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ONE by HeartDriven Music
Words and Music by Ryan Kong
© 2020 HeartDriven Music

HeartDriven Music & Creative Team
Vocals: Ryan and Amie Kong
Acoustic Guitar: Ryan Kong
Keys: Shaun Tan
Percussion: Reuel Kong
Additional Instruments: John Heng
Mixed by: John Heng
Directed by: Jessica Heng
Illustration: Jaye Young Seah
Videography: Jessica Heng, Jeremy Teo, Marcus Ozias Chow, Jason Lee
Props Design: Marissa Chang

Featuring:
Project Providence
Wyndee & Christalbel
Miduranga, Supun, Kevin & Alex

Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach
Jinu, Sundar & Adhi

Other Volunteers
Kamrul, Cheng, Amanda & Elaine
...
Song Story:
During the circuit breaker, my heart was stirred to write a song on what we were grappling with as a nation amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The virus affects everyone of us regardless of our race, language, religion, age or social backgrounds. Local or migrant, all of us here in Singapore are fighting the same battle. The picture was clear to me – that there was only one curve which we were trying to flatten, not two. And the solution to overcoming this crisis was even clearer. It would only be possible if every single one of us played our part, to unite as one.

This crisis has brought out the best in us to care for one another. It has also opened up our nation’s eyes and hearts to the conditions which some of our migrant workers are living in. Many of them remain homeless, or stuck in conditions which are uncomfortable or worse, even unacceptable for living. If this crisis did not happen, would we have carried on with our lives, unaware of the dual realities in our society?

The battle with COVID-19 is far from over. Likewise, there is a long way to go towards improving the living conditions for our migrant workers, the very guests who have left their own homes to build ours.

This National Day, HeartDriven Music, Project Providence and the Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO) are collaborating to release this song, ONE, as a rallying cry for every one of us to play our part in whatever capacity we can, as one nation.

While we look forward to resuming our normal lives again, let us not forget the life lessons which COVID-19 has taught us. Let us not waste this opportunity to go the extra mile, to reach out in love beyond what is convenient for us.

Please share this song if this message resonates with you. Please also consider how you can contribute towards Project Providence’s and AGWO’s work.

Project Providence helps to house homeless and stranded foreigners in Singapore.
https://rayofhope.sg/campaign/provide...

AGWO aims to reach out to all guest workers in Singapore - to care for them and cater to their essential needs, while also adopting a spirit of hospitality for a welcoming environment that is free of discrimination and prejudice.
https://www.hia.sg/agwo

Blessings,
Ryan
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Lyrics
Verse 1:
Our Singapore, one people and one nation
When trials come, united we must stand
Regardless of race, language or religion
Our home is built not just by our own hands
For far too long, we have made invisible
The weary stranger toiling in our land
No matter whether local or a foreigner
We’re all the same, there is no "us" and "them"

Chorus:
We are Singapore, a home for all
Let our love tear down the highest walls
You are not alone, soon the light will come
We will overcome when we unite as one

Verse 2:
The time is now, arise and make a difference
Walls can't confine where our hearts can go
The extra mile, to love beyond convenience
We're more than words, so let our actions show
House the homeless with a place of refuge
Feed the hungry for another day
Love the foreigner as we love our family
We’ll show the world that love will make a way

Verse 3:
The virus strikes regardless of our backgrounds
The rich and poor, the old and young ones too
There are no two curves, we feel it when you're hurting
You're one of us and we are here for you
Let's start anew for future generations
To build a home with one heart and mind
Regardless of race, language or religion
In Singapore no one gets left behind

#StrongerTogether #OurHeartForSG #TogetherStrongerSG #SG55 #SGtogether #SGUnited