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

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июл 2021
  • 🎶“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
    -
    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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  • @htrowii1090
    @htrowii1090 Год назад +266

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

    • @ivapotatokid
      @ivapotatokid Год назад +21

      yea this song is definitely one of the best.

    • @JovanIKT
      @JovanIKT Год назад +2

      Ikr

    • @Garfield_cat393
      @Garfield_cat393 11 месяцев назад +1

      Me too 😅

    • @SGrailadventure2004
      @SGrailadventure2004 5 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @thegodofchickens892
      @thegodofchickens892 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @weesenpoh8376
    @weesenpoh8376 2 года назад +2126

    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
      @sgholidae 2 года назад +224

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

    • @mrchengxing27
      @mrchengxing27 2 года назад +17

      Nice!

    • @jm.a8176
      @jm.a8176 2 года назад +14

      💗💗💗

    • @jatpeace
      @jatpeace 2 года назад +54

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

    • @pangjingqi9137
      @pangjingqi9137 2 года назад +9

      I am a singaporean.

  • @datukhercules3349
    @datukhercules3349 2 года назад +463

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

    • @SGrailadventure2004
      @SGrailadventure2004 2 года назад +14

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

    • @Theswann
      @Theswann 2 года назад +33

      THIS IS WAY BETTER

    • @ryzieq574
      @ryzieq574 2 года назад +2

      My favourite is the 2015 one

    • @iceyyl3mon
      @iceyyl3mon 2 года назад

      Ikr

    • @aaaaaaaaqiqi
      @aaaaaaaaqiqi Год назад +2

      After a year the chorus is still 🔥

  • @silverysnowfox
    @silverysnowfox Год назад +497

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

    • @kuriAL77
      @kuriAL77 Год назад +5

      ye NDP 2021 song> NDP 2022 song

    • @albedo4lifer669
      @albedo4lifer669 Год назад +2

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

    • @phawphaw4153
      @phawphaw4153 Год назад

      ​@@albedo4lifer669

    • @TheFactWhisperer
      @TheFactWhisperer Год назад +1

      2018 Also good

  • @ZefromXD
    @ZefromXD 3 года назад +1382

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

    • @tangsolaris9533
      @tangsolaris9533 3 года назад +26

      Agree

    • @noproblematallmate
      @noproblematallmate 3 года назад +87

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

    • @pingteo6104
      @pingteo6104 3 года назад +59

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

    • @share_accidental
      @share_accidental 3 года назад +2

      yes!!

    • @Marie-fx9uq
      @Marie-fx9uq 3 года назад +4

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

  • @LyricalMomentsProduction
    @LyricalMomentsProduction 3 года назад +4253

    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
      @NDPeeps  3 года назад +426

      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
      @shpssails 3 года назад +17

      Totally agree!

    • @xxl5712
      @xxl5712 3 года назад +14

      @ NDPeeps Well said

    • @mosesvlog
      @mosesvlog 3 года назад +5

      Lol

    • @denisecwf2746
      @denisecwf2746 3 года назад +4

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

  • @wwx713
    @wwx713 Год назад +178

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

    • @jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735
      @jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735 11 месяцев назад +6

      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
      @wwx713 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@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.

  • @lewiscarl7142
    @lewiscarl7142 Год назад +766

    this song 10x better than 2022 one

  • @julianpo1990
    @julianpo1990 3 года назад +1919

    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
      @NDPeeps  3 года назад +120

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

    • @alexlambo9149
      @alexlambo9149 3 года назад +6

      yes... it is the best.

    • @adoragible
      @adoragible 3 года назад +31

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

    • @chiamthormeng6025
      @chiamthormeng6025 3 года назад +14

      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
      @denisecwf2746 3 года назад +8

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

  • @adrielle3168
    @adrielle3168 3 года назад +374

    The “Home” of this generation 🥺

    • @TheHuggableEmpire
      @TheHuggableEmpire 3 года назад +8

      New decade!

    • @claiirs
      @claiirs 3 года назад +2

      i agree !!!!

    • @crystal8537
      @crystal8537 3 года назад +13

      Ye but home can nev be replaced the legendary song hehehe

    • @SharmanRaj
      @SharmanRaj 3 года назад

      dont be sad bestie

    • @jman2413
      @jman2413 3 года назад +5

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

  • @sc1975
    @sc1975 Год назад +372

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

    • @andyren4171
      @andyren4171 Год назад +1

      Ngl this is the second best ndp song so far

    • @bteo9955
      @bteo9955 Год назад +9

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

    • @lemon2524
      @lemon2524 Год назад

      Yes true.

    • @sohengsoon3901
      @sohengsoon3901 Год назад

      Yep

    • @hartonoiwan
      @hartonoiwan Год назад

      one of the best songs I've heard so far

  • @tinghuigoh9938
    @tinghuigoh9938 19 дней назад +9

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

  • @fabchan25
    @fabchan25 3 года назад +546

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

  • @syphersircle
    @syphersircle 3 года назад +403

    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
      @samuelwong1596 3 года назад +3

      Yes! Totally agree! Brings back lots of memories!

    • @y4w3n2
      @y4w3n2 3 года назад +16

      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
      @draw-deleong6176 3 года назад +5

      And don't forget the otters. LoL

    • @eiryuu
      @eiryuu 3 года назад +2

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

  • @adammiamo3970
    @adammiamo3970 2 года назад +550

    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.

  • @Youdunnome-zc8dd
    @Youdunnome-zc8dd Год назад +248

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

    • @anderscubing
      @anderscubing 11 месяцев назад +29

      the 2023 one is super bad lol

    • @putrapro2108
      @putrapro2108 11 месяцев назад +1

      My only fav is only the your light the rest NOO

    • @chunyi8121
      @chunyi8121 11 месяцев назад +10

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

    • @skyskifr
      @skyskifr 11 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @SGrailadventure2004
      @SGrailadventure2004 11 месяцев назад +1

      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

  • @twongt1
    @twongt1 3 года назад +264

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

  • @MrJonslife
    @MrJonslife 3 года назад +591

    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.

  • @itsdoc6875
    @itsdoc6875 2 года назад +34

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

  • @yujicortez
    @yujicortez 2 месяца назад +26

    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
      @yujicortez 2 месяца назад +2

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

    • @inbancreations7583
      @inbancreations7583 Месяц назад

      Me too bro 😁

  • @KyberEagleProductions
    @KyberEagleProductions 3 года назад +532

    This is proof that artists are Essential.

    • @therealdavmestan
      @therealdavmestan 2 года назад +24

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

    • @EricK-mj7kr
      @EricK-mj7kr 2 года назад +9

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

    • @MsKongful
      @MsKongful 2 года назад

      really leh

  • @liuniang
    @liuniang 3 года назад +645

    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
      @huaiwei 3 года назад +17

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

    • @SharmanRaj
      @SharmanRaj 3 года назад +3

      yuh get into it

    • @ABC-ed8cg
      @ABC-ed8cg 3 года назад +7

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

    • @qua9
      @qua9 3 года назад

      Ooh, where are the otters!

    • @pingteo6104
      @pingteo6104 3 года назад +3

      @@qua9 3:26 mark

  • @sunarmo92
    @sunarmo92 2 года назад +71

    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

  • @qianhewofficiall229
    @qianhewofficiall229 2 года назад +37

    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!

  • @pokemonacer
    @pokemonacer 3 года назад +663

    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
      @chad2806 3 года назад +16

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

    • @pingteo6104
      @pingteo6104 3 года назад +22

      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
      @jimmylim8989 3 года назад +8

      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
      @alvinlee5748 3 года назад +4

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

    • @miaomiao07
      @miaomiao07 3 года назад +5

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

  • @KSeet
    @KSeet 3 года назад +4351

    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
      @illumination_0109 3 года назад +176

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

    • @Venus.Y
      @Venus.Y 3 года назад +27

      Yeah agreed

    • @Venus.Y
      @Venus.Y 3 года назад +14

      @@illumination_0109 true

    • @daltonljj
      @daltonljj 3 года назад +36

      finally some quality music

    • @lycia2848
      @lycia2848 3 года назад +10

      Agree

  • @wehcd
    @wehcd 2 года назад +166

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

  • @emmephoenix1282
    @emmephoenix1282 Год назад +15

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

  • @joong2589
    @joong2589 3 года назад +234

    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
      @samuelwong1596 3 года назад +6

      Yes indeed..

    • @jessief4609
      @jessief4609 3 года назад +7

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

    • @BaySean
      @BaySean 3 года назад +4

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

    • @eunicechan1575
      @eunicechan1575 3 года назад +4

      My sentiments exactly…

    • @SGrailadventure2004
      @SGrailadventure2004 Год назад

      @@BaySean This song is way better tbh

  • @Cupertinorail
    @Cupertinorail 3 года назад +142

    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
      @chefxy6592 2 года назад +4

      Sniff sniff

    • @sydneyyeoh
      @sydneyyeoh Месяц назад +1

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

  • @funsupai5999
    @funsupai5999 2 года назад +156

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

    • @joytotheworldddd
      @joytotheworldddd 2 года назад +9

      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
      @dennisnel8825 2 года назад +2

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

  • @TheScenefulOne
    @TheScenefulOne 2 года назад +52

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

  • @ginho3848
    @ginho3848 3 года назад +69

    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*

  • @zuohanlim9058
    @zuohanlim9058 3 года назад +351

    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
      @SharmanRaj 3 года назад +3

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

  • @lucasakachubby8694
    @lucasakachubby8694 11 месяцев назад +19

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

  • @user-ow1gp4fc7j
    @user-ow1gp4fc7j 2 месяца назад +9

    listening this song now in 2024 is now bringing back so much memories

  • @FiveNineSquared
    @FiveNineSquared 3 года назад +646

    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
      @HengAhOngAhHuat 3 года назад +27

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

    • @frozenicebladez7508
      @frozenicebladez7508 3 года назад +3

      @@HengAhOngAhHuatdamn that's a good one

    • @illumination_0109
      @illumination_0109 3 года назад +5

      A great start to the new decade of NDP for sure

    • @evanturetimemusic
      @evanturetimemusic 3 года назад +2

      ❤️

    • @FiveNineSquared
      @FiveNineSquared 3 года назад +4

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

  • @narutofire332
    @narutofire332 3 года назад +351

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

    • @NDPeeps
      @NDPeeps  3 года назад +33

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

    • @alexlambo9149
      @alexlambo9149 3 года назад +5

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

    • @denisecwf2746
      @denisecwf2746 3 года назад

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

    • @denisecwf2746
      @denisecwf2746 3 года назад

      @@alexlambo9149 work hard is better to do hard work. Lucky u

    • @denisecwf2746
      @denisecwf2746 3 года назад

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

  • @mac8593
    @mac8593 Год назад +44

    Who's here after the new 2023 NDP song?

  • @rongvo7861
    @rongvo7861 2 года назад +21

    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 !

  • @lemonadefor50cents61
    @lemonadefor50cents61 3 года назад +493

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

  • @HdBanger
    @HdBanger 3 года назад +262

    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
      @illumination_0109 3 года назад +17

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

    • @Cendrawasih444
      @Cendrawasih444 3 года назад

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

    • @SuperValue350
      @SuperValue350 3 года назад +17

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

    • @eiryuu
      @eiryuu 3 года назад

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

    • @Cendrawasih444
      @Cendrawasih444 3 года назад

      @@eiryuu 😂😂

  • @monke5909
    @monke5909 2 года назад +47

    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!

  • @yeoterence775
    @yeoterence775 2 года назад +108

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

    • @angtan
      @angtan 2 года назад

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

  • @poheeteo
    @poheeteo 3 года назад +905

    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
      @NDPeeps  3 года назад +69

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

    • @ashleysee1838
      @ashleysee1838 2 года назад +7

      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
      @Billieeilish891 2 года назад +4

      For our home our land,our family its all within

    • @michellelee8425
      @michellelee8425 2 года назад +2

      @@NDPeeps oh okay

    • @honggenzhang8824
      @honggenzhang8824 2 года назад +3

      Oh the title is the road ahead

  • @Kernel15
    @Kernel15 3 года назад +124

    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.

  • @lililong7700
    @lililong7700 2 года назад +28

    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.

  • @iSoftech
    @iSoftech 2 года назад +272

    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 🇸🇬

  • @niyuyuqian6083
    @niyuyuqian6083 3 года назад +65

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

    • @harij4850
      @harij4850 3 года назад +2

      I agree with you!

    • @spicymac07
      @spicymac07 3 года назад +2

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

    • @niyuyuqian6083
      @niyuyuqian6083 2 года назад

      @@spicymac07 😢😂😂

  • @benpil6360
    @benpil6360 3 года назад +35

    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
      @yongtong7433 3 года назад

      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
      @benpil6360 3 года назад

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

    • @moonlightyong1924
      @moonlightyong1924 3 года назад +2

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

    • @benpil6360
      @benpil6360 3 года назад +2

      @@moonlightyong1924 great!

    • @jmin4951
      @jmin4951 2 года назад +2

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

  • @user-jl9gd6fu4v
    @user-jl9gd6fu4v 2 года назад +18

    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!!

  • @user-ud8bx7wt8y
    @user-ud8bx7wt8y 9 дней назад +3

    10x better then 90% of the ndp songs

  • @ForeverZhiyu2015
    @ForeverZhiyu2015 3 года назад +545

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

  • @lennycheung8785
    @lennycheung8785 3 года назад +84

    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
      @totorotororu 3 года назад +3

      Thank you 😊

    • @ginho3848
      @ginho3848 3 года назад +6

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

    • @wongkwokcheong7202
      @wongkwokcheong7202 3 года назад +2

      谢谢你。

    • @scorpio573
      @scorpio573 3 года назад +4

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

  • @arkfrell
    @arkfrell 11 месяцев назад +15

    Still one of the best ndp songs in recent years 💯

  • @sleepysukii
    @sleepysukii 2 года назад +17

    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

  • @JoeTanCY
    @JoeTanCY 3 года назад +90

    I like how the otters are part of Singapore.

  • @joannetay6472
    @joannetay6472 3 года назад +87

    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
      @justinrajeck7339 2 года назад

      what its just a song br

    • @muhainisalleh354
      @muhainisalleh354 2 года назад +1

      Yes .. it made me cry too...

    • @boonmengkoh9469
      @boonmengkoh9469 2 года назад +1

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

    • @kentakicheeken4471
      @kentakicheeken4471 2 года назад

      @@justinrajeck7339 You’re probably a kid then.

    • @SKKB_1
      @SKKB_1 2 месяца назад

      People don't cry kid cry you get SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • @user-re7rd4zn4j
    @user-re7rd4zn4j 9 дней назад +3

    this is infinity times better than 2023 NDP song

  • @SolidifierJH
    @SolidifierJH 2 года назад +177

    This warmed the cockles of my heart

  • @alicelim3118
    @alicelim3118 3 года назад +93

    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!

  • @static_555
    @static_555 3 года назад +37

    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
      @huaiwei 3 года назад +4

      Yeap Shye-Anne Brown is Eurasian.

  • @calvincheng5712
    @calvincheng5712 11 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @engtecksoh7299
    @engtecksoh7299 2 года назад +12

    Finally, something that will be potentially on the ‘evergreen list’ of NDP songs.

  • @yhtheranker
    @yhtheranker 3 года назад +508

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

    • @NDPeeps
      @NDPeeps  3 года назад +27

      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
      @SharmanRaj 3 года назад +3

      beautiful, like me jk

    • @Justadudeyeknow
      @Justadudeyeknow 3 года назад

      @@NDPeeps damn the animation

  • @MrAlright1111
    @MrAlright1111 2 года назад +159

    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
      @guanxin6357 2 года назад

      Omg same

    • @greecytreeyt8413
      @greecytreeyt8413 2 года назад

      Same

    • @carastay116
      @carastay116 2 года назад

      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
      @MrAlright1111 2 года назад

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

    • @userhi9342
      @userhi9342 2 года назад

      @goldverylame yesh, good luck P6’s!!

  • @lun6r
    @lun6r 4 месяца назад +4

    def top 3 ndp songs ever

  • @jeremylim3360
    @jeremylim3360 2 года назад +22

    Makes u so damn proud to be Singaporean listening to this song….. Great job guys! Simply amazing!

  • @FigTreeSG
    @FigTreeSG 3 года назад +54

    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
      @pingteo6104 3 года назад +4

      Well said 👍

    • @LeeMW007
      @LeeMW007 2 года назад +2

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

  • @salmondon7592
    @salmondon7592 3 года назад +472

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

    • @zeeshaniskandar3545
      @zeeshaniskandar3545 3 года назад +10

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

    • @ito7946
      @ito7946 3 года назад +49

      @@zeeshaniskandar3545 kinda called an opinion

    • @bussinbussin3850
      @bussinbussin3850 3 года назад +25

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

    • @axolotl711
      @axolotl711 3 года назад +6

      @@bussinbussin3850 𝕀𝕜𝕣

    • @arthurcurry1242
      @arthurcurry1242 3 года назад +12

      @@zeeshaniskandar3545 stfu and let us enjoy this.

  • @Imasingaporean
    @Imasingaporean 3 месяца назад +25

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

    • @Imasingaporean
      @Imasingaporean 2 месяца назад +3

      Wow 10 people is watching this

    • @user-pm5qq2kx9r
      @user-pm5qq2kx9r Месяц назад +2

      Great song, great memory

    • @SGrailadventure2004
      @SGrailadventure2004 Месяц назад +1

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

    • @Js_randomstuff
      @Js_randomstuff Месяц назад +1

      Me too but late

    • @user-pm5qq2kx9r
      @user-pm5qq2kx9r Месяц назад +1

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

  • @kpopforever21
    @kpopforever21 2 года назад +32

    This song is so pleasant and it can relate to the current pandemic. Huge credits to the makers, lot of effort was put in. Tune of the song is lovely

  • @pretoria9095
    @pretoria9095 2 года назад +483

    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
      @FluxKilla 2 года назад +3

      They should add Kevin hart

    • @nurulrahmah5524
      @nurulrahmah5524 2 года назад

      me to
      agust

    • @serenii9016
      @serenii9016 2 года назад +16

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

    • @norfaizahrahim2561
      @norfaizahrahim2561 2 года назад +1

      I realy like this song I like to sing the song

    • @norfaizahrahim2561
      @norfaizahrahim2561 2 года назад

      And I like to danc the song

  • @nalipalollipop
    @nalipalollipop 3 года назад +89

    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 ❤

  • @ShamuAdism
    @ShamuAdism 2 года назад +42

    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 👌

  • @ddonlee
    @ddonlee 2 года назад +10

    Bullseye! Finally, a beautiful song after ' Home' was Top of the charts for years!Great lyrics, emotional and catchy. Great animation.So proud of our local talents.

  • @teachernoura
    @teachernoura 3 года назад +111

    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
      @yuasakura8606 3 года назад +8

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

    • @busloxwcko7randy
      @busloxwcko7randy 3 года назад +4

      Linying is my idol 😂

    • @user-tq9sg6lv6q
      @user-tq9sg6lv6q 3 года назад +1

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

    • @rajiramu6234
      @rajiramu6234 3 года назад +1

      @@user-tq9sg6lv6q 2:34

  • @ivorlau
    @ivorlau 3 года назад +19

    Mad respect for the entire team behind this MV.

  • @garykal1971
    @garykal1971 2 года назад +15

    Oh, what a brilliant creation - the lyrics, the music, the video graphics are so uplifting. Proud of the singers, composers, the graphic creators and everyone else associated with this creation. Thank you - proud to be Singaporean.

  • @weeeweee8940
    @weeeweee8940 2 года назад +26

    This song grows on you, literally.

  • @pingteo6104
    @pingteo6104 3 года назад +114

    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
      @ginho3848 3 года назад +2

      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!

  • @ge_aldrig_upp
    @ge_aldrig_upp 3 года назад +87

    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

  • @steelsaber54
    @steelsaber54 2 месяца назад +40

    Swearing-in Ceremony anyone?

  • @sp00n94
    @sp00n94 2 года назад +41

    can't lie, this song is fire good job whoever produced it

  • @michaelliew612
    @michaelliew612 2 года назад +223

    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! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @flc05
    @flc05 3 года назад +62

    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
      @toonieeeee 2 года назад +2

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

  • @muhammadfirdaus634
    @muhammadfirdaus634 2 года назад +26

    I like the catchy tune. This is the best i’ve ever listened to besides home and amongst other songs but the lyrics which caught my ears like everyone else was “We did it before and we’ll do it again”. 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 🇸🇬

  • @user-pm7mp4wb3p
    @user-pm7mp4wb3p 2 года назад +11

    Absolutely love this year National Day song. So happy that otters have become part of Singapore! Yay!!

  • @user-uy2tc6zc3u
    @user-uy2tc6zc3u 3 года назад +67

    Finally. Very long don't have this type of NDP song already. Thanks for this NDP song for giving us a renewed inspiration.
    This song really got that energy that would encourage everyone to not think about going back to pre-covid times, but to keep advancing forward and bring about a better tomorrow.

  • @snakeweedstudios2881
    @snakeweedstudios2881 3 года назад +24

    Congratulations Evan, LinYing, shye.mp3, sezairi, Shabir and to all involved in the production of this song and video. Clearly the best song to come out in 2 decades, aptly reflecting our past, the present and giving hope and inspiration to our future.

  • @SarahSheilaRae
    @SarahSheilaRae 2 года назад +8

    When I first heard this song, I was thinking to myself who does this lovely female voice belong to and then I recognised Sezairi's voice, I was dead on impressed. This is probably the best NDP song in years after Home. Thank you for making me feel all nostalgic and bringing back the memories. Good job NDP peeps.

  • @amilajordan7401
    @amilajordan7401 2 года назад +11

    This song is AMAZING! I'm PROUD to be a singaporean!!

  • @supershurinova
    @supershurinova 3 года назад +41

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

    • @yuasakura8606
      @yuasakura8606 3 года назад +9

      Her name is Shye! And yes she is so prettyyyy

  • @arissajoan
    @arissajoan 3 года назад +12

    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
      @xxDxxism 3 года назад +2

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

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei 3 года назад +2

      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

  • @serene9239
    @serene9239 2 года назад +9

    This song really bring tears to my eyes. Really love it! Happy 56th bday Singapore, my dear country.

  • @risesflame
    @risesflame 11 месяцев назад +5

    Was listening to the 2023 song halfway, came back to this.

  • @therealdavmestan
    @therealdavmestan 2 года назад +42

    "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.

  • @diontan1096
    @diontan1096 3 года назад +52

    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
      @samuelwong1596 3 года назад +3

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

    • @dianaboey2598
      @dianaboey2598 3 года назад

      Me too

    • @dianaboey2598
      @dianaboey2598 3 года назад

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

  • @leigh0630
    @leigh0630 2 года назад +12

    Im addicted to this song, listened to it like 15 times ystrday lolll

    • @NDPeeps
      @NDPeeps  2 года назад

      You gotta pump those numbers up!!! Those are rookie numbers!! Jkjk! Haha. Thanks for listening!!

  • @FrostFlareYT
    @FrostFlareYT 9 дней назад +2

    Back here after the 2024 NDP song and this one is still 🔥🔥🔥