SPIRIT
Salatiel Pharrell Williams & Beyoncé Lyrics
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(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
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
In “Spirit,” Salatiel, Pharrell Williams & Beyoncé invite listeners to embrace their destiny and pursue their dreams. The song opens with the Swahili phrase “Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme,” which translates to “Long live the king” in English. This phrase sets the stage for a song that encourages listeners to live fully and chase their aspirations. As the song progresses, the lyrics discuss the power of nature to inspire and uplift, with lines like “And the wind is talking/With a melody that pulls you towards it” and “And the water’s crashing/Trying to keep your head up high.”
The chorus of “Spirit” is particularly powerful, with Beyoncé singing, “Spirit, can you hear it calling?/Yeah, yeah/Your destiny is coming close/Stand up and fight.” These lyrics inspire listeners to persevere in the face of adversity, keep their eyes on their goals, and stay true to themselves. Ultimately, “Spirit” is a song about self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing one’s destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
Live long, O king
Yeah, yeah, and the wind is talkin'
The wind speaks and whispers all around us.
With a melody that pulls you towards it
It's a tune that draws you close,
Paintin' pictures of paradise
Creating images of a perfect place,
Sayin' rise up to the light in the sky, yeah
Telling you to reach for the light in the sky,
Watch the light lift your heart up
Seeing the light brings joy and elevation.
Burn your flame through the night
Let your light shine brightly in the darkness.
Whoa, spirit
Wow, your soul
Watch the heavens open (open), yeah
Observe the skies parting (parting), yes.
Spirit, can you hear it callin'? (Callin')
O spirit, do you hear it summoning you? (Summoning)
Yeah, yeah, and the water's crashin'
The waves are loudly pounding
Trying to keep your head up high
You're trying to hold on and not drown,
While you're tremblin', that's when the magic happens
When you shake and quiver, wonders occur,
And the stars (stars) gather by (gather by)
Glimmering stars congregate nearby,
By your side
By your side.
Sayin' rise up to the light in the sky, yeah
Advising you to ascend towards the light in the sky,
Let the light lift your heart up
Permitting the light to raise your spirit
Burn your flame through the night
Emblazon the darkness with your light.
Yeah, spirit
Yes, O soul
Your destiny is comin' close
Your fate is approaching soon,
Stand up and fight
Get up and contend,
So go into that far off land
Embark on a journey to a distant land,
And be one with the great I am, I am
Unite yourself with the great omnipotent being, I Am, I Am,
Boy becomes a man
A young man comes of age
Whoa, spirit
Wow, soul
Watch the heavens open (open), yeah
Witness the skies parting (parting), yes.
Spirit, can you hear it callin'? (Callin')
Soul, can you hear it beckoning? (Beckoning)
Spirit, yeah, watch the heavens open, open, yeah
Soul, observe the skies parting (parting), yes.
Spirit, spirit, can you hear it callin'? (Callin')
Soul, soul, do you hear it summoning you? (Summoning)
Yeah (yeah)
Yes, yes
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Timothy Lee Mckenzie
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