Rizky Febian Reveals Unexpected Story Behind the Song 'Alamak', Suddenly Viral Due to Mahalini's Mischief

Kapanlagi.com - The success of the song Alamak, which is now at the top of various music charts, actually started from Mahalini's mischief. Rizky Febian revealed that his latest song suddenly went viral on social media after his wife accidentally leaked a snippet of the song through a daily in my life video on her personal account.

This playful act made the song Alamak widely known even before its official release. Who would have thought, the snippet of the song that Mahalini included in her video immediately caught the attention of netizens, making Alamak a hot topic online.

"She made a daily in my life video. Then she said, 'Honey, can I spill your song?' I was like, sure, I said. She spilled it and changed the lyrics using the name Selina," Rizky Febian said when met in the Thamrin area, Central Jakarta, Friday (9/10).

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1. Had the chance to spill a song in Palembang

Song Poster Alamak (cr: instagram.com/rizkyfbian)

Interestingly, the moment coincided with Rizky and Adrian Khalif's plan to introduce the song live at a concert in Palembang.

"On the day the video was released, we also spilled the song in Palembang. At Adrian's concert. We hope the song can be heard by people organically like that," said Rizky.

2. Extraordinary Public Reaction

Rizky Febian Handsome in a Red Cardigan (cr: instagram.com/rizkyfbian)

However, after the concert ended, both were surprised by the extraordinary reaction from the public.

"Upon returning from Palembang, it turned out, thank God, it has gone up, it has started to be changed. From nine lives to nine million, nine dragons," Rizky said while laughing.

3. Rizky Febian Collaborates

Rizky Febian and Mahalini (cr: instagram.com/rizkyfbian)

This phenomenon has made the song Alamak increasingly popular, even the lyrics "if I had nine lives, I would want to be with you all the time" have become material for creative parodies as well as a relatable expression of love for many people.

The song Alamak itself is a collaboration between Rizky Febian, Adrian Khalif, Kaleb J, Iqbal Siregar, and Belanegara Abe. The initial idea for this song came from Rizky and Adrian's desire to create a work that depicts a deep love for their respective partners.

"We both wanted to create something that expresses love for our partners, but in a fun way that is close to everyday life," explained Rizky.

4. The Appeal of the Nine Lives Lyrics

The romance of Rizky Febian and Mahalini (cr: instagram.com/rizkyfbian)

The part of the lyrics 'nine lives' has become the center of public attention because of its hyperbolic yet romantic meaning. Rizky admitted that he is aware that the phrase is nonsensical, but that is precisely where its appeal lies.

"Actually, it's a fantasy, because how could we live nine times like that? But because the context is about how much I love this person. So even if there were nine lives, I would want to be with you only," said Rizky.

5. Born from Casual Conversations

The Recording Process of the Song Alamak (cr: instagram.com/iqbalsiregar)

What’s equally interesting is that Rizky also revealed that most of the lyrics of this song actually came from casual conversations during the workshop.

"All the words in the lyrics came out when we were chatting, not during the workshop," he reminisced.

6. The Most Observant Figure Iqbal Siregar

Rizky Febian Collaborates on the Song Alamak (cr: instagram.com/iqbalsiregar)

Iqbal Siregar, one of the songwriters, is described as the most observant person in capturing remarks and light conversations among them to then weave them into poetic lyrics.

"Iqbal came with lyrics that included everything we talked about; suddenly, it was all in the lyrics. That’s why, 'daring to greet you, let alone hug you. Head, short, knee, feet.' Then Adrian talked about the sky, and suddenly that was in the lyrics too. 'The sky is looking beautiful.' So all of those were light conversations, casual chats, but they were incorporated into the lyrics," Rizky explained.

7. Q&A

Rizky Febian's Stylish Appearance (cr: instagram.com/rizkyfbian)

Q: Who are the musicians that collaborated in creating the song Alamak?
A: The song Alamak is the result of collaboration between Rizky Febian, Adrian Khalif, Kaleb J, Iqbal Siregar, and Belanegara Abe.

Q: Where does the inspiration for most of the lyrics of the song Alamak come from?
A: Most of the lyrics of the song Alamak were born from casual conversations during a workshop, not from a formal writing session, where Iqbal Siregar cleverly captured light remarks and turned them into poetic lyrics.

Q: What is the meaning behind the lyrics "if there are nine lives, I want to spend them all with you" in the song 'Alamak'?
A: The lyrics "nine lives" depict a deep and hyperbolic love, as if having nine lives, one would want to spend them all with their beloved partner, showing the intensity of feelings.

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