿쏁ம் ힿண் 므னே bawah kolong kita selalu lepak டே டா쎿க் , மக் கான் தꞿமையாலே பயந் த Tapi jangan lupa balik siang 뮿ன் ꟁம் நா翁கள் nanti semua kena marah 믁쟁க் 埁 made by my இ쏁쾿ல் ஒ쾿பெற உன் னை அம் மா at home நா翁ம் ஆட் டம் பாட் டம் மேல் ந�ோக் 埁 வா쮿பா என் 쟁ம் FAUZIE LAILY: க�ொண் டாட் டம் 믁ன் னே잿 Rasa sayang, eh நம் மக் கள் ஒன் றாக த�ொ翁வான் ந�ோக் 埁வாய் Rasa sayang, sayang eh வாழ� ்வோம் Eh lihat nona jauh Rasa sayang, sayang eh Rasa sayang, eh Rasa sayang, sayang eh Eh lihat nona jauh Rasa sayang, sayang eh
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THELIONCITYBOY: Singapore, Singapore ONE UNITED PEOPLE This is our Singapore So convenient, tropical, some more My Singapore, my island in the sun This that bosa isti bosa Singapore, Singapore This is my homeland, Cooking curry devil culture, He’s a Singaporean to the core It’s where my strength is from My Kristang mama with the sugee A rainbow of a thousand colours Got the city on my shoulder SINGAPURA Lighting up the sky Kristang bosa isti bosa Singapura, oh, Singapura, We build a brighter future I’m older, dreaming till I’m closer Sunny island set in the sea, Together you and I Kaza nunteng porta nona Singapura, oh, Singapura, Pretty flowers bloom for you and me WHERE I BELONG Don’t matter, Come along join the song in merry singing Where I belong, different but together, Blend our voices, join in the chorus where I keep my heart and soul We on that Singapura, oh, Singapura, Where dreams come true for us Pretty flowers bloom for you and me Where we walk together hand in hand VERNETTA LOPEZ: Towards a future so bright Jinkli nona, jinkli nona, MARILAH PULANG Yo kereh kazah x2 Pulang, marilah pulang Kaza nunteng potra nona, Marilah pulang, Kai logu pasha? x2 Bersama-sama Teng kantu teng Pulang, marilah pulang Kantu teng falah nunteng Marilah pulang, Amor, minya amor Bersama-sama Amor minya korasang RETURN TO GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE 41 A STRONGER SINGAPORE 6. SHOW REPRISE AND SING-ALONG (SONG LYRICS 4)
HOME When there are troubles to go through This is home truly, We’ll find a way to start anew where I know I must be For there’s comfort in the knowledge Where my dreams wait for me, That home’s about its people too where that river always flows So we’ll build our dreams together This is home surely, Just like we’ve done before as my senses tell me Just like that river which brings us life This is where I won’t be alone, There’ll always be Singapore for this is where I know it’s home For this is where I know it’s home For this is where I know I’m home
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WE ARE SINGAPORE (NDP VIRTUAL CHOIR) Chorus We are Singapore, we are Singapore We are Singapore, we are Singapore We will stand together hear the We will stand together lion roar hear the lion roar We are Singapore, we are Singapore We are Singapore, we are Singapore We’re a nation strong and free We are Singapore, Singaporeans x3 forever more
Verse This is my country, this is my flag This is my future, this is my life This is my family, these are my friends We are Singapore, Singaporeans
Repeat Verse, Chorus & Verse
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Production Manager (Creative): Lebon Ang James Wee, Jocelyn Wong, Johann Bin Annuar, Manikandan Prema, This year’s NDP is organised Show Film Director / Multimedia Designer: Koo Chia Meng Manikandan Saggarika, Melvin Chew, Michelle Tong, Muhammad Show Film Producer / Multimedia Producer: Xu Xin’en Shahril Bin Mohamad Alias, Ng Bee Eng, Nizar Bin Mohd Shariff, Nur by Headquarters 3rd Division, Multimedia Technical Manager: Jason Loh Wee Leng Ilyana Binte Mohamed Anwar, Raj, Serene Tan, Shan Nielsen, Siti Camera Director: Teo Christina Jolene Zawiyah Binte Mohamad, Tan Ah Heong, Tang Rui’en, Tang Ruirui, Singapore Armed Forces, Sound Designer: Shah Tahir Teo Mei Ann, Tong Yee, A/Prof Zubair Amin supported by agencies from the Sound Engineer: Danny Lee Replay Engineer: Sandra Tay private and public sectors. We Lighting Designers: Javier Tan, Gabriel Chan SPECIAL THANKS Show Caller: Stanley Ng Defence Science & Technology Agency would like to thank all individuals Technical Caller: Melissa Chin Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay Special Effects: Ronnie Wee Government Technology Agency who have contributed towards Heartware Network Artistes: Land Transport Authority NDP 2020. Abangsapau, Abby Simone, Charlie Lim, Dick Lee, Farhana Binte Ibrahim, Fariz MediaCorp Pte Ltd Jabba, Fauzie Laily, Heema Izzati Zainudin, Hossan Leong, Jaz Loh Wan Zhen, Military Security Department Joakim Gomez, John Lee, JJ Lin, Mohamed Raffee, NAMIE, Nathan Hartono, MINDEF Defence Finance Organisation CORE GROUPS Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, Rebecca Lim, Shabir, ShiGGa Shay, Stefanie Sun, MINDEF Legal Services Headquarters 3rd Division; Air Participation; Appreciation Suthasini Empire Artiste, THELIONCITYBOY, Umar Sirhan, Vernetta Lopez, Yung Raja MINDEF NEXUS Functions; Fireworks; Fireworks Security & Packing Ministry of Communications & Information Support; Home Celebrations & Engagement; Infrastructure & Performers: Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth Decorations; Logistics & Finance; Media Relations; Medical; Afiq Noorazwa, Al Akeem Bin Mohd Rafi, Alex Lim, Celeste Sarimpi Issac, Chan Ministry of Education Multimedia & Communications; Naval Participation; PA & Chaopeng, Charlotte Yu Wenyan, Chen Wai To Desmond, Chia Yee Shan, Christina Ministry of Social & Family Development Sound; Participation, Engagement & Publications; Parade Cai Meiqi, Chua Wei Ning Tania, Claudine Liang, Danieqa Shaedon, Dave National Environment Agency & Ceremony; Power Support; Public Relations & Protocol; Lavanya Nitin, Dillia Harry, Edna Low Ruo Ne, Elfa Irwani Bte Amin Iskak, Estian National Heritage Board Red Lions; SAF Military Police Command; Safety; Security & Reiner Cheah, Estovan Reizo Cheah, Fasihah Binte Abdul Latiff, Gino Flordeliza National Parks Board Safety; Show; Show Management & Support; SICUS; Special Babagay, Glenn Tan Tong Liang, Haziq Noorazwa, Hiromi Kwok Min Li, Ho Hao People’s Association Functions; Singapore Together Pack & Sponsorship; Transport Min Owen, Huang Ting Cara, Irsyad Feerqan, Joey Seah Wen Xin, Johanna Lee Prime Minister’s Office & Maintenance Zi En, Jyotsnaa Jayashanker, Kevin Glenn Calauad Tristan, Koh Jia Sheng, Kow Public Utilities Board Xiao Jun, Lim Si Qi Agnes, Lim Yunting Michelle, Loic Lastennet, Marcus Marzipan, SAF Printing Centre SHOW Maria Erika Glen Goh, Maykala R. Subramaniam, Melody M Leong, Mitch Leow, Singapore Civil Defence Force Creative Director: Royston Tan Mothar Kasim, Muhammad Ali Bin Anwar, Muhammad Hafeez Bin Hassan, Singapore Land Authority Technical / Production Director: Peter Loh Natasha Neo, Neo Ke Xin, Nicholas Long Jiyong, Nur Afiqah Binte Rapee, Nur Singapore Police Force Music Director: Sydney Tan Sabrina Binte Nick Yusni, Pereira Jacqueline Theresa, Phiz Nasrudin, Quek Gui Singapore Power Group Pte Ltd Multimedia Director: Sally Lee Fang, Rachel Eliza Ng, Rachel Racheezels, Rebecca Koh Qing Fang, Ryan Ang Singapore SOKA Association Creative Producer: Benjamin Tan Zheng Heng, Sabril Amin Bin Muhammad Fawzie, Shahrin Johry, Shanica Shivani Singapore Tourism Board Production Manager (Technical): Zhou Yongfa D/O Salaya Kalaimani, Tan Kuan Ting, Tan Sen Cai, Wu Charmaine, Yang Mei Ting So Drama! Entertainment Chief Choreographer: Zaini Tahir Sport Singapore Choreography Producer: Samantha Kan Featured in Show Films: TOUCH Community Services Playwright: Jean Tay Bob & Lan Teo, Edwin Conceicao, Eriyana Bte Subadi, Eugene Lee & Ski Yeo, Traffic Police Costume Designer: Frederick Lee Dr Glorijoy Tan, Gogulakanan S/O Govindasamy, Hann Chia, Jam Hari Bin Hori, Urban Redevelopment Authority Set and Props Designer: Deric Shen 44