Rihanna - Lift Me Up (lyric Video) May 2026
Tems wrote the song as a "warm embrace" for those we have lost.
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Focus on the breathy, soft delivery of the verses rather than power belting; the emotion is in the restraint. Rihanna - Lift Me Up (Lyric Video)
"Lift Me Up" was released in 2022 as the lead single for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. It marked Rihanna's first solo musical release in six years and serves as a powerful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. 🎵 Song Overview Rihanna Genre: Choral Ballad / R&B Writers: Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson Themes: Grief, protection, devotion, and eternal rest 📝 Key Lyrics (Chorus) "Lift me upHold me downKeep me closeSafe and sound" 🎥 Lyric Video Aesthetic
Rihanna recorded the track in a single, emotional session to capture raw vulnerability. Tems wrote the song as a "warm embrace"
The official lyric video is designed to mirror the emotional weight of the song and the film's visual identity:
Deep blues, blacks, and shimmering silver, reflecting the ocean and night sky. Atmosphere: Calm, ethereal, and meditative. ✨ Fun Facts It marked Rihanna's first solo musical release in
"A song for the souls we carry in our hearts. 🕊️ #LiftMeUp #Rihanna #WakandaForever"