There was a time when people said That Singapore won鈥檛 make it, but we did There was a time when troubles seemed too much For us to take, but we did We built a nation, strong and free, reaching out together For peace and harmony Chorus 1: This is my country, this is my flag This is my future, this is my life This is my family, these are my friends We are Singapore, Singaporeans Singapore our homeland, it鈥檚 here that we belong All of us united, one people marching on We鈥檝e come so far together, our common destiny Singapore forever, a nation strong and free ( Repeat Chorus 1 ) ( Sung ) We the citizens of Singapore Pledge ourselves as one united people Regardless of race, language or religion To build a democratic society Based on justice and equality So as to achieve happiness Prosperity and progress for our nation Chorus 2: We are Singapore, we are Singapore We will stand together, hear the lion roar We are Singapore, we are Singapore We鈥檙e a nation strong and free forevermore ( Repeat Chorus 1 & 2 ) We are Singapore, Singaporeans ( X 2 )