The phrase translated in English means “Long live the king.” Wimbo wa Beyonce Wa Kiswahili ‘Spirit’ – Beyoncé – Spirit (Lyrics):
Beyonce has released a song featuring lyrics in Kiswahili, one of Africa’s more widely spoken languages Especially in Tanzania.
The song, Spirit, is part of The Lion King: The Gift album produced by the American star, and will be used as a soundtrack to Disney’s new version of the classic movie Lion King.
The song’s intro features words in Kiswahili, that are saluting the king.
[Intro]
Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
(Uishi kwa uishi kwa)
Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
(Uishi kwa, uishi kwa)
[Verse 1]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
Sayin’ rise up
To the light in the sky, yeah
Watch the light lift your heart up
Burn your flame through the night, woah
[Chorus]
Spirit, watch the heavens open
Yeah
Spirit, can you hear it callin’? (Callin’)
Yeah
[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
Sayin’ rise up
To the light in the sky, yeah
Let the light lift your heart up
Burn your flame through the night, yeah
[Chorus]
Spirit, watch the heavens open
Yeah
Spirit, can you hear it callin’? (Callin’)
Yeah
[Post-Chorus]
Your destiny is comin’ close
Stand up and fight
[Bridge]
So go into that far off land
And be one with the great I Am, I Am
A boy becomes a man, woah
[Chorus]
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
[Post-Chorus]
Your destiny is comin’ close
Stand up and fight
[Outro]
So go into a far off land
And be one with the great I Am
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