The document is a poem that summarizes Singapore's transformation from a small port city to a modern metropolis over the past century. It describes how the city's architecture and infrastructure have become precisely planned and rigidly structured over time, with historical areas and imperfections removed in favor of gleaming new developments. The rapid pace of changes have left some questioning where a sense of belonging and local identity can be found in an artificially planned environment. The poem asks whether Singaporeans have lost touch with their humanity and memories in favor of an anesthetized robotic existence, and encourages the reader to consider their vision for an ideal Singapore.