NDP 2021 Theme Song - The Road Ahead [Official Music Video]

🎶“Come whatever on the road ahead, we did it before, and we’ll do it again.”🎶
Dear Singaporeans, we’re happy to finally unveil ‘The Road Ahead’, the theme song for NDP 2021! As we continue to face uncertain times this year, the NDP 2021 theme song, "The Road Ahead", reminds us that there is strength to be found in unity. This is not the first time we have faced tough times, and as long as we stand together, we shall overcome the odds. Just like our theme this year - we can do anything Together, with Our Singapore Spirit ❤️
#NDP2021 #TogetherOurSGSpirit
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Direction & Supervision by Dr. Sydney Tan
Composed by Linying and Evan Low
Produced by Evan Low and Linying
Additional Guitars by Sano Shimano
A Zhao Wei Films and Finding Pictures production
Performed by Linying ( / linyingmusic , Sezairi Sezali ( / sezairi , Shye ( / shye.mp3 , Shabir ( / shabirmusic )
Spotify link: spoti.fi/3jZuFyi
Lyrics:
One man on an island
One drop in the sea
All it takes to set a wave in motion
Is a single word, an action
A hope that we can be
The change that we’ve been longing to see
For our home, our land, our family
It’s all within our reach
See this island, every grain of sand
Hear this anthem, it’s the voices of our friends
Come whatever on the road ahead
We did it before, and we’ll do it again
When the moments turn to hours
And the day’s last light is gone
Look around us always and remember
There were times we were uncertain
But we just kept walking on
It’s always darkest just before the dawn
See this island, every grain of sand
Hear this anthem, it’s the voices of our friends
Come whatever on the road ahead
We did it before, and we’ll do it again
Our home, the home we share
Where the garden always grows toward the light
Though the road ahead is daunting,
I know we’re gonna be alright
See this island, every grain of sand
Hear this anthem, it’s the voices of our friends
Come whatever on the road ahead
We did it before, and we’ll do it again
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[@weesenpoh8376]

I am Malaysian , but i think that this song is really nice , i am driving a schoolbus in Singapore and heard my bus children singing this song . This is really a heartwarming song. Love it so much.

[@sgholidae]

Thank you for keeping the children safe to their school everyday. Many happy returns for you and your family!

[@mrchengxing27]

Nice!

[@jm.a8176]

💗💗💗

[@jatpeace]

Thank you for your contribution to this little red dot, and keeping the little ones & yourself safe! ^^

[@pangjingqi9137]

I am a singaporean.

[@adrielle3168]

The “Home” of this generation 🥺

[@TheHuggableEmpire]

New decade!

[@claiirs]

i agree !!!!

[@crystal8537]

Ye but home can nev be replaced the legendary song hehehe

[@SharmanRaj]

dont be sad bestie

[@jman2413]

@@crystal8537 20 years later, this song will be part of legend as well :)

[@htrowii1090]

coming back to this to clean my ears after hearing the 2023 ndp song

[@ivapotatokid]

yea this song is definitely one of the best.

[@JovanIKT]

Ikr

[@Garfield_cat393]

Me too 😅

[@SGrailadventure2004]

2021 NDP: A true story and animation vibes 2023 NDP: Having a 'children' song vibes

[@thegodofchickens892]

@@SGrailadventure20042023 is what they wanted in 2020. An upbeat song

[@ZefromXD]

This is why artists should not be the most unneeded job in Singapore

[@tangsolaris9533]

Agree

[@noproblematallmate]

Being an artist is a business rather than a typical job. You get paid for the quality you produce.

[@pingteo6104]

@@noproblematallmate Sadly not all clients appreciate your quality enough to pay you properly.

[@share_accidental]

yes!!

[@Marie-fx9uq]

I want to be a artist but… I can’t draw well heh😅😅😅

[@KyberEagleProductions]

This is proof that artists are Essential.

[@therealdavmestan]

The animations within the music video are so well drawn and placed!

[@EricK-mj7kr]

@@therealdavmestan *Edited, my bad* Its well done by the professionals, Nanyang Poly Media Animation alumni.

[@MsKongful]

really leh

[@wwx713]

even after two years, this song is still the best ngl

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

I'd even say it's better than 2016, and even that year was pretty good already! 2023 gives me the "not bad?" Vibes but could be better

[@wwx713]

@@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735 the 2023 is...i mean its not bad but not good at the same time...tbh lah just neutral about it. the 2016 is quite gd tbh but this one, a big mastepiece.

[@julianpo1990]

This is the best NDP theme song in many years. Simple, upbeat, inspiring lyrics. The voices and animation are beautiful. I can foresee this will be an enduring song in the years down the road ahead!

[@NDPeeps]

Haha I see what you did there! Thanks for your support!

[@ClickHappy01]

yes... it is the best.

[@adoragible]

And 5 years later someone will come by and try to steal it…

[@chiamthormeng6025]

Fully agree with you, this is the fifth time that I watch this video since last night. A very refreshing and new way of presentation also

[@denisecwf2746]

Very educated inspiring for new generation that never been through previous hardship from older generation.

[@LyricalMomentsProduction]

Finally, an NDP song that is original, relevant to our times and singable. Incorporating animations to get around the filming restrictions during times like this is just brilliant. Congratulations to the team behind this, you have certainly outdone yourself! :)

[@NDPeeps]

Thanks for your support! We couldn't have done it without our wonderful talents! All their details are linked in the description. Send some love and support over to them too!

[@shpssails]

Totally agree!

[@xxl5712]

@ NDPeeps Well said

[@mosesvlog]

Lol

[@denisecwf2746]

Relevancy is important..but every ppl.is matter even more important

[@datukhercules3349]

POV: You are here cause you just compared this song with the new one this year. This one is still 🔥

[@SGrailadventure2004]

'Stronger Together' song is still good, another one of my favourites.

[@Theswann]

THIS IS WAY BETTER

[@ryzieq574]

My favourite is the 2015 one

[@iceyyl3mon]

Ikr

[@aaaaaaaaqiqi]

After a year the chorus is still 🔥

[@syphersircle]

The DETAILS in this video, crazy ! The relatable bus rides, race neutral animations, durian on sushi conveyor, lady looks at kid at bus stop wondering how they feel, urban farming, zoo, towards a sustainable future, scientists, chefs, wokesalaryman, the hoisting bird cages, ns man helping wheelchair lady with umbrella, kid high five-ing construction worker, kallang wave, grab delivery in flight mode and the last scene watching sunset from the bus, all too familiar. :')

[@samuelwong1596]

Yes! Totally agree! Brings back lots of memories!

[@y4w3n2]

Not forgetting the last verse, just after the “garden growing towards the light”, we see the day break, with small businesses coming to life in the early hours (child awakening, grandma provision shop, prata stall, Kopitiam stall) and a young couple taking wedding shoot, signifying a new chapter.. before the resounding chorus. So much details to appreciate in this video! :)

[@draw-deleong6176]

And don't forget the otters. LoL

[@eiryuu]

@@draw-deleong6176 they broke the height limitations of that bus right at the end tho/,too 😆😂 yea they're verycute. ^^" d

[@silverysnowfox]

This is the best NDP song we've had in recent times. Really beautiful drawings and animations.

[@kuriAL77]

ye NDP 2021 song> NDP 2022 song

[@albedo4lifer669]

@@kuriAL77 im pretty sure majority, if not all, singaporeans would agree to this comment.

[@phawphaw4153]

​@@albedo4lifer669

[@TheFactWhisperer]

2018 Also good

[@lewiscarl7142]

this song 10x better than 2022 one

[@crxtqb3rry765]

For me 2022 is the best song ive ever heard

[@hartonoiwan]

lol for me its 5x better than 2022

[@diggasinparis]

2020 one will be good if there’s no cringe faces

[@PhoebeLovesCharSiewRice]

true

[@creamsicle402fxd]

@@crxtqb3rry765 2014 what do you see is best one ever imo

[@KSeet]

I find this song pleasant and heartwarming. Finally something good after years of gimmicky music and songs. Looking forward to seeing this sung during NDP. 😊

[@illumination_0109]

Totally agree genuine songs are always better than gimmicky poppy songs esp for NDP

[@Venus.Y]

Yeah agreed

[@Venus.Y]

@@illumination_0109 true

[@daltonljj]

finally some quality music

[@lycia2848]

Agree

[@twongt1]

The animators, singers, directors, all are just legends.

[@Youdunnome-zc8dd]

This song is made from the heart. 100,000 times better than the 2023 one. ❤

[@anderscubing]

the 2023 one is super bad lol

[@putrapro2108]

My only fav is only the your light the rest NOO

[@chunyi8121]

​@@anderscubingatleast they tried their best for the 2023.

[@skyskifr]

At least this song is easy to remember unlike the 2022 and 2023 ndp song

[@SGrailadventure2004]

This song was so good that it most parts has carried on to a few other recent songs like Above the Stars (Youth Festival song which was released later the month after this song), Stronger Together (last year’s NDP song) and even ‘Your World’ from Your World in Mine

[@nrlyanaadam]

Pov: your listing this song on 2024 and you still love the song

[@narutofire332]

You know we’ve been deprived bad when one good song makes us this happy

[@NDPeeps]

Glad you enjoyed the song! Please look forward for more to come

[@ClickHappy01]

well, at least we are all working hard even at times when we all make mistakes.

[@denisecwf2746]

Re watch this endless time..have tear in my eyea

[@denisecwf2746]

@@ClickHappy01 work hard is better to do hard work. Lucky u

[@denisecwf2746]

Contratary, deprived good when one bad song makes us depress. Thanks for such an wonderful song

[@sc1975]

It’s August 2022 and we are here to relive this magical song from last year.

[@andyren4171]

Ngl this is the second best ndp song so far

[@bteo9955]

@@andyren4171 not second best la but prob the top 5

[@lemon2524]

Yes true.

[@sohengsoon3901]

Yep

[@hartonoiwan]

one of the best songs I've heard so far

[@MrJonslife]

This is actually one of the best NDP songs I have ever heard. It made me emotional knowing that everyone of us here has been feeling tired from fighting this 'war' for more than a year already but we are all still moving on with our lives and be the best that we can be and I am never so proud of Singapore before. Keep going guys. Let's continue to make this island a better home for all, regardless of who we are and where we come from.

[@SharmanRaj]

w i n k y f a c e

[@Marie-fx9uq]

True

[@sharinderkaur5538]

very true

[@benx9115]

True of the truest

[@starviotful]

Totally !!

[@fabchan25]

Credit to the illustrators, designers and motion designers as well. You guys made this video even better 💪

[@adammiamo3970]

I personally love the line “we did it before, and we will do it again”. That is the Singapore spirit we should always standby no matter what difficulties we faced.

[@siewlechong8527]

True that

[@TheHanleysim]

That's what makes us today. Resilience & never Give Up👍🙏

[@36_snaps]

Rick

[@hartonoiwan]

agree

[@lemonadefor50cents61]

this year's one was bagus, chef's kiss, Michelin star, and found Gordon Ramsay's lamb sauce kind of good.

[@ginho3848]

Glutton:a description🤣🤣

[@longangrysausage3495]

Ikr damnnn

[@kerwinyeo900]

Yes

[@oifelixcomeherebro9984]

Cooking like a chef I’m a five star Michelin~ Du du du Stan straykids everyone

[@NDPeeps]

Love your food description! Shh. I'm foodie too! :)

[@lagezoj]

This song has made me so emotional… “Come whatever on the road ahead. We did it before, and we’ll do it again.” This has the potential to be the new “Home” for Singapore.

[@samuelwong1596]

Yes indeed..

[@jessief4609]

If I can manage to secure ticket to NDP, I will be very emotional throughout. 😢😭

[@BaySean]

It has the same.cadence as Let IT Go from Frozen.

[@eunicechan1575]

My sentiments exactly…

[@SGrailadventure2004]

@@BaySean This song is way better tbh

[@tinghuigoh9938]

Music created during tough times often carries deep emotional resonance and authenticity.

[@liuniang]

This production is simply so creative and entertaining.. did anyone notice the cute otters taking the bus too? 🥰🤣. A deep appreciation to all creators and collaborators towards this effort. I’m very proud of our talents here.. Singapore got future!

[@huaiwei]

I watched it over 20 times....catching little extra details each time. It is so damn cool!!!

[@SharmanRaj]

yuh get into it

[@ABC-ed8cg]

I love the food on the mrt track doubled as a conveyor belt!!! Yummmy!!!!! Lol

[@qua9]

Ooh, where are the otters!

[@pingteo6104]

@@qua9 3:26 mark

[@pokemonacer]

As an aspiring animator I am so impressed at how the animation involved went from just Lineart to coloured animation to a refined paint animatic and then it become more amazing 🤩 I like how so many artists come to put this music video to life I’m hoping to be come one of them someday

[@chad2806]

I know right? Never came across such a huge success in NDP songs.

[@pingteo6104]

Have to give kudos to the person in the organising committee who allowed the artists the chance to do the project their way.... usually so much red tape in government projects!

[@jimmylim8989]

You can and you will one day. I hope to see your name on the credits on a song all singaporeans sing at National Day in the future. Add oil!

[@alvinlee5748]

Reminds me of original "One People One Nation One Singapore" MTV in 1990.

[@miaomiao07]

All the best! Hope you can achieve what you desire too.

[@wehcd]

Shabir's voice really brought a lot of soul into the song

[@gammaray2723]

Love his voice

[@kohwendy3789]

Fully agreed

[@idahabdkarim5376]

Zzà

[@dianachee6550]

A voice that makes you melt from its warmth!

[@ForeverZhiyu2015]

The best NDP song. It doesn’t only sing for Singapore, it’s a voice to the world. Everyone living in the same land.

[@vincentchow2927]

I agree

[@xiuhong7007]

Ya…

[@jiezhang3536]

I AGREE

[@turtle2774]

YES YES YES

[@michellelee8425]

@#ARMYBTS#Pure heart♡ ikr.

[@salmondon7592]

Finally a song that doesn’t make me cringe. I actually really like it.

[@zeeshaniskandar3545]

Then I don’t know what ndp songs you’ve been listening to this is quite bad

[@ito7946]

@@zeeshaniskandar3545 kinda called an opinion

[@bussinbussin3850]

@@zeeshaniskandar3545 out of a few hundred people you’re the only one who says it’s not nice

[@axolotl711]

@@bussinbussin3850 𝕀𝕜𝕣

[@arthurcurry1242]

@@zeeshaniskandar3545 stfu and let us enjoy this.

[@iSoftech]

I'm a foreigner, but that doesn't stop me in falling in love with this song or this country over and over again. This song has all the elements that will make you so emotionally connect yourself with this current trying times. Kudos to the entire team who are behind this song 👏 👏👏 Let's always be united to fight against this pandemic and come out with flying colours. Happy 56th National Day, Singapore!! 🇸🇬 Majula Singapura 🇸🇬

[@realblazor2555]

respect bro

[@AtlasJB1]

Lol

[@kentakicheeken4471]

@@AtlasJB1 yr mother lol

[@poheeteo]

Heard this song on the radio while driving and I loved it so much that I tried to remember the lyrics so that I can Google the title later, expecting it to be some western hit song... absolutely didn’t expect it to be our ndp song!!! Love the tune and lyrics, really pull on the heartstrings!

[@NDPeeps]

Glad you love it!! Its on Spotify too! Find us on NDPeeps!

[@ashleysee1838]

Same! I channel switch alot when listening to radio but I stopped at this song and found it uplifting and like it. Was surprise too it was our NDP song! Finally something good and memorable after all these years :D

[@Billieeilish891]

For our home our land,our family its all within

[@michellelee8425]

@@NDPeeps oh okay

[@honggenzhang8824]

Oh the title is the road ahead

[@Cupertinorail]

OMG I am tearing up with happiness. Living in the United States is getting hard for me every day but this song lets me know that Singapore will always have my heart. *sniff*

[@chefxy6592]

Sniff sniff

[@sydneyyeoh]

Same here! This song makes my eye bawling like a baby while living in us

[@itsdoc6875]

I'm honestly jealous of Singapore. Fr, all the best, Singapore! From your neighbor, 🇵🇭.

[@Zillacomus]

Thxxx

[@teachernoura]

Anyone noticed that 1) We were actually seeing the little girl's dream, before she wakes up at 2:29 2) The animation slips back in an in animation once the girl 'meets' Linying outside her dream at the bus stop. It nicely goes with the lyric, "...we did it before, and we'll do it again..." How brilliant is that!

[@yuasakura8606]

Woah yeah! Its amazing how much effort they had put into this song, storyline and animation!

[@busloxwcko7randy]

Linying is my idol 😂

[@user-tq9sg6lv6q]

Ah. Nice! No wonder so many people aren't wearing masks. I would be surprised if we were suddenly allowed to.

[@rajiramu6234]

@@user-tq9sg6lv6q 2:34

[@pretoria9095]

This is gonna be the new “This is Home”. I’m just happy to hear my kids sing this. I hope they’ll learn to appreciate the words they are singing to. 💘

[@FluxKilla]

They should add Kevin hart

[@nurulrahmah5524]

me to agust

[@serenii9016]

@@FluxKilla Kevin Hart isn’t even related to sg in any way, don’t bring smt unrelated to the national song lah

[@norfaizahrahim2561]

I realy like this song I like to sing the song

[@norfaizahrahim2561]

And I like to danc the song

[@ShamuAdism]

A Singapore’s PR from Indonesia. Served my NS in 3SIR year 2000 and manage to experienced amber alert standby in Singapore after 911 tragedy, and spent my secondary ACS Barker and Primary there In Singapore as well , converting to fully pledge Singapore Citizen soon 👌

[@NDPeeps]

Full MV Film credits: A Zhao Wei Films and Finding Pictures production Director: - Huang Junxiang - Jerrold Chong Producer: - Chanel Xu Line Producer: - Catherine Therese Zhang Binbin 1st Assistant Director: - Doralynn Tan Animators: - Jerrold Chong - Andre Quek - Mark Wee - Li Yihua - Fira Razman - Lim Jia Ying - Davide Benvenuti - Juliana Ang Director of Photography: - Adrian Tan 1st Camera Assistant: - Matthew Chong Digital Imaging Technician: - Imran Shafie Steadicam Operator: - Wan Zhong Wei Steadicam Assistant: - Regina Chua Gaffer: - Francis Lim Ming Liang Grip: - Jason Tan - Dickson Chua Junior Grip: - Yew Shi Min - Lim Yue Qun - Zhang Jia Pei Production Coordinator: - Nurul Syafiqah Bte Noraimi - Png Hui Min Production Assistant: - Lim Siew Rong - Lim Hua Seng - Stacey Gan Art Director: - Aloysius Norman Benjamin Art Assistant: - Yeo Ke Liang Fashion Director: - Daniel Boey Wardrobe Assistant: - Chunyi Kwek Hair-makeup Stylist (Linying): - Dewi Mahoney Hair-makeup Stylist (Shye & Sezairi): - June Goh - Wu Yiqing Hair-makeup Stylist (Shabir): - Norehan Fong-Harun NDP Creatives: - Boo Junfeng - Koo Chia Meng - Xu Xin'En - Marcus Goh SAF Coordinators: - Edwin Chua - Sean Low - Ruban Raj - Tan Jia Hong SAF Crew: - Azharie Bin Shakirin - Loh Jia Xiang - Brian Oh - Tan Jie Yang - Chia Zheng Kang - Finding Pictures - Technical Director: - Li Yihua Cleanup Artist: - Jebra Ruth Won Coloring Assistants: - Caitlin Rayna Santoso - Morrie Tan Concept Artist: - Rachael Lum Painters: - Kew Zi Jian Jack - Jessica Goh - Giang Do Title Design: - Jia Lee - Infinite Studios - Editor: - Lim Yen VFX Compositor: - Syed Abdul Kader Alhadad VFX Support: - Travis Neo Chwee Poh Post Producer: - Ng Yu Wei Colourist: - khien.grade - Cast - Samsui Woman: - Doreen Toh Nurse: - Syakirah Batrisyia Bte Azmi SAF Soldier: - Jagrnjeet Singh Architect: - Darren Guo Postman: - Peter Diaz Old Man: - Ng Sway Ah Son: - N Uzair Father: - Shahul Hameed Nijamudeen Pregnant Lady: - Jeanette Lim Kind Lady: - Tay Shea Jean Schoolboy: - Muhammad Hfiy Rayyan Bin Saimi Construction Worker: - Ruban Ram Motorcyclist: - Ong Ching Kang Wheelchair Lady: - Hajjah Sawiah bte Abbas SAF Soldier: - Dinie Raihan Bin P Rahmat Mother: - Sharmila Bte Ahmad Daughter: - Nur Insyirah Bte Imran Kebun Baru Uncle: - William Chua Convenience Store: - Lim Ang Ah Hawkers: - Seyed Ahamed Labir - Chung Ah Ngoh - Tan Fong Cheng Wedding Couple: - Geraldine Toh - Vincent Lim Photographer: - Li Haolun Cyclist: - Felicia Lim - Hazny Bin Husin Making Of: - Joy Sim - Ryan Wong Wardrobe by: - Binary Style - Gin Lee - In Good Company - Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts - Ow Yeong Hui Qi - Q Menswear - Shirt Number White Special Thanks: - Aung Soe Pyi - Dinie Haady - Edward Khoo - Huang Yunzhi - Ian Lee - Jamdzul Bin Ishak - Javen Leong - Lee Hong Kai - Lee Wei Nuo - Mary Koh - Neo Li Ren - Tan Siew Keng - Changi Airport Group - Gardens by the Bay - Housing Development Board - National Parks Board - PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency - Singapore Airlines - Singapore Cricket Club - Singapore River Cruise Pte Ltd - Singapura Developments - SMRT

[@真的真的真的真的]

Well done guys,love it 👏👏👏

[@UltramadnessYT]

alot of time and effort must have been put into this

[@martintan5117]

Great work guys!

[@Froliczxc]

The animation's amazing! Mad props

[@ShuToshio]

I think you struck gold with this.

[@FiveNineSquared]

I find that NDP themes that don't mention Singapore by name are the ones that sound a lot better than the rest hahaha Anyway I'll join the bandwagon to say this is one of the best NDP songs from the past decade; the MV and arrangement were both amazingly made. Great job!!

[@HengAhOngAhHuat]

Fun fact: It’s the best song this decade cause it is the only song

[@frozenicebladez7508]

@@HengAhOngAhHuatdamn that's a good one

[@illumination_0109]

A great start to the new decade of NDP for sure

[@evanturetimemusic]

❤️

[@FiveNineSquared]

@@HengAhOngAhHuat hahahah ok I meant decade in absolute terms, like last 10 years, not from 2020 onwards

[@sunarmo92]

Greetings from Indonesia, I first time listen this song on the Kiss FM Online Radio Singapore. This song is full of means and spirit in the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy Singapore Independence Day

[@uhreef43]

makasih ya brooo ✌️✌️

[@qistiarakaylabinteabdullah6192]

Korang dari Indonesia ke

[@qistiarakaylabinteabdullah6192]

Saya dari Singapura

[@sunarmo92]

@@uhreef43 my pleasure bro

[@hartonoiwan]

im Indonesian

[@zuohanlim9058]

This song is extremely uplifting, and it fits the situation that we are going through now - a brighter better future to look forward to.

[@SharmanRaj]

oops my pc is in battery saver mode but I agree bestie

[@niyuyuqian6083]

"We did it before, and we'll do it again." Hits me hard

[@harij4850]

I agree with you!

[@spicymac07]

Ironic when we did Phase 2 HA before and we are doing Phase 2 HA again 😅

[@niyuyuqian6083]

@@spicymac07 😢😂😂

[@qianhewofficiall229]

Comment from usa: i find his song pleasent for some reason and heartwarming and it's like a song to keep us going in the pandemic thank you singapore keep it up!

[@HdBanger]

Almost 50yo, heard many NDP songs. Many in the past 10-15years were cringeworthy and forgettable, except the one done by Ramli sarip, and this one. This is warm, and importantly showcase the next gen’s hopes and perspectives. Hope to hear more heartfelt reminders of our belonging to this island in the years ahead. Congrats to the team who did this. And please do it again in the years ahead. Happy advance National Day to fellow Singaporeans.

[@illumination_0109]

I would say the last decade was pretty cringe except for the 1-2 songs at the start of the 2010s

[@Cendrawasih444]

HAHAHA! showcase the next gen hopes. 😂😂 . what a joke

[@SuperValue350]

@@Cendrawasih444 What a sad little person hiding behind a keyboard.

[@eiryuu]

@@Cendrawasih444 what're the next-gen hopes you wish were included..? just wondering

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@eiryuu 😂😂

[@yhtheranker]

The people, the environment, the editing, the song, everything here is just so beautiful:)

[@NDPeeps]

Glad that you enjoyed the song. Stay tuned for more NDP events on our social media pages as we get closer to 9th August!

[@SharmanRaj]

beautiful, like me jk

[@Justadudeyeknow]

@@NDPeeps damn the animation

[@weeeweee8940]

This song grows on you, literally.

[@JoeTanCY]

I like how the otters are part of Singapore.

[@benpil6360]

I'm from south korea. When I travel to Singapore, I was unfamiliar with Singapore, but I feel that I want to travel to Singapore again after two trips to Singapore. I hope the day will come when covid19 becomes stable and we can travel.And I subscribe to the NDP song channel and listen to it every day.

[@yongtong7433]

I think this NDP song Fits this year's condition and it's really good I also love how the singers sing and the animation drawing is really good

[@benpil6360]

@SpongeBob SquarePants Full Ep. in Desc. oh! thank you!

[@moonlightyong1924]

Can't wait to visit South Korea after this pandemic is over too

[@benpil6360]

@@moonlightyong1924 great!

[@jmin4951]

🥲 좋은 말씀해주셔서 감사드리네요. 다시 싱가포르 올 수 있는 날까지 건강하시고 행복하세요!

[@lover_doggo]

Who hearing this song in 2024 :0 To bring the memories

[@lover_doggo]

Wow 10 people is watching this

[@EvelynHo-y3v]

Great song, great memory

[@SGrailadventure2004]

This song was thankfully used during the swearing ceremony on 15 May

[@Js_randomstuff]

Me too but late

[@EvelynHo-y3v]

@@Js_randomstuff it's better to b late than never...🥰👍

[@funsupai5999]

“We did it before and we will do it again”. This phrase really resonated with me. Majulah Singapura!

[@joytotheworldddd]

We Singapore had been through thick and thin since 1965. We will continue through many centuries here in Earth :) ❤️ Whatever happens, remember how Mr Lee and many other pioneers ministers build Singapore from scratch and nothing to Now. We had did it before and we will do it again. 💪🏻

[@dennisnel8825]

Exactly the lyrics I am looking for. Very apt with the times now

[@lennycheung8785]

Although I’m from Hong Kong.When I listened to it for the first time,I was deeply attracted by this lively theme song.And I hope Singapore will be better and better once the pandemic ends.

[@totorotororu]

Thank you 😊

[@ginho3848]

Thank you! We watch developments in hk and hope the best for you as well👍

[@wongkwokcheong7202]

谢谢你。

[@scorpio573]

Thank you so much. May Hong Kong be better too! Take care.

[@lililong7700]

This is by far the most original and meaningful lyrics for NDP. There is also a 4 different languages cover version which is a good show case of Singapore multi cultural society.

[@SGrailadventure2004]

'Most' original since 2012 Love at First Light tbh

[@joannetay6472]

It made me cry. We did it before, we'll do it again. This is what this senior hopes for our country and our children's generation.

[@justinrajeck7339]

what its just a song br

[@muhainisalleh354]

Yes .. it made me cry too...

[@boonmengkoh9469]

Im crying, the lyrics meant so much, i love ojr country.

[@kentakicheeken4471]

@@justinrajeck7339 You’re probably a kid then.

[@SKKB_1]

People don't cry kid cry you get SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@MrAlright1111]

Idk why hearing this song makes me emotional...probably because this year is my last year in primary school...gonna miss my friends and classmates... the last year for national day together to sing this...😢

[@guanxin6357]

Omg same

[@greecytreeyt8413]

Same

[@carastay116]

Agreed, this is so good... Don’t worry, you’ll never lose your Primary school friends! You’ll find amazing friends in Sec school, too! (I would know, I graduated from Primary school last year ^^) Also, hello fellow Stay and Engene XD

[@MrAlright1111]

@goldverylame yes..😥 prelims listening for mtl and English on thurs..

[@userhi9342]

@goldverylame yesh, good luck P6’s!!

[@wmy3272]

I'm a Malaysian and I really in love with this song. May Malaysia and Singapore are friends forever. MAJULAH SINGAPURA!!! 🇲🇾🤝🏻❤️🇸🇬

[@osmomosis9216]

@Alma Smith Malaysia and Singapore will never be destroyed by communists! Long live Democracy! Long live Malaysia and Singapore 💜

[@aryanluthfi2796]

Yes and also I am Singaporean we like to me friends forever Malaysia is also good

[@lemon2524]

Nice.

[@Kernel15]

IMO - the song acknowledges our challenges, but is both hopeful and quietly confident. It recognizes our past and celebrates our present (through animation). It doesn't pretend to be cool or be something it's not, and it's genuine and heartfelt. It finally sounds like what an NDP song should be. (It's also easy and nice to sing, and the video is wonderfully creative and AMAZINGLY done.) This is easily the best NDP song of the past 10 years, and almost definitely even further back than that. It's the first song I've listened to on repeat and that I've actually wanted to sing since the late 2000's.

[@estherc8913]

Finally a song after so many years I can relate to and it’s heartwarming and I can just see everyone singing along to it . Well done to the composer!

[@taishido3]

mrs franco?

[@emmephoenix1282]

This is way better than 2023 ndp song! The Road Ahead ftw!

[@martinfoo6921]

Fr

[@ginho3848]

So many things to love in this mv. First singer Linying-lovely, soothing, quiet voice. Shabir, I can't believe I hear him for the first time. What a soulful voice, just stirs you in the deep. Lines looking so simple but similarly stirring - "we did it before, we'll do it again." "garden that grows towards the light" uplifting. The animations!!!!! *scream * The sushi belt with local hawker food, riding on the mrt (sets my imagination flyyyyyyyyyying) and then the kallang wave on that buidling (lethal combination of two fondest memories) ..that whole series is mind blowing creative.. The next animation where one steps off the boat and ran on the track, leaps over a hurdle, did a ballet turn, with a baby running to his dad... That whole sequence was beautiful. The transitions were smooth, and it gives a sense of so much space, reflecting how big the creator's mind is. All in, AMAZING production. As a middle aged, I can feel that surge of talent from younger Singaporeans in this proudction. Everything from filming, singing, song writing, animation.. Talent with so much heart. And multiple depiction of spatial vastness reflects the aspirations these youngsters have. I am so so so proud of you guys... *tears in my eyes*

[@pingteo6104]

0:46 The hook is really good... really gives us goosebumps and evokes the frog in our throat. Especially with the rousing drum beats, like someone beginning to run 💕

[@ginho3848]

Lol.. See you here! 😂 Everything to love in this mv! The vibes are so young and fresh. The sense that Singapore is brimming with talents and hearts!

[@monke5909]

I feel that this song is the Home of this era; it is so pleasant and heartwarming to hear! Thank you to the composers of this song for giving us such a memorable NDP song!

[@ge_aldrig_upp]

From an Italian who fell in love with this amazing island when first visiting in late 2017: major MAJOR kudos to who was involved in the realization of this year's song and video

[@ryantay1551]

This is one of the better NDP songs no cap 🥰 glad I’ll be taking part in NDP this year as an Air Force personnel with a great song😍

[@ryxn190]

Your pfp same with my wallpaper

[@NDPeeps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Don't forget to send some love to the wonderful performers over on instagram! Their links are in the description!

[@lekaiyigoh9755]

Yesh NO CAP

[@sharenwun5885]

After Kit Chan's Home, there was a dry spell. Finally a nation's song worthy to be sung. Kudos to the whole team for putting this together. The melody is catchy, lyrics awesome. The singers' voice a delight to the ears. Inspirational.

[@renderz8435]

The best ndp songs were 2012 and before... i feel like it had changed too much, tune wise etc

[@ccchamoxa]

I think "Where I belong" is quite good.

[@FigTreeSG]

Into my twilight years but I am very heartened to see, hear and feel the rhythm of the youth in this NDP composition. It shows maturity in understanding that the past was not easy, but the future has a template for success that the youth know how to unlock. The traditional economic success no longer works but the more existential issues of relationships and sense of love for our families, friends and fellow Singaporeans are the cornerstones of rebranding our nation for the next century.

[@pingteo6104]

Well said 👍

[@LeeMW007]

Thank you. It's due to the efforts of pioneers like yourself that the foundation is built.

[@supershurinova]

2:08 she’s so charismatic and her singing is amazing. The whole song overall was absolutely amazing!

[@yuasakura8606]

Her name is Shye! And yes she is so prettyyyy

[@元宜]

I am so proud to be a Singaporean.. we have so many young talented music persons who come forth to write such beautiful and heartwarming song for our national.. love this song!!

[@flc05]

I love the animation transition from one to another (guy running to cooking to biochemist). Very nice. Simple, catchy and very relatable to typical Singapore life. One of the best. It is part of my playlist now😊

[@toonieeeee]

Yes!!! The animation transitions are so freaking smooth!!

[@therealdavmestan]

"It's always darkest just before the dawn. We did it before, and we'll do it again" Against the backdrop of this pandemic, this song truly give rise to the hope that we cherish, and something that we will work hard towards, as one people.

[@arkfrell]

Still one of the best ndp songs in recent years 💯

[@michaelliew612]

Finally a great NDP song similar to those we had in the 80s, this is after many cringe worthy ones we had a couple of years ago. Beautiful rhythm with meaningful lyrics that will inspire our nation to take on whatever challenges that we will face ahead, especially in these uncertain COVID times… The Road Ahead… brilliant! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@vamaryllis]

Bold statement: We've found our new 'Home'. Hopeful, current, relatable and hits all the right notes (and heartstrings). 😊

[@sleepyhealer]

It is better than home actually

[@sahabhammad]

Your right

[@yujicortez]

Who’s watching in 2024 after the performance of this song at the swearing-in of the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong?

[@yujicortez]

To 2021 me, yes Lawrence Wong did end up becoming PM 😁

[@inbancreations7583]

Me too bro 😁

[@Chinix]

This gives me 2000s - 2010s NDP song vibes. I LOVE IT!!

[@SharmanRaj]

i was born in 1995, i totally agree

[@SolidifierJH]

This warmed the cockles of my heart

[@khimsun5923]

Jamus lim lol

[@bruhbro1181]

Lol

[@omaverick2870]

eh siala legend hahaha

[@joustmaster_69]

Underrated

[@sleepysukii]

I’m a singaporean but have been living in china for the past 3 years, so i never got attend the National Day parades of the last 2 years (I left in 2018 right after National Day) and I don’t know how the celebration will go/has gone with covid, but honestly this is one of the best ndp songs ever in my humble opinion

[@ivorlau]

Mad respect for the entire team behind this MV.

[@nalipalollipop]

Kudos to the production team for doing the unprecedented, filming within COVID-19 restrictions and making good use of graphics to illustrate the beauty of our island and the people. The song is also very soothing and warm. Indeed, we did it before, and we will do it again! Stay strong SINGAPORE ❤

[@lucasakachubby8694]

This song brings me so many memories from the Covid Peroid It's such an original song with revelance to the Pandemic Majulah Singapura!

[@yeoterence775]

With these lyrics, melody and voice, this will definitely an "ageless" song. Another version of "Home" still standing tall!!!... Well done team Singapore!!!!!!!

[@angtan]

This song is is warm without strong accent. Like Steve Perry said in the making of We Are the World: "like a conversation"

[@joviangoh7173]

Finally, a original song that slaps

[@Pingu_AnySupport]

A song that slaps the virus away

[@ZhuoWei_]

slaps harder than my dad

[@SharmanRaj]

dont slap ppl tho, thats abuse

[@Pingu_AnySupport]

@@SharmanRaj noted

[@XaN_-]

@@SharmanRaj my mom: im gonna pretend I don't see that

[@RealMadrid008100]

I am a foreigner, but I truly feel at home here in Singapore. The country has been so welcoming to me, its my second home. Such an apt song for these trying times and it really captures the Singapore spirit. Keep moving forward Singapore. We did it before and we will do it again. Here's to the road ahead

[@alicelim3118]

Really like this NDP song very much! I think many Singaporeans would be able to relate to the song, young or old. Refreshingly different, meaningful, heartwarming & yet uniquely Singapore without being gimmicky and cheesy like most of the past NDP songs! Probably the best NDP song so far by! But of course, the MV is well produced and contributed to the song!

[@arissajoan]

Anyone noticed the song started from morning (upbeat music) till evening and when Shabir voice came out for the evening segment it became very soft and soothing like a lullaby to enter into the night.

[@xxDxxism]

Yep noticed that too. The little things in this vid makes it so damn complete

[@huaiwei]

Actually it started from around mid-day, then sunset when we reach the CBD scene, and night time during Shye's second line, then sunrise, the kid wakes up, then Shabir's voice, and the birds start singing and they prepare to open the shops....midday....and then zoom right to sunset again. lol

[@rongvo7861]

Whoever composed this song , you nailed it , and hit it home big time ! Not forgetting the lyrics which were so relatable and inspiring . I’m sure most of us were kinda soul-lifted when it hit the verse ‘ we did it before , and we will do it again ‘ . That verse blend in sooo amazingly well with the lyrics , especially when Sabir sung it on a lower octave , I basically goosebumps , every time ! Gotta be One of the best NdP song , Unrivaled !

[@Twilight2k6]

Really impressive how they used the environments and animations. Love how they are so creative in overcoming the challenges to make this video. Can cry sia.

[@cassidyho939]

"We did it before...and we'll do it again." A much needed timely message for the long road ahead.

[@budakgemok1234]

What things is nah

[@budakgemok1234]

Please let me know how you are feeling

[@calvincheng5712]

Possibly the best National Day song we’ve had. Shabir’s haunting vocals… another level of wonderful!

[@static_555]

Wah.. this hits home. Love the use of younger singers and the mix of our 4 races (assuming lady in green is Eurasian). The visuals triggers glimpes of our daily life & grind, envisioning brighter days for our future, along with the cartoonish flashbacks of nostalgic memories.. Very well done!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@huaiwei]

Yeap Shye-Anne Brown is Eurasian.

[@kelvinphang]

the 'kids' absolutely crushed it....as a Gen Xer, I would say this is the BEST NDP song in decades...the beautiful arrangement, the heartfelt lyrics, the animation and oh that bridge that made me teary...when an NDP song doesnt sound like an NDP and yet moves us, thats how NDP songs should be....well done NDP committee for taking a chance with linying and the rest...on repeat on my KZbin...

[@Ocro555]

Best NDP song ever, imo. Never gets old

[@diontan1096]

After so mamy years, they finally managed to invoke the feeling of nostalgia i once had. Brings me back to my primary school days where we sat in assembly hall while singing NDP Songs. Well done! They finally made something really good after 2012. 😭 i really love this one

[@samuelwong1596]

Yes! The memories that flowed back! Usually silent reading in the morning before that which is a lesson well taught.

[@dianaboey2598]

Me too

[@dianaboey2598]

I love this im singing this song on tv so cool!!!

[@lightritual42]

Not gonna lie, Shabir's voice is phenomenal.

[@Iendleasereit]

Dam smooth like butter

[@shadowflare2838]

Which person is shabir?

[@lightritual42]

@@shadowflare2838 the guy with the beard .

[@Iendleasereit]

@@shadowflare2838 the last one

[@TheScenefulOne]

Anyone came back to see what a gem this song is after seeing the new abyssal ndp song?

[@君莫笑-i2c]

Me

[@aore_illa]

Me!

[@lionelong75]

@@aore_illa me

[@derrickleeyj]

No gimmicks , just pure heart ❤️❤️❤️.

[@richardkhoo58]

This is one of the best NDP song that touched our hearts and we have to value every grains of sands that what make Singapore where we are today. Therefore we have to work harder to prepare us road ahead of us…

[@doomslayermydad2859]

Im Malaysian living in Australia I respect you Singapore our favourite neighbour

[@mc_chicken1]

This is such a good song and it reveals the amount of trouble that we overcame during this current time.

[@Jay_spotssg]

HUH KREEK CRAFT XD (im kidding) Ngl the is really epic and i agree with you kreek craft fan

[@snowphy.]

KREEK CRAFT FAM :O

[@TheiPhonePianist]

ngl I kinda want a version with Shabir singing the entire song, there’s something really warm about his voice. (Of course not to discredit all the other singers, it’s a really nice song)

[@huaiwei]

Same. And probably I can sing the whole song if I follow his key. When I try to follow the others I sound like a strangled chicken lol

[@joanne24072407]

Yes I like him too

[@arissajoan]

His voice sound so cosy and warm for this song!

[@StArLiTe5691]

4 versions then, one for each of the singers. I love all their voices!

[@dianawan9920]

Agree

[@yvonnel3878]

Finally one song that is closer to "Home".. love it..

[@katyj98]

Thank you to the NDPeeps crew for finally showcasing some beautiful animation for in an NDP song!

[@orange6323]

:o ur a singaporean?