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Matt Berry, a familiar face from British cult-classic shows over the past two decades, is experiencing a surge in popularity for an entirely new reason: his song is at the heart of a viral TikTok trend. Many online users are surprised to discover that this beloved sitcom star is actually the artist behind a catchy tune trending across social media.
Matt Berry’s Viral Song “Take My Hand”
The song in question, the extremely catchy, heartwarming, and somewhat emotional “Take My Hand,” was originally released in 2011 on Berry’s album, Witchhazel. While it garnered some attention initially, the tune is best known as the theme song to Berry’s quirky comedy series *Toast of London*, which debuted in 2013 and aired for three seasons.
A Decade-Long Hiatus and Sudden Resurgence
After nearly a decade of relative obscurity, “Take My Hand” has seen a massive resurgence in recent months, becoming the soundtrack for a prominent online trend.
“I Almost Forgot That This Was The Whole Point” Trend
The trending format on social media involves creating highlight reels of everyday life’s best aspects, captioned with “I almost forgot that this was the whole point.” As the backing track for these videos, the song has attained immense popularity, now boasting nearly 18 million streams on Spotify.
The Surprise Factor: Berry’s Versatile Talents
Berry’s acting and singing voices stand in stark contrast. His iconic shouts of “Fatherrr!” as Douglas Reynholm in *The IT Crowd*, or his endlessly quoted lines as Lazlo Cravensworth in the vampire mockumentary *What We Do In The Shadows*, bear little resemblance to his soothing vocal performance in “Take My Hand.” This disparity has left many fans stunned to learn that both originate from the same individual.
TikTok Reactions: Shock and Delight
In a TikTok clip viewed over two million times, @ethannneville posted: “When I first heard this song [Take My Hand], I thought it was a phenomenal piece of art. Then I learn the guy singing it is none other than [Matt Berry].
Fan Comments Echo the Sentiment
- “WHAT?? How am I just finding this out, I’ve loved this song for years,” one user commented.
- Another replied: “You’re telling me the same Matt Berry from the IT crowd? Like… FATHURRRRRRR?”.
Matt Berry’s Return to Music
This revived interest in his music has spurred Berry to return to the studio, with his new album, “Heard Noises,” released just months after completing his notable role in *What We Do In The Shadows*.
Turning 50: A Catalyst for Musical Exploration
Berry discussed his return to music with Prog: “I turned 50 on the last day I filmed. So that was a significant day for me. I hadn’t done it consciously, but everything I’d been writing from the year before was all geared around that… I think certain things happen to you that force you to progress.”