Saudi woman celebrates new freedom of driving in rap song

Last Sunday, Saudi Arabia lifted its decades-long ban on women driving. On the same day, a young rapper named Leesa A released a music video celebrating her new-found freedom. The video has since gone viral.

BBC reports:

Leesa A, who previously had a relatively small social media presence, posted her video on Instagram and YouTube where it has attracted more than 1.6 million views combined.

She is filmed driving, pressing the accelerator, changing the gears, all the while rapping: "Yo, you seem to be forgetting that today is the 10th, this means there no taxis," referring to the date of 24 June in the lunar-based Islamic calendar.

YouTube commenter TrueGamerX14 translated the song's entire lyrics:

Yo, you seem to be forgetting thattoday is the 10thThat means no need for taxisThe steering wheel in my handsI smash the pedal under my footI won't need anyone to drive meI'll help myself by myselfI've got the drivers license ready with meSo put the seat belt on the abaya (theoutfit she's wearing)And keep an eye on the sidewalks and theother on the mirrorR is for going back, D is for goingseeda (straight)Watch out for every carIf it was a Ford or Cressida, your lifewon't be greatCome! Pick me up! Take me there!Bring me back!That'll ruin the planIf you want me to come pick you up,you gotta pay upGas money! Don't underestimate it!Debt! If you pay or don't that's still debt"Careful, don't slam the door hard"that was beforeNow if you slam it hard, I'll tie you with the seat belt

(BBC)