In support of the new law that allows women to drive, a Saudi band released a new rendition of Steppenwolf’s famous song "Born to Be Wild" titled “Saudi girls will drive.”
The band,"Most of Us," comprises of four members: Hasan Hatrash, Khalid Sharani, Amro Hawari and Amir Abbas.The viral video begins with two Saudi men in traditional outfits sitting in the backseat of an SUV, as a Saudi woman takes the wheel and drives them to a studio where they record the song.
Sung in both Arabic and English, the lyrics read: “No more driver, Uber or taxis to take you any place. Like a true Arabian girl, you were born to shine like a pearl. Now it’s time to drive, drive me around. Saudi girls will drive, Sister you will drive. Instead of riding in the backseat, come on over and take the wheel."
The king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, signed a royal decree in September that allows women in the country to drive.
Since then, Saudi women are being encouraged to learn how to drive.
In the wake of the decision, top car manufacturers have also come up with special offers and giveaways for women.