I Will Rise (2020)

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life as we know it and set us on an unprecedented course. From an extended Circuit Breaker to phased reopening, families are adapting to a ‘new normal’ every other month. The uncertainty surrounding the current situation can be overwhelming and some families may be struggling to keep it together.

In collaboration with a group of students from School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA), this music video is a rallying call to youths to be change agents in their families by taking active steps to build relational resilience [during this global COVID-19 pandemic]. The song, I Will Rise, emphasises that resilient families form the bedrock of a strong nation, and that every young person’s commitment to help their family emerge stronger from this battle fortifies Singapore to weather through future crises.

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I Will Rise (c) 2014 Cherie Chong K.Q.
Words and Music by Cherie Chong K.Q.

Music & Creative Team
Producer: Percy Low
Assistant Producers: Jolene Cheng, Ng Yoke Kuan
Creative Director: Jamie Loh
Post-Production: COLORTV Studio
Music Producer: Alicia Ho
Music Arrangers: Cherie Chong T. Y., Timothy Cher and Val Chong
Music Editors: Mak Yau Wai and Val Chong
Electric Guitar: Alson Yong
Violins: Cael Tan, Caleb Hong
Viola: Timothy Cher
Bass Guitar: Mark Lee
Drums: Sattur Shiroy Milind
Piano: Mak Yau Wai
Soloists: Adele Wee, Alicia Ho, Ashleigh Nair, Desiree Koh, Jessie Choo, Melissa Hecker, Natasha Lim, Regina Song, Val Chong, Verlene Chew
Ensemble Singers: Alexandra Koh, Andre Yong, Chrystal Lai, Dylan Quek, Isabelle Lim, Tan Lee Shean, Marie Wong, Natasha Bjerg, Niharika Jain, Raine Chew, Rochelle Lee, Sarah Tan, Suhasini Jain, Tessa Lee, Trisha Tan, Umme Papar, Tan Yuei Ying

Featured Youth Contributors
Abigail Leong, Akhilesh Karthikeyan, Alyn Yazmin, Aqil Asyraaf, Bernice Lye, Celine Shen, Chia Ho-van, Christie Lim, Clariss Tan, Danielle Kok, Darius Wong, Daryl Lim, Derrick Thiam, Elizabeth Xu, Emmanuel Tan, Faith Lee, Farah Farid, Gloria Vadukkoot Chacko, Hannah Abaoag, Hemalatha Ravinthran, Irfan Shah, Isabel Huang, Jamie Lee, Jannzel Sng, Javen Teo, Jessie Lim, Joey Chok, Joshel Lim, Joyce Leen, Julien Pernet, Lim Wen En, Nicole Soh, Mohamad Rayyan Hakiim, Nur Mya Marisha Ng, Natasha Lim, Nurul Huda, Owen Ngeow, Rachael Lim, Reichel Poh, Rishika Selvan, Salimah Binte Alias Hassan, Sherlyn Chan, Sheryl Tang, Subashri Yuvaraj, Syafiah Nur Hanisah Binte Norhisham, Tan Chin Fang, Vincent Oh, Lua Yan Ying, Zynnie Ilhan

Special Thanks
Music Advisor: Douglas Yeap
Publicity: Catherine Iohanna
Teacher Liaison: Mariette Ong

And the many FamChamps youths, families and friends who contributed to this project in one way or another.

(Note: All videos were shot in their respective homes.)

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Lyrics

Verse 1
When I look around me
I see towers in the skies
Streets that’re made of gold
They’re empty and cold

Pre-chorus 1
But the heartbeat of our city
Thrives on Family
It’s our guide when we are lost
We must be its voice

Chorus
We’re called to
Make a change
We’re called to
Make a difference
Stand for what is right
We’re called to rise
I want to be the change
I want to be the difference
For this generation
I will rise

Verse 2
When I look around me
I see a world of broken men
Their lives are filled with fears
Wounded hearts and tears

Pre-chorus 2
But the heartbeat of our city
Thrives on Family
It’s our strength
It gives us hope
Its value we uphold

Chorus
We’re called to
Make a change
We’re called to
Make a difference
Stand for what is right
We’re called to rise
I want to be the change
I want to be the difference
For this generation
I will rise

Bridge
Pursue our hopes for Family
We’ll stand together
Building it on love and honour
For our Home

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