1965 (Lee Kuan Yew SG50 NDP Tribute Song)

• published: 07 Aug 2015
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Happy National Day Singapore! I rushed this song and video out in time to upload before the SG50 NDP Day. Just wanted to do my part to remember this momentous occasion. Heart is heavy that our Founding Father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew would not be around to share this milestone celebration. It's extremely disappointing as it will arguably be our nation's biggest day – since we gained independence on 9 August 1965. Remember that Singapore was built through the guts and gumption of our pioneering generation. I think most people would agree that Mr Lee Kuan Yew had more to do with Singapore's success than any other person in our short but illustrious history. So let's not forget this great former leader of our country. Finally, have a great SG50! Pray that we'll be equally stoked about SG100! More good years, Singaporeans... more good years... Btw, I don't own any of the videos or video compilations. Thanks to the respective creators for all the hard work they've put in that made this video edit possible. Btw, just realised Mr LKY passed on in March, not April. 1965 Words and music by Danny Chan Performed by Danny Chan In Honour of Singapore’s Founding Father (The SG50 Lee Kuan Yew Tribute Song) We sat upon on your shoulders Saw things we couldn’t have Like clouds in the blue yonder So far we couldn’t grasp You spoke about a future We didn’t dare to ask But you crystallised the vision Secured a fighting chance You fought for independence For freedom paid the price We were kicked out and abandoned You wept for broken ties Though bruised you were not beaten You kept our hopes alive And a nation would be born in 1965 Chorus: Oh Majulah Singapura is what you would’ve wanted us to sing instead But we can’t go on, taking for granted all we have For we never took the chance To say “Thank You” Our nation’s dad Through the echoes of “merdeka” Divisions, endless strife How you made us come together Our fortunes intertwined A people full of promise And spirits full of fight Like the stars we’d soon be rising In the crescent moonlit sky Made it through the stormy weather We raged against the tide From the swamplands to a city Turned darkness into light Now we’re standing as a people Hand in hand, with heads held high Like the promise that you made In 1965 Chorus: “Count on me Singapore” Is really more than just a song – it was your call “This is our country, this is our land” And thanks to you we have a home to call our own “Oh Singapura, Singapura” Let’s sing together now as one big family “We built a nation, strong and free” And Singaporeans We all are proud to be Bridge: Had you lived a different season Had you picked another life Would our story still be written Would our future be as bright As we look back on our journey There’s a quiet sense of pride We have come so far together From 1965 Chorus: Oh Majulah Singapura is what you would’ve wanted us to sing instead But we can’t go on, taking for granted all we have This is what we could’ve said “Thanks for being Our nation’s dad” Final verse: When the news broke april morning The city lights grew faint The tears came without warning An unfamiliar pain Though we never really knew you Our hearts could not contain You were family regardless Our race or creed or name It was pouring down the day when We said our last goodbye Like the closing of a chapter An era passes by We will do well to remember A giant of our times And the year it all began In 1965