I spoke with a fellow Singaporean out here a few hours ago, and was exposed to how much pent up feelings she had, a result of being a quirk in the rigid system established by our Goverment, which left her feeling constrained. Once again, it made me wonder why I so desperately wanted to go back home. True enough, I have given some reasons before, but it runs deeper than that.
I know problems exist, but I’ve yet to give up all hope for change. I’m not coming back because I think prospects are a lot rosier in Singapore. Nothing could be further from the truth. Censorship and a limited market alone are reasons enough to keep any filmmaker from coming back. The real reason I want to be back is because I know that my country is ripe for change, and I want to see change happen. I really want this to work. Let’s make this work.
All I can think of, is this song to reflect what I’m feeling.
Some may see us as foolish dreamers, but somehow deep down, I still envision a better future, truly a Singaporean Singapore.
- ‘All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.’
- Walt Disney
It always starts … with a dream.
- ‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.‘
- Eleanor Roosevelt
I guess that’s why I’m in the movie industry. Kids need the inspiration to be something greater than what they are.
If We Hold On Together
Don’t lose your way
With each passing day
You’ve come so far
Don’t throw it away
Live believing
Dreams are for weaving
Wonders are waiting to start
Live your story
Faith, hope & glory
Hold to the truth in your heart
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
Souls in the wind
Must learn how to bend
Seek out a star
Hold on to the end
Valley, mountain
There is a fountain
Washes our tears all away
Words are swaying
Someone is praying
Please let us come home to stay
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
When we are out there in the dark
We’ll dream about the sun
In the dark we’ll feel the light
Warm our hearts, everyone
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
As high as souls can fly
The clouds roll by
For you and I
If you want to go bac to Singapore, do you realy ned a justification for doing so?
Idealisim is good, just be mindful of the forces that are alwasy lying in wait to annihilate it and it may come from the very people around you that does that.
I don’t need to justify my decision to others, but I need justification for myself. It’s after all the age of reason.
I’m at a crossroad, and I really don’t want to burn any bridges before I know for sure. I don’t know if that makes any sense at all.