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 ==
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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 timeWith a melody that pulls you towards itPaintin' pictures of paradise
:Saying...Rise up,To the light in the sky, yeahWatch the light lift your heart up,Burn your flame through the night,Whoaaa...
:Spirit,Watch the heavens open(Open)Yeah...SpiritCan you hear it callin'?(Callin')Yeah...
:Yeah, yeah, and the water's crashin'Trying to keep your head up highWhile you're trembling, that's when the magic happensAnd the stars gather by, by your side
:Sayin' rise upTo the light in the sky, yeahLet the light lift your heart upBurn your flame through the night, yeah
:SpiritWatch the heavens openYeah...SpiritCan you hear it callin'?(Callin')Yeah...
:Your destiny is comin' closeStand up and fight
:So go into that far-off landAnd be one with the Great I AmA boy becomes a manWhoa...
:SpiritWatch the heavens openYeahSpiritCan you hear it callin'?(Callin')Yeah
:SpiritYeah, watch the heavens open(Open)YeahSpirit(Spirit)Can you hear it callin'?(Callin')Yeah
:Your destiny is comin' closeStand up and fight
:So go into a far-off landAnd be one with the Great I Am
|-|Movie Version=
Chorus/Lebo M: (chants in Xhosa)
Female Singer:
:Yeah, Spirit,Watch the heavens open(Open)Yeah...SpiritCan you hear it callin'?(Callin')Yeah...
:So go into that far-off landAnd be one with the Great I Am, I Am
:Oh, Spirit,Watch the heavens open(Open)Yeah...
:Your destiny is comin' closeStand up and fight
:So go into that far-off landAnd be one with the Great I Am
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==Music videos==
Beyoncé - SPIRIT (From Disney's "The Lion King" - Official Video)
== Idea Wiki appearances ==
* The song appears in the episode "Superstitious" from Marvel: All New, All Different Chronicles.
== External links ==
Category:Songs
Category:Beyonce Knowles
Category:The Lion King
Category:2019 songs
Category:2019 singles