Semoga Bahagia—May You Achieve Happiness is a Children’s Day celebration song I learned in school in Singapore. It’s one of my favorite Malay songs. It’s written by Zubir Said who also composed Majulah Singapura, meaning Forward Singapore our National Anthem.
To the many children who went to school in Singapore, cheers to you who not only remember singing our Children’s Day song. But who also followed the advise.
Mom explained to me the the meaning of this song to me. And what amazes me, is how we have been given a path to follow. Guiding us to reach for success. Teaching us the values we need to meet with daily choices. Advising young children to follow their dreams. To achieve happiness by providing a service to others.
Semoga Bahagia by Zubir Said
| Semoga Bahagia | May You Achieve Happiness |
| Sama-sama maju ke hadapan Pandai cari pelajaran Jaga diri dalam kesihatan Serta sopan-santun dengan kawan-kawan Dengan hati bersih serta suci Sama-sama hormat dan berbudi Jaga tingkah pemuda-pemudi Adat dan budaya junjung tinggi Capailah lekas cita-cita pemudi-pemuda Supaya kita ada harga di mata dunia Kalau kita lengah serta lupa Hidup kita sia-sia Jiwa besar sihat serta segar Rajin dengan sabar tentu bahagia Lemah lembut perangai pemudi Cergas tangkas wataknya pemuda Suka rela selalu berbakti Sikap yang pembela dan berjasa Capailah nama yang mulia pemudi-pemuda Rajinlah supaya berjaya semoga bahagia | Together we progress onward Clever at seeking knowledge Take care of your health And be courteous to your friends With a hear that is clean and pure Together we respect and do good Watch your behavior, oh youths Customs and cultures, hold them high Quickly reach your ambitions, oh youths So that we’ll have our worth, in the eyes of the world. If we are lazy and forgetful Our lives are for nothing A good soul, a healthy and fresh mind Hard work and patience, definitely brings happiness Soft-spoken is the lady Energetic and tenacious is the man Charitable, always contributing Protecting and giving service Attain a respectable position, oh youths Be hardworking so that you will succeed, may you achieve happiness. |
My wish to whoever reads this post is—May you achieve happiness and success in your endeavors.
