Sunday, August 9, 2009:
Happy Birthday Singapore!
9 of August is National Day which also marks the Day of Independence. Rejoice Singaporeans!
What's different about this year National Day is that they changed the songs to make it different but familiar to all of us. I think they did all these so that we would not get bored with the old national day's songs. It shows that Singaporeans are creative. Some (you know who you are) said that the songs were weird, while I personally feel that some songs were not bad. I don't know, I don't have music blood in me.
In addition, they added some comedies in the parade to liften up the spirits in the audience for celebratory mood. I laughed my socks off when watching the shows. The local accents remind us that we belong here, in Singapore. All the "lah, lor, leh, walau, sian, etc"
What's similar?
The performance put up by SSA (Singapore Soka Association). They are always doing formations. This year, they did the word "MUJULAH". Ok, i admit. The letters they formed were straight. But, there is a need for something different other than formations. The marching was the same. I took a bath during the marches. I don't really know how to appreciate marches, but i know it is tough job.
What's spectacular?
Of course, it was the fireworks that brightened up the dark sky and dazzled the audience. I love the location of my house as I can catch a glimspe of the fireworks every year. I shot some of the fireworks with my handphone camera. It sucks for its not clear enough.
There was another thing that was cool. I don't know what was that. It looks like a cuboid and people were standing in each square box. That is called cool.
At 8.22pm sharp, hands on heart, standing at attention, the words flowed. (Quoted from Channel 5 news)
I wish i could attend next year's National Day Performance and bring a good camera (if i have one) so that I can take pictures of the fireworks. Im in love with fireworks.
Random: Transylvania by McFly is playing in my head now.
Anne Boleyn she kept her tin
Which all her hopes and dreams were in
She plans to run away with him forever.
(Never to be seen again)
Leaves a note and starts to choke
Can feel the lump thats in her throat.
Its raining and she leaves her coat in silence
We're sorry but we disagree
The boy is vermin, can't you see
We'll drown his sins in misery
And rip him out of history
People marching to the drums
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned to find a place we belong
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, thats when I'll tell
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When will this stop?!
Racing, pacing in the dark
She's searching for a lonely heart
She finds him but his heart has stopped
She breaks down
I'm sorry but Your Majesty
Refusing orders from the Queen
Results in a monstrosity
(Remembers a voice and hears him sing)
Lyrics from: Metrolyrics.com
9:13 PM
