Semoga Bahagia is a Malay song composed by the famous composer Zubir Said. Zubir Said also composed many other songs, among them Majulah Singapura which was adopted as the National Anthem of Singapore.
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Semoga Bahagia is the official Children's Day song in Singapore, celebrated on the first Friday of October since 2011. Before 2011, Children's Day used to be celebrated on October 1 annually.
The song depicts the values that youths should possess, encourages them to pursue their dreams, prove their value to the world, and wishes them success and happiness in their lives.
It became the Ministry of Education's official children's day song in 1970.
Malay lyrics
Semoga Bahagia (Children's Day Song) by Zubir Said
Sama-sama maju kehadapanPandai cari pelajaranJaga diri dalam kesihatanSerta sopan-santun dengan kawan-kawanDengan hati bersih serta suciSama-sama hormat dan berbudiJaga tingkah pemuda-pemudiAdat dan budaya junjung tinggiCapailah lekas cita-cita pemudi-pemudaSupaya kita ada harga di mata duniaKalau kita lengah serta lupaHidup kita sia-siaJiwa besar sihat serta segarRajin dengan sabar tentu bahagiaLemah lembut perangai pemudiCergas tangkas wataknya pemudaSuka rela selalu berbaktiSikap yang pembela dan berjasaCapailah nama yang mulia pemudi-pemudaRajinlah supaya berjaya semoga bahagiaEnglish translation
May You Achieve Happiness
Together we progress onwardClever at seeking knowledgeTake care of your healthAnd be courteous to your friendsWith a heart that is clean and pureTogether we respect and do goodWatch your behaviour, oh youthsCustoms and cultures, hold them highQuickly reach your ambitions, oh youthsSo that we'll have our worth, in the eyes of the worldIf we are lazy and forgetfulOur lives are for nothingA good soul, a healthy and fresh mindHard work and patience, definitely brings happinessSoft-spoken is the ladyEnergetic and tenacious is the manCharitable, always contributingProtecting and giving serviceAttain a respectable position, oh youthsBe hardworking so that you will succeed, may you achieve happinessReferences
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