The song was written specifically for the Marvel film as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman , who died in 2020. To capture the right emotion, director Ryan Coogler collaborated with Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems , Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson , and Rihanna herself.
: Critics noted that the song moved away from the high-energy production of her past hits, opting for a stripped-down R&B ballad featuring strings and piano.
Released on October 28, 2022, "Lift Me Up" marked Rihanna’s first solo musical release in .
