Peak
98
Weeks
1
Score
31
Chart Year
2019
Beyoncé recorded this inspirational song for the soundtrack of the live-action remake of The Lion King and the companion album The Lion King: The Gift. It plays in the film during a pivotal scene with Nala, Simba's childhood best friend and future love interest. Beyoncé also stars in the movie as the voice of the powerful Nala. The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who struggles to succeed his father as King of the Pride Lands. The song starts off with a chant in Swahili, which translates as "long live the king." The phrase acts as encouragement for the lion and his spirit to prevail. Beyoncé co-wrote and co-produced this song of strength with: Swedish-Persian songwriter IIya Salmanzadeh, who has co-penned several of Ariana Grande's hits, including "Problem," "No Tears Left to Cry," "God Is A Woman" and "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored ." English dance/hip-hop singer and producer Labrinth. Best known for his own hit single "Beneath Your Beautiful," Labrinth has also contributed to tunes by Noah Cyrus ("Make Me (Cry)"), The Weeknd ("Losers") and Nicki Minaj ("Majesty"). Beyoncé produced and curated The Lion King: The Gift companion album. She said that the songs were inspired by the remake's storyline, which "gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation." The song's music video features shots of Beyoncé rocking some colorful gowns against picturesque landscapes (parts of the visual were shot at Havasu Falls in Arizona). Those scenes are interspersed with clips from The Lion King. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, also makes a brief appearance when she joins her mom among a troupe of dancers. Beyoncé told ABC News' Robin Roberts the concept of the video is "to show how God is the painter and natural beauty in nature needs no art direction." "It's the beauty of color, the beauty of melanin, the beauty of tradition," she added.
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 Sayin' rise up to the light in the sky, yeah Watch the light lift your heart up Burn your flame through the night Whoa, 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 tremblin', that's when the magic happens And the stars (stars) gather by (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 (open), yeah Spirit, can you hear it callin'? (Callin') Yeah (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, I am Boy becomes a man Whoa, spirit Watch the heavens open (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 (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
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27, 2019 | 98 | 28 |