This is my response to some guy who called 93.8FM and asked for the National Anthem to be changed. I don’t know what your reasons are but if it’s “dont understand” or “cannot remember” , then I hope this will help you, and all new immigrants who have recently gotten their citizenship.
It is my considered opinion that our National Anthem is a showcase of our racial harmony. It is also appropriate because of our geographical location. Just take a look at the map if you don’t understand. We are right smacked in the Malay Archipelago. [map]
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MAJULAH SINGAPURA! Mari kita rakyat Singapura Marilah kita bersatu |
ONWARD SINGAPORE! Come, fellow Singaporeans Come, let us unite |
前进吧，新加坡！ 来吧，新加坡人民， 来吧，让我们以新的精神， |
Originals are found here.
Attached also is a screen shot of the anthem’s translation in Tamil, since I don’t know how to type in Tamil:
It’s stupid to ask that the national anthem be changed to another language just because some are lazy to learn what it means… these are probably the same people who can sing an entire Korean song in Korean at the karaoke without themselves knowing the language!
I actually remember the day that I became a Singaporean.
I remember singing the Singapore National Anthem in a small auditorium, singing proudly and very excited. :)It’s been 14 years.
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