"Lifeline" was released on November 27, 2023 through Gamma Records as the second single from the soundtrack album of the 2023 film The Color Purple.
[5] The song is co-written, co-produced by Alicia Keys with Marshmello, Tricky Stewart and production team TMS.
[6][7] It was described by Keys as a "heartfelt ode to the unequivocal comfort emanating from friends, family, and community that holds us up as we face life's challenging moments.
[9] On December 11, Keys performed the song during a surprise concert at St Pancras railway station in London, United Kingdom.
[12] The video, directed by Diane Martel and executive produced by Ashley Greyson, featured scenes with Keys herself and cameo form the film.