Spirit (Beyoncé song)

"Spirit" is a song by American singer Beyoncé for the soundtrack of the photorealistic remake of The Lion King and the companion album The Lion King: The Gift. Released on July 10, 2019, it was written and produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé. Lyrically, the song discusses Simba's, the film's main protagonist's return home and is played during that particular scene in the film. "Spirit" is a gospel ballad that opens with lyrics chanted in Swahili by male choristers.

Upon its release, "Spirit" received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Beyoncé's full vocal range display and the African musical undertones. The song charted at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart, while also entering the charts in numerous European countries. A music video directed by Jake Nava was filmed at Havasu Falls in Arizona and Apple Valley, California and premiered on July 16, 2019. It shows Beyoncé performing a dancing choreography surrounded by African dancers and choristers in a desert-like environment and features a cameo appearance by her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Upon its release, the video was positively received by most critics who praised the scenery of the location and Beyoncé's fashion style.

Lyrics
Album version=
 * Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme (Uishi kwa uishi kwa) Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme (Uishi kwa, uishi kwa)


 * Yeah, yeah, and the wind is talkin' yeah, yeah, for the very first time With a melody that pulls you towards it Paintin' pictures of paradise


 * Saying... Rise up, To the light in the sky, yeah Watch the light lift your heart up, Burn your flame through the night, Whoaaa...


 * Spirit, Watch the heavens open (Open) Yeah... Spirit Can you hear it callin'? (Callin') Yeah...


 * Yeah, yeah, and the water's crashin' Trying to keep your head up high While you're trembling, that's when the magic happens And the stars gather by, by your side


 * Sayin' rise up To the light in the sky, yeah Let the light lift your heart up Burn your flame through the night, yeah


 * Spirit Watch the heavens open Yeah... Spirit Can you hear it callin'? (Callin') Yeah...


 * Your destiny is comin' close Stand up and fight


 * So go into that far-off land And be one with the Great I Am A boy becomes a man Whoa...


 * Spirit Watch the heavens open Yeah Spirit Can you hear it callin'? (Callin') Yeah


 * Spirit Yeah, watch the heavens open (Open) Yeah Spirit (Spirit) Can you hear it callin'? (Callin') Yeah


 * Your destiny is comin' close Stand up and fight


 * So go into a far-off land And be one with the Great I Am

Chorus/Lebo M: (chants in Xhosa)
 * -|Movie Version=

Female Singer:
 * Yeah, Spirit, Watch the heavens open (Open) Yeah... Spirit Can you hear it callin'? (Callin') Yeah...


 * So go into that far-off land And be one with the Great I Am, I Am


 * Oh, Spirit, Watch the heavens open (Open) Yeah...


 * Your destiny is comin' close Stand up and fight


 * So go into that far-off land And be one with the Great I Am

Idea Wiki appearances

 * The song appears in the episode "Superstitious" from Marvel: All New, All Different Chronicles.