Lift Me Up (Rihanna song)

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"Lift Me Up"
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Original single cover. Two alternative digital single covers for "Lift Me Up" were also released. [1]
Single by Rihanna
from the album Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By
ReleasedOctober 28, 2022 (2022-10-28)
Genre R&B
Length3:16
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s) Ludwig Göransson
Rihanna singles chronology
"Believe It"
(2020)		"Lift Me Up"
(2022)
Music video
"Lift Me Up" on YouTube

"Lift Me Up" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on October 28, 2022, by Westbury Road, Roc Nation, Def Jam, and Hollywood Records, as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the 2022 superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . [3] [2] The song marks Rihanna's first solo music output since her 2016 studio album, Anti . [4] An R&B ballad, "Lift Me Up" was written by Rihanna, Nigerian singer Tems, Ryan Coogler, and produced by Ludwig Göransson.

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Music critics were divided on the song; some praised Rihanna's vocals, but others labeled the song's lyrics and the production generic. It received various film awards nominations, including Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards and Best Original Song at the 80th Golden Globe Awards. The song has also won various awards, including Best Original Song in a Feature Film at the 13th Hollywood Music in Media Awards and Best Song at the 2023 African-American Film Critics Association.

"Lift Me Up" reached number one in Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, and South Africa, number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, top five in Australia, the United Kingdom, France and the top ten in various other countries. It was certified diamond by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP), platinum by Music Canada and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw directed the music video, which sees Rihanna on an empty beach interspersed with short scenes from the film. Rihanna performed "Lift Me Up" for the first time at the 95th Academy Awards.

Background

In 2017, Rihanna took an extended hiatus from music after the release of her eighth studio album Anti (2016) and several collaborations, including "Wild Thoughts" with DJ Khaled, "Lemon" with N.E.R.D., "Loyalty" with Kendrick Lamar, and her latest collaboration, "Believe It", with PartyNextDoor. [5] Following the birth of the singer's first child on May 13, 2022, Rihanna said she was working on new record material. [6] [7]

On October 18, 2022, it was confirmed that the singer has recorded two songs for the soundtrack of the Marvel Studios film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the sequel to Black Panther (2018). [8] In addition to "Lift Me Up", Rihanna recorded the track "Born Again". [9] On October 26, Rihanna announced her first solo single release since "Love on the Brain" (2016), with "Lift Me Up", which would be appearing on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, the soundtrack album to the eponymous 2022 film. [10] [11]

Composition

According to Clash , "Lift Me Up" is an "emotive" R&B ballad that "speaks from the heart". [12] Produced by Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson, who composed the movie's score, [13] the song acts as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa, the titular protagonist in Black Panther ; Boseman died on August 28, 2020. [5] [14] The song was written by Rihanna, Göransson, Ryan Coogler and Tems. [15] The latter spoke about the meaning and creative process of the song: [16]

After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I've lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them. Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.

—  Tems

The song is performed in the key of A major with a tempo of 89 beats per minute in common time. It follows a chord progression of A–Bm–E, and Rihanna's vocals span from G♯3 to E5 in the song. [17] [18]

Critical reception

Spencer Kornhaber of The Atlantic described the song as "gorgeous" and stated that it "is built around her vocals and reasserts her ownership of her now-ubiquitous sound." [19] Harper's Bazaar 's Bianca Betancourt thought Rihanna might earn her first nomination of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards for "Lift Me Up". [20] Dylan Green of Pitchfork described the singer's voice as "matured, with a burnished, mahogany sheen" capable of keeping "the ballad afloat, selling every crescendo and note of anguish", however also described it as a "generic entry for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack". [21] The Guardian 's Shaad D'Souza was not particularly impressed with the song's lyrical content, writing that it is "light and frankly anonymous, a far cry from Anti's bright, world-weary, highly emotional lyrics" believing that it is not Rihanna's true comeback record. However, the journalist appreciated the production and sounds, describing them as "a soft, swaying ballad built around a lovely arpeggiating harp and serene strings", although "there is little of the heft and power of Tems songs such as 'Free Mind' or 'Damages'." [22] Ed Potton of The Times rated the track 2 stars out of five, and wrote that even though it is "flawlessly sung over subtle strings by Rihanna", it is "forgettable" and "bland", adding that it "sounds like the result of a committee meeting — well meant, inoffensive, entirely devoid of individuality." [23]

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by "Lift Me Up"
YearOrganizationCategoryResultRef.
2022
 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Original Song in a Feature Film Won [24]
2023
 Academy Awards Best Original Song Nominated [25]
African-American Film Critics Association Awards Best SongWon [26]
Black Reel Awards Outstanding Original Song Won [27]
BET Awards BET Her Award Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Song Nominated [28]
Georgia Film Critics Association Best Original SongNominated [29]
Golden Globes Awards Best Original Song Nominated [30]
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Best Song Written and/or Recording Created for a Film Nominated [31]
Hollywood Critics Association Awards Best Original SongNominated [32]
Houston Film Critics Society Awards Best Original SongNominated [33]
iHeartRadio Music Awards Best LyricsNominated [34]
Kids' Choice Awards Favorite SongNominated [35]
MTV Movie & TV Awards Best SongNominated [36]
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Soul/R&B SongNominated [37]
Outstanding Music Video Won
Satellite Awards Best Original Song Nominated [38]
Society of Composers & Lyricists Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media ProductionNominated [39]
2024
 Grammy Awards Best Song Written for Visual Media Nominated [40]
ASCAP PopMost Performed Pop SongsWon [41]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Lift Me Up" debuted with nearly eight million streams, and 10,000 digital downloads on October 28, 2022, recording another 6.9 million streams and 6,000 digital downloads over the next two days, according to Luminate Data. [42] The single ended up debuting at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (blocked by "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift), it garnered a 48.1 million radio audience, 26.2 million streams, and 23,000 digital downloads in its opening first week, and marked Rihanna's first top-10 entry since "Wild Thoughts" in 2017. "Lift Me Up" is Rihanna's 32nd top 10, as well as her highest debut, tied with the 2010 Eminem collaboration "Love the Way You Lie" which also entered the chart at number two. [43] "Lift Me Up" further debuted at number three on the Digital Songs Sales chart—Rihanna's 36th top-ten song on the chart. Simultaneously, the song started at number six on the Radio Songs chart, becoming only the fourth top-ten debut since the chart's establishment in 1998. The single topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot R&B Songs charts, marking Rihanna's eighth and sixth number-one songs on the charts, respectively. [43]

In the United Kingdom, "Lift Me Up" debuted at number three on the Official Singles Chart, marking that week's highest entry on the chart. Simultaneously, it became Rihanna's first top-5 single in five years and her highest-placing solo single in the UK in a decade, following "Diamonds" (2012). [44] Furthermore, it became Rihanna's 31st top-10 and 50th top-40 song in the UK. [45] The song debuted at number three on the Irish Singles Chart as well. [46] In Australia, "Lift Me Up" debuted at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart. [47]

Promotion

Music video

The song's music video was released on October 28, 2022, via Rihanna's official YouTube channel. [48] The video is directed by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and it depicts Rihanna on an empty beach interspersed with short scenes from the film. [49] [50]

Live performance

Rihanna performed "Lift Me Up" for the first time during the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, 2023. The performance featured a full band, string section, and backup vocalists, while Rihanna was standing on a central platform that elevated in the middle of the rendition. Lyndsey Havens of Billboard called the performance "soaring" and wrote, "'Lift Me Up' came to life as Rih sang with palpable passion to honor the late Chadwick Boseman." [51] According to Julia MacCary of Variety , many people watching the performance in the audience or at home "were struck by the power and emotiveness of her live vocals." [52] The New York Times' Nicole Sperling declared the performance alongside Lady Gaga's the "Best Pop Superstar Performance" of the night. She stated, "The soaring ballad benefited from the deft stage design, and Rihanna's vocals brought down the house." [53]

Credits and personnel

Credits adopted from Tidal. [54]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Lift Me Up"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA) [122] Gold20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [123] 2× Platinum160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [124] Gold45,000‡
France (SNEP) [125] Diamond333,333‡
Italy (FIMI) [126] Gold50,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [127] Platinum30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [128] Platinum50,000‡
Portugal (AFP) [129] Gold5,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [130] Gold30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [131] Gold400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [132] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

"Lift Me Up" release history
RegionDateFormat(s)Version(s)Label(s)Ref.
VariousOctober 28, 2022
  • Original
  • instrumental
Westbury Road [133]
ItalyRadio airplay Original Universal [134]
United StatesOctober 31, 2022
 [135]
Triple A radio [136]
November 1, 2022 Contemporary hit radio [137]
Rhythmic contemporary radio [138]
[139]

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