After releasing a list of contributors to the soundtrack and the official character portraits of the cast, The Lion King has dropped off the first single from the album. The Beyoncé led track is titled “Spirit” and features an African-inspired production with a choral, vocal back-up to Bey’s powerful voice. The Grammy Award-winning singer reportedly both wrote and produced the song that will appear in the film as well as The Lion King: The Gift, also produced by Beyoncé. Check out the track and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Yeah, yeah and the waters crashing
Trying to keep your head up high
While you’re trembling, that’s when the magic happens
And the stars gather by your side