The Problem with Singapore's National Day (NDP) Songs

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  • @NCHProductions
    @NCHProductions 6 лет назад +67

    hope you're able to do analytical and critical thoughts on our nations local media and movies(jack neo etc) its so rare seeing channels doing this kind of content on singapore....

    • @SadCoffee
      @SadCoffee  6 лет назад +5

      Stay tuned for the next one. Your animations are brilliant by the way.

  • @samuelyeo5450
    @samuelyeo5450 6 лет назад +44

    @sarah His purpose isn't to make fun of it. If a considerable number of people are feeling disillusioned by national day songs, then perhaps there is a problem to solve.

  • @Slothwell
    @Slothwell 6 лет назад +11

    I love the mix of sarcastic humor and information lightly stirred with your soft soothing asian voice.

  • @zeliumite
    @zeliumite 6 лет назад +84

    Ok there seems to be alot of people disagreeing with the video or saying the songs are fine. Let me just chime in that for me, even as a kid in primary school, having these songs ehoved down our throats repeatedly at high volume, even if they were fine at first, we sure became sick and bloody tired of them after awhile. So imagine how it was if you started out already not liking the song. Sure some are fine and perhaps nice even, but then the lyrics completely turn me off from the song. For the most part, these songs just feel like a pathetic attempt at saying: "eh, yall very proud right? RIGHT? Singapore did good or something so you should feel proud and strive to achieve more and more. Yes yes we very united yes good good" or something along those lines and it just feels very fake and seems like a facade to show to other countries that we are very happy and united. It's kind of bullshit so... I don't know where I'm going with this so bye.

    • @FrigidBirostrixRay
      @FrigidBirostrixRay 6 лет назад +2

      Well, let's just say some NDP songs do end up sounding like background noises to me lol. Make what you will.

    • @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780
      @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780 2 года назад +1

      I did not like the mordern 2022 it kind of sucks

    • @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780
      @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780 2 года назад

      When I listen to the tune it really does not fit well with the songs and more

    • @averagesingaporean3
      @averagesingaporean3 Месяц назад

      NGL it depends on the ndp songs they play,Not Alone this year was epic Ig but really 2013,2020,2015 was a ehhh

  • @ehbeesee2229
    @ehbeesee2229 6 лет назад +22

    These newer ndp song seems like shopping mall sprouting all around. Same content different layout.

    • @NathanaelTan
      @NathanaelTan 6 лет назад

      Fava Bean Honestly, it's still better than churning out with more shitty songs (notice the downhill since 2012?)

  • @irurouni
    @irurouni 6 лет назад +5

    HAHAHAAAA! I love the lapping over with Barney! What an excellent illustration of your point! An excellent essay and intelligently made video.

  • @suprememaster1951
    @suprememaster1951 6 лет назад +30

    The song is alright but the song sounded too good to be true for a national day which will be very annoying to many who knows what Singapore really is. Tbh it sounded like North Korea Propaganda played in every unique ways in modern style.

    • @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780
      @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780 2 года назад +1

      I wonder why you ask them to look up the sky and keep saying dream many times jesus why does Singapore do it even the 2022 make me wanna die when I listen to the tune

  • @joashczz
    @joashczz 6 лет назад +19

    am I the only one that feels a sense of achievement in correctly guessing the 'dream' word

  • @anthtan
    @anthtan 5 лет назад +4

    Every year a new song. Do we even think about the words? Good to hear some deeper thinking and critical analysis.

  • @glowish1993
    @glowish1993 6 лет назад +82

    Quality video, keep up the good work! It's rare to see Singaporeans making videos reflecting about our life/society

    • @reveirg9
      @reveirg9 6 лет назад +3

      Lol because no one dares to. You either receive flak from the general public or you are too painfully blunt Mr Lee will invite you down for a cup coffee at Cantonment.

    • @umishaharah1440
      @umishaharah1440 6 лет назад

      +*Skyler_Chan* I agree

  • @othermuzic
    @othermuzic 6 лет назад +8

    I totally support what u say. Since late 1990s ndp songs are all about change, future, dreams, we're gonna get there someday blah blah. I mean, we are celebrating singapore "Birthday". Supposed to celebrate what singapore is NOW in all its glory. I hope they start doing NDP songs about Singapore NOW rather than about Singapore future. Isn't that's what celebrating birthdays are for? For what you are NOW?

  • @mtv565
    @mtv565 6 лет назад +11

    You're right, singaporeans should be contented with what we have achieved so far. Stop dreaming of better future, cherish the present!

  • @eleanorchan213
    @eleanorchan213 6 лет назад +64

    The barney part tho lol

    • @visual_honey
      @visual_honey 6 лет назад +1

      Ellie C. - ARMY CAMILIZER I DIED

  • @saypukku7199
    @saypukku7199 6 лет назад +5

    I saw this video tied in to one of the singapore's songs and you got my sub, really love your deadpan tone and awkward voice, fits the sad coffee brand and definitely love the high effort you put in dissecting all these! looking forward to more!

  • @wl9742
    @wl9742 6 лет назад +5

    I'm malaysian
    Feeling hype to see so analytical n thoughtful channel rather than just entertainment purpose only(too much for me)
    hope to see more in the future

  • @batmandude1282
    @batmandude1282 6 лет назад +11

    Hey I'm from hawaii and love watching them you show more nationality than US you should be proud of that.

  • @supreme87878
    @supreme87878 6 лет назад +15

    That song suits barney so well.

  • @TET2005
    @TET2005 6 лет назад +7

    We dun realli need a theme song for NDP... we just need to sing our national anthem and recite our pledge as one singapore enuff...

  • @kylec0678
    @kylec0678 6 лет назад +6

    So true... maybe that is why Kit Chan's Home is, to me any way , is the best national day song.

  • @chizyilin6369
    @chizyilin6369 6 лет назад +2

    I think Tosh NDP rap in 2017 is a good example. He stated Singapore's achievement such as "They said we never make it, but here we are" and "Since 1965, we've been raising the bar ", but it's such a pity it's not an official ndp song

  • @kevtiew2989
    @kevtiew2989 6 лет назад +9

    Totally agreeable! It is quite disappointin to see a situation of recycling old NDP Songs this year. 😔

  • @jingwen162
    @jingwen162 6 лет назад +4

    tbh my fav ndp songs were the ones when I was in primary school cuz my school would play ndp songs during recess and because of that I learned the ndp song easily and actually enjoyed it, a small anecdote - once my whole cohort sang like one ndp song together and it was quite heart warming. Anyway ever since after prisch ndp songs were :-/, and now this year 2018 it was a remake of an old ndp song which is pretty cool I guess but idk. Now singapore not only has Singaporeans, but also much more foreigners compared to before, so it would be quite difficult to make a song that truly describes our country with so many differing opinions. Also a handful of people in the comments are saying you are just hating on ndp songs but tbh I find your opinion quite true and reasonable, I think they just don’t your message lmao.

  • @eggmold594
    @eggmold594 6 лет назад +18

    Oof i laughed during the Barney part

  • @user-kr6gf8nm4h
    @user-kr6gf8nm4h 6 лет назад +17

    this video is soooo underrated

  • @mysteriousfox88
    @mysteriousfox88 6 лет назад +13

    maybe alot of the recent stuff is just terrible, the propaganda has become more heavy handed as well over time

  • @aimanghaz2074
    @aimanghaz2074 6 лет назад +4

    national day songs are now becoming more and more annoying, no offence

  • @kahhoegoh1557
    @kahhoegoh1557 6 лет назад +3

    I just HATE the weird kids rap thingy

  • @kubaren
    @kubaren 6 лет назад +5

    This was an excellent critique. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

  • @edgehasbeenlost
    @edgehasbeenlost 6 лет назад +7

    Tbh I'm already done with ndp song.
    It just degrades every year and secondly, those songs are getting annoying - sounds like propaganda objects.
    Also the meanings of those lyrics are trash, like they never ever make us feel the urge to do something positive with the nation but just keep echoing in our head to do something that we aren't motivated by it.

  • @ragtaghero84
    @ragtaghero84 3 года назад +2

    Keep your work. Insightful and soul-searching. I'm a big fan. All nations fall short of their ideals; hence, the journey of nationhood is continuous.

  • @visual_honey
    @visual_honey 6 лет назад +6

    Barney + Singapore = Meme

  • @jenniealexxa
    @jenniealexxa 6 лет назад +3

    This is my first time listening to Singaporean National Day songs and I can already guess what is the oft-repeated word in the lyrics.

  • @AhLiang08
    @AhLiang08 6 лет назад +3

    Anthemic. Specific. Poetic. Trust that clarifies

  • @visual_honey
    @visual_honey 6 лет назад +6

    Omg i was so amused by this video good job man! You really managed to back up your realisations with legitimate thoughts and ideas. You feel like xiaxue 2.0😂😂

  • @koifish4276
    @koifish4276 6 лет назад +1

    In my CCA we where just fitting our Friend names into the national shows and making home a mosquito song.

  • @leafmylife
    @leafmylife 6 лет назад +5

    Nice. right on

  • @kennondrum
    @kennondrum 6 лет назад +15

    Really well put together video

  • @perfold2137
    @perfold2137 6 лет назад +2

    I'm not sure about you guys but the only national day song that I like is Home

  • @ThatMevely
    @ThatMevely 2 года назад +1

    Honest the songs are just for schools music teachers to teach something to the students…
    -Mev

  • @ThatMevely
    @ThatMevely 2 года назад +1

    Nah, they are trying to say we are barneys
    -Mev

  • @ioanng3345
    @ioanng3345 4 года назад +3

    My ears died half way through

  • @ualuuanie
    @ualuuanie 3 года назад +1

    Sad to say some of them I have not heard before till now

  • @Blu_Es
    @Blu_Es 6 лет назад +3

    I have to admit that I don’t like the recent songs ( 2018 is okay I think. ) But I feel the old ones are quite nice and catchy. ( The Barney one was great )

    • @yeahlmao9583
      @yeahlmao9583 6 лет назад +1

      Valentine Yang its so perfect like this is america and call me maybe mashed up

  • @flyer320neo
    @flyer320neo 2 года назад +1

    If the NDP songs are not adequate, while it's good to criticise it so it can improve, the best most effective way is to go into it, do it, produce your own version or alternative. Criticising is not too difficult, Creating is another. Good effort in creating this video as I did enjoy it.

  • @whereiskenneth
    @whereiskenneth 6 лет назад +3

    Haha, the Barney part is genuinely funny

  • @xcre8ionx
    @xcre8ionx 6 лет назад +11

    Are you the boy in the last video?

  • @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780
    @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780 2 года назад +1

    You have a point

  • @llamalife1995
    @llamalife1995 5 лет назад +2

    I agree tho they just keep using the same words and meaning and if yall listen to the beat its just a simple rhythm they really need to go outside of the box

  • @Reiichi1
    @Reiichi1 6 лет назад +4

    ;) lol the ending sad coffee you do have a point in singapore

  • @cureholly.
    @cureholly. 6 лет назад +2

    One Singapore offended me.

  • @jactbb5843
    @jactbb5843 6 лет назад +6

    Good Hardwork and the fact that words and phrases keep repeating is true.

  • @payalpandhi1557
    @payalpandhi1557 6 лет назад +1

    There is A reason these songs are being made u know it takes hard work and time

  • @phenylmusic
    @phenylmusic 6 лет назад +3

    That last line was so true ok bye

  • @BlueSkyWhiteSun8888
    @BlueSkyWhiteSun8888 6 лет назад +2

    Fantastic video.

  • @lionpolis
    @lionpolis 6 лет назад +1

    The new one is out.................

  • @apersonhoi4
    @apersonhoi4 6 лет назад +4

    I just blasted Soviet anthem into my ears. Ah, much better. Better than Singapore's national day songs. And yes, I'm Singaporean.

    • @yeahlmao9583
      @yeahlmao9583 6 лет назад

      Jun Wei joseph stalin approves

  • @ReliaYT
    @ReliaYT 6 лет назад +34

    Okay. Before I start, I just want to say that I'm not trying to bash your video about you're throwing trash at Singapore and its national song, or hating Singapore because we're lame, or just me trying to be a smart alak, criticising you as a Singaporean hater. I'm posting this comment to share my opinion about your statement and see what would happen in the future.
    I'll start out with what I agree with your statement. When listening to all of the NDP songs, it is amazing at how many songs have the word "dream" in it. And in a way, it's very contradicting to what happens in real life, where for a good portion of every Singaporean's life is spend in school. There are many Singaporeans who're most likely doing something that their child self never expected and is a real pain. The songs make it sounds like you can do whatever you want if your dream hard enough, yet we usually never get what we'd wished for. It usually leaves many Singaporeans hopeless for what they'd wanted to be and often, unmotivated, which makes it seems that Singapore is putting on a masquerade about the real life with the NDP songs.
    Now, I'll talk about what I don't agree with. You stated that the purpose of a NDP song is to, "drum up interest and excitement for the big August 9th National Day Parade, which in turn, is designed to be the one day in the year that Singaporeans can come together to celebrate the meaning of being a Singaporean." While that might be the case, it could also be wrong. A song is usually made to promote the composer's fame, feelings, message or personal life. We'll use "message" as the focus here. I believe that a NDP song's message is to tell the young and old alike that, "You are a Singaporean. You can achieve what you set your dreams or goals are. Go and make it a reality." What it means that a NDP song's message is not to pull people into fantasy over reality, but rather to ask them, "Why are you a Singaporean." Its purpose is to encourage and to remind us, that whatever we wished when we're young, we can achieve it whenever we want to achieve it. The educational system is there to help us to achieve our dreams, regardless of how small the help we got at school was. We have people whom we have bonds created to support us on our dreams. Life is never an easy road, and whether we realize that fact early or later in life is up to us. It is like what Shia LaBeouf said, "Don't let your dreams be dreams."
    Everybody has their different opinion on things and they usually will have either a good or bad reason to backup their opinion. Your statement is one of the most better ones at stating the parallels between the songs and the country we live in. I understand your statement clearly and can see why you'd think that way. But even so, that doesn't mean that we cannot achieve what we want. It's just whether we, as humans, are able to work hard to achieve what we wanted to.
    We make our dreams. We make our decisions. We make our Singapore.

    • @sw36jl
      @sw36jl 6 лет назад +4

      @Sad Coffee
      I completely agree with Relia. A country like Singapore is small and cannot cope unless we continue innovating. Everyone from young feels proud. We always learn we grew from 3rd world to 1st through school SS lessons and other means. We have accomplished a lot and Singaporeans know that. The NDP song is to tell Singaporeans to keep working hard to be better and better. Why must you tell a population that they are so amazing? Does that mean we are stupid to need encouragement like that? Indonesia has high corruption and poor education in countrysides yet their GDP is 4 times ours. So, being complacent and reassuring our population that we have accomplished a lot is encouraging us to stop as we are "at our best". In life, you will never be at your best. "Live till old age, learn till old age" or "活到老,学到老“ We must continue learning and advancing and never stop.
      If Singapore were like the USA, we could keep telling ourselves we are on top of the world because we are a big country and we can hit high output with minimum potential and remain competitive. However for Singapore to remain compeitive, we must continue to work as we will never be at our best.
      Yes, it is a sad message clothed in a happy song but the hope is that the education system has not failed and that Singaporeans are smart enough to understand this.

    • @ericpeterson6822
      @ericpeterson6822 6 лет назад +4

      These opinions are all useless. The songs still suck.

    • @namelmao4231
      @namelmao4231 6 лет назад +2

      Relia The Leavanny Long comment
      Sorry im not a reader

    • @cloroxbleach9222
      @cloroxbleach9222 6 лет назад +3

      TL;DR someone summarize please

    • @Reiichi1
      @Reiichi1 6 лет назад +2

      there goes the word dreams again.....

  • @jinnaboy
    @jinnaboy 6 лет назад +1

    Can i have the source of that pregnant surprise video?

  • @rekilu2640
    @rekilu2640 6 лет назад +2

    The song goes well with barney like how the aot op goes well with everything
    oMg tHE Ndp sONgs RippEd OfF tHe AoT Op

  • @sohfihamid4164
    @sohfihamid4164 6 лет назад +1

    I would love the next National Day Song to be like Star Spangled Banner and only sung by FERGIE!

  • @ThatMevely
    @ThatMevely 2 года назад +1

    8:12 i wonder what is that censored word…
    -Mev

  • @namelmao4231
    @namelmao4231 6 лет назад +1

    Well, what do you expect us to do?
    8% GST instead of 7%?

  • @Aryanne-wm6br
    @Aryanne-wm6br 2 года назад +1

    One thing I know the new music
    Have too much rap. Is not even music or history because they change so much 🤔💭🎧 if Singapore NDP music like noth Korea background that is equal, they should add old Singapore video 📹 mix

  • @dexterkun4307
    @dexterkun4307 2 года назад +1

    The dream song part was lit doh

  • @vanda_lism6906
    @vanda_lism6906 5 лет назад +1

    The lyrics are getting more and more vague. A few years ago, at least you know at least 70% of what they were trying to say, but now, there is no way to point out definitely what they are trying to convey.

  • @krishnaaram
    @krishnaaram 6 лет назад +1

    Seriously, the tommorows here today song 2016 did not even have the word SINGAPORE in it although it us a NDP song

  • @cloroxbleach9222
    @cloroxbleach9222 6 лет назад +1

    tbh my patriotism for singapore has declined since the so-called "golden age of NDP songs." notice how the parts where population loves to sing are always about unity and the present.

  • @xz1724
    @xz1724 Год назад

    yes, but I always ignore the lyrics cuz when I listen to it ,I feel like flying out and flying around sg .I just enjoy the song ,not thinking of it words For me it motivated me , It motivated me ,that's all , I always separate between reality and dream 😂

  • @yixinkua936
    @yixinkua936 6 лет назад +1

    Well thank god the latest song doesn’t have dream in it

  • @jasonwoo4370
    @jasonwoo4370 6 лет назад +1

    I actually like this years song tho

  • @apersonhoi4
    @apersonhoi4 6 лет назад +1

    I agree.

  • @ayeitsdayy5782
    @ayeitsdayy5782 6 лет назад +1

    One Singapore was my jam last time lol

  • @carr16k
    @carr16k 3 года назад

    Ndp songs are supposed to be catchy, that's why old songs are still so popular and is in everyone's mind. The recent ones are songs that are more "trendy", "hard to sing", which sounds pretentious and reeks of affectation when paired with lyrics about Singapore. The singers also tend to showcase their singing skills and that is not something everyone can sing along.
    A successful ndp song therefore just needs this few criteria:
    - A catchy rhythmic tune, even if it may sound cringy or silly
    - Easy to remember lyrics, by using simple and repetitive sentences.
    - Song should be written for the masses, and not for the singer to showcase his/her singing capabilities. Hence, any artistic singing style should be removed.

  • @kandynoen9505
    @kandynoen9505 6 лет назад +2

    Omg I live in Singapore, I don't think much of the NDP songs are weird and have a problem... Like before I watched this

  • @milkncookiezzzz
    @milkncookiezzzz 6 лет назад +1

    At least they have meaning right ?

  • @JoydurnYup
    @JoydurnYup 6 лет назад +3

    You need more subs m8

  • @HBOsoulkius
    @HBOsoulkius 6 лет назад +1

    My favourite national day song has to be Just a dream by Nelly! Oh wait...
    Anyway, great video!

  • @apersonhoi4
    @apersonhoi4 6 лет назад +1

    And most national day songs from Singapore never make sense or have logic. Oh wait, I meant ALL.

  • @thanos6635
    @thanos6635 6 лет назад +2

    So what if the lyric aren't in sync with the reality? Just cause the data shows higher data of people not racial harmonizing doesn't indicate that the song must be focusing on higher data.

  • @lim_xuan_kai3320
    @lim_xuan_kai3320 6 лет назад +1

    if you that is bad listen to 2018 NDP song.Sure it is not bad but they weren't even trying to make a song,they were just basically reusing the same song.I will predict that 2019 NDP song is the national anthem.

  • @shingxinhuilinglinglinglin1982
    @shingxinhuilinglinglinglin1982 6 лет назад +3

    such powerful message, but it's a fact 😉 4:57

  • @danielkoh182
    @danielkoh182 6 лет назад +1

    the word is dream

  • @simonsimon2888
    @simonsimon2888 3 года назад

    No! The English educated are 'out-going' and 'open-minded' for the four races that is why we did not take part or involve in any street riots. It is this magical wonders of the English Language!

  • @codelyokofanful
    @codelyokofanful 6 лет назад +1

    Intresting you found the issue DREAMS!!!!!!

  • @jayshen84
    @jayshen84 6 лет назад +1

    Wonder how you feel about the new NDP song? No "dreams"... talk about uncertain future....
    Think they heard you

  • @__Poli_
    @__Poli_ 3 года назад +1

    I mean like I understand but
    This video needs to get to the staff to change..

  • @ericpeterson6822
    @ericpeterson6822 6 лет назад

    The new generation cannot relate because all they do is enjoy the peace and prosperity made possible by our elders, who had to work hard to make Singapore what it is today. That's why these songs and words cannot strike a chord with their hearts. There are no 'feelings'. Don't get me started about 'new citizens'. They probably don't even know what these songs mean and may even find them a joke.

    • @FrigidBirostrixRay
      @FrigidBirostrixRay 6 лет назад

      Well, as a locally-bred Singaporean I already find some of them a joke, though one of them is more along the line of me blurting out "what the fuck" out loud every time I hear it.
      (guess the song I'm talking about)

  • @hanihaffiz6943
    @hanihaffiz6943 6 лет назад

    2013 “Dear! Let’s go move to Canada 🇨🇦!”

  • @hochungkwang4562
    @hochungkwang4562 6 лет назад +1

    I'm pregnant.

  • @griddlepuff4212
    @griddlepuff4212 6 лет назад +1

    Nice video. The pregnant part one tho HAHAH it spoiled the whole serious mood😂

  • @orlocksg
    @orlocksg 6 лет назад +2

    Brilliant!

  • @vvolf6179
    @vvolf6179 3 года назад +1

    There is a lack of personality in the tune and lyrics.

  • @starlightyg8821
    @starlightyg8821 6 лет назад +1

    some of the old songs will allways be better lmao

  • @grapefanta5975
    @grapefanta5975 6 лет назад +6

    Awesome video!

  • @undeniablypeachy
    @undeniablypeachy 6 лет назад +4

    👍🏽

  • @diesopain
    @diesopain 6 лет назад +1

    Dream dream dream wake up your idea understand

  • @__Poli_
    @__Poli_ 3 года назад +1

    I feel like the ndp songs are getting worse over the years. I liked the 2002 one but I feel the 2020 one a little boring.
    Yeah that one Singapore where's the tune!?
    I feel like the others quite nice to hear, the tune but where's the tune on 2013??

  • @FrigidBirostrixRay
    @FrigidBirostrixRay 6 лет назад +2

    Cool video, interesting arguements, and hilarious derps lol.
    I can most definitely see the constraints though, which is honestly, to me, pretty damn sad, or pathetic, depending on which side you stand. The same can be observed in many movies and shows made by locals though, which often reflect some "sepia-toned footage of kampungs or early-day HDBs", "the good old times", and "home". Like, do they really not have enough material to make something else?
    Or perhaps I'm just an oddity who got turned off by most local media who also loves monsters lol.
    ~~~
    Also, on a whole different note, I'm just going to respond to the NDP songs with... a Dragonforce song. You have been warned.
    ruclips.net/video/Zf0EBuh-Wg0/видео.html

  • @qiuhongzhou3538
    @qiuhongzhou3538 6 лет назад

    Are even from singapore???????? And all the song are nice and old is our old singapore

  • @shabsuh
    @shabsuh 6 лет назад +1

    I can relatee