So, someone came along and did a National Day song – in Tamil. It’s something not done before (as far as I know).
Titled “Singai Naadu”, the song is so much more soulful than the plastic and trying-too-hard-to-impress English one. You can view that terrible video here.
“Singai Naadu” is such a breath of fresh air. It really is time that we stop having Chinese peeps all the time sing about all things Singapore.
Our nation is made of other races too, you know?
Lyrics with English translation:
Verse 1
Boomi, Unnai Azhaikkuthu x 2 Vaa Vaa
Nam Naadu, Kural Ezhupputhu x 2 Vaa Vaa
(Our country is calling you, come home)
Pre Chorus
Pala Inangal Sera, Orumai Kondaade
(Many races come together to celebrate unity)
En Veedu Enthan Thaai Naadu Endru Sollu
(Proclaim that this is your home & your motherland)
X2
Chorus
Singai Naadu, Enthan Veedu x 2
(Singapore My Country, My Home)
Verse 2
Vaanathai Etti Pittithu Saathanai Seiya Vaa
(Reach out for the sky & make new achievements)
Ulagam Thirakkume, Vazhigal Pirakkume Vaa Vaa
(The world will open up & new ways shall be born)
Desam Azhaikkirathu Vaagai Sooda Vaa
(Nation is calling come to get crowned)
Nam Kodi Parakkuthu Inbam Pirakkuthu Vaa Vaa
(Our flag is flying & that brings joy to all)
Pre Chorus
Pala Inangal Sera, Orumai Kondaade
(Many races come together to celebrate unity)
En Veedu Enthan Thaai Naadu Endru Sollu
(Proclaim that this is your home & your motherland)
X2
Chorus
Singai Naadu, Enthan Veedu x 2
(Singapore My Country, My Home)
Andrew Loh
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