Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
(Uishi kwa uishi kwa)
Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
(Uishi kwa, uishi kwa)
Yeah, yeah, and the wind is talking
Yeah, yeah, for the very first time
With a melody that pulls you towards it
Painting 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, whoa
Spirit, watch the heavens open (Open)
Yeah
Spirit, can you hear it calling? (Calling)
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, and the water’s crashing
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
Saying 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 calling? (Calling)
Yeah
Your destiny is coming close
Stand up and fight
So go into that far off land
And be one with the great “I Am”, “I Am”
A boy becomes a man, whoa
Spirit, watch the heavens open (Open)
Yeah
Spirit, can you hear it calling? (Calling)
Yeah
Spirit, yeah, watch the heavens open, open
Yeah
Spirit, spirit, can you hear it calling? (Calling)
Yeah
Your destiny is coming close
Stand up and fight
So go into a far off land
And be one with the great “I Am”
Uplifting Power and Spiritual Awakening
“Spirit” by Beyoncé is a stirring anthem that weaves together themes of resilience, hope, and destiny. The song opens with Swahili chants—”Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme”—which translates to “Long live the king,” grounding the piece in African heritage and echoing the narrative of ascension and legacy. Throughout the lyrics, Beyoncé encourages listeners to rise above challenges, letting the “light lift your heart up” and urging them to persevere through adversity, as reflected in lines about the wind, crashing waters, and the call of destiny. The recurring invocation of “spirit” invites a sense of divine guidance, urging self-belief and connection to a higher purpose. Ultimately, “Spirit” serves as both a motivational call and a spiritual journey, inspiring listeners to embrace their destiny and courageously step into the unknown.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth, Beyoncé
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records