A video of a lorry driver holding a bag of kopi-o while singing a popular Malay love song has gone viral, with Malay netizens now requesting him to cover more Malay hits.
The video, recorded and uploaded to TikTok by a Malay netizen, has garnered nearly 250,000 views within just three days.
“Wajahmu Di Mataku”
The driver’s rendition of “Wajahmu Di Mataku,” a heartfelt Malay love song originally by the rock band Melissa, has left listeners captivated by his soulful performance.
In the video, the driver is seen holding a bag of kopi-o in his right hand, dressed in work attire and seated in his lorry.
After receiving a cue from the recorder, he begins to sing the chorus of the song with clarity and precision, demonstrating a deep connection to the melody.
The lyrics he performed, loosely translated, express a steadfast love and evoke deep emotions, reflecting the song’s enduring appeal.
Despite being less than a minute long, the video showcases the driver’s clear enunciation and perfect timing, suggesting that the song has been etched into his memory.
Netizens’ reaction
The netizen who uploaded the video captured the driver’s impromptu performance in two clips, one 37 seconds long and the other 18 seconds, filmed in the Tanjung Tualang area over the past few days.
The videos were tagged with “Legendary Uncle,” and the 37-second clip alone racked up 270,000 views within 24 hours.
“Uncle must have been a rock musician in the past.”
“Awesome uncle, enjoying love songs 👍”
“This is definitely a rare Type C… hard to find, but if you get it, the price is sky-high 🤣🤣❤️❤️”
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