See What Show: Wonderland
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The theme song of NDP each year is something we remember well even months after NDP itself. And for some of us, it leaves an indelible mark in our memory, including the melody, the lyrcis and the significance.
We were having breakfast at MacDonalds the other day when we heard the theme song "What Do You See" being belted out on the radio. Nice, haha. Anyway, the focus of the song is on "vision". What do we see in our nation, in our people, in our achievements, in our limitless potential and in our hopes and aspirations. We are called upon to keep our heads up and look ahead as we strive to achieve the best for our country. Pretty meaningful, yea? :) It's a unique song with beautiful stanzas and allusions.
And here's the MTV video of the theme song. You can download the song at the official NDP website. Also, you can read more about Electrico and their thoughts and feelings about the song towards the end of this former post.
NDP '09 Theme Song - What do you see? (English)
Composition & Lyrics by Electrico
Verse 1: There’s a jewel on the ocean,
a gem upon the sea
Where the future is an open book
A land of destiny
We could set our sights into the wind and sail the seven seas
or climb the highest mountain top as long as we believe
What do you see? What do you see?
Chorus: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come
Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun
With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring
What do you see? What do you see?
Verse 2: Now the time has come to reach out,
To open up to see
That we stand together in this land
Cos we are family
As thoughts of reaching to the sky are carried on a dream
With hearts and minds united, our dreams we will achieve
What do you see? What do you see?
Chorus 2: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come
Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun
With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring
What do you see…
Bridge: What do you see when life makes you take on a mountain
You’ll see that nothing’s gonna stand in your way
Together we can share
The strength of a million
and the courage of a million more
Chorus End: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come
Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun
With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring
Cos the sky’s the only limit when you’re not afraid to dream
What do you see?
What do you see..
Here's the Chinese version of the theme song. Enjoy!
We were having breakfast at MacDonalds the other day when we heard the theme song "What Do You See" being belted out on the radio. Nice, haha. Anyway, the focus of the song is on "vision". What do we see in our nation, in our people, in our achievements, in our limitless potential and in our hopes and aspirations. We are called upon to keep our heads up and look ahead as we strive to achieve the best for our country. Pretty meaningful, yea? :) It's a unique song with beautiful stanzas and allusions.
And here's the MTV video of the theme song. You can download the song at the official NDP website. Also, you can read more about Electrico and their thoughts and feelings about the song towards the end of this former post.
NDP '09 Theme Song - What do you see? (English)
Composition & Lyrics by Electrico
Verse 1: There’s a jewel on the ocean,
a gem upon the sea
Where the future is an open book
A land of destiny
We could set our sights into the wind and sail the seven seas
or climb the highest mountain top as long as we believe
What do you see? What do you see?
Chorus: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come
Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun
With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring
What do you see? What do you see?
Verse 2: Now the time has come to reach out,
To open up to see
That we stand together in this land
Cos we are family
As thoughts of reaching to the sky are carried on a dream
With hearts and minds united, our dreams we will achieve
What do you see? What do you see?
Chorus 2: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come
Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun
With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring
What do you see…
Bridge: What do you see when life makes you take on a mountain
You’ll see that nothing’s gonna stand in your way
Together we can share
The strength of a million
and the courage of a million more
Chorus End: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come
Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun
With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring
Cos the sky’s the only limit when you’re not afraid to dream
What do you see?
What do you see..
Here's the Chinese version of the theme song. Enjoy!
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We shall also dedicate this post to the theme songs of previous NDPs. After all, the significance and meaning of these songs still ring true for us Singaporeans.
Seem familiar? This is last year's theme song, "Shine for Singapore".
Here's 2006's theme song! "There's No Place I'd Rather Be".
"We Will Get There"! One of the favourites :)
"Where I Belong". Another catchy favourite.haha.
Inspired? If you're keen to listen to more theme songs, do check out http://www.youtube.com/ndpeeps!Seem familiar? This is last year's theme song, "Shine for Singapore".
Here's 2006's theme song! "There's No Place I'd Rather Be".
"We Will Get There"! One of the favourites :)
"Where I Belong". Another catchy favourite.haha.
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Ahh, last but not least, lets not forget those Singapore songs we used to sing in Primary school prior to National Day so often and merrily. I'm sure all of us can remember "Count on me Singapore"and "Stand up for Singapore". If you're interested, check this site out! :)
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This year's song is a little boring and monotonous. I prefer the other year's Theme song..sadly..>< We need lively lyrics and tunes :)
Anonymous said...
July 16, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I think this years NDP theme song isn't that bad, but it sure could be better.
But I really, REALLY appreciate that there is a theme song every year. =)
Merlin said...
July 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Yep, it's nice that we have a different theme song each year. This year's song is not bad, pretty catchy, haha.
Juz said...
July 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM
i nid this year's song's minus 1 version! cannot find
Anonymous said...
July 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM
???
xiang yeow said...
July 24, 2009 at 9:49 AM
haha. as of now, i don't think there is a version of it out now. if there is, maybe we'll do a shout at the shoutbox. =D
redrum said...
July 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
POst the song It's The Little Things ?
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