JBJ’s Anthem for Singapore
Posted by jbjmemorial on October 6, 2008
MAKE IT RIGHT FOR SINGAPORE
We got to make it right for Singapore
and let the people have their say once more
The winds have changed the art of blowing
a brand new spirit will be flowing
There will be love and care for everyone
There have been to many wrongs in this our land
But the power to change is in God’s hands
Singapore will have a new dawn
A proud nation cleansed and re-born
Once again we’ll have true liberty
It’s up to you and me to draw the line
and stand by rights that are truly yours and mine
Muster all the strength and courage
The world will surely applaud and encourage
a free and prosperous caring Singapore
Singapore, Oh Singapore, a free and caring Singapore
Singapore, Oh Singapore, how I love you my Singapore
How I love my Singapore, Singapore, SIngapore
The anthem was commissioned for the Workers’ Party and first sung at the Party’s Democracy Day Dinner either in 1985 or 1986. Mr Jeyaretnam was then the member for Anson. The party decided to hold a dinner every day to commemorate Democracy Day – 31st October 1981 – when Singaporeans got their first Opposition Member after 16 years. The first dinner was held in 1982.
Source: Make it Right for Singapore, Speeches in Parliament 1997 – 1999 by J.B. Jeyaretnam
