text: It is about our coming together as one united people , to Reach Out to all Singaporeans regardless of race , language or religion , and to Reach Up towards our hopes and aspirations articulated when we pledge to achieve happiness , prosperity and progress for our nation .
simplified: It is about Singaporeans coming together as one united people , to reach out to all Singaporeans regardless of race , language or religion , and to reach up towards our hopes and aspirations articulated when we pledge to achieve happiness , prosperity and progress for our nation .