[Intro] I am back, dear land of in-between! I returned to where I’d love and dream I am back to where I feel exotic, seen! Everything is like I’d hope and dream. [Verse 1] I returned from Europe winter’s cold To the tropic summer nation My milk white skin can’t turn to gold My tan’s in hibernation. My winter bleach from snowy days Turns instantly to red A moment in the sun’s embrace Turns me the colour of a crab. From snow I come to blossom trees Still green forever, day to day These orchids nobody can freeze It is the equatorial way. [Chorus] I was scared to return Of falling too fast Again I would burn And wish things could last. This place I adore Would be home once again My heart broke before I’d revisit your land. Dear world of in-between I’ve returned, I’m revived Dear land where I feel seen I’m in love, I’m alive. [Verse 2] Lights are glowing from afar Purple - gold - and blue Brighter than any star The Chinese Year starts anew. The Supertrees at the Bay With rhythmic vibe and joyful light Start dancing in their special way They set the night alight. High atop Marina Bay Sands The “ship hotel” floats in the sky The rich look out across these lands The Chinese fireworks start to fly. [Chorus] I was scared to return Of falling too fast Again I would burn And wish things could last. This place I adore Would be home once again My heart broke before I’d revisit your land. Dear world of in-between I’ve returned, I’m revived Dear land where I feel seen I’m in love, I’m alive. [Bridge] Yes, my life is a dream But I am getting tired My world is tearing at the seams I miss my Hobbit Shire. I’m tired of moving, losing friends Of building homes again I love it — still I miss the ones I left in distant lands I thought I’d find stability In someone by my side But maybe it lives within me — Something I carry through each tide! [Chorus] I was scared to return Of falling too fast Again I would burn And wish things could last. This place I adore Would be home once again My heart broke before I’d revisit your land. Dear world of in-between I’ve returned, I’m revived Dear land where I feel seen I’m in love, I’m alive. [Outro] A horse now leads this turning year I walk as tiger, calm and free They warn of trials drawing near But composure brings me clarity.
