In Yishun

In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun
In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun

Cat killer on the loose in Yishun
Apparently there could be more than one
A policeman ambushed in Yishun
Someone had heard the firing of a gun

When Yishun makes the news
It makes me so confused
Among the towns is Yishun Town the worst?
But why is it so cursed?
Why is it so cursed?

In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun (Why is it so cursed?)
In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun (Why is it so cursed?)

A gang fight breaking out in Yishun
A random wild boar causing such a stir
The President moved out from Yishun
I'd choose Istana too if I were her

A void deck filled with rain
The scene was so insane
The reason was a water pipe had burst
But why are we so cursed?
Why are we so cursed?

In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun (Why are we so cursed?)
In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun

Look beyond the headlines, my dear
You'll see another world if you come near
Look around and spot a friendly face
The people are the ones who make a place

But where should I look?
Just out of the door
But all I see is just our corridor
Knock on the doors
And say hello
Acquaint yourself with residents once more

So there's this chatty guy in Yishun
He's always sitting by his window sill
So many noisy birds in Yishun
Why NEA don't want to come and kill

What's that you have in your hands?

This one ah? Air rifle. Can shoot bird one.

Oh my gosh.
Is that even legal?

Aiyah girl, everything is legal
Until you kena caught
So don't get caught lor!

I see.

Smart right?
You like bubble tea?

Yah.

I got vape, bubble tea flavour.
You want? I give you good price.

Er, I don't vape. Thank you.

Bubblegum? I got bubblegum flavour also.

Bubblegum is illegal.
And so is vape!

Don't want then don't want lor.

Don't be discouraged, Dorothy
There are other people in Yishun
Look around and spot a friendly face
The people are the ones who make a place

So there's this serious guy in Yishun
I think he's got a museum in his room
I've got the best collection in Yishun
Of wind-up toys that crawl and walk and zoom

Hi. I can't help but notice all these toys on your shelves.

They're vintage tin robots.

Do they move?
I see that they have keys to wind them up.

They do.

Can I try?

Ow!

Sorry, these are for display, not for demonstration.

So nobody gets to play with them?

And what's wrong with that?

It just seems a bit... heartless.

I believe that's a matter of opinion.

Don't be discouraged, Dorothy
There are other people in Yishun
Look around and spot a friendly face
The people are the ones who make a place

So there's this quiet lady in Yishun
I hardly see her come out of her house
Cos if you read the news on Yishun
You'll hide inside your corner like a mouse

Hello there!

Food delivery, just leave outside.

I'm not delivery,
I'm your neighbour.

What you want?

How come I never see you come out?

I work from home.

Did I just hear a meow?

No. Go away. You're scary. The world is scary.

What are you scared of?

Covid, Pontianak
Siao auntie who suddenly scold you when you don't give up your seat.

OK, that last one was a true story.
Happened to me also but

Go away!

Cat killer on the loose in Yishun
Apparently there could be more than one
A policeman ambushed in Yishun
Someone had heard the firing of a gun

When Yishun makes the news (It makes the news)
It makes me so confused (I'm so confused)
Among the towns is Yishun Town the worst?
But why is it so cursed?
Why is it so cursed?

In Yishun, in Yishun, in Yishun (Why are we so cursed?)
In Yishun, in Yishun (Why are we so cursed?)
Yishun!