Joget mak andam
Ismail Haron Lyrics

The lyrics of Ismail Haron's Joget Mak Andam describe a young man's intention to seek the hand of a "mak andam" or wedding planner's daughter. He is looking for a black songket cloth to make a samping or Malay traditional garb that is worn with a baju kurung or traditional blouse. However, he is quite reluctant to do so since he is afraid of being hit, possibly by the girl's mother. It is said that he wants to befriend the wedding planner and marry her daughter, but it will probably take many discussions and arguments to prove himself worthy. The song also tells how the young man wants to dance a joget, which is a traditional Malay dance that originated in the Riau Islands of Indonesia, to entertain his love interest and cheer his confused heart.

The song Joget Mak Andam depicts the culture of traditional Malay weddings in the 1960s to the 1970s. The bride's family would typically hire a "mak andam" or a female makeup artist who also helped to orchestrate the wedding ceremony. The song also highlights the attire and fashion during the time period, with the mention of the black songket cloth, baju kurung, and samping. The dance joget is also culturally significant, as it was frequently performed during weddings and other festive events.