We Once were Rich.
Most men made so much money, their wives could stay at home.
One salary could raise six, seven children
We once were rich
Mortgages were paid off in less than ten years.
We once were rich
The government could afford to give citizens free parking, free healthcare and free education
We once were rich
Banks paid 5% interest on savings deposit
We once were rich
Musicians wrote songs for the music, not royalties
We once were rich. We're not so now.
When Singaporeans hanker after money, they are poorer for it.
Most men made so much money, their wives could stay at home.
One salary could raise six, seven children
We once were rich
Mortgages were paid off in less than ten years.
We once were rich
The government could afford to give citizens free parking, free healthcare and free education
We once were rich
Banks paid 5% interest on savings deposit
We once were rich
Musicians wrote songs for the music, not royalties
We once were rich. We're not so now.
When Singaporeans hanker after money, they are poorer for it.
